Amana ASD2624HEQ User Manual

Side by Side

Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Fresh Food Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Freezer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Ice and Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20

Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27

Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32

Warranty & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Guía de uso y cuidado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this Use and

Care Guide for future reference; it provides the proper use and maintenance information.

Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase.

Call: 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A.

1-800-688-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)

Have complete model and serial number identification of your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the fresh food compartment, on the upper right side. Record these numbers below for easy access.

Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase______________________________ In our continuing effort to improve the quality and

performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make change this guide.

s to the appliance without revising

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, c inst

Always cont conditions you do not understand.

aution and c

alling, maintaining or operating appliance.

act the manufacturer about problems or

are must be exercised when

DANGER

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

DANGER

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

IMPORTANT:

are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they sit out for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.

This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle. W wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.

Power supply cord with

three-prong grounding plug

Child entrapment and suffocation

here a standard two-prong

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

WARNING

not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

13. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.

3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.

4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly grounded.

5. Do not ground to a gas line.

6. Do not ground to a cold-water pipe.

7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.

8. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Do not use a two-prong adapter

9. or power strip.

10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.

11. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.

12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do

, extension cord

14. Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.

15. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.

16. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

17. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.

18. Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes.

19. Children should not climb, hang or stand on any

t of the refrigerator.

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20. Clean up spills or water leakage associated with water installation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Location

• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material.

• Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction may occur at this temperature.

•

Refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, allow

and

⁄2" space behind machine compartment cover

ated in the rear) for proper air circulation. If the

(loc refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may want to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under

Leveling.

⁄2" space at top

Door and Hinge Removal

Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location.

WARNING

To avoid severe personal injury or death, observe the following:

• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.

• Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door removal and replacement.

• Tape decorative panels (select models) securely into place before removing door handles.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage, observe the following:

• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material, prior to moving refrigerator.

•

Do not adjust refrigerator to be any shorter than

all (minus hinge and cap). Doing so may

⁄2" t

damage underside components.

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge c to verify proper clearance.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an

upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on it back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to

internal par

• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.

back–NEV

• Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.

• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. T possible. Do not over restraints may dent or damage outside finish.

truck refrigerator from it

from it

s front.

hread straps through handle

tighten. Over

s side or

s when

tightening

Unplug power cord from power source.

Remove toe grille and bottom bracket covers (see

2. page 7).

• Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible.

For ice and water dispensing models only:

Remove the left side bracket cover by carefully

pulling the water line to pry the cover loose. T continue to maintain downward pressure to the notched side of the cover while swinging it off (see page 7)

hen

Note

• For refrigerators in operation, shut off water before

removing water line from the door.

o Disconnect the W

• Push in white collar (A) and hold.

• Pull the door-side tube (B) from the connector.

To Reconnect the Water Line:

Firmly push tube

• s on the tube as a guide for full inser

line

ater Line:

⁄8" into the connector

. Use

tion.

Installation

• If tube end is damaged, cut off reconnecting.

• If leaking occurs, reconnect the line.

3. Close doors.

4. Remove top hinge covers by removing Phillips screws.

5. Unscrew top hinges.

For water dispensing models only:

• Do not remove screw

connecting green ground wire.

For ice and water dispensing models only:

Detach main wire connector harness and red wire harness.

• To detach main wire

harness, use a flat blade tool or fingernail to pre junction point between two connectors to release.

• To detach red wire harness, press

tab on underside of connector to release.

7. Remove top hinges along with doors.

8. Remove bottom hinges with a

⁄16" hex head screws from

⁄8" before

⁄8" hex head driver.

Replacing the Doors

• To replace the doors, follow the steps in Door and Hinge Removal

IMPORTANT: If water line tube end is damaged, cut

off

⁄8" before reconnecting.

in reverse order.

Connecting the Water Supply

(select models)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before installing ice maker.

• Do not attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

• Observe all local codes and ordinances.

• Do not service ice maker unle recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions.

• Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing ice maker.

• Water damage due to an improper water connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean up spills or leakage immediately!

CAUTION

To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the

ollowing:

• Consult a plumber to connect tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with loc

erify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth

• and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.

• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds per square inch without filter. Do not use a self-piercing, or

• reduce water flow and c time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.

• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not over Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator

• into final position to check and correct any water leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.

• Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.

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⁄4" O.D. copper

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addle valve. Both

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Installation

Materials Needed

•

⁄4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing

• Shut-off valve (requires a water supply line before valve attachment)

• Adjustable wrench

•

⁄4" hex nut driver

⁄4" hole to be drilled into

Note

• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.

1. Create service loop with copper

tubing (minimum 2' diameter). Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending the service loop.

2. Remove plastic cap from water valve

inlet por

3. Place brass nut (A) and

sleeve (B) on copper tube end as illustrated. (Do not use old sleeve.)

Handle Installation

If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrigerator.

Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.

Please reference the appropriate instructions for your model below.

Front Mount Handle Materials Needed

• Gloves to protect hands

• Phillips screwdriver

• Plastic door removal card (or retain the card

To Install:

1. The handles are to be oriented as shown.

2. Align front mount door handle clip with the door tabs.

3. Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the door tabs.

⁄32" thick plastic card),

Handle

Clip

Place end of copper tubing into water

4. valve inlet por not kink – so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.

5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet por

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross threading may occur

6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect tubing to frame with water tubing clamp (C) and turn on water supply. Check for leaks and correct if nece observe the water supply connection for two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its permanent location.

7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.

t. Shape tubing slightly. Do

ighten nut with wrench.

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. Continue to

ary

Door

4. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door.

5. Push the handle down against the upper door t it to hang unsuppor

ab just enough to allow

ted.

Installation

6. Align bottom of handle with lower door tab. Press upper handle end to door surface and firmly grasp lower end of handle. Gently slide handle upward until bottom of handle settles on door surface, then reverse direction, sliding downward to almost engaging tab with clip.

7. Grasp the handle firmly and slide down until it clicks. The audible click indicates fastening clips are securely interlocked.

To Remove:

1. Flex the handle away from the door panel. Simult handle removal card underneath the base of the lower handle. Insert the card to the line or until it stops.

aneously place door

Full-Length Aluminum Handles

To Install:

1. Release top door trim by removing Phillips screws from top of fresh food door and retain screws for later use.

2. Align notches on back of handle with retaining clips on doors. Insert clips into notches and slide handle down until it contacts bottom trim.

3. Replace top door trim and Phillips screws.

4. Repeat instructions 1-3 to install other handle.

Door Clip

WARNING

To avoid possible injury and damage to proper tape decorative panels (select models) securely into place before removing door handles.

2. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove.

Handle Extensions (select models)

To Install:

Align and clip handle extension into position on the

1. handle. Press the extension over the door retainers.

To Remove:

1. Slide the extension down and unclip from door

ainer

ret

To Remove:

1. Release top door trim by removing Phillips screws from top of fresh food door and ret

2. Grasp handle firmly with both hands. Slide handle upward approximately

⁄4" to release.

3. Repeat instructions 1-3 to remove other handle.

o Reinstall:

1. Repeat in reverse order.

ain screws for later use.

Installation

Location

Leveling

CAUTION

To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:

• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

• Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level in accordance with the following instructions.

Note

• Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before leveling.

Materials Needed

•

⁄8" hex head driver

• Carpenter’s level

1. Remove toe grille.

• Grasp firmly and pull bottom outward to unclip.

2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).

• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt tool in the cover notch.

Note

• Some models only have adjustment screws “A.”

4. Select models also have rear adjustment screws (B). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator.

5. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.

6. If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner. If doors are uneven, do the following:

• Determine which

door needs to be raised.

• Turn front roller

adjustment screw (A) clockwise to raise front corner of door.

• If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of

its adjustment range and doors are still not level, raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment screw counterclockwise.

• Check with level to verify

proper door closure.

⁄4" (6 mm) or 1⁄2 bubble higher than

⁄4" tilt to the back for

• If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe

Notch

ation

• Use slight pressure to pry the cover loose.

• Continue to maintain downward pre notched side of the cover while swinging it off.

3. Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws (A) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator.

ssure to the

grille and hinge covers.

7. Replace bracket cover(s).

• Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.

• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place.

8. Replace the toe grille.

Note

• For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top” marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.

• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower abinet slots.

• Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

Temperature Controls

Dial Temperature Controls

(select models)

The controls are located at the back left of the refrigerator compartment.

Note

• The freezer control turns the cooling system on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set to OFF.

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.

• To adjust the controls, turn the control knob to the left or right as desired.

• Set the freezer control on 4.

• Set the refrigerator control on 4.

• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food.

Adjusting the Controls

• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 21 for instructions on checking compartment temperature.

• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time.

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.

• Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment.

Temperature Control Guide

Refrigerator too warm

Refrigerator too cold

Freezer too warm

Freezer too cold

Turn the refrigerator control to next higher number.

Turn the refrigerator control to next lower number

Turn the freezer control to next higher number

Turn the freezer control to next lower number.

Warm Cabinet Surfaces

At time warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.

s, the front of the refrigerator c

abinet may be

Turn refrigerator OFF

Turn the freezer control to OFF.

Note

• Turning freezer control to OFF stops cooling in both compartments. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

Temperature Controls

Touch Temperature Controls

(select models, style varies by model)

The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.

Control

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.

• Pressing the or pads adjusts the controls to the desired setting.

• Set the freezer control on 4.

• Set the refrigerator control on 4.

• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food.

Warm Cabinet Surfaces

At time warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when you first st after excessive or lengthy door openings.

s, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be

art the refrigerator

, during hot weather and

Adjusting the Controls

• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time.

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.

Temperature Control Guide

Refrigerator too warm

Refrigerator too cold

Freezer too warm

Freezer too cold

Turn refrigerator OFF

Set the refrigerator control to next higher number by pressing the pad.

Set the refrigerator control to next lower number by pressing the pad.

Set the freezer control to next higher number by pressing the pad.

Set the freezer control to next lower number by pressing the pad.

Press the freezer or refrigerator pad until a dash “–” appears in the display

Fresh Food Features

Shelves

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

• Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food.

• Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf.

• Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or

exposed to sudden temperature change.

Your refrigerator has either Spillsaver™ or non-sealed shelves. Spillsaver™ shelves have a spill retainer edge which allows for easier clean up and some are equipped with the slide out (select models), grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. Push in the shelf to return to the original position.

To Remov

• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the rear of the shelf, then pull the shelf straight out.

To Lock the Shelf Into Another Position:

• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf. Inser

• let the shelf settle into place.

• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.

The

To Remove the Crisper Top:

e a Shelf:

t the hooks into the de

Crisper Top serves as the lower fresh food shelf.

EasyGlide™ slide out feature. To

sired frame openings and

SideGlide™ Shelves (select models)

SideGlide™ Shelves can be

adjusted to create a fullwidth shelf, or to slide from side to side to accommodate storage needs.

To Remove Shelf Rail Assembly:

• Lift rail assembly up to remove hooks from frame.

To Install Shelf Rail Assembly:

• Tilt up the front edge of the assembly.

• Insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and let the rail assembly settle into place.

• Be sure the rail assembly is securely locked into the frame.

To Install SideGlide™ Shelves for Full-width:

• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf slightly.

• Hook the rear lip of the shelf over one of the rails on the shelf rail assembly

• Let the shelf settle into place.

all the other SideGlide™ shelf on the same rail of

• Inst the shelf assembly.

To Install SideGlide™ Shelves for Sliding Side to Side:

• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf slightly. Hook the rear lip of the shelf over one of the rails on

• the shelf rail assembly.

et the shelf settle into place.

•

• Install the other SideGlide™ shelf on the other rail of the shelf rail assembly.

(see page 12).

Remove drawers as indic

•

• Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift glass out.

• To install, repeat above instructions in reverse order.

ated

Fresh Food Features

Door Storage

Beverage Chiller™/MiniChiller™

(select models)

The Beverage Chiller™ and MiniChiller™ keep beverages and

other items colder than the rest of the fresh food compartment. An air inlet directs air from the freezer into the chiller(s).

Controls

The chiller control is located on the left side wall of the fresh food compartment. Turn the control clockwise for colder temperature.

To Remove Chiller(s):

• Unload the chiller(s).

• Slide the assembly up and pull straight out.

To Remove:

• Slide dairy center up and pull out.

To Install:

• Slide assembly in and down so that the hooks are firmly seated on the door liner.

To Remove Dairy Door:

• Press in sides of dairy door and pull out.

To Install Dairy Door:

• Slide sides of dairy door inside dairy center until hinge points snap into place.

Adjustable Deep Tilt-Out Door Buckets

(select models)

The Adjustable Deep Tilt-Out Door Bucket provides easy access to food items stored in the door.

To Remov

• Tilt bucket out.

e Bucket:

Note

• If the chiller is installed directly under the dairy center or a door bucket, the bucket or dairy center will need to be removed before removing the

chiller

To Install Chiller(s)

• Align one of the air inlet holes with the hole cut-out on the door.

Slide the assembly in and down so that the hooks

• are firmly seated on the door liner.

Note

• The chillers will not operate properly if the air intake hole is not aligned with the control location.

Dairy Center

Dairy Center provide

convenient door storage for spreadable items such as butter and margarine. T moved to several different locations to accommodate storage needs.

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an be

• Pull straight out of the bracket.

To Install Bucket:

• Tilt the front of the bucket down slightly.

• Slide into bracket and tip upright.

To Mov

• Remove bucket.

•

Place the bracket in a new loc

e Bucket Frame to Another Location:

Lift bracket up and pull straight out.

ation.

Door Buckets

Door Buckets c

storage needs.

o Remov

• Lift bucket up and pull straight out.

To Install:

• Place bucket in desired door liner retainer, push down until bucket stops.

an be moved to meet individual

Fresh Food Features

Storage Drawers

Humidity-Controlled Crisper Drawers

The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage.

Controls

The crisper controls regulate the amount of humidity in the crisper drawer. Slide control toward the setting for produce with outer skins. Slide control toward the

To Remov

• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out.

To Install:

• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place.

Vegetables setting for leafy produce.

Fruit

To Remove:

• Empty contents of can rack. Pull Beverage Organizer™ forward to full extension and lift front to release from shelf rail assembly. Pull straight out to remove.

To Install:

• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place.

Accessories

Grip Pads (select models)

The Grip Pads prevent objects from sliding in the door buckets. Grip Pads are removable and are top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

Covered Storage Bucket

(select models)

The Stor removable egg tray. When tray is removed, bucket will accept items such as a standard egg car etc.

age Bucket

has a lid and

ton, ice,

Note

• For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly closed.

Temperature-Controlled Drawer

(select models)

This drawer can be used for storage of miscellaneous items.

The drawer features a control that regulate temperature in the drawer the control to normal refrigerator temperature. Use the Meats setting for meats.

s the air

. Set

Cheese to provide

Beverage Organizer™ (select models)

The Beverage Organizer™ slides out from underneath the Spillsaver™ stationary shelf. The Beverage Organizer™ twelve 12-ounce beverage c

holds up to

ans.

Tall Bottle Retainer/Snugger

(select models)

The Tall Bottle Retainer prevents tall bottles from tipping forward. The Retainer

an be placed above any

c removable door bucket.

Snugger att

bottles and other containers in place when the door is opened or closed. Adjust the Snugger by sliding from side to side.

ached to the T

all Bottle Ret

ainer keeps

Egg Tray With Handle

(style may vary/select models)

The Egg Tray with Handle holds a “dozen-plus” eggs. It

an be removed to carry to a

c work area or to be washed.

Freezer Features

Shelves and Baskets

Fixed Freezer Shelf

To Remove Clip-mounted Shelves:

• Lift shelf from wall mounting clips and pull left side of shelf out of wall mounting holes.

To Install Clip-mounted Shelves:

• Place left side of shelf in mounting holes and press down into wall mounting clips.

Shelves

Shelves can be removed to meet individual storage needs.

To Remov

• Snap right side of shelf up from cabinet railing and slide to right.

To Install Shelf:

e Shelf:

Ice Storage Bin

The Ice Storage Bin is located below the automatic ice maker.

To Remove:

• Raise ice maker arm to deactivate ice maker. Lift front of bin and pull out to its full extension. Lift up front of bin and remove.

To Install:

• Slide bin into railing below ice maker until bin locks into place. Drop ice maker arm to activate ice maker.

IMPORTANT: Ice bin must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing. Turn auger driver behind bin counterclockwise (as shown) to properly align ice bin with auger driver.

• Replace shelf in left side cabinet railing. Snap shelf into right side cabinet railing.

Baskets and Drawers

Baskets and drawers (style may vary) slide out for easy access of items in back.

o Remov

• Pull out to its full extension. Lift up front of basket and remove.

To Install:

• Slide basket or drawer into cabinet railing. Lift up front of basket or drawer, and slide to the back of refrigerator

Freezer Features

Door Storage

Adjustable Door Buckets

Door Buckets can be moved to meet individual

storage needs.

To Remove:

• Lift the door bucket up until it clears the retainers on the door liner, then pull the door bucket straight out.

To Install:

• Slide bucket in above desired door liner retainer and push down until bucket stops.

Fixed Door Bucket (select models)

The Fixed Door Bucket is located in the upper section of the freezer door.

IMPORTANT: Fixed door bucket is not adjustable. If bucket is removed, freezer light will not deactivate when door is closed.

Tilt-out Door Buckets (select models)

The Tilt-Out Door Bucket provides easy access to food items stored in the door.

To Remove Bucket:

• Tilt bucket out.

• Pull straight out of the frame.

To Install Bucket:

• Tilt the front of the bucket down slightly.

• Slide into frame and tip upright.

To Move Bucket Frame to Another Location:

• Remove bucket.

• Lift frame up and pull straight out.

Slide the frame in and down into the new location.

Ice and Water

Automatic Ice Maker

(non-dispenser models)

Note

• Energy rating guides that are posted on the refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include optional ice maker energy usage.

Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The number of the appropriate ice maker kit is IC10S. The kit contains installation instructions and water connection instructions.

Other models have a factory installed ice maker. Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed on page 5.

refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker performance.

Operating Instructions

• Confirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is down.

• After freezer section reaches approximately 0° to 2° F (-18° to

-17° C), ice maker fills with water and begins operating. You will have a complete harve approximately every three hours.

• Allow approximately 24 hours after installation to receive first harve

• Discard ice created within first 12 hours of operation to verify system is flushed of impurities.

Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm until

• click is heard.

Ice maker will remain in the O

• pushed down.

• The first one or two batches will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of air in the supply line.

• When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several cubes to be joined together at the ends. They

an easily be broken apar

c continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes

s the sensor arm, shutting the ice maker off

raise

• Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of the ice maker

. T

roper water flow and a level

st of ice

st of ice.

F position until arm is

he ice maker will

t. T

he motor may have a slight hum, the

cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan and the water valve may click or “buzz” occasionally.

• If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin thoroughly before replacing it.

• Beverages and foods should not be placed in the ice storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block the sensor arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction.

• Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water supply is to be shut off for several hours.

To Remove the Ice Bin:

• Pull it forward, away from the ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by raising the sensor arm.

To Install the Ice Bin:

• Reverse the above procedure. Turn the ice maker on by lowering the sensor arm.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible injury. It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the cubes.

• Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with a greenbluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration

ain

an be a combination of factors such as cer

c characteristics of local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the ice maker. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cube discoloration is observed, disc and contact your dealer to purchase and install a water line filter.

• Water damage due to improper water connection may cause mold/mildew growth.

• Clean up water and ice spills to avoid personal injury and to prevent mold/mildew growth.

s may be injurious to health. If such

ard the ice cubes

Ice and Water

Dispenser Features

(select models)

FrontFill™

Main

Dispenser

Pad

Removable

Dispenser Light (select models)

A light activates within the dispenser area at full power when dispensing ice or water with the main dispenser pad. The light will also illuminate when using the FrontFill™ Button (select models).

Dispenser Pad

The Dispenser Pad is located on the back wall of the dispensing area. When the dispenser pad is pre the selection chosen on the dispenser control panel will dispense.

FrontFill™ Button (select models)

The FrontFill™ Button works independently of the dispenser controls, providing an up-front alternative to the dispenser pad for dispensing water convenient for filling large items that will not fit into the dispenser area (i.e. sport bottles, pitchers, large pans, coffee pots).

Button

Tray

ssed,

. This feature is

Water Dispenser Operation

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

• Do not put fingers, hands or any foreign object into dispenser opening.

• Do not use sharp objects to break ice.

• Do not dispense ice directly into thin glass, fine china or delicate crystal.

Note

• During initial use of water dispenser, there will be a one- to two-minute delay while water t before water dispenses. Discard first 10-14 glasses of water after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply and after extended periods of nonuse.

To Use Dispenser Pad:

• Choose water selection from dispenser control panel.

• Press sturdy, wide-mouthed container against dispenser pad. W container as close to chute as possible to reduce spraying.

• Release pre dispensing. A small amount of water may continue to dispense and collect in dispenser tray should be wiped dry

hen dispensing crushed ice, hold

ssure on dispenser pad to stop water

ank fills

arge spills

. L

This feature allows added convenience of dispensing ice and water simultaneously. To use, choose your preferred ice mode from dispenser control panel. Press

ainer against dispenser pad while pre

cont

ront Fill Button.

ssing the

Removable Tray

Remov

area is designed to collect small spills and may be easily removed for cleaning and emptying purposes.

IMPORTANT: Removable tray does not drain. Do not allow tray to overflow. If it does, remove tray and wipe up over

able T

flow.

at the bottom of the dispenser

Ice and Water

Dispenser Control (select models)

(control features vary by model) Ice Dispenser Operation

To Dispense Ice:

• Select Crushed or Cubes ice mode by pushing

button on dispenser control panel. A green light above button indicates mode selection.

• Press container against dispenser pad. When dispensing crushed ice, hold container as close to chute as possible to reduce spraying.

Notes

• Mode may not be changed while ice dispenser is in operation.

• If dispenser (select models) is active for more than five minutes, an automatic lock out sensor will shut down power to dispenser area. See

Lock for unlocking information.

Dispenser

Auto Light (select models)

The Auto Light function activates the dispenser light at half-power when the Light Sensor detects that the light levels in room are low.

To Activate Auto Light:

• Press Auto Light button. A green indicator light

above button illuminates when the sensor is active.

To Deactivate Auto Light:

• Press Auto Light button. The green indicator light

will go out.

Note

• The dispenser light will operate when Auto Light is ON or OFF.

Sabbath Mode (select models)

When activated, the Sabbath Mode deactivates the control light

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

s while leaving the control operational.

Dispenser Lock (select models)

The Dispenser Lock prevents ice or water from being dispensed.

To Lock Dispenser:

• Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds. A

green indicator light above button will illuminate when the dispenser is locked.

To Unlock Dispenser:

• Hold the Lock button for three seconds. The green

ator light above button will go out.

indic

Water Filter Status Indicator Light (select models)

The Water Filter Status Indicator Light serves as a reminder to replace the water filter. A green light indicates that the filter is in good condition. A red light

s the filter should be changed. Once light turns

ate

indic red, it will remain red until function is reset.

• Press and hold the Lock and Auto Light

buttons simult seconds. After three to four seconds, the dispenser lights will turn off.

To Deactiv

• Press and hold both the Lock and Auto Light

buttons simultaneously for three to four seconds. After three to four seconds, the dispenser lights will activate.

aneously for three to four

ate Sabbath Mode:

Notes

• Dispenser light will not activate during dispensing while in this mode.

• If the power fails, the control will remain in Sabbath Mode when power returns.

To Reset Indicator:

ress and hold both the

• buttons simultaneously for four seconds. The green filter status indicator light will flash three time succe

ssfully re

s when the function has

set.

Lock and W

ater

Water Filter

Water Filter Removal and Installation (select models)

WARNING

To avoid serious illness or death, do not use refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after use of filter.

CAUTION

After installing a new water filter, always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter for any reason. Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject. Use caution when removing.

• The bypass cap does not filter water. Be sure to have replacement c change is required.

• If water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge.

• If system has not been used for several months, or water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush system by dispensing water for two to three minutes. If unpleasant taste or odor persists, change filter cartridge.

artridge available when filter

Replacing Water Filter

IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject. Use caution when removing.

1. Turn filter counterclockwise until it releases from filter head.

2. Drain water from filter into sink, and dispose in normal household trash.

3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue with

Initial Installation, steps 2 and 4.

The filter should be changed at least every 12 months. IMPORTANT: Condition of water and amount used

determines life span of water filter cartridge. If water use is high, or if water is of poor quality, replacement may need to take place more often.

To purchase a replacement water filter car contact your dealer or call 1-877-232-6771 U.S.A. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada.

The dispenser feature may be used without a water filter cartridge. If you choose this option, replace filter with blue bypass cap.

tridge,

Initial Installation

The water filter is located in the upper right hand corner of the fresh food compartment.

1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later use.

Remove sealing label from

2. end of filter and insert into filter head.

3. Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops. Snap filter cover closed.

s by

Reduce water spur

4. flushing air from system. Run water continuously for two minute dispenser until water runs steady. During initial use, allow about a one- to two-minute delay in water dispersal to allow internal water tank to fill.

• Additional flushing may be required in some

households where water is of poor quality.

s through

Water Filter

System Specification and Performance Data Sheet Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXX

Specifications

Service Flow Rate (Maximum).............................................0.78 GPM (2.9 L/min)

Rated Service Life UKF8001AXX-750 (Maximum) ......750 gallons/2838 liters

Maximum Operating Temperature .....................................100° F/ 38° C

Minimum Pressure Requirement........................................35 psi /241 kPA

Minimum Operating Temperature......................................33° F /1° C

Maximum Operating Pressure.............................................120 psi / 827 kPA

1000 Apollo Road

Eagan, Minnesota 55121-2240

651.450.4913

EPA EST #35917-MN-1

Performance Data

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

USEPA

arameter

Chlorine T & O Particulate**

Parameter

Turbidity Cysts Asbestos Lead at pH 6.5 Lead at pH 8.5 Mercury at pH 6.5 Mercury at pH 8.5 Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran

p-Dichlorobenzene

Lindane Toxaphene

Tested using a flow rate of 0.78 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 + 0.5; temp. of

68° + 5° F (20° + 3° C)

** Measurement in Particles/ml. Particles used were 0.5 - 1 microns

NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Units

***

— — —

USEPA

MCL

1 NTU**

99.5% Reduction 99% Reduction

0.015 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

0.003 mg/L

0.005 mg/L

0.04 mg/L

0.075 mg/L

0.0002 mg/L

0.003 mg/L

tandard No. 53: Health Effects

107108fibers/L; fibers >10 micrometers in length

Influent

Challenge Concentr

2.0 mg/L ± 10%

at least 10,000 particles /ml

Influent

Challenge Concentration

11 ± 1 NTU***

Minimum 50,000/L

0.15 mg/L + 10%

0.15 mg/L + 10% .006 mg/L ± 10% .006 mg/L ± 10%

0.009 mg/L + 10%

0.015 mg/L ± 10%

0.08 mg/L ± 10% .225 mg/L ± 10%

0.002 mg/L + 10%

0.015 ± 10%

ation

—

Influent

verage

1.88 mg/L —

5,700,000 #/ml

Influent

Average

10.7 NTU

166,500 #/L

155 MF/L

0.153 mg/L

0.150 mg/L

0.006 mg/L

0.009 mg/L

0.014 mg/L

0.081 mg/L

0.208 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

0.015 mg/L

100834/B

Effluent % Reduction

verage

0.05136364 mg /L

—

30,583 # /ml

Average

0.31 NTU <1 #/L

<1 MF/L <.001 mg/L <.001 mg/L

0.0003 mg/L

0.0008 mg/L

<0.002 mg/L

0.0006 mg/L

<0.001 mg/L

<0.0005 mg/L

0.000 mg/L

<0.001 mg/L

Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standards 42 & 53 in models UKF8001AXX-750 for the reduction of:

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

aste and Odor Reduction

T Chlorine Taste & Odor Mechanical Filtration Unit

ticulate Reduction Class 1

Maximum

0.06 mg/L —

69,000 #/ml

Effluent % Reduction

Maximum

.049 NTU

<1 #/L

<1 MF/L <.001 mg/L <.001 mg/L

0.0005 mg/L

0.0015 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

0.0011 mg/L

<0.001 mg/L <0.0005 mg/L <0.0001 mg/L

<0.001 mg/L

verage

>97.26%

—

99.52%

Average

97.09% >99.99% >99.99% >99.35% >99.33%

95.70%

86.22%

76.99%

95.71%

98.74%

99.76%

98.72%

92.97%

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Chemical Reduction Unit Lead, Atrazine, Lindane, Benzene, Carbofuran, p-Dichlorobenzene, Mercury

oxaphene Reduction

& T Mechanical Filtration Unit Cyst, Turbidity and Asbestos Reduction

Minimum

96.84%

98.94%

Minimum

95.20% >99.99% >99.99% >99.29% >99.29%

90.91%

75.93%

75.31%

92.14%

98.46%

99.74%

96.50%

91.67%

—

Min. Required

Reduction

50%

—

85%

Min. Required

Reduction

0.5 NTU

>99.95%

99%

0.10 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

0.003 mg/L

0.005 mg/L

0.04 mg/L

0.075 mg/L

0.0002 mg/L

0.003 mg/L

General Use Conditions

Read this P capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.

O N

D ally unsaf disinfection before or after the system. System certified

or cyst r

f that may contain filter

E O

U COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

erformance Data Sheet and compare the

T use this product where water is microbiologic-

e or of unknown quality without adequate

eduction may be used on disinfected water

able cysts.

Y WITH COLD WATER SUPPLY. CHECK FOR

he P

T U

1AXX replacement c

uriClean 00

I retract

able water filtration system use

artridge. Timely replacement of

s a

filter cartridge is essential for performance satisfaction from this filtration system. Please refer to the applic

able section of your Use & Care Guide for general operation, maintenance requirements and troubleshooting. Suggested retail price of replacement water filter is $3

his system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42 and

T 53 for reduction of the subst

9.99.

ance listed above. T

he concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as

NSF 42 and 53.

specified in A

Water Filter

State of California

Department of Health Services

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

03 - 1583

Date Issued: September 16, 2003

Date Revised: April 22, 2004

Trademark /Model Designation Replacement Elements

UKF8001AXX750 UKF8001AXX 469006-750 46 9006 67003523-750 67003523

Manufacturer: PentaPure Inc.

The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:

Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants

Cysts Asbestos Turbidity Lead

Mercury

Organic Contaminants

Atrazine Lindane Benzene Carbofuran

ene

obenz

hlor

p-dic Toxaphene

Rated Service Capacity: 750 gal. Rated Service Flow: 0.78 gpm

Conditions of Certification:

gically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that systems certified for cyst

Do not use w reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

her

ter is micr

e w

obiolo

Food Storage Tips

Fresh Food Storage

• The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40° F (1°-4° C) with an optimum temperature of 37° F (3° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40° F (4° C) adjust the controls as explained on pages 8 and 9.

• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.

Fruits and Vegetables

• Storage in the crisper drawers traps humidity to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods (see page 12).

• Sort fruits and vegetables before storage and use bruised or soft items first. Discard those showing signs of decay.

• Always wrap odorous foods such as onions and cabbage so the odor does not transfer to other foods.

Frozen Food Storage

• The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0° F (-18° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer between the frozen packages and check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 0° F (-18° C), adjust the control as described on pages 8 and 9.

• A freezer operates more efficiently when it is at least two-thirds full.

Packaging Foods for Freezing

• To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers. Force as much air out of the packages as possible and be sure they are tightly sealed. Trapped air can cause the food to dry out, change color and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).

• Overwrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.

• Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.

Loading the Freezer

• While vegetables need a certain amount of humidity to remain fresh, too much humidity can shor storage times (especially leafy vegetables). Drain

ables well before storing.

veget

• Wait to wash fresh produce until right before use.

ten

Meat and Cheese

• Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur.

asionally mold will develop on the sur

Occ

• hard cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). Cut off at least an inch around and below the moldy area. Keep your knife or instrument out of the mold itself. Do not try to save individual cheese slices, soft cheese,

age chee

cott mold appears.

se, cream, sour cream or yogurt when

face of

Dairy Food

Most dairy foods such as milk, yogur

• and cott cartons for appropriate length of storage. Store these foods in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after each use.

age cheese have freshness dates on their

t, sour cream

• Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods.

• Leave space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible.

• Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves. These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less with door openings.

Refer to the Food Storage Chart on pages 22 and 23 for approximate storage times.

Food Storage Tips

Food Storage Chart

Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.

FOODS

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Butter Milk and cream

Cream cheese, cheese spread and cheese food

Cottage cheese

Sour cream

Hard chee (Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)

EGGS

Eggs in the shell

REFRIGERATOR

1 month 1 week

1 to 2 weeks

3 to 5 days

10 days

1 to 2 months

3 weeks

FREEZER

6 to 9 months Not recommended

Not recommended

4 to 6 months May become crumbly

Not recommended

STORAGE TIPS

Wrap tightly or cover. Check carton date. Close tightly.

Don’t return unused portions to original container. Don’t freeze cream unless whipped.

Wrap tightly.

Store in original carton. Check car

Store in original carton. Check carton date.

Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold.

Refrigerate small ends down.

ton date.

Leftover yolks or whites

FRUITS

Apples

Bananas

Pears, plums, avocados

Berries, cherries, apricots

Grapes

Citrus fruit

Pineapples, cut

2 to 4 days

1 month

2 to 4 days

3 to 4 days

2 to 3 days

3 to 5 days

1 to 2 weeks

2 to 3 days

9 to 12 months

8 months (cooked)

6 months (whole/peeled)

Not recommended

6 months

1 month (whole)

Not recommended

6 to 12 months

For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.

May also store unripe or hard apples at 60° to 70° F (16° to 21° C).

Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas darken when refrigerated.

Ripen at room temperature before

ados darken when

refrigerating. A refrigerated.

Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating.

May also store at 6 21° C). If refrigerated, store uncovered.

Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.

voc

to 70° F (16° to

continued…

Food Storage Tips

FOODS

VEGETABLES

Asparagus

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, lima beans, onions, peppers

Cabbage, celery

Carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips

Lettuce

OULTRY and FISH

Chicken and Turkey, whole Chicken and T Fish

MEATS

urkey, piece

REFRIGERATOR

1 to 2 days

3 to 5 days

1 to 2 weeks

7 to 10 days

1 to 2 days

1 to 2 days 1 to 2 days

FREEZER

8 to 10 months

Not recommended

8 to 10 months

Not recommended

12 months 9 months 2 to 6 months

STORAGE TIPS

Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper.

Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods.

Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in crisper.

Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in the crisper.

Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the meat and cheese drawer than two weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

. When freezing longer

Bacon Beef or lamb, ground

Beef or lamb, roast and steak

Ham, fully cooked, whole

half slices

uncheon meat

Pork, roast Pork, chops Sausage, ground Sausage, smoked

eal

7 days 1 to 2 days

3 to 5 days

7 days 5 days 3 days 3 to 5 days

3 to 5 days 3 to 5 days 1 to 2 days 7 days 3 to 5 days

1 month 3 to 4 months

6 to 9 months

1 to 2 months 1 to 2 months 1 to 2 months 1 to 2 months

4 to 6 months 4 months 1 to 2 months 1 to 2 months 4 to 6 months

Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.

Place in the meat and cheese drawer. When freezing longer than two weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to two weeks in the meat and cheese drawer.

Frankfurters

Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University

7 days

1 month

Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the meat and cheese drawer.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart

PART

Textured Doors and Exterior

Cabinet Interior

Stainless Steel Doors and Exterior (select models) IMPORTANT:

Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning products or non-recommended products is not covered under this product’s warranty

Abrasive or harsh cleaners Ammonia Chlorine bleach Concentrated detergents

Metal or plastic-textured

Abrasive or harsh cleaners Ammonia Chlorine bleach Concentrated detergent

Metal or plastic-textured

Vinegar-based products Citrus-based cleaners

DO NOT USE

or solvents

scouring pads

or solvents

scouring pads

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

• Read and follow manufacturer’s directions for all cleaning products.

• Do not place buckets, shelves or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or warping of accessories may result.

Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter) warm soapy water. Rinse sur immediately to avoid water spots.

Use warm, soapy water and a soft, clean cloth or sponge. Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry

immediately to avoid water spot To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray (part no. 2000000

faces with clean warm water and dry

8).*

Door Gaskets

Condenser Coil

Remove base grille to access.

Condenser Fan Outlet Grille

See back of refrigerator.

Accessories

Shelves, buckets, drawers, etc.

all 1-877-232-6771 U.S.A. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada.

o order

, c

Abrasive or harsh cleaners

al or plastic-textured

Met

scouring pads

A dishwasher

Use warm, soapy water and a soft, clean cloth or sponge.

Use a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.

Use a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle with brush attachment.

ollow removal and inst

F from appropriate feature section.

Allow accessories to adjust to r temperature.

Dilute mild detergent and use a soft clean cloth or sponge for cleaning. Use a plastic bristle brush to get into crevices. Rinse surfaces with clean warm water. Dry glass and clear items immediately to avoid spots.

allation instructions

oom

Care and Cleaning

Removing Odors From Refrigerator

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect power.

1. Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFF.

2. Disconnect power to the refrigerator.

3. Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the instructions (see page 24).

4. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let stand for

inse surfaces with warm water

five minute surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.

5. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Discard spoiled or expired items.

6. Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly sealed

ainers to prevent reoccurring odors.

cont

7. Reconnect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator.

s. R

. Dry

Energy Saving Tips

• Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer.

• Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time. This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling.

• Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling as shelf liners. This decreases air flow and causes refrigerator to run less efficiently.

• A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently.

• Locate refrigerator in coolest part of room. Avoid areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or other heat producing appliances. If this is not possible, isolate exterior by using a section of cabinet or an added layer of insulation.

• Clean door gaskets every three months according to cleaning instructions. This will assure that door seals properly and refrigerator runs efficiently.

• Take time to organize items in refrigerator to reduce time that door is open.

• Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling refrigerator as instructed in your installation instructions.

8. Allow the refrigerator to cool.

9. After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.

If odor is still present:

1. Remove drawers and place on top shelf of refrigerator.

ack refrigerator and freezer sections – including

2. doors – with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.

3. Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator compar

Close doors and let st

tments.

and 24 to 4

8 hours.

• Clean condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instructions every three months. This will increase energy efficiency and cooling performance.

Care and Cleaning

Replacing Light Bulbs

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect power.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

• Allow light bulb to cool.

• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

Upper Fresh Food Section

The upper fresh food light bulbs are located behind the front panel. Reach behind the panel to remove the bulbs.

Lower Fresh Food Section

1. Push up on bottom tabs on light cover. Rotate cover up and release tabs.

Upper Freezer Section

1. Remove ice bin by lifting front of bin and pulling out.

2. Remove light shield by pressing the upper right side of the shield and rotating downward.

3. Remove light bulb. Replace with appliance bulb

greater than 40 watts.

4. Rotate the shield upward press in slightly and snap into place.

5. Replace ice bin by sliding in until bin locks into place.

Lower Freezer Section

1. Pinch both side

2. Remove light bulb. Replace with appliance bulb

greater than 4

3. Pinch both sides of the light cover to snap into place.

s of light cover to remove.

0 watts.

Ice and Water Dispenser

Remove light bulb.

2. Replace bulb with appliance bulb

no greater than 4

4. Insert top tabs of light cover into liner slot into liner slot

s and snap bottom t

0 watts.

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Light Bulb

ocation

1. Locate light bulb inside top edge of dispenser frame. Unscrew to remove.

2. Replace light bulb with a

7-watt, 120 volt bulb.

Care and Cleaning

Preparing for Vacation

CAUTION

If your refrigerator has a dispenser and there is any possibility that the temperature can drop below freezing where the refrigerator is located, the water supply system (including the water tank and the water valve) must be drained by a qualified servicer.

For short vacations or absences (three months or less):

1. Remove all perishables.

2. If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your absence, remove all frozen items also.

3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at

least one day ahead of time.

• After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire

shut off arm to the OFF position.

• Empty the ice bin.

4. If the room temperature will drop below 55°F (13° C), follow the instructions for longer absence

For long vacations, absences (more than three months) OR if the r 55° F (13

2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

° C):

Remove food.

• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at

least one day ahead of time.

• After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire

shut off arm to the OFF position.

• Empty the ice bin.

oom temperature will drop below

Upon Your Return:

After a Short Vacation or Absence:

For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers:

• Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see page 5).

• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary.

• Run 10-15 glasses of water from the dispenser to flush out the system.

• Restart the ice maker.

• Discard at least the first three ice harvests.

After a Long Vacation or Absence:

• If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see page 5).

• Plug the refrigerator back in and reset controls (see pages 8 and 9).

• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks, if necessary.

For dispenser models, run water through the dispenser for at least three minutes with the filter bypass in place, then install water filter (see page 18).

• After installing the water filter, run water through the dispenser continuously for at least two minutes, or until water runs steady one to two minute delay in water dispersal as the internal tanks fills.

• Restart the ice maker.

ard ice produced within the first 12 hours (at

Disc

• least the first three harvests).

. Initially you may notice a

3. If your refrigerator has a dispenser system with water filter, remove the water filter cartridge and

all the filter bypass. Dispose of the used

inst cartridge.

4. Turn the freezer control to OFF.

5. Unplug the refrigerator.

6. Thoroughly clean the interior of both compartments with a baking soda solution and a clean soft cloth

ablespoons of baking soda in one quart of

(four t warm water

7. Dry thoroughly.

8. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of

mold and mildew.

.).

Preparing to Move

• Follow the above instructions for long vacations/absences, through step 7.

• Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers

aping them securely in place to prevent damage.

by t

• Tape the doors shut.

• Use an appliance dolly when moving the refrigerator. Always truck the refrigerator from its side or backnever from its front.

• Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Operating Sounds

Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new units run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older units, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. Please note that the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls, floors and cabinetry may make these sounds seem even louder. The following are some of the normal sounds that may be noticed in a new refrigerator.

SOUND

Clicking

Air rushing or whirring

Gurgling or boiling sound

Thumping

Vibrating noise

Buzzing

Humming

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or

stopping compressor.

• Defrost timer or electric damper control (select models) snaps in and out of defrost cycle.

• Condenser fan operating.

• Freezer fan operating.

• Freezer fan door is opened.

• Evaporator refrigerant make this noise when flowing.

• Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket

• Dispenser ice chute

• Compressor running.

• Refrigerator is not level.

• Ice maker water valve ice maker fills with water

• Ice maker water connection.

• Ice auger dispensing.

Compre

• while operating.

Solenoid valve

•

(B) sounds like an electric clock and

(D) makes this noise while

(E) and heat exchanger (F)

(H) closing.

(I) makes a pulsating sound while

(J) hookup buzzes when

(K) is in the ‘on’ position without

(L) hums as auger agitates ice during

ssor

an make a high pitched hum

(I) c

(M) operating ice chute door

(G).

SOLUTION

• Normal operation

• See

Leveling (see page 7).

• Normal operation

• Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to OFF position. See

Maker,

Normal operation

•

Normal operation

•

page 15 for details.

Automatic Ice

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM Freezer control and

lights are on, but compressor is not operating

Temperaturecontrolled drawers are too warm

Refrigerator does not operate

Refrigerator still won’t operate

Food temperature is too cold

Food temperature is too warm

Refrigerator has an odor

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Refrigerator is in defrost mode.

Control settings are too low. Freezer controls are set too low. Drawer is improperly positioned. Refrigerator is not plugged in. Dial control in freezer is set to OFF

(select models). Touch temperature controls are set to “–”

(select models).

use is blown, or circuit breaker needs

F to be reset.

Power outage has occurred. Refrigerator is malfunctioning.

Condenser coils are dirty. Refrigerator or freezer controls are set

too high. Door is not closing properly.

Controls need to be adjusted. Condenser coils are dirty. Rear air grille is blocked.

Door has been opened frequently, or has been opened for long periods of time.

Food has recently been added.

Odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped.

The interior needs cleaning.

WHAT TO DO

Normal operation. Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.

See page 12 to adjust controls. See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls. See page 12 to verify drawer positioning. Plug in refrigerator. See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.

See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.

Replace any blown fuse Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.

Call local power company listing to report outage. Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another

refrigerator place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.

Clean according to the chart on page 24. See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.

Refrigerator is not level. See page 7 for details on how to level your refrigerator.

Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to the chart on page 24.

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers, etc.)

See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls. Clean according to the chart on page 24. Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to

make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles are located under crisper drawers.

Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.

Allow time for recently added food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature.

Clean according to instructions on page

. If another refrigerator is not available,

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