Estate 2173445 User Manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents

(complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Refrigerator Safety

. . . . . . . . 3

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . 4

Before Using Your

Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Using Your

Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21

Caring for Your

Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24

Food Storage

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . 27

Requesting Assistance

or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2173445

NO-FROST

SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR

2l95

Page

A Note to You.. .......................................... 2

Refrigerator Safety ................................... 3

Parts and Features ................................... 4

Before Using Your Refrigerator ............. 5

Using Your Refrigerator.. ......................... 7

Setting the controls ............................... 7

Changing the control settings.. ............. .7

Removing the door shelf fronts ............. 8

Removing the drop-in dcor trim.. .......... .9

Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator

shelves .................................................. 9

Removing the meat drawer

and cover.. ........................................... 10

Adjusting the meat drawer

temperature.. .......................................

Removing the crisper and crisper

cover ...................................................

Removing the snack bin.. ....................

10 10

Page

Removing the freezer binlbasket ........ 11

Removing the freezer shelf .................

Using the ice and water dispensing

system ................................................ 12

Using the automatic ice maker.. ..........

Removing the ice maker storage bin.. .15

Attaching the ice maker to a

water suppty ....................................... 18

Removing the base grille.. ................... 19

Changing the light bulbs ..................... 19

Understanding the sounds you

may hear.. ........................................... 21

Saving energy ..................................... 21

Reversing the dcor swing.. .................. 21

Caring for Your Refrigerator.. ................ 22

Food Storage Guide ............................... 25

Troubleshooting ..................................... 27

Requesting Assistance or Service.. ..... .28

Warranty .................................................. 30

Note to You

Thank you for buying an Estate. appliance.

Estate appliances give you ail the functionalii of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure you enjoy years of troublefree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. it contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner&ii Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete modelnumber and sefiai number. You can find thii information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on

page 4

your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is tollfree from anywhere in the U.S.A. 24-hours a day.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

l-800-253-1 301

Refrigerator Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the use of the warning symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFEN INSTRUCTlONS

Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

Child entrapment and suffocation are

not prohlems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous . . .

even if they will “just sit in the

garage a few days.”

If you are getting rid of your okl refrigerator, do it safety. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.

@Never allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

Never clean refrigerator parts with flamrnable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FlAhMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Help us help you

Please:

Install and level the refrigerator on a fbor that will hokf the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.

Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the

Electrical Requirements and Grounding

lnstructbns Sheet.)

Do not bad the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Use the refrigerator only for the uses

described in thii manual.

Properly maintain the refrigerator.

Be sure the refrigerator is not used by

anyone unable to operate it properly.

Parts and Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar

with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Page references are included for your convenience.

NOTE:

The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features

shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.

Control panel (P. 7) -

Llght - _ (P. 20)

Removable

:tx*~

(P. 11)

Ill

Snack bin(P- 11)

Slide-out

freezer bin/

Light (P. 19)

Model

and aerial

-number label

(P. 19)

H Crl8per

(P. 10)

Removable 11

(behind

base grille)

(P- 6)

*number varies with model

Baselgrille (P- 19)

Meat drawer

air control (on side wall)

(Pm 10)

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Before Using Your Refrigerator

It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,

connect it to a power source, install it, and level it.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Removing packaging materials

Remove tape and any inside labels (except

the model and serial number label) before

using the refrigerator.

To remove any remalnlng tape or label

glue:

Rub briskly with thumb.

Apply liquid handdishwashing detergent to area before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments,

rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or

abrasive cleaners. These can damage the

material. See ‘Important Safety Instruc-

tions” on page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

Cleaning it before use

After removing all packaging

materials, clean your refrigera-

tor before using it, if necessary.

See cleaning instructions on page

22.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A115Volt,60Hz.,AConly15or20ampere

fused and properly grounded electrical

supply is required. lt is recommended that a separate circuit serving only thii appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do

not use an extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and Grounding

Sheet in your Literature Package.

lnst~ctiom

&prong grounding type well receptacle

Refrigerator power cord

3-prong grounding plug

installing it properly

1. Allow l/i inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.

2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider.

3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall.

Leveling it

Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws

- one on the right and one on the left. To

adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below.

1. Remove base grille. (See page 19.)

2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.

3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.

Check with level.

5. Replace base grille. (See page 19.)

YlT” OUEITlON¶ OR COYYENTS

Using Your Refrigerator

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it

properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove, and adjust the features in

your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Setting the controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:

1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 (Recommended Setting).

Control settings range from

1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).

2. Set the Freezer Control to B (Recommended Setting).

settings range from A (warmest) to C (coldest).

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours. The settings indicated above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. lf you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” below.

Freezer Control

Refrigerator

(ID -

NOTE:

control continuously guards against moisture buildup on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet. This control does not have to be set or adjusted.

The Automatic Exteriir Moisture

Changing the control settings

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed

in the chart below as a guide. If you have any questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-2531 301. from anywhere in the U.S.A.

Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

Wait

least 24 hours between adjust-

ments.

Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

CONDlTION:

REASON:

RECOMMENDED SElTINGS:

Refrigerator

Freezer

Refrigerator

section too warm

Freezer section too warm

Door opened often

Large amount of food added

Room temperature too warm

Door opened often

Large amount of food added

Very cold rmrn temperature (can’t cycle often enough)

Refrigerator section too cold

Ice not made fast enough

Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Heavy ice usage

Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough)

Both sections too warm

Door opened often

Large amount of food added

Very warm or very cold room

temperatures

Removing the door shelf fronts

(on some models)

Remove the door shelf fronts for easier

cleaning.

To remove shelf fronts:

Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the shelf fronts.

3. Pull shelf front straight out.

To replace shelf fronts:

Line up ends of the shelf front with the button on the door liner wall.

2. Push shelf front straight back until it snaps securely into place.

3. Replace items on the shelf.

WITH QUESTIONS 01 COMMENTS

Removing the drop-in door trim

(dispenser area)

(on some models)

Remove the trim above the dispenser area

for easier cleaning.

To remove the trim piece:

Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end.

To replace the trim piece:

Locate each end of the trim piece above

the trim pocket opening.

2. Push the trim piece straight down until it stops.

3. Replace items on the sheff.

Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelves

Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shefves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk, and other heavy food items.

To remove a shelf:

1. Remove items

2. Tilt shelf up at front.

Lii shelf at back.

4. Pull shelf straight out.

from shelf.

To replace a shelf:

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the back liner wall.

2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots.

3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.

NOTE:

them carefully.

Glass shelves are heavy. Handle

Removing the meat drawer and cover

To remove the meat drawer:

Slide the meat drawer straight out to

the stop.

2. Lii the front slightly.

Slide out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:

Remove meat drawer and crisper.

2. Lii front of cover off supports.

3. Lii cover out by pulling up and out.

To replace the cover:

Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator.

2. Lower front into place.

3. Replace meat drawer

and

crisper.

Pull out to the etop. lift the front, and pull again.

Adjusting the meat drawer temperature

Cold air flows from the freezer into the meat drawer. Thii helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats.

Slide the control from side to side to let

more or less cold air through.

Removing the crisper and crisper cover

To remove the crisper:

Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

Lii the front and slide out the rest of the way.

3. Replace in reverse order.

Pull out to the 8top, lift tT he

I a---* ---I

rrP”b mncl pull

again.

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To remove the cover:

Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports.

2. Lift cover out by pulling up

replace the cover:

Pii back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator.

2. Lower front into place.

and out.

Remove the giasr

insert. Lii the cover front, then the beck

NOTE: Hendie giarr inoeti with care. it I8 heavy.

Removing the snack bin

(on some models)

To remove the snack bin:

Slide snack bin straight out to the stop with an even, constant motion.

2. Lift the front.

3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

Removing the freezer bin/basket

To remove the bIdbasket:

1. Slide bin out to the stop.

Lii the front to clear the stop.

3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.

To replace the bin/basket:

Place bin on the slides.

2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides.

3. Slide bin in all the way.

Pull out to the atop, lift the front, and

pull again.

Removing the freezer shelf

To remove the shelf:

Lii right side of shelf off supports.

2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.

3. Replace in reverse order.

Using the ice and water dispensing system

The ice dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When you press the dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice

moves from the bin and falls through the chute. When you release the dispenser bar, a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dispenser system will not operate when the freezer door is open.

To dispense ice:

Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar. Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall

outside of glass.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: The first few batches of ice may

have an off-flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through

the dispenser.

Tumbling ice and pressure can break fragile glass. Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.

Failure to do so could resuft in personal

injury or breakage.

Personal Injury Hazard

The water dispenser

Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. lt holds approximately 1% quarts (1.5 L).

When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). The water you draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes.

Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.

NOTE: The

penser is designed to evaporate spills. There is no drain in this tray. pour water into it.

To dispense water:

Press a sturdy glass against the water

dispenser bar.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

NOTE:

to maintain a fresh supply.

small tray beneath the dis-

small

Do not

Dispense enough water every week

l,,N QUESTIONS 011 COYYENTS

Using the automatic ice maker

Here are a few things you will want to know

about

your automatic ice maker:

The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

DOWN to make ice automatically. UP to shut off the ice maker.

NOTE:

connected to the water

tions for ice maker water supply

hookup am attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet.

It is normal for ice crescents to be attached

by a comer. They break apart easily.

The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.

If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward C.

Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such malfunctioning softener) can damage the icemakermoldandleadtopcxrice quality. lf a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

Do not turn ice maker on until it is

supply. Instruc-

as salt from a

UP to

atop ke

maker.

DOWN to

atart ke

mker.

Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems

PROBLEM Ice crescents attached

at corners Ice maker will not

operate or Ice Is not made fast enough

Off-taste or odor In ke

Ice dispenser will not

work

Ice dispenser stops working

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes separated.

ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower level to the ON (down) position.

Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on page 7.)

New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.

Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.

Food is not wrapped properly. See page 26.

Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 22.

Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to remove them.

Freezer door is open.

Ice bin not properly installed. Make sure the bin is pushed in all the way.

Wrong ice in bin. Only use crescents from the ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to separate cubes and increase storage room.

Dispenser not used for extended periods of time, causing ice cubes to melt together. Dump old ice

supply.

Ice dispenser bar held in too long. Wait about 3 minutes for dispenser motor to reset.

Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.

and

make a new

and

WITH PUEIIIONS 011 COYYENTI

Removing the ice maker storage bin

Remove, empty, and clean the storage bin if:

the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be

used for a week or more.

a power failure causes ice in the bin to

melt and freeze together.

the ice dispenser is not used regularly.

remove ice bin:

1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear.

2. Lii the signal (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.

3. Lii the front of the storage bin and pull it out.

4. Empty the ice bin. Use hot or warm water

to rneft the ice if necessary. Never usa

anything sharp

bin. This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.

5. Wash

6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is

with mild detergent. Rinse well. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.

pushed in

signal arm

restart ice production.

arm

so it clicks into the OFF

to break up ice in the

all

the way. Then push the

down to the ON position to

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

It may take up to 24 hours for your ice

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.

Electrical drill must be grounded before drilling holes in water line.

Failure to do so could result in electriil

shock, serious injury, or death.

maker to begin producing ice.

If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Use copper tubing only

and

check for leaks.

Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures are above freezing.

Tools required:

Standard screwdriver

‘As-inch and X-inch open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches

1/r-inch nut driver

X-inch drill bit

Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a X-inch saddle type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do

not use piercing type or %-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs

more easily.

INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED

BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER

MANUFACTURER.

Cold water supply

Ice maker water valve

washer

which is used as a

regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If problem occurs, call your utility company.

contains a fiow

water

pressure

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~UESlIONS 011 COYIEMTS

Connecting to water line

Find a %-inch to 1 %-inch vertical COLD

water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but

the following precaution must be taken:

Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps nor-

mal sediment from collecting in the valve.

Measure from connection on rear of refrig-

erator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. This is the length of N-inch O.D. copper tubing you will need for the job (length from connection to water pipe PLUS 7 feet [2.1 ml). Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

Turn OFF main water suppfy. Turn ON

nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

Using a grounded drill, drill a X-inch hole on the cold water pipe you have selected.

Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is sol-

idly in the %inch drilled hole in the water

pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the

pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do

not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

Slip compression sleeve and compres-

sion nut on copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of tubing into outlet

end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not over tighten. Turn

ON main water supply and flush out tub-

ing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing.

Vertical cold water pipe water pipe

r&e rleeve

Compression nut

TO REFRIGERATOR + TO REFRIGERATOR +

%-Inch O.D.

copper tubing

inlet

on reer of inlet on reer of

Connecting to refrigerator

1. (On kii models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.) Route the copper tubing through the tube clamp provided as shown at left. Connect the % inch copper tube from the shut-off valve to the water valve at the lower, left rear of cabinet. Use a compression nut and sleeve as shown at left. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK.

3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water suppty, a second water strainer should be installed in the

%-inch water line. Obtain a water strainer

from your nearest appliance dealer.

Install at either tube connection.

4. Reconnect electriil supply to refrigerator.

Uee only Wnch

copper tublng from cold water line

Tube clamp

- %-Inch compreedon nut end

l l88ve

Removing the base grille

To remove the grille:

1. Open

2. Pull base grille forward to release the

both doors.

support tabs from the metal clips.

Do not remove Tech Sheet

behind the grille.

fastened

Condenser coils

To replace the

Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.

2. Push firmly to snap into place.

3. Close the doors. See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and

condenser coils on page 23.

grille:

Changing the light bulbs

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricii leading to it

WPbFailure to do so could result in personal injury.

To change refrigerator light:

Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2. Reach behind the Control Console to

remove bulb.

3. Replace bulb with a U-watt appliance bulb.

4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

the main power

) 7 \ Refrige;;

To change crisper light:

Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2. Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps

free.

3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.

4. Pull light shield straight out to remove.

5. Replace bulb with a 4Ckwatt appliance bulb.

6. Replace light shield in reverse order.

7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

risper

light

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