GE 162D3941P005 User Manual

GE Appliances

Refrigerators

Side by side

Part No. 162D3941P005 Pub. No. 49-6911

Profile Models

21 Built-In Style,

with Dispenser

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your refrigerator. That’s important, because your new refrigerator will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Important!

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

Write the model and serial numbers here.

# #

You can find them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

GE&You, AService Partnership.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your refrigerator properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your refrigerator.

Read this Manual

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or,

the U.S.,

you can always call the GE

Answer Center

® at 800.626.2000,

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In Canada,

call 800-361-3400.

If You Need Service

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Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Languages

Safety Information

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to Connect Electricity . . . .6

Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . .6, 7

Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . .7

Operating Instructions

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–11

Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . .12

Ice and Water Dispenser . .13, 14

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .15–17

Installation Instructions

Preparing to

Install the Refrigerator . . . .19, 20

Door Panels . . . . . . . . . . . .21–23

Water Line Installation . . .24–29

Troubleshooting Tips

Normal Operating Sounds . . . .30

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . .31–34

Customer Service

Warranty

for Canadian Customers . . . . .35

Warranty

for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . . . .36

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ This refrigerator must be

properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

■ Do not allow children to

climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

■ Do not touch the cold

surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

■ Do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■ In refrigerators with

automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

■ Keep fingers out of the

“pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

■ Unplug the refrigerator

before cleaning and making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

■ Turning the control to the

OFF

position does not remove

power to the light circuit.

■ Do not refreeze frozen

foods which have thawed completely.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING!

IMPORTANT:

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

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Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will sit 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 that children may not

easily climb inside.

CFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a

temporary connection

may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local hardware stores.

WARNING!

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,

DO NOT USE

the refrigerator

until a proper ground has been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the cir cuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

REMEMBER…

Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our

GE family.

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Fresh Food Control

The fresh food control maintains the temperatures throughout the fresh food compartment.

Freezer Control

The freezer control maintains the temperatures throughout the freezer compartment.

Moving the freezer control to

OFF

stops cooling in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

How To Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer and check it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.

About the controls on the refrigerator.

Initially set the fresh food and freezer controls at 5. If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature.

COLD

FRESH FOOD

TEMPERATURE

COLDEST

3 5

FREEZER

TEMPERATURE

COLDEST

OFF

COLD

Control Settings

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About the refrigerator shelves, racks and baskets.

Rearranging the Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable.

Lift up and out

Tilt up

Insert top hook

Lower to lock in place

To Remove To Replace

Not all features are on all models.

Quick Space Shelf

This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below.

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

(on some models)

The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.

Make sure you push the shelves all the way back in before you close the door .

Removable Wine Rack Freezer Baskets

About the storage drawers and bins.

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Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

Adjustable Humidity Drawers

Slide the control all the way to the

HIGH

setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.

Slide the control all the way to the

LOW

setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.

High Humidity Control Low

Convertible Meat Drawer

The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.

The variable temperature control

regulates the air flow

from the freezer compartment.

Set control lever

down

to the coldest setting to store fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time, some frost may form on the inside of the drawer.

Set control lever

to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off. Variable settings between these extremes can be selected.

Normal

Coldest

Not all features are on all models.

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Drawer Removal

Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past the

stop

location.

When the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully, you must remove the lower door bins from the door before removing the drawers.

To remove the glass shelf above the top drawer, first remove the top drawer and any food on the shelf. Then reach in, push the rear of the glass up until it touches the bottom of the lower light shield. Then push the shelf back (approx. 1/2

″—13mm) until it clears both the front

corner retainers.

To replace the shelf, reverse these steps.

Drawer Guides

When replacing the drawers, make sure you slide them through both drawer guides on the right side.

Bins on the Fresh Food Compartment Door

Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.

T o remove:

Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks

disengage.

T o replace or relocate:

Select desired shelf height, engage bin’s hook in slots on the tracks of the door, and push in. Bin will lock in place.

The divider

(on some models) helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on either side of the divider near the front and move it back and forth to fit your needs.

Divider

About the automatic icemaker.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.

Automatic Icemaker

The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle— approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, raise the ice access door and make sure the feeler arm is in the

STOP

(up)

position.

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, move the feeler arm to the

(down) position.

The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm.

It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale.

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Icemaker

Ice Storage Bin

Feeler arm in the

STOP

(up) position

Feeler arm in the

(down) position

About the ice and water dispenser.

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Rotate

Drive Mechanism

Ice Storage Bin

To remove:

Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf. Pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back.

T o replace:

Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot on the shelf. If the bin does not go all the way back, remove it and turn the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot on the shelf.

To Use the Dispenser

Press the rim of the glass gently against the dispenser pad.

Set the selector switch to

CUBES,CRUSHED ICE

(on some

models) or

WA TER.

The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly.

If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system. To flush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first six glassfuls of water.

A light switch (on some models) turns the

night light

in the dispenser on or off. The light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed. The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out.

CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

Spill Shelf

About the ice and water dispenser.

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■ Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage. This will

prevent splashing, which could cause the ice selector switch to stick or bind.

■ Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not

crush or dispense well.

■ Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow or extra-tall

glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

■ Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice

storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

■ Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected

CUBES.

This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally

get directed to the crusher.

■ After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from

the chute.

■ Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice

chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

■ Dispensed water is not ice cold. For colder water, add crushed ice

or cubes before dispensing water.

Important Facts About Your Dispenser

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The dispenser well

, beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water left in the well may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to rinse away.

The dispenser pad

. Clean with warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

HINT : Open the freezer door par t way to prevent dispensing of ice

or water when cleaning.

The soft door handles

(on some models) are easy to keep clean if they are waxed every few months. Use a household wax such as Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil will then easily wash off with soapy water or a non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner.

The long door handles and trim

(on models with a trim kit). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean.

Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Press here to remove grille.

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Cleaning the Inside

T o help pr event odors,

leave an open box of baking soda

in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

Drain opening in freezer compartment.

During yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of baking soda—1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of hot (not boiling) water—through the drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line. If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and baking soda solution to force the clog through the drain line.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

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

Preparing to Move

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For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the freezer control to the

OFF

position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 L) of water. Leave the doors open.

Move the icemaker feeler arm to

STOP

(up) position and shut

off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Preparing for Vacation

Behind the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line.

Under the Refrigerator

For most efficient operation, keep the area under the refrigerator clean. Remove the base grille and sweep away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.

Clean the condenser coils at least once a year.

Replacing the light bulbs.

Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light

Unplug refrigerator.

Pull off the temperature control knobs.

To remove the light shield, pull it straight out.

After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield and plug the refrigerator back in.

FREEZER

TEMPERATURE

COLD

OFF

COLDEST

FRESH FOOD TEMPERATURE

COLD COLDEST

Profile

*INITIAL TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

ALLOW 24 HRS. FOR TEMP. TO STABILIZE

Unplug the refrigerator.

Remove the shelf just below light shield.

Pull the shield toward you to reach the bulb.

After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield and shelf, and plug the refrigerator back in.

Freezer Compartment

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This light is located behind a shield at the rear of the fresh food compartment.

Unplug the refrigerator.

Grasp the top edge of the light shield and lift it up and forward to free its top edge.

After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, hook the top of the shield back in place and plug the refrigerator back in.

Fresh Food Compartment—Lower Light

(on some models)

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Preparing to install the refrigerator.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Water Supply to the Icemaker

You will need to connect the icemaker to a cold water line.

A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Service and Parts, 800-626-2002.

Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F. (16°C.) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.

Refrigerator Location

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8

″(15 mm)

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1″ (25 mm)

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2″ (13 mm)

If built-in, allow 7/8″(22 mm) for hinge covers.

If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow 3/4″ (19 mm) for door clearance.

Clearances

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Leveling Rollers

The rollers have 2 purposes:

The rollers can be adjusted so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not rock back and forth.

Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.

T o adjust the r ollers,

remove the base grille by pulling it out at the bottom.

Turn the front roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise

the refrigerator,

counterclockwise to lower

it. Use a 3/8″socket wrench, adjustable wrench

or pliers.

Turn the rear roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise

the refrigerator,

counterclockwise to lower

it. Use a flat blade screwdriver.

NOTE: When leveling, you can improve door closure by raising the front as much as 5/8″(15 mm) more than the rear of the refrigerator.

To replace the base grille,

align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet

and push forward until grille snaps into place.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Front Roller Adjusting Screw

Rear Roller Adjusting Screw

Slot where prong of grille snaps into place

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Adding door panels.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Before You Begin

These instructions describe how to insert decorator panels and what size the panels should be.

Panels Should Be Cut to the Following Dimensions:

Top freezer panel—145/16″ x 183/4″(36.4 cm x 47.6 cm)

Bottom freezer panel—14

/16″ x 323/8″(36.4 cm x 82.2 cm)

Fresh food panel—20

/16″ x 653/16″ (51.0 cm x 165.6 cm)

Panels that are 1/4″(6 mm) thick will fit the door frame trim with no special preparation. If you have a material thinner than 1/4″ (6 mm), you will need to add a filler behind the panel for proper fit.

Pre-cut white and black panels are available from your dealer.

On models with a trim kit

Special cutout required, see below.

/16″

36.4 cm

/4″

47.6 cm

/8″

82.2 cm

/16″

36.4 cm

1/8″

3 mm

5/16″ 8 mm

/16″

51.0 cm

/16″

165.6 cm

A cut-out is required at these outer corners, 5/16″ (8 mm) long, 1/8″(3 mm) deep.

Inserting the door panels.

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Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Remove the Door Handle Trim

Open the freezer door and remove the single screw from the top handle cap.

Do not try to remove the cap.

Loosen the screws across the top trim of the door approximately 1/4″(6 mm). This allows the top handle cap to slip out from under the top trim.

Remove the 5 screws from the full-length handle. Keep all screws.

Extra replacement screws for the door trim can be found in the storage drawers.

Carefully

remove the freezer door handle along with the top

handle cap.

NOTE:Be careful not to damage the bottom handle cap when removing the freezer door handle. It is attached to the full-length handle with a screw and does not need to be removed from the handle.

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Insert the Panels

Carefully push the door panels into the slots. Make sure that the top freezer panel is put in with the cut-out at the upper left hand corner. When inserting the fresh food panel make sure the cut-out is at the upper right hand corner.

Replace the Door Handle and Trim

Reinstall the full length handle and top handle cap. Loosely screw the handle onto the door. Place the cap on the top of the handle and loosely screw down the cap. Lift the handle up and tighten the top screw on the handle. Then tighten the handle cap screw so that the cap and handle fit flush. Tighten all the screws.

The fresh food panel is installed the same way.

3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel

A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″(6 mm) thick backing, or a 3/4″(19 mm) routed board can be used. The raised portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2″(51 mm) from the handle side for fingertip clearance and 1

/4″(32 mm) from the hinge side to avoid striking

adjacent cabinetry.

Weight limitations for custom panels: Fresh Food 38 lb. (17 kg) max. Freezer Door 20 lb. (9 kg) max.

2″(51 mm) Clearance Handle Side

/4″ (32 mm) Clearance Hinge Side

Appearance Panel

Refrigerator Door

1/4″ (6 mm) Thick Backing

3/4″ (19 mm)

Installing the water line.

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Before You Begin

This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept in the STOP(up) position.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock.

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

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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To determine how much copper tubing you need:

Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

■

A water supply kit

(containing copper tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002.

■

Cold water supply.

The water pressure must be between

20 and 120 p.s.i.

■

Power drill.

■

Copper tubing,

1/4″outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to

the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle with age and crack, resulting in water leakage.

■

T wo 1/4 ″ outer diameter compression nuts and 2 fer rules (sleeves)—

to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

■ If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will

need an

adapter

(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect

the water line to the refrigerator

you can cut off the flared

fitting with a

tube cutter

and then use a compression fitting.

■

Shutoff valve

to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve

should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″at the point of connection to the

COLD WATER LINE.

Saddletype shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

What You Will Need

Installing the water line.

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Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Install the Shutoff Valve

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

Drill a 1/4

″hole in the water pipe, using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs

resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

Washer

Inlet End

Pipe Clamp

Vertical Cold Water Pipe

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.

Shut Off the Main Water Supply

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Route the Copper Tubing and Connect It to the Shutoff Valve

Route the copper tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10

″(25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Compression Nut

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

Ferrule (sleeve)

Turn On the Water and Flush Out the Tubing

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 L) of water has been flushed through the tubing.

Installing the water line.

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

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Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator

Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator.

Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.

Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in position. You may need to pry open the clamp.

1/4″Compression Nut

1/4″ Copper Tubing

Ferrule (sleeve)

Tubing Clamp

Refrigerator Connection

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Turn the Water On at the Shutoff Valve

Tighten any connections that leak.

Plug In the Refrigerator

Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.

Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

Start the Icemaker

Set the icemaker feeler arm to the

(down) position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F. (-9°C.) or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker feeler arm is in the

(down) position.

NOTE: The icemaker may double-cycle when it first starts, causing some water spillage from

the icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and should not happen again.

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Normal operating sounds.

The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.

Defrost timer and refrigerator control click on and off.

The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures throughout.

Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle.

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils sounds like boiling water or a gurgling noise.

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

Icemaker

The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the feeler arm is in the

(down) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the feeler arm in the

(down) position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, raise the feeler arm to the

STOP

(up) position. This will stop the

buzzing.

The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.

These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation.

Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise.

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