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Refrigerators

Safety Instructions ........... 2, 3

For Australia and New Zealand . . .34

Operating Instructions

Additional Features ............ 11

Automatic Icemaker . .......... 15

Care and Cleaning .......... 17, 18

Crispers and Pans ............. 14

CustomCool r'* . ............ 4, 7, 8

Freezer Compartment .......... 13

Ice and X_'ater Dispenser ..... 16, 1 7

Refrigerator Doors ............ 10

Replacing the Lig]lt Bulbs ....... 19

Shelves and Bins ........... 10-12

Temperature Controls ....... 4, 5, 6

Turbo CooF* . ................. 6

VCater Filter ................... 9

• Side by Side

Models21,23,25,27and29

Installation Instructions

For Australia and

New Zealand .............. 35-37

Preparing to Install

the Refligerator . ........... 25-27

Removing and Replacing Doors . . .24

Trim Kits and Panels ........ 20-23

_A'ater Line Installation ...... 28, 29

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 31-33

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 30

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label inside

the refl'igerator compartment at the top on the right.

20002600P031 49-80218 05-04Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Use this appliance onlyfor its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

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

This re&igerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with tile Installation Instructions before it is used. Also see the How to Connect EloctricRy section.

_ Do not attempt to stand on top of the refl'igerator.

Doing so may result in bodily iqjm T or damage to the refl'igera tot.

Do not allow children to play with the refrigerator

or tamper with the controls.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on

the shelves in the refl'igerator. They could damage the refl'igerator and seriously ii_iure themselves.

_ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the fl'eezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet, Skin may stick to these extremely cold surtaces.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

In refl'igerators with automatic icemakers, avoid

contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element located

on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refl'igerator is i)lugged in.

Installation of tile icemaker must be done by

a qualified service technician.

Kee I) fingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances between the doors and between the

doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careflfl closing doors when children are in the area.

UnI)lug tile refl'igerator before cleaning and making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed bya qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid

contact with a live wire filament. (A bm'ned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

NOTE: Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the h_?htcircuit.

Do not refreeze ti'ozen foods which have

thawed completely:

Always clean the CustemCeeF Tray after

thawing food.

a, DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of tile past. J/mked or abandoned refl'igeratm_ are still dangerous...even if they will sit fin" "just a few

days." If you are getting rid of vour old refl'igerator, please follow the instructions below to hel I) prevent

accidents.

Before You Threw Away YourOld Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off tile doors and discard separately.

i,eave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

If tile refl'igerator has a lock, make it mmsable.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refl'igerants, which under federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If wm are getting rid of an old refi'igeration product, check with tile company

handling tile disposal about what to do.

WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

The power cord of this ai)i)liance is equipped with an earthing plug which inates with a standard

earthed wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard fl'Oln this ai)pliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly earthed.

Where an unearthed wall outlet is encountered,

it is vour personal resi)onsibili V and obligation to have it replaced with a properly earthed wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet.

This provides the best l)erfl)rmance and also prevents

overloading house

wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard fl'Oln

overheated wires. Please refer to the rating plate on the refl'igerator fl)r the correct w)ltage, wattage and

fl'equency. If the product plug does not fit your outlet, the product should be fitted with a new plug.

insureproperearthing _:_ existsbeforeusing. II I_ I

Eartlfingplug7

IMPORTANT."Therefitting of electric plugs and cables should be done by a quafified technician or serviceagenL Insome

countries the refitting of electric plugs and cables is only permitted when the work is completed by a quafified technician.

If the power supply cord becolnes dalnaged, it must be replaced bv a qualified service agent in order to

avoid a safety hazard.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firnflv and pull straight

out fl'om the outlet.

Repair or replace imn_ediately all power cords that have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refl'igerator away fl'om the wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the power cord.

Mains lead replacement

If the n/ains lead on your refrigerator needs replacing at any time, it must be replaced bv a

special lead which is obtainable fl'Oln your local dealer. A charge will be made fin" the rei)lacen_ent of the n_ains lead if wm have damaged the lead.

The refrigerator must be positioned so that the plug

is accessible.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe temperaturecontrols

on CustomCoolTM models.(for other models,see next page)

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The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 3°C for the refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the

temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.

The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. Theactual temperature may vary slightly from the SETtemperature based on usage and operating

environment. Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) stops cooling in both the freezer and

refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

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NOTE: Therefrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature

controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.

To change the temperature, press and release the + or -

pad, The SETlight will come on and the display will show the set temperature. To change the temperature,

trip either the + or - pad until the desired temperature is (lisl)layed. Reiiigerator temperatures can be a(!iusted

between l °C and 7°C and the fl'eezer temperatm'es can be a(!iusted between -21 °C and-14°C.

Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will return to the actual

reflJgerator and fl'eezer teinl)eratures atter 5 seconds, Several a(!jusnnents may be required. Each time you

at!just controls, allow 24 hom_ fi)r the refiJgerator to reach the teml)eratm'e you have set.

Ambient Room Temperature Limits

This refrigerator is designed to operate in aml)ient temperatures specified 1)_ its Temperature Class, which is marked on the rating plate.

Temperature Class

Symbol Ambient Temperature

Maximum Minimum

Toturn the cooling system off, tnI) the + pad tot either

tile refl_igerator or the fl'eezer tmtil the display shows 0 (off). To turn the unithack on, press the - pad for either

the refrigerator or fl'eezei: The SETlight will illuminate on the side you selected. Then press the - pad again

(on the side where the SETlight is illmninated) and it

will go to the preset points of -18°C tor the fl'eezer and

3°C tor the refl_igeratm; Setting either or both controls to 0 (oft) stops cooling in both the fl'eezer and

reii_igerator compamnents, but does not shut off electrical power to the refi_igeratoi:

Extended-

Tempera te Tempera te

Subtropical Tropical

NOTE: internal temperaturemay be affected by suchfactors as the location of the refrigerator, ambient temperatureand frequencyof door openings.Adjust temperaturecontrols asrequired

tocompensate for these factors.

32 °C l 0°C 32 °C 16 °C

38 °C 18 °C 43 °C 18 °C

Aboutthe temperaturecontrols.

The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset settings.

Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the setting you have

selected. Setting either or both controls to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and

refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.

NOTE: Therefrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature

controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove # now.

Ambient Room Temperature Limits

This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified 1)_ its Temperature Class, which is marked on the rating plate,

Temperature

Class

Extended-

Temperate Tern pera te

Subtropical Tropical

NOTE: internal temperaturemay be affected by suchfactors as the location of the refrigerator, ambient temperatureand frequencyof door openings.Adjust temperaturecontrols asrequired

tocompensate for these factors.

Symbol Ambient Temperature

Maximum Minimum

32 °C l 0°C 32 °C 16 °C

38 °C l 8°C 43 °C 18 °C

Aboutthe temperaturecontrols.

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The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator

and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the

preset settings.

Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the setting you have selected.

Setting either or both controls to 0stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.

NOTE:The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature

controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove # now.

Ambient Room Temperature Limits

This refrigerator is designed to operate in aml)ient temi)eratures specified by its Temperature Class, which is marked on the rating plate.

Temperature Class

Symbol Ambient Temperature

Maximum Minimum

AboutTurboCool

Extended-

Temperate Tempera te

Subtropical Tropical

NOTE:internal temperaturemaybeaffectedby suchfactorsas the Iocatbnof therefrigerator,ambienttemperature andfrequencyof dooropenings.Adjust temperaturecontrolsasrequiredtocompensatefor thesefactors.

32 °C 10 °C 32 °C 16 °C

38°C 18°C 43 °C 18 °C

How it Works

TurboCoolrapidly cools the refrigerator

compartment in order to more quickly cool foods. Use TurboCoolwhen adding a lmge

ainount of fi)od to the refligerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room teml)eratm'e or when putting away

w;mn leftovers. It can also be used if the reflJgerator has been without power tot an

extended period. Once activamd, the compressor will turn on

immediately and the rims will cycle on and off at high speed as needed tot eight horns. The

compressor will continue to rtm tmfil the reliigemtor compamnent cools to approMmatdy

1°C, then it will cycle on and off to maintain

this setting. _Mter 8 houI_, or if TurboCool is

pressed again, the refrigerator compartment

will return to the original setting.

Now to Use

Press TurboCool.The TurboCoolindicator light will come on.

_Mter TurboCoolis complete, the TurboCool

indicator light will go out. NOTES: The refl_igerator temperatm'e cmmot be

changed dining TurboCool. The ti'eezer temperature is not affected

during rurboCoot

_'hen opening the reli_igerator door

during TurboCool,the rims will continue to rtm if they have cycled on.

AboutCustomCool7(onsome models)

How it Works

The CustomCooF_feature is a system of

daml)e_, a tim, a teml)erature them/istor

and a heate_: Depending oil tile fimction selected, a combination ot these will be

used to quickly chill items, thaw items or hold tile pan at a specific temperature.

How to Use

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Tile pan is tightly sealed to prevent tile pan's temperatm'e fl'om causing

temperature fluctuations in tile rest ot the refl{gerator.

The controls t0r this pan are located at tile top of tile _efl{gerator with tile

teilll)ei'attli'e conti'ols.

ExpressThaW"

ExpressChilF

Emlm' tile pan. Place tile (]hill/Thaw

tray in tile pan with tile metal plate

ti_cing down to chill and store items, or with tile metal plate tacing up to thaw

items. Place tile items on tile tray and

close tile pan completely: Select tile ExpressThawTM @,

ExpressChillTM @ or SelectYempTM @

pad. Tile display and SETlight will

come on. Tap tile pad until tile light

ai)pea_ next to the desired setting.

Use tile chart to detemfine tile best

setting to use.

To stop a teatm'e bet0re it is finished, tap that i%attlFe's pad

until no options are selecmd and the display is off.

During ExpressThawTM and

ExpressChill7 tile displa_ on tile

controls will co/mt down tile time

in the cycle.

_dter tile ExpressThawTM cycle is

complete, tile pan will reset to tile MEATsetting (-1 °C) to hel I) preserve

thawed items tmtil they are used.

Tile displayed actual temperature _ff

tile CustomCoolpan may \my slightly

fl'om tile S_"Tteml)eratm'e based on

usage and operating enviromnent.

NOTE:For food sale F reasons, it is

recommended that toods be wrapped in plastic wrap when using ExpressThaw7_

This will help contain meat juices and

improve thawing l)erflmnance.

AboutCustomCoolY(onsome models)

CustomCoolTM Chart

NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.

SelectTemp

0.25 kg (4 hours)

Haml)mge_s (0.25 kg) Individually Wrapped

Filet Mignon (0.25 kg)

0.50 kg (8 hours)

Chicken Breasts (0.5 kg) Minced Beet (0.5 kg)

Steak (0.5 kg)

1.0 kg (10 hours)

Chicken Breasts (1.0 kg) Minced Beef ( 1.0 kg)

Steak (1.0 kg)

1.50 kg (12 hours)

Chicken Breasts (1.50 kg) Minced Beet (1.50 kg)

Steak (1.50 kg)

15 Minutes

1 Beverage Can (355 ml) 2 Small Juice Boxes

(175-240 ml each)

30 Minutes

2 to 6 Beverage Cans (355 ml each) 2 Plastic 590 ml Bottles of Beverage

4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes (175-240 ml each)

3 Foil.[uice Packets

Wine (750 ml bottle)

45 Minutes

2 liter of Beverage

1.9 iJte_ of Juice Gelatin-1 package

Citrus Setting (6°C)

Oranges, I,emons, limes, Pineapple, Cantaloupe

Beans, C/iC/llllbei's, Tomatoes,

Peppe_, Aube_gine, Squash

Produce Setting (I°C)

Strawberries, P.aspberfies, Kiwifl'uit, Petal, Cherries, Blackberries, Grapes,

Plums, Nectarines, Apples

_sparagus, Broccoli, Corn, Mushrooms, Spinach, Caulh'lowe_; I_ade, Green Onion, Beetroot, Onions

Meat Setting (-I°C)

Raw Meat, Fish and Poultr*

Aboutthe water filter.

Water Filter Cartridge (on some models)

The water filter cartridge is located in the back ul)per right corner of the reflJgerator

COil] l)a I'tlllent,

When to Replace the Filter

There is a rel)lacement indicator light for the

water filter cartridge on the dispensei: This

light will turn orange to tell w)u that w)u need to replace the filter soon.

The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement indicator light turns red or if

the flow (If water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases,

Installing the Filter Cartridge

0 If you are replacing the cartridge, fii_t

remove the old one by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down oil the cartridge.

A small amount of l_;IteI" Ill}Iv drip down.

Fill the replacement cartridge Mth water

from the tap to allow for better flow from

the dispenser immediately after

installation,

O Run water fl'onl the dispenser flir

3 minutes (about six liteis) to clear the s):stem and prevent sputtering.

0 Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER

pad on the dispenser for 3 seconds.

NOTE: A newl)qnstalled water filter cartiidge

may cause water to spurt ffom the dispensei:

Filter Bypass Plug

Ym must use the filter bypass l)lug when a

rei)lacement filter cartridge is not available.

The dispenser and the icemaker will not

operate without the filter or filter bypass i)lug.

Replacement Filters:

To order additional filter cartridges, contact your

local distributor.

Place the top of flTecartridge up inside the cartridge holder and slowly turn it to the right.

(y , • (

Iamn_ uI) the air )w on the cartridge and

the cartridge hol(lei; place the top of the new cartridge up inside tile holclei: Do not

push it up into the holdeI:

Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As

you turn tile cartridge, it will autonmticallv raise itself into position. Cartridge will

rotate about 1/4 turn.

Abouttherefrigeratordoors.

Refrigerator Doors

The refl_igerator (loo_ may feel (liflerent than the ones you are used to. The special door

opening/ch)sing teature makes sm'e the (loo_ close all the way and are securely sealed.

X*\]_enopening and closing the door you will

notice a stop position. If the door is opened past this stop point, the door will remain open

to _lllow veil to load _lll(1 Hnlo_ld ][0od ii/oi'e

easily: _4_en the door is only partially open, it will automatically close.

The resistance xou feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door is loaded with food.

When the door is only partially open

it will automatically close. Beyond this stop the door will

stay open.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.

Not all features are on all models.

Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins

LargeBins

The larger refl_igerator door bins and fl'eezer flit-out door bins are a(!iustable.

To remove: Lift the fl'ont of the bin straight up,

then lift up and out.

Refrigerator bin

Freezer tilt-out bin

To replace or relocate: Engage the back side of

the bin in the molded supports of the doo_: Then push down on the ti'ont _ff the bin.

Bin will lock in place.

Small Bins

Toremove: i_ifi the fl'ont of the bin straight up

then out.

Toreplace: Position the bin above the

rectangular molded supports on the dora:

Then slide the bin down onto the SUl)port

to lock it in place.

r Bottle Retainer

The snuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilling or

sliding of small items stored on the door shell.

Place a finger on either side ot the snugger near the rear and move it back and torth to

fit your needs.

The bottle retainex5 are a(!justable and kee I) tall items fl'om tipping ovex:

Toremove: i,ifi the fl'ont of the retainer straight

up, then lift it up.

Toreplace or relocate: Engage the back of the

bottle retainer in the molded SUl)ports on the

(lore: Then push down on the fl'ont of the

bottle retaine_:

Press tab andpull shelf forward toremove

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

The slide-out spillproot shelf allows you to reach items stored behind othe_. The spedal

edges are designed to hel I) prevent spills fl'om dill)ping to lower shelves.

To remove:

Slide the shelf out tmtil it reaches the stop, then press down on the tab and slide the shelf

straight out.

Toreplaceorrelocate:

Line the shelf uI_ with the suI_ports and slide it into place. The shelf can be repositioned when

the door is at 90 ° or more. To reposifion the shelf; slide the shelf past the stops and angle

downward. Slide shelf down to the desired

OuickSpacg =Shelf

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

This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves.

position, line up with the sui)ports and slide into place.

Make sure youpush the shelves all the way back in

before youclose the door

On some models, this shelf can not be used in the lowest position.

Removable Beverage Rack

The bexerage rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side. It can be attached to

any slide-_)ut shelf.

Door Wine/Beverage Rack (onsomemodels)

This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wine or one 2-liter bottle of soda.

The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin.

To remove:

Empb the wine/bexerage rack.

Holding the bottom of the (lair)bin, lift the fl'ont straight up, then lift up

and Otlt.

Toinstall:

O Line up tile large part of the slots on

the top of the rack with the tabs trader the shelf.

Then slide the rack back to lock it in place.

Toreplace:

O Reattach the rack to the sides

of the bin.

En,*age_, the back side of the bin in the molded supports on tile door

Then push down on the fl'ont of the bin. Tile bin will lock into place.

O To detach the rack fl'om tile dairy bin, pull

the rack's side wires out of the holes on each side of the dai_a bin.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.

Not all features are on all models.

Deep Freezer Baskets

Toremove, push the basket all the way to the

back ot the fl'eeze_: Lift up until the back pins are disengaged. I,ifl the entire basket up and

pull out.

The divider can be used to organize food

packages. For large packages, simply told

down the divider.

Makesureyoupushthe basketsall the wayback in beforeyouclosethedoo_

Freezer Baskets

WARNING'.Poorperformancemayoccurif freezer

basketsarenot use_ Storageof itemsinthefreezer withoutusingbasketsmayresultinpoor temperature

performanceduetorestrictionsofair flow within the

freezercompartment.

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Toremove, slide out to the stop position, lift the

fl'ont past the stop position and slide ()tit.

Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in before you close the doo_

Slide-Out Freezer Shelves

Toremove, slide out to the stop position, lift the

fl'ont past the stop position and slide out.

Fixed Freezer Shelves

There are two t)pes oI fixed fl'eezer shelves.

Toremove this type of shelf:

0 Lift the shelf up at the left side. 0 Bring the shelf out.

Toremove this type of shelf:

WARNING'.Poorperformancemayoccurif freezer basketsarenot use_ Storageof itemsinthefreezer withoutusingbasketsmayresultinpoor temperature

performanceduetorestrictionsof air flow within the

freezercompartment.

Makesureyoupushthe shelvesallthe waybackin beforeyouclosethedoo_

Lift up the left side ot the shelf and slide it left into the center of the shelf supports.

0 Rotate the right side ot the shelf up and

out ot the shelf supports.

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