GE K-Line Use and Care Manual
Use and Care Guide
Refrigerator—Freezer
K-Line Large Side by Side
and Built-In Style
General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA
Part No. 162D9616P004
Pub No. 49-60068-1
JR 5-00
Safety Instructions ........................ 2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Icemaker ..................................... 7
Electronic Monitor ......................................... 5, 6
Ice and Water Dispenser ............................. 8
Refreshment Center...................................... 4
Refrigerator Doors......................................... 3
Shelves ..................................................... 9–10
Storage Drawers............................................ 9
Temperature Controls .................................. 3
Care and Cleaning
Behind Refrigerator .................................... 13
Cleaning—Inside and Outside .................. 12
Cleaning the Decorator Door Panels ..... 12
Drawer and Cover Removal ..................... 13
Light Bulb Replacement............................ 13
Under Refrigerator...................................... 12
Problem Solver...................... 22–25
Normal Operating Sounds .................... 22
Preparation
Clearances .................................................... 14
Dimensions................................................... 14
Dimensions and Specifications
for Built-In Style Models..........................15
Leveling Rollers/Door Alignment........... 15
Location......................................................... 14
Moving and Vacation................................. 14
Trim Kits................................................. 16–18
Water Supply to Icemaker........................ 14
Installation ................................. 19–21
Earthing ......................................................... 19
Electrical Requirements ............................ 19
How to Install Features.............................. 20
Additional Features .................................... 21
Mains Lead Replacement............................ 2
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
HELP US HELP YOU…
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you received a damaged refrigerator…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists minor
operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Products are continuously being improved…
Therefore product features and specifications may change or
vary slightly.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label inside the fresh food compartment
on the top.
Please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning
your refrigerator.
WARNING—When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions, including
the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Use and Care Guide.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.
WARNING—Connect to potable water
supply only.
• 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 electric service
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 the plug or
appliance end.
• When moving your appliance away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• If your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged
in. This will prevent contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the
Refreshment Center Compartment door. They could
damage the refrigerator and maybe even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.) NOTE: Turning control to
“”
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Mains lead replacement
If the mains lead on your refrigerator needs replacing at
any time, it must be replaced by a special lead which is
obtainable from your local dealer. A charge will be made
for the replacement of the mains lead if you have damaged
the lead.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Set the Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.
At first, set both the fresh food control and the freezer control to “5.”
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are
setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later. Then, if
you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.
NOTE: Moving the freezer control to the
“”
position turns off
cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer—but does not
shut off power to the refrigerator.
Ambient Room Temperature Limits How to Test Temperatures
This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures
specified by its Temperature Class which is marked on the rating plate.
Temperature Symbol Ambient Temperature
Class
Maximum Minimum
ExtendedTemperate SN 32°C 10°C
Temperate N 32°C 16°C
Subtropical ST 38°C 18°C
Tropical T 43°C 18°C
NOTE: Internal temperature may be affected by such factors as the
location of the refrigerator, ambient temperature and frequency of
door openings. Adjust temperature controls as required to compensate
for these factors.
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container
of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. 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 compartment. Check
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
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Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Refrigerator
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones you are used to.
The special door opening/closing feature makes sure the doors close
all the way and are securely sealed.
When opening 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 allow you to load and unload food more easily. When the door is
only partially open it will automatically close.
The resistance you 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.
Refrigerator
control
Freezer
control
REFRESHMENT CENTER
(on some models)
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Refreshment Center Compartment
The Refreshment Center Compartment stores frequently used items.
When open, the Refreshment
Center door provides a
convenient work surface.
Although durable, the work
surface should not be used as a
cutting board. Close the door
when finished. The upper fresh
food compartment light will
come on when the Refreshment
Center door is opened.
The special design of the door
allows you to tilt and lift up the
entire door in order to clean the
bottom of the frame.
NOTE: Use caution in closing or
using the clean-out feature in the
presence of small children.
Cold air entering from the freezer
compartment keeps the temperature
in the Refreshment Center
Compartment at proper foodkeeping levels.
The bin panel limits the amount
of cold air that escapes when the
Refreshment Center door is opened.
To reach food from the inside, lift
the panel up.
To remove the Refreshment Center bin,
first remove the panel using the hand holds.
Then remove the bin by lifting it up
and out.
Bottom of
Frame
ELECTRONIC MONITOR
(on some models)
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➀Flashes when either door is open.
➁When lit, the Door Alarm beeper is set to sound after either door
has been open 30 seconds.
➂Lights up when freezer food-keeping temperature is above normal.
➃Lights up to indicate that no failure has been detected by the
diagnostic system.
➄Flashing diagnostic codes.
Check your frozen food. Has any of it started to thaw?
A package may be holding the freezer compartment door
open. Don’t open the door more often than absolutely
necessary while this code is displayed. Touching the
pad after the freezer compartment temperature has
returned to normal will erase the code.
Power to the refrigerator has been interrupted for
more than two seconds. Check the condition of food in
both the fresh food and freezer compartments. Touch the
pad to erase code.
There is no fault with the refrigerator when the PF
code flashes.
Check the icemaker. Ice clumps in the storage bin may
have stalled the icemaker. Follow corrective measures
described in the Problem Solver section. If water supply
to the icemaker is not connected or not turned on, make
sure manual icemaker switch is in the (up) position.
This code stops flashing when problem is corrected
or the pad is touched.
Something is wrong with the defrost system—keep
doors closed to retain cold and call for service. The
code flashes until problem is corrected.
➅Reviews the four coded functions and allows you to erase codes
from the display.
➆
chilled water, ice cubes or crushed ice.
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1
3 5
6
2
7
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When Your Refrigerator Is First Plugged In
All panel lights come on for five seconds, a beep sounds, and lights go
off except as follows:
• PF flashes in the display. Touch this pad to erase it.
• This pad glows.
• The Warm Temperature light glows if the freezer
compartment temperature is higher than normal.
It goes off when proper food-keeping temperature
is reached.
• The Door Alarm beeper is activated and the Door
Alarm pad glows.
• The Crushed Ice pad glows.
• This pad flashes if either door is open, goes out
when doors are shut.
• The night light in the ice and water dispenser is off.
Refreshment Center Electronic Monitor
How the System Works
ELECTRONIC MONITOR
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The system alerts you when something starts to go wrong.
If a diagnostic code appears on the display, something needs
special attention. The display code flashes until you erase it. The first
6 flashes are accompanied by beeps.
If more than one coded function requires attention at the same
time, the most important one will be displayed first.
This pad evaluates all other coded functions. If the
display is lit during the displaying of a code, that
function is operating properly. This pad is lighted
except when a failure has been detected.
This pad has two functions:
1. It reviews the diagnostic codes.
2. It erases two codes—PF and CI. The dE and FF
codes can only be erased after the condition that
caused the code to flash has been corrected.
How to Set the Door Alarm Why the Warm Temperature Light Glows
You don’t have to set the visual alarm.
As long as either door is open, this pad flashes.
When the Door Alarm pad is glowing, the beeper
alarm is set. Touch the pad to turn it on or off.
If either door is open for more than 30 seconds, the
control beeps.
The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close the door.
At first, it’s probably because your newly installed
refrigerator hasn’t completely cooled down yet. Wait
a few hours for it to cool, and then the light will go out.
From then on, the pad will glow whenever
temperatures inside get too high for proper food
storage. If this happens, open the doors only when
absolutely necessary, and close them as quickly as possible.
As soon as inside temperatures return to normal, the light goes out.
If the Warm Temperature light reappears and stays on for longer than
4 hours, call for service.
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Electronic Monitor Automatic Icemaker
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
How The Icemaker Works
Your icemaker will produce 8 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 you use your refrigerator before the water connection is made,
make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the (up) position. When the
water supply has been connected to the icemaker, move the feeler arm
to (down) position.
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing.
NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to get cold enough to make ice.
Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This
will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing
after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.
To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally.
When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker
and push the feeler arm to the (up) position before the bin gets
full. Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of 8, and it is normal for several
cubes to be joined together.
Move Feeler Arm to (up) Position When…
• Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours.
• Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.
• Going away on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.
• Moving the freezer control to the
“”
position.
If This Is Your First Icemaker…
You’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are
normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.
If Ice Is Not Used Often…
‘‘Old’’ ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice
storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to
allow storage bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes
may stick to other parts of the icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take
up to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Feeler arm in
(up) position
stops icemaking
Feeler arm in
(down) position
begins icemaking
ICE AND WATER DISPENSER
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To Dispense Ice and Water
• Select:
water (on some models),
ice cubes,
or crushed ice (on some
models).
• Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press the rim
against the center of the pad.
• After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from the chute.
The spill shelf is not self-draining. The shelf and its grille should be
cleaned regularly according to the Care and Cleaning instructions.
Crushed Ice Water
• Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected .
This happens occasionally when a few cubes get channeled to the
crusher.
• 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.
• Sometimes crushed ice will spray beyond the glass. To avoid this,
hold the glass up close to the chute.
• On models with a water dispenser, 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.
• The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following
ones. This is normal.
• Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder water, simply add
crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or other objects into the
dispenser opening.
To Remove Ice Storage Bin To Replace Ice Storage Bin
Lift the left corner to free the bin from
the shelf. Pull the bin straight out while
supporting it at front and back.
Slide the bin back until the tab on the
bin locks into the slot in 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 in the shelf.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
• If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar. These are normal icemaking sounds and are not
cause for concern.
• Your icemaker will produce 8 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.
• Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice flow interruption is
more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be
removed following instructions in this section.
• Avoid over-filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall
glasses. This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look
down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with
a wooden spoon.
• To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass,
place the glass close to the ice chute—but not so close that it blocks
out-coming ice.
• Add ice before adding beverage to prevent splashing.
• 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.
• Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not
crush or dispense well.
CAUTION: Some products such as water ices should not be
consumed too cold.
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
WATER CRUSHED CUBEDICE
OFF ON
LIGHT
STORAGE DRAWERS
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Ice and Water Dispenser Storage Drawers
Convertible Drawer (on some models) Adjustable Humidity Drawers (on some models)
Refrigerator foods can be stored at colder temperatures by using the
convertible drawer.
The convertible 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 the control lever up to convert
the drawer to normal refrigerator
temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. The
cold air duct is closed.
Push the control lever down to open the cold air duct and make the
convertible drawer colder. The amount of freezer air allowed in can
be varied by adjusting the control lever between the normal and
coldest setting.
These drawers have individual, adjustable humidity controls that let
you regulate the amount of moisture retained in foods.
Slide the control all the way to the setting and the drawer
provides high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the setting to provide lower
humidity levels recommended for most fruits.
Sealed Snack Pack (on some models)
The Sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is attached—can be relocated within the Fresh
Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of
lunch meats, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
Normal
setting
Coldest
setting
(on some models)
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawer. Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of
the drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially sealed by gaskets. Always push the drawer all the way in.
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped.
Spillproof Shelves
Spillproof shelves have special edges
to help prevent spills from dripping to
lower shelves.
SHELVES
SHELVES
Quick Space Shelf Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models)
This shelf splits in half
and slides under itself
for storage of tall items
on the shelf below.
The slide-out 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.
How to Rearrange Your Shelves
and Freezer Baskets
Glass and wire shelves are adjustable. This allows you to move the
shelves around to fit your family’s food storage needs.
To remove shelves:
Tilt the shelf up at front, then
lift it up and out of the tracks
on the rear wall.
To relocate shelves:
Select desired shelf height. With
shelf front raised slightly, engage
the top hooks in the tracks at the
rear of the cabinet. Then lower
the front of the shelf until it
locks into position.
Wire slide-out freezer baskets can
be relocated in the same way.
Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door
(on some models)
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.
To remove:
Tilt the bin up and pull out on the molded
supports until it comes completely out of
the door.
To replace or relocate:
Select desired shelf height, engage the
bin in the molded supports of the door
and slide the bin in. The bin will hook
in place.
The divider (on some models) helps
prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of
small items stored on the door shelf.
Place index finger and middle finger
on either side of the divider near the
front and simply move it back and
forth to fit your needs.
To remove fixed bins, first remove
the food in the bins. Then, grasping the
bin at each end, push in at the bottom
as you lift and pull out at the top.
Lift up
and out
Tilt up
1
Lower to
lock into place
2
Engage
top hook
1
2
Divider
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Shelves
Loading the Freezer Compartment
Load so that at least 15 mm of space remains clear between stacks of
packages and 15 mm to 25 mm of space between the top of any stack
and any shelf or basket above it. Packages may hang over the front of
shelves but must remain 15 mm from doors.
• Food to be frozen must not be placed in direct contact with food in
storage. If food is to be frozen every day, it may be necessary to
reduce the quantity to be frozen.
• If a quantity of food needs to be frozen set the freezer control to its
coldest setting. After the food is frozen reset the freezer control to its
initial position.
• Food is most quickly frozen on the middle three shelves of the
freezer compartment and most slowly in the freezer door shelves.
• Do not store commercially quick-frozen food longer than the time
recommended by the food manufacturers.
• If the power to the appliance is shut off for an extended time or if the
refrigerating system fails, do not open the doors unless absolutely
necessary. When it is necessary, close them as quickly as possible so
the frozen food will stay frozen as long as possible.
• The freezer door storage shelves marked with a two-star label are
only appropriate for the storage of previously frozen food.
Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer
compartment.
Removable Wine Rack
The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side.
A good location for the wine rack is the Quick Space Shelf.
Freezer Baskets (on some models)
Quick-Serve System
TM
(on some models)
Wire slide-out freezer baskets
can be pulled out for easy access to
frozen foods.
WARNING: Poor performance may
occur if freezer baskets are not used.
Storage of items in the freezer without
using baskets may result in poor
temperature performance due to
restrictions of air flow within the
freezer compartment.
Cooking-serving-storage dishes with
durable lids fit into a space saving underthe-shelf rack.
Dishes can be removed from and
returned to the rack as needed, and the
rack (and shelf to which it is attached)
can be relocated anywhere in the fresh
food compartment.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens, refrigerators,
freezers, and are dishwasher-safe. The dishes should not be used for
cooking high-fat foods, such as bacon, and high-sugar foods, such as
candy and syrup. The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can cause
bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for use on the range
top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use can be hazardous.
Beverage Can Rack
Use this rack to store beverage cans for easy access.
It can also hold a 23cm x 33cm baking dish.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning—Outside
Refreshment Center Compartment door—outside. It’ s important
that you use only window cleaner without ammonia or a damp cloth
to clean the glass and trim. Avoid using wax on the Refreshment
Center door.
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 can be cleaned by using a warm water and baking
soda solution—about 15 ml of baking soda to one liter of water. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened
with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry
with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing 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.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator
is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay
new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Cleaning—Inside Under Refrigerator
Refreshment Center Compartment door—inside. Wipe up spills
right away. Use 15 ml of baking soda in one liter of water to clean the
inside door surface, Refreshment Center bin and inside access door.
Rinse, wipe dry.
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. 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 15 ml of baking
soda to one liter of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors.
Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—
including door magnets, meat and vegetable
drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic
parts—can be cleaned the same way.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator,
on the top shelf. Change the box every 3 months. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.
Quick-Serve
TM
dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water.
You can remove stains by soaking them in a bleach and water solution
using one part chlorine bleach to three parts water. (Stubborn stains
may require soaking.) Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on
soil. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
For most efficient operation,
you need to keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Remove the base
grille and either sweep away or
vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible on the condenser coils.
To remove the base grille, open
both doors, grasp the bottom of
the grille and pull it out.
To replace the base grille,
line up the clips on the back
of the grille with the openings
in the baseplate and push the
grille forward until it snaps
into place.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in
your automatic dishwasher.
Clean the condenser coils
at least once a year.
Door magnets
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Cleaning the Decorator Door Panels
Clean these panels using an anti-static cleaner or a mild detergent
and water. (Look for anti-static cleaner in electronic or computer
departments.) Rinse thoroughly and blot dry with a clean, damp cloth
or chamois. Do not use paper towels to wash or dry the panels. Do not
use cleaners that contain solvents, such as ammonia, because they can
damage the panels.
Shallow scratches and abrasions can be corrected with a good grade
of hard automobile paste wax. The wax will fill in any minor surface
scratches and will help to maintain the luster of the panels. Apply the
wax sparingly and buff lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular
motion. Do not use a cleaner/wax combination.
Care and Cleaning
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your 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
your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the
power cord or icemaker supply line.
Drawer and Cover Removal
Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor. Drawers can easily
be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past the “stop” location.
Remove the door bins from the fresh food door before removing
the drawer.
To remove the shelf above the top
drawer, first remove the top drawer
and any food on the shelf. Then tilt
the shelf up at the front and lift it up
and out of the tracks.
To replace the shelf, raise the
shelf front slightly and place the
top hooks in the lowest large track
slots. Then lower the front of the
shelf until it is level.
When replacing the drawers, make
sure you slide them through both
drawer guides on the right side.
To remove the drawers when the
fresh food compartment door
cannot be opened fully you need to
roll the refrigerator forward until
the door can be fully opened. In
some cases this will require moving
the refrigerator to the left as you roll it out.
Drawer
Guides
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Light Bulb Replacement
Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2. Remove the snap-in light shield.
3. Replace with same size bulb and reinstall the light shield. If you
cannot locate the correct bulb, see your dealer.
Fresh Food Compartment—Lower Light (on some models)
This light is located behind a shield at the rear of the fresh food
compartment.
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up and forward to free its
top edge.
3. After replacing with the same size bulb, hook the top of the shield
back in place. If you cannot locate the correct bulb, see your dealer.
4. Plug the refrigerator back in.
Freezer Compartment—Non-Dispenser Models
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the shelf just below the light shield. (The shelf will be
easier to remove if it is emptied first.)
3. Pull the light shield toward you to reach the bulb.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall shelf and shield and plug
the refrigerator back in.
Freezer Compartment—Dispenser Models
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the ice storage bin.
3. Remove the screw at top of
light shield.
After replacing with same size bulb,
reinstall the shield and ice storage
bin and plug the refrigerator back in.
Screw
PREPARATION
Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move
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For extended vacations or absences, shut off the power to the
refrigerator, move the control to the
“”
position, and clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of 15 ml of baking soda to 1 liter
of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator. Leave doors open.
Move icemaker feeler arm to (up) position, which stops
icemaking, and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop
below 16°C, follow the same instructions as for extended vacations.
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food, and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving and
in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement.
Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.
Refrigerator Location Water Supply to Icemaker
Install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
24 Model 28 Model 30 Model
Sides 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm
Top 25 mm 3 mm 3 mm
Back 13 mm 13 mm 13 mm
[If built-in, allow 22 mm for hinge covers.]
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow 19 mm for
freezer door clearance and 19 mm for fresh food door clearance.
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add an icemaker
later, the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold drinking
(potable) water line.
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing from the cold water supply to the
icemaker inlet to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 2.5 m of 1/4″ copper tubing in three
25 cm diameter coils).
Do not use kits with plastic tubing since there is water pressure in the
supply line at all times.
Maximum permissible inlet water pressure—8.3 bars.
Minimum permissible inlet water pressure—1.4 bars.
Installation of icemaker must be made by a qualified service technician.
Dimensions
24 Model 28 Model 30 Model
A* 1746 mm A* 1746 mm A* 1746 mm
B 908 mm B 908 mm B 908 mm
C 719 mm C 833 mm C✝ 876 mm
D 1153 mm D 1251 mm D 1251 mm
* Height does not include hinge.
✝ Add 14 mm for water hook-up.
A
B
C
D
The rollers have two purposes:
1. The rollers can be adjusted so the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor and does not rock back and forth.
2. The rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall
for cleaning.
To adjust the rollers:
1. Remove the base grille by
grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out.
2. Turn the two front roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the
refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use a 3/8″socket wrench,
adjustable wrench or pliers.
3. Built-In Style models also have rear adjustable rollers so you can
align the refrigerator with your kitchen cabinets. Use a 5/16″ socket
wrench to turn the screws for the rear rollers—clockwise to raise it,
counterclockwise to lower it.
After leveling, make sure that the doors are even
at the top.
To make the doors even,
adjust the fresh food door.
Using a 3/16″ Allen
wrench or a 5/16″ socket
wrench (depending on
model), turn the door
adjusting screw to
the right to raise the door,
to the left to lower it.
(A nylon plug, imbedded
in the threads of the pin,
prevents the pin from
turning unless a wrench is
used.) After one or two
turns of the wrench, open
and close the fresh food
door and check the
alignment at the top of
the doors.
Dimensions and Specifications (for Built-In Style models)
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Preparation
Leveling Rollers Door Alignment
Uneven Doors
Make sure doors
are even at the top.
3/16″ Allen Wrench
Hinge Pin
Raise
1784 mm
914 mm
619 mm
619 mm
Cabinet
619 mm
Side Panels
Water
Electrical
19 mm Airspace
(13 mm Gap +
6 mm Wall Plates)
635 mm
Counter
Top
Front Roller
Adjusting
Screw
Front Roller
Adjusting
Screw
Rear Roller Adjusting
Screw (on Built-In
Style models only)
Use this screw if the
refrigerator has one.
Rear Roller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models
only) Use this screw if the
refrigerator does not have the
screw pictured to the left.
Hinge Pin
Raise
5/16″ Socket Wrench
OR
TRIM KITS
(for Built-In Style models)
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can
order pre-cut black or white decorator panels from your dealer, or you can add wood panels
to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels Less Than 6 mm Thick
When installing wood panels less than 6 mm thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as
1/8″ cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door and the wood panel. If you are
installing the pre-cut decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the kit. The
combined thickness of the decorator or wood panel and the filler panel should be 6 mm.
19 mm or Raised Panel
A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 6 mm thick backing, or a
19 mm routed board can be used. The raised portion of the panel must
be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 51 mm from the handle
side for fingertip clearance.
Weight limitations for custom panels:
Fresh Food 16 kg max.
Freezer Door 11 kg max.
6 mm
Thick Backing
Refrigerator
Door
19 mm
Appearance
Panel
51 mm
Clearance
Handle Side
Dimensions
Wood panels need to be cut to the following specifications.
Cut
out
Depth of material
to be routed out
Cut
out
Cut
out
Cut
out
956 mm 956 mm
60 mm 60 mm 60 mm
60 mm 60 mm
60 mm
29 mm 29 mm 29 mm
29 mm 29 mm
29 mm
286 mm 286 mm 286 mm286 mm
478 mm 478 mm
368 mm 368 mm 491 mm 491 mm
872 mm
872 mm
122 mm 122 mm
25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm
50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
6 mm
Front
4 mm
1705 mm
1705 mm
8 mm 8 mm
8 mm
8 mm
3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm
FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT
Example of Routing
The areas at the top of the
panels need to be cut out of
the panels. The shaded
areas indicate areas that
must be routed out about
5 mm on the back side of
panels 6 mm thick or more.
For panels less than 6 mm
thick, these areas can be
cut out of the filler panels.
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Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser
Freezer Panels
With Dispenser
Fresh Food Panel
with Refreshment
CenterFresh Food Panel
29 mm
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