GE TFM20JRB AA, TFM20JRB WW, TFM22PRB AA, TFM22PRB WW, TFM25CRB BS Owner’s Manual
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Refrigerators
Models
TFM20JRB AA
TFM20JRB WW
TFM22PRB AA
TFM22PRB WW
TFM25CRB BS
TFM25PRB BS
TFM25PRB AA
TFM25PRB WW
TFM25KRC AA
TFM25KRC WW
TFM28PFB AA
TFM28PFB BB
TFM28PFB WW
TFM30PBB WW
Owner’s Manual
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Part No. 162D9638P002 Pub. No. 49-60048 8-99 JR
WATER
CRUSHED ICE
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Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . . 4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . 15, 16
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . 19
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . . . . . . 20-22
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . 23
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label inside the fresh food
compartment on the top.
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.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before
You Call For Service
section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at
all.
READ THIS MANUAL
Customer Service
Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ 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 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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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.
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 an approved 3-wire
grounding type appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug and outlet and that meets
local regulations and standards. The electrical
rating of the cord must be 15 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, 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 an approved adapter that meets local
regulations and standards.
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 circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5
About the controls on the refrigerator.
Setting the Controls
Initially, set the fresh food control at 5
and the freezer control at 5 or C and
allow 24 hours for the temperature to
stabilize.
Moving the freezer control to OFF or
stops cooling in both the fresh food and
freezer 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.
Guide
The controls on the refrigerator have either numbers or letters.
A or 1, the WARMEST setting E or 9, the COLDEST setting Freezer Control Fresh Food Control
A
1
Cold
B
3
C
5
INITIAL
SETTING
D
7
E
9
Coldest
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
Monitor and Diagnostic System
NORMAL
lights up to indicate that no failure has been detected by the diagnostic system.
DOOR OPEN
flashes when either door is open.
WARM TEMP
lights up when freezer food-keeping temperature is above normal.
Flashing diagnostic codes.
What these codes mean—and what to do when they appear—is
explained more thoroughly on the following pages.
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
reviews the diagnosis of four coded functions and allows you to erase
codes from the display.
Select
CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE
or
WATER
and the signal light confirms your choice.
DOOR ALARM
lights up when the beeper has been set to sound after either door has been
open 30 seconds.
The Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System controls dispenser functions and monitors the operation of your
refrigerator. On some models, the controls will look like one of the following.
DISPLAY
NORMAL
DOOR
OPEN
WARM
TEMP
POWER
DEFROST
FREEZER
ICE MAKER
SYSTEM
CHECK
RESET
CHILLED
WATER
CRUSHED
ICE
DISPENSER PUSH BELOW
CUBED
ICE
DOOR ALARM
ON/ OFF
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When Your Refrigerator Is First Plugged In
How the Monitor and Diagnostic System Works
All panel lights come on for five seconds,
a beep sounds, and lights go off except
as follows:
■
PF
flashes in the display. Touch
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
to erase it.
■
NORMAL
glows.
■
WARM TEMP
glows until the refrigerator
cools down. It goes off when proper
food-keeping temperature is reached.
■ Door alarm beeper is activated and
DOOR ALARM
glows.
■
CRUSHED ICE
glows.
■
DOOR OPEN
flashes if either door is
open, goes out when doors are shut.
■ Night light in ice and water dispenser
is off.
How to Set the Door Alarm
To set the alarm press
DOOR ALARM
until it glows.
The control beeps if either door is
open for more than 30 seconds.
The light goes out and the beeping
stops when you close the door.
Why the WARM TEMP Light Glows
At first, it’s probably because your newlyinstalled 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,
WARM TEMP
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
WARM TEMP
reappears and stays on
for longer than 4 hours, call for service.
The diagnostic code flashes and the
control beeps when something starts to
go wrong.
If more than one coded function requires
attention at the same time, the one with
the highest priority will be displayed first.
Pressing
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
will erase
two codes immediately—PFand
CI.
The
dE
and FFcodes can only be erased by
pressing
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
after the
condition that caused the code to flash
has been corrected.
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
will also evaluate
all other coded functions. If
NORMAL
is
lit during the displaying of a code, that
function is operating properly.
DOOR ALARM
ON/ OFF
WARM
TEMP
SYSTEM
CHECK
RESET
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
What the Codes Mean
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
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
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
SYSTEM
CHECK-RESET
to erase the code.
There is no fault with the refrigerator when the PFcode flashes.
Check the icemaker.
Ice clumps in the storage bin may have stalled the icemaker.
Follow corrective measures described in
Troubleshooting Tips.
If water supply to the
icemaker is not connected or not turned on, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is
in the
STOP
(up) position. The code stops flashing when problem is corrected or
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
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.
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About the water filter cartridge.
(On some models)
About the shelves, baskets and bins.
(Not all features are on all models.)
To Remove To Replace
Lift up and out
2
Insert
top hook
1
Lower to
lock in place
2
Tilt up
1
The water filter cartridge is located in
the upper right-hand corner of the fresh
food compartment, right below the
temperature controls.
The filter cartridge should be replaced
every
six months
or earlier if the flow of
water to the water dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowly turning
it to the left.
Do not
pull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water
may drip down.
Remove and discard the plastic cap
from the new cartridge.
Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from the tap.
Apply the month and year sticker to
the cartridge to remind you to replace
the filter in
six months.
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder.
Do not
push it up into the holder.
Slowly turn it to the right until
the filter cartridge stops.
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the
cartridge, it will automatically
raise itself into position.
Run water from the dispenser for 1
minute (about a half gallon) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
NOTE:
A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may
cause water to spurt
from
the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug
when a replacement filter cartridge is
not available. The dispenser and the
icemaker will not operate without the
filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges,
contact your dealer.
FXRT—Chlorine, Taste and Odor
FXRC—Chlorine, Taste and Odor—
Lead and Cysts
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Plastic Cap
Discard the plastic cap.
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to the right.
Filter Bypass Plug
Cartridge
Holder
REPLACE FILTER BY:
(month-year)
replace every 6 months
Freezer Basket
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Spillproof Shelves
Spillproof shelves have special edges to
help prevent spills from dripping to
lower shelves.
Bins on the Fresh Food Compartment Door
To remove:
Lift bin straight up until
mounting hooks disengage.
To replace or relocate:
Select desired shelf
height, engage bin’s hooks in slots on the
tracks of the door, and push in. Bin will
lock in place.
The divider
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
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach items stored behind others.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way back
in before you close the door.
Quick Space Shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of tall items on the shelf
below.
About the shelves, baskets and bins.
Freezer Shelves
To Remove To Replace
(continued on next page)
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Bins on the Fresh Food Compartment Door
(continued)
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
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.
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.
About the additional features.
(Not all features are on all models.)
Quick Serve™ System
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not
designed for use on the range top,
broiler or in the regular oven. Such
use can be hazardous.
Quick Serve™dishes fit into a spacesaving rack under the shelf. The rack
can be relocated anywhere in the fresh
food compartment.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in
microwave ovens, refrigerators and
freezers.
Do not use when 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.
Deep Door Shelves in the Freezer Compartment
Detachable shelf extenders deepen and
enclose fixed door shelves, providing
more storage room and greater storage
flexibility.
To remove:
Lift the shelf extender straight
up until the mounting hooks come out of
the slots in the door.
To replace:
Line up the hooks with the
slots in the door and push in and down.
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About the storage drawers.
(Not all features are on all models.)
About the additional features.
(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.
The sealed snack pack can be moved
to the most useful location for your
family’s needs.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the
High
or setting to provide high
humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
Low
or setting to provide lower humidity
levels recommended for most fruits.
Convertible Meat Drawer
Sealed Snack Pack
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
up
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
Condiment Caddy
Removable Wine Rack
Baking Soda Holder
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About storage drawer removal.
(Not all features are on all models.)
About the refrigerator doors.
Drawer Removal
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.
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.
When replacing the drawers, make
sure you slide them through both
drawer guides on the right or left
side depending on your model.
Drawer
Guides
Refrigerator Doors with Special Opening/Closing Feature
(on some models)
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.
Drawer
Guides
Left Side
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About the refreshment center.
(On some models)
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.
Bottom of Frame
Then remove the bin by lifting it up and out.
To remove the Refreshment Center bin, first remove the panel using the hand holds.
Cold air entering from the freezer compartment keeps the temperature in the
Refreshment Center Compartment at proper food-keeping 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.
The special design of the door allows you to tilt and lift up the 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.
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Automatic Icemaker
On some models the icemaker is in back,
on others it is on the side.
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, keep the feeler arm in the
STOP
(up) position.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, move the feeler arm
to the
ON
(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.
About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.
Ice Storage Bin
Feeler arm in the
STOP
(up) position
Feeler arm in the
ON
(down) position
About the ice and water dispenser.
(On some models)
To Use the Dispenser
Press the rim of the glass gently against
the dispenser pad.
Select
CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE
(on some models) or
WATER .
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
Icemaker
Ice Storage Bin
Feeler arm
in the
STOP
(up) position
Feeler arm
in the
ON
(down) position
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About the ice and water dispenser.
(On some models)
Ice Storage Bin
To remove:
Lift the left corner to free the bin from
the shelf and pull the bin straight out
while supporting it at front and rear.
To 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 rotate 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.
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
■ Add ice before filling the glass with a
beverage.
■ 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. Backedup 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
CUBED ICE.
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.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the 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.
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 part way to prevent
dispensing of ice or water when cleaning.
The door handles and trim.
Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry
with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner using a clean, 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.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent 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.
Door magnets (on some models) can be
cleaned the same way.
Refreshment Center Compartment door—
inside.
Wipe up spills right away. Use one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda in one
quart (1 l) of water to clean the inside
door surface, Refreshment Center bin
and inside access door. Rinse, wipe dry.
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.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher except Quick Serve dishes
and lids.
Door Magnets
Cleaning the Decorator Door Panels
(on some models)
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.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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 (on some models).
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.
Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove
food and unplug the refrigerator. Move
the fresh food 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 (on some
models) to the
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 (on some
models) to prevent serious property
damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
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.
Base grille appearance may vary
from your model.
Drain opening in freezer compartment.
(on some models)
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.
Cleaning the Inside
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Turning the control to the OFF or position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light
Unplug the refrigerator.
To align the control knobs properly,
note position of each knob for proper
reassembly, move both knobs all the
way to the left, then pull them off.
Remove light shield.
To remove this type of light shield,
pull it straight out.
To remove this type of light shield,
pull bottom of light shield down and
forward, then rotate the top up and off.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield.
Replace the control knobs, move them to their
previous settings and plug the refrigerator back in.
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FREEZER
TEMPERATURE
COLD
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COLDEST
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FRESH FOOD
TEMPERATURE
COLD COLDEST
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ALLOW 24 HRS. FOR TEMP. TO STABILIZE
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just below light
shield.
Pull the plastic light shield, which is
underneath the ice compartment,
toward you.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the shield and
shelf, and plug the refrigerator back in.
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Fresh Food Compartment—Lower Light
(on some models)
Some models have 2 lights. They are located
either behind the top drawer or right above the
top drawer (depending on your model).
Unplug the refrigerator.
If the light is behind the top drawer
you
will need to remove the drawer and
the shelf above it. See the
About
storage drawer removal
and
About the
refrigerator shelves and bins
sections.
Grasp the bottom of the light shield
and pull it forward and up.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, replace the shield. If the
light was behind the top drawer, you will need to
replace the drawer and the shelf above it. Plug
the refrigerator back in.
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2
1
Freezer Compartment
(on some dispenser models)
If your model has this type of freezer light shield
follow these steps.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the ice storage bin.
Remove screw at top of light shield.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the shield and
ice storage bin, and plug the refrigerator back in.
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2
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Screw
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Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker
(on some models)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to
be connected 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.
Refrigerator Location
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.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation, plumbing
and electrical connections:
20’, 22’, 25’ and 27’ Models
Sides 5/8″ (15 mm)
Top 1″ (25 mm)
Back 1″ (25 mm)
If built-in, allow 7/8″ (22 mm) for hinge covers.
24’ Model 28’ Model 30’ Model
Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm)
Top 1″ (25 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm)
Back
1/2″ (13 mm) 1/2″ (13 mm) 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 the following door clearances on each side
for a 90° door opening:
20’, 22’, 24’, 25’, 28’ and 30’ models
3/4″
(19 mm)
27’ models
1 1/2″
(38 mm)
90°
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