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Refrigerators
Top-Freezer
200D2462P001 Rev. 1 49-60103-1 06-01 JR
Models 22, 25
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Safety Information
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Replacing the Lightbulbs . . . . . . . . .12
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .18–23
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . .14–17
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Before You Call For Service . . . .25, 26
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . .24
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .27, 28
Warranty for Canadian Customers . .29
Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . . .30
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
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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:
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■This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
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■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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■In refrigerators 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 refrigerator
is plugged in.
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■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.
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■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
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■Setting either or both controls to the
O (off)
position does not remove power to the light
circuit.
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■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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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.
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling
system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,
make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for
proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you
intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you
can be subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
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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
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a
temporary connection
may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
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
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This feature allows you to lock the controls
so the settings cannot be changed.
To lock the controls:
Set the controls to the desired settings.
Press and hold the lock pad for
3 seconds.
When the controls are locked, the indicator
light will come on and the control settings
will not be displayed.
To unlock the controls:
Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds.
After unlocking the controls, the settings
will be displayed, the lock indicator light
will go out, and the settings can be
changed.
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The controls will look like one of the following:
ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP
ADJUST FREEZER TEMP
ACTIVATE LOCK
IS COLDEST
9
IS COLDEST
9
HOLD
3 SECS
COLDER
WARMER
COLDER
WARMER
Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and
allow 12 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment
at a time, and allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
Setting either or both controls to O stops cooling in both the refrigerator
and freezer compartments but does not shut off electrical power to
the refrigerator.
Touch pad controls
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Setting either control at O will automatically set the other control at O.
The zeros will blink until you set the controls.
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If both controls are set at O and either COLDER pad is pressed, the
controls will automatically reset to 5.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and
operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.
Locking the Controls
(on some models)
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ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP
9 IS COLDEST
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Rearranging the Shelves
To remove:
Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Lift the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
To replace:
While tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
Lower the front of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Spillproof Shelves
(on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges to
help prevent spills from dripping to lower
shelves. To remove or replace the shelves,
see
Rearranging the Shelves
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About the shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same manner.
To remove:
Lift up the left side of the shelf and
slide it left into the center of the shelf
supports.
Rotate the right side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf supports.
Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Freezer Compartment
To replace:
Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the
left end of the shelf into the center of
the shelf supports on the side wall at
the desired level.
Insert the right end of the shelf into the
shelf supports at the same level. Rest
each end of the shelf on the bottom of
the shelf supports.
NOTE: For models with an automatic icemaker,
the freezer shelf must be in the lower position
for the ice cube bucket to catch the cubes.
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Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
To remove:
Lift the shelf straight up then
pull out.
To replace:
Engage the shelf in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.
Adjustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove:
Lift bin straight up, then
pull out.
To replace or relocate:
Engage the bin in the
molded supports of the door, and push in.
Bin will lock in place.
The snugger
helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Grip the finger hold near the rear of
the snugger and move it to fit your needs.
Snugger
Freezer Tilt Out Bin
(on some models)
Push the button as you tilt out the bin.
To remove:
Hold the sides of the bin and
lift it straight up, then pull out.
To replace:
Engage the ends of the bin
in the molded supports on the door and
push down. It will lock in place.
NOTE: Do not overload the bin.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
(on some models)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach items stored behind others. The
special edges are designed to help prevent
spills from dripping to lower shelves.
To remove:
Remove all items from shelf.
Slide the shelf out until it stops.
Lift the front edge of the shelf until the
central tabs are above the front bar.
Continue pulling the shelf forward
until it can be removed.
To replace:
Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of
the central notches on the shelf frame.
Slide the shelf in until the central tabs
are slightly behind the front bar.
Lower the shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slide the shelf in.
Make sure that the shelf sits flat after reinstallation
and doesn’t move freely from side to side.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way in
before you close the door.
Finger hold
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About the crispers and pans.
Not all features are on all models.
About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper
(on some models)
Slide the control all the way to the
HIGH
setting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Shelf Saver Rack
(on some models)
Slide-out beverage rack holds twelve cans of
soda or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
It can be removed for cleaning.
To remove,
slide the rack out to the
stop
position, lift the rack up and past the
stop
position and lift it out.
Snack Pan
(on some models)
This pan can be moved to the most useful
location for your family’s needs.
To remove,
slide the pan out to the
stop
position, lift the pan up and past the
stop
position and lift it out.
Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan
(on some models)
When the pan is placed in the top 6 slots
on the left side and the lever is set at
COLDEST,
air from the freezer is forced
around the pan to keep it very cold.
You can move the pan to any location if you
don’t want the extra cold storage.
The settings can be adjusted anywhere
between cold and coldest
.
When set at cold, the pan will stay at the
normal refrigerator temperature.
The coldest setting provides the coldest
storage area.
Automatic Icemaker
(on some models)
The icemaker will produce seven cubes
per cycle—approximately 100–130 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,
set the power switch to
O (off)
.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, set the power switch to
I (on)
. The green light will come on.
The icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°F. A newly-installed refrigerator
may take 12 to 24 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 sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
If ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker, the
green power light will blink. To correct this,
set the power switch to
O (off)
and remove
the cubes. Set the power switch to
I (on)
to
restart the icemaker.
After the icemaker has been turned on
again, there will be a delay of about
45 minutes before the icemaker resumes
operations.
NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water
pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple
times when making one batch of ice.
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice.
Crisper Removal
To Remove:
These drawers can be removed easily by
lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer
past the
stop
location.
When the door cannot be fully opened,
remove the drawer farthest from the door
first. Make sure the drawer closest to the
door is fully closed. There is a latch at the
front of the center slide rail. Push down on
the latch and slide the center slide rail, to
which the drawer is attached, away from the
door. Remove the drawer.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not come already
equipped with an automatic icemaker,
an icemaker accessory kit is available at
extra cost.
Check the back of the refrigerator for
the specific icemaker kit needed for
your model.
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Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Power Switch
Green
Power Light
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim.
Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean.
Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry 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.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors,
leave an open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator 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 liter) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse
and 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 refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only—
do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.