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Side by Side Refrigerators
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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To access the full Owner’s Manual and for more informa-
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and search for the model number. This information is also available by scanning the QR code
located on the rating plate (silver label on the top-right wall of the refrigerator compartment).
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” , “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
- NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch
panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
- NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service
Professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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
certified (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.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children,
Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator
before disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles
or the shelves in the refrigerator. They could seriously injure
themselves.
In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, 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 ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in.
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks.
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.
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 refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on models with ice
dispenser)
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
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INSTALLATION
SAFETY
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate (silver label on the top-right wall of the refrigerator
copartment).
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical
supply is required. 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 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
certified (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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT:
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
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 fresh food and freezer doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you
are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what to do.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES (Not all features are on all models)
About the temperature controls.
Not all features are on all models. Your controls may be similar to the following:
Door Alarm (on some models)
To set the alarm, press this pad until the indicator light comes on. This alarm will
sound if either door is open for more than 3 minutes. The light goes out and the
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator
compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly
from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.
beeping stops when you close the door.
TurboCool
TurboCool ™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in order to more
quickly cool foods. Use TurboCool ™ when adding a large amount of food to the
refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at
room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can also be used if the
refrigerator has been without power for an extended period.
NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during TurboCool ™.
The freezer temperature is not affected during TurboCool ™.
When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool ™, the fans will
Express Chill (on some models)
ExpressChill
allow items in this drawer to cool faster. In most models this feature lowers the
drawer temperature for a set time length (45 min.). In other models the time length
can be varied (continue pressing the pad until the light appears next to the desired
time length).
To stop this feature before the set time is up, press the pad until no options are
selected.
Quick Ice (on some models)
When you need ice in a hurry, press this pad to speed up ice production. This will
increase ice production for the following 48 hours or until you press the pad again.
TM
(on some models)
continue to run if they have cycled on.
TM
cools the ExpressChill drawer in the refrigerator compartment to
About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models)
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 arm 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.
Spill
Shelf
CAUTION
Never put fingers or any other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
About the automatic icemaker.
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
The icemaker will produce seven
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100–130 cubes in a 24-hour
period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature,
room temperature, number of
door openings and other use
conditions.
Throw away the first few batches
of ice to allow the water line to
clear.
Removing Ice Bin
(dispenser models)
The ice bin is heavy when full.
Set the power switch to the OFF
position before removing the bin.
When replacing the bin, be sure to
press it firmly into place. If it does not
go all the way back, remove it and
rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn.
Then push the bin back again.
Power
Switch
(on some models)
Feeler Arm
Icemaker
Power
Switch
Green
Power Light
(on some models)
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
CAUTION
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 ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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FEATURES (Not all features are on all models)
About the shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Snugger
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Press tab and pull shelf
forward to remove
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.
Refrigerator bin
The snugger (on some models)
helps prevent tipping, spilling or
sliding of small items stored on
the door shelf. Place a finger on
either side of the snugger near
the rear and move it back and
forth to fit your needs.
The removable beverage rack (on some models) is designed
to hold a bottle on its side. It can be attached to any slide-out
shelf.
CLEARANCES
Proper clearances are needed for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections.
The clearances specific to your unit can be found on the rating plate (silver label on the top-right wall of the refrigerator
compartment).
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer
than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum
or pulsating sound while it is operating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is
due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute to keep
warm room air from entering the ice bucket, maintaining ice at a
freezing temperature.
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is normal, shortly
after dispensing ice.
You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens
when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are
opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to
the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator
is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the
correct temperature.
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you may
hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
On models with a dispenser, during water dispense, you may
hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after dispenser
button is released.
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WATER SOUNDS
The flow of refrigerant through the cooling coils may make a
gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
equalization.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Either or both controls set to OFF. Set the controls to a lower temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Refrigerator is in showroom mode. Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is
normal)
Motor operates for long periods or
cycles on and off frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with more storage space and
a larger freezer require more operating
time. They start and stop often to
maintain even temperatures.)
Refrigerator or freezer compartment too
warm
Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost
within package is normal)
Divider between refrigerator and freezer
compartments feels warm
Automatic ice maker does not work Ice maker power switch is in the OFF position. Set the power switch to the ON position.
Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frequent ‘buzzing sound” Ice maker power switch is in the 1 (on) position,
Orange glow in the freezer Defrost heater is on. This is normal.
Cube dispenser does not work Ice maker turned off or water supply turned off. Turn on ice maker or water supply.
Water has poor taste/odor Water dispenser has not been used for a long
Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is first installed. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Rollers need adjusting. See Rollers section of the Owner’s Manual found at
Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Often occurs when large amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See About the controls section of the Owner’s Manual found at
Temperature control not set cold enough. See About the controls section of the Owner’s Manual found at
Warm weather or frequent door openings. Set the temperature control one step colder. See About the
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Too frequent or too long door openings. This is normal.
Automatic energy saver system circulates
warm liquid around front edge of freezer
compartment.
Water supply turned off or not connected. See Installing the water line section of the Owner’s Manual
Freezer compartment too warm. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the ice
maker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in ice maker. Turn off the ice maker, remove cubes, and turn the ice maker
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and cleaning section of the Owner’s Manual found
Temperature control not set cold enough. See About the controls section of the Owner’s Manual found
but the water supply to the refrigerator has not
been connected.
Ice cubes are frozen to ice maker feeler arm.
An item is blocking or has fallen into the ice chute
inside the top door bin of the freezer.
Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.
Dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK CONTROLS pad for 3 seconds.
time.
Water dispenser has not been used for a long
time.
Water system has been drained. Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
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Wrap foods well.
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Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it in the 1 (on)
position will damage the water valve.
Remove cubes.
Remove any item that might be blocking, or has fallen into, the
chute.
Freezer may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control to a colder
setting, one position at a time, until clumps do not form.
Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Water dispenser does not work Water supply line turned off or not
Water spurting from
Water is not dispensed but ice maker is
working
No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Call a plumber.
CUBED ICE was selected but CRUSHED ICE
was dispensed
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
Moisture collects inside (in humid weather,
air carries moisture into refrigerator when
doors are opened)
Interior light does not work No power at outlet. Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Water on kitchen floor or on bottom of
freezer
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. In the
Refrigerator never shuts off but the
temperatures are OK
Refrigerator is beeping Door is open. Close door.
Door not closing properly Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding
Actual temperature not equal to Set
temperature
dispenser
connected.
Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Air may be trapped in the water system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
Dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK CONTROLS pad for 3 seconds.
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
Water in reservoir is frozen. Call for service.
Refrigerator control setting is too cold. Set to a warmer setting.
Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK CONTROLS pad for 3 seconds.
Last setting was CRUSHED ICE. A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous setting.
Interior needs cleaning. See Care and cleaning section of the Owner’s Manual found at
Too frequent or too long door openings. This is normal for the beverage center.
Due to the higher humidity in the refrigerator,
you may on occasion experience fog or small
amounts of moisture in the refrigerator
compartment.
Light bulb burned out. See Replacing the light bulbs section of the Owner’s Manual
For LED lights Call Service.
Cubes jammed in chute. Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
refrigeration process, it is normal that heat
be expelled in the area under the refrigerator.
Some floor coverings are sensitive and
will discolor at these normal and safe
temperatures.
Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running
during door openings.
over.
Unit just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
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Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about one and a half
gallons).
This is normal.
Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace
every three months.
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This is normal and may come and go as different food loads
and environmental conditions change. Wipe dry with a paper
towel if desired.
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This is normal.
This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the door
remains closed for 2 hours.
Apply paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
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