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Safety Information

Adapter Plugs ............... 3

Connecting Electricity ........ 3

Extension Cords ............. 2

Safety Precautions ........... 2

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker .......... 8

Care and Cleaning ........ 9, 10

Shelves ................... 5, 6

Storage Drawers ............ 6, 7

Temperature Controls ......... 4

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refi'igerator ............ 11

Reversing the Door Swing . 16-22

Water Line Installation .... 12-16

Models

15, 16, 17, 18

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For SerMce .............. 24, 25

Normal Operating Sounds .... 23

Consumer Support

Consumer Support... Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 29, 30

Warranty .................. 31

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

You can find them on a label on the upper
left side of the fresh fbod compartment.

162D6736PO07 39-60256 02-03JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

@This 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.

@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.

@ln refrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with the mmdng parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating

element that releases tile cubes. Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

@Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe

performedbya qualifiedindividual.

_Turning the control to the 0 position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

@Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they
will sit for 'lust a fi?wdays." If you are getting

rid of your old refrigerator; please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before YouThrow Away YourOld

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under fi?deral 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.

Refrigerator or Freezer:

@Take off the doors.

_NLeave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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,
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.

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A WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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 w-all outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong w-all outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should al,a-aysbe 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 av_-ayfrom the

wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.

Howevm; if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary¢omlection may be made

to a properly grounded 2-prong wall oudet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local

hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aliglmd
with the larger slot in the wall outlet to proxdde
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, DONOT
USEthe refrigerator until a proper ground has

been established.

Attachingtheadaptergmundterminaltoa waftoutlet

coverscrewdoesnotgroundthe applianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot insulated,and thewaft

outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring.Youshould
havethe circuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectricianto
makesurethe outlet isproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

3

Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial

Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off _ower to the

refrigerator.

ControlSettings

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is tile warmest. 9 is tile coldest.
At first, set the dial at 5.

After using tbe reffigeratol, adjust the dial if necessal T.

Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the setting
tbat's best suited to your needs.

Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.

4

Aboutthe freshfoodcompartmentshelves. . eo ointcom

Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.

Half-Width Shelves

One end of the shelf rests on a molded
side-wall support; a bracket on the other

end hooks into a track on the real"
cabinet wall.

TOremove,lift the shelf up at fl'ont, then

off the support and out of the track.

TOreplace, select desired shelf height.

With shelf front raised slightly, hook

the bracket's top lug into the track,
then lower the shelf onto the support.

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding
shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf or

two steel wire stationary shelves. These
shelves can be moved to another place

in the fl'esh food compartment.

NOTE:Theshelfto theright of the trackis
designedtohookinto theright-handslot,

thesheffto theleft is designedto hook
intothe left-handslot.

The ffdl-width sliding shelf has stop-locks.
When placed correctly on the shelf

supports, the shelf will stop before coming
completely out of the refrigerator and will

not tilt when you place food on it or
remove food from it.

Toremovethefull-width shelves,lift the

rear of the shelf and pull forward.

Toremovea full-width shelf when thefresh
foodcompartmentdoorcannotbe opened

fully,lift the rear of"the shelf, pull

forward and down, tilt the shelf and
take it out.

5

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.

Ice-Tray Shelf

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To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left

side of the shelf off its supports, then
pull the shelf to the left to fi'ee it of the

plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right
to free the pins fi'om the holes in the

cabinet wall.

Step Sheff

Toremove the step shelf:

[_] Lift left side of shelf slightly.
[_ Move shelf to the left to fi'ee its right

ends fi'om holes in the cabinet w_ll.

[_] Lower right side of shelf; move shelf

to the right and rake it out.

Toreplace the step shelf:

[_] With shelf tilted as shown, tit left ends

of shelf into holes in cabinet w_ll.

[]Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf

up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in
cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruitand Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied

and the drawers wiped &T-

Utility Drawer

The utility drawer can be moved to the
most useful location for your family's

needs.

6

About storage drawer and cover removal ,, .eo oi,,.oom

Not all features are on all models.

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping
tile sides and lifting up slighdy while

pulling drawers past tile Mop location.

Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover

TOremovethe cover,lift it off its supports,

pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

To remove:

[Remove the drawers.
[]Reach in, push tile fl'ont of glass

cover up, and at the same time, pull
it forward as far as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the
cold glass cover with hot water because

the extreme temperature diffi?rence may
cause it to break.

_ Remove the drawer frame. (Always

remove the glass cover before you
take out the drawer fl'ame.)

Lift the fl'ame off the supports at each
side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and

take it out.

Toreplace:

[]Lower the frame until it rests on the

supports at each side and back.

[]Replace the glass covm; pushing its

rear edge firmly into the rear frame
channel and gently lowering the front

into place.

_ Replace the drawers.

About the automatic icemaker.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)

Power switch model

Feelerarmmodel

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.

There are two types of icemakers: power
switch models and fizeler arm models.

If the refrigerator is operated before
the water connection is made to the

icemakm; set tile power switch to 0(0if)
or move the feeler arm to tile STOP(up)
position.

When tile refrigerator has been

connected to tile v_-atersupply, set the
power switch to tile ! (on)position or move

tile feeler arm to tile ON(down) position.
On power switch models, the green light

will come on.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time

the icemaker fills with ,a-aten

The icemaker will fill with water when
it cools to 15°E 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 clean

Be sure nothing interfizres with tile
sweep of the fizeler 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.

On power switch models, tile green power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the

icemaken To correct dais, set the power
switch to 0/0ff)and remove the cubes. Set

tile power switch to I(on) to restart the
icemaken After the icemaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 minutes before tile icemaker

resumes operation.

NOTE:Inhomeswith lower-than-averagewater

pressure,youmayheartheicemakercycle

multipletimeswhenmakingonebatchof ice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your refrigerator did not already come
equipped with an automatic icemakm,

an icemaker accessory kit is available at

extra cost.

Check the back of the refrigerator for
the specific icemaker kit needed for

your model.

8

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. . .eo oint.com

Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim (on some

models). Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy warm: Dry with a 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.

Cleaning the Inside

TOhelp 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 swdtches, lights or
conwols.

Use warm water and baking soda
solution--about a tablespoon (15 ml) of

baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of watm:
This both cleans and neutralizes odors.

Rinse and wipe dry.

Donot wipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddish

cloth or wet towel Thesemayleavearesidue

thatcanerodethepaint. Donotusescouring

pads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan

scratchandweakenthepaint finish.

Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves[onsome
models)with hotwaterbecausetheextreme

temperaturedifferencemaycausethemto

break.HandleglassshelvescarafullgBumping

temperedglasscancauseit toshatter
Donot washanyplasticrafrigeratorpartsin

thedishwasher

Cleaning the condenser coils,

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a
thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door

gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending

out of shape.

Condenser

There is no need fbr routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating

environments. Howevm, in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy,

the condenser should be cleaned
periodically for efficient refrigerator

operation.

To clean the condensm; turn the
temperature control dial to O.Sweep
away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose. It is available

at most appliance parts stores.

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Behind the Refrigerator

Be careflll when moving the refi'igerator
away from the _all. All types of floor

coverings can he damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with

embossed surfaces.

Turn the leveling legs at each front corner
of the refrigerator counterclockwise until

the rollers support the refrigerator: Pull the
refiigerator straight out and return it tu

position by pushing it straight in. Moving
the refrigerator in a side direction may

result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigeratol:

LightBulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug
the refrigerator from its electrical outlet,

unscrew the bulb when cool and replace
it with an appliance bulb of the same or

lower wattage.

Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesure
youdon'traftoverthepowercordor icemaker
supplyline [on somemodels).

After rolling the refrigerator back into

place, turn the legs clockwdse until the
legs again bear the weight of the

refrigerator.

Turningthecontrolto theOpositiondoesnot
removepowerto thefightcircuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove
food and unplug the refrigeratur. Move

the temperature control dial to the 0
position, and clean the interior with a

baking soda solution of one tablespoon

(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart
(1 liter) ofw_aten Leave the doors open.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille,
shelves and drawers by taping them

securely in place to prevent damage.

Set the icemaker power switch to the

O(off) position or move the feeler arm to

the STOP (tip) position (depending on
model) and shut off the water supply to

the refrigeraton

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.

Besuretherefrigeratorstaysinan upright

positionduringmoving.

10

Installation

Refrigerat0

Instructions

Models 15,16, 17,18

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Ot,so ,,call

governing codes and ordinances.

CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of ins 'tallation,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical

connections.

• Sides 3/4" (19 mm)

• Top 1" (25 mm)

• Back 1" (25 mm)

• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these

instructions with the Consumes:

• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions

for future reference.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

Reversing the Door Swing

1 hour

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(on some models)

If the refrigerator has an icemakm, 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
or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator
are adjustable. They firmly position the refrigerator

and prevent it from moving when the doors are
opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the

refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about halfway.

Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the
refrigerator; counterclockwise to lower it.

Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the
refrigerator a,a-ay from the wall for cleaning.

Turn the legs counterclocDMse until the weight of the
refrigerator is transterred from them to the rollers.

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the
legs clocDMse until the legs again bear the weight of

the refrigeraton

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will go below 60°F (16°C) hecause it will not mn often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded.

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Installation Instructions

ill INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,

WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines

are refrigerator tubing kits WX08X10002,
WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025.

When connecting your refrigerator to a reverse
osmosis water system, follow the manufacturer's

recommendations.

This water line installation is not warranted by tile

refrigerator or icemaker manufactures: Follow these
instructions carefhlly to minimize tile risk of expensive

,a-ater damage.
Water hammer (,a-aterbanging in the pipes) in house

plumbing can cause damage m refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified

plumber to correct water hammer before installing
tile water supply line to the refrigeraton

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

tip the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the

,a-ater line, make sure the icemaker power switch is

in the 0 (Off}position (on power switch models) or the

fizeler arm is in the STOP (tip) position (on fizeler arm

models).
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double

insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit,
1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator

to the ,a_ater supply, ff using coppm, be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure

the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8" [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about f0"

[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move

out from the wall after installation.
Approved plastic refrigerator tubing kits are available

in the following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WXO8XIO002

6' (1.8 m) -WXO8XIO006

15' (4.6 m) -WXO8XIOOf5
25' (7.6 m) -WXO8XlO025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)

as described above.

NOTE: The only approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in the refrigerator tubing kits listed above.

Do not use any other plastic water supply line because
the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types

of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause
water damage to your home.

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Installation Instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

• A water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve

and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost
from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,

1.888.261.3055.

• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).

• Power drill.

• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4 " outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper tubing

to the shutoffvalve and the refrigerator ,_ater valve.

OR

• If you are using an approved plastic refrigerator
tubing kit, the necessa W fittings are preassembled

to the tubing.

Install the shutoffvalve on the nearest frequently used

drinking water line.

[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of,a-ater.

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of

a vertical water pipe. When it is necessa_ T to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the

connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid dra,adng off any sediment from

the water pipe.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

• If your existing copper ,a-ater line has a flared fitting
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at

plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression

fitting. Do not cut formed end from approved
plastic refrigerator tubing.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoffvalve should have a water inlet with a

minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many ,_-ater supply kits.

Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.

Drill a 1/4" hole in tile water pipe (even if using
a self:piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove any

burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may resuh in reduced

ice production or smaller cubes.

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Installation Instructions

B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoffvalve to the cold water pipe with

the pipe clamp.

PipeClamp_

,)

Saddle-TypeJ
ShutoffValve

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consuh with your licensed plumbel:

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the

tubing.

PipeClamp_ --inlet End

Clamp

VerticalCold
WaterPipe

Washer

[]

CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE VALVE

Place tile compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the

valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator

tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into
the shutoffvalve and tighten compression nut until
it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn

with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Nut

Saddleqype
ShutoffValve ,_ Approved

PackingNut

OutletValve J \-- Ferrule{sleeve)

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consuh with your licensed plumber.

PlasticTubing

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refrigerator:

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the ,a-all

or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about
10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to

move out fi'om the wall after installation.

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[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the

tubing until the w-ater is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (f liter) of water has been flushed

through the tubing.

Installation Instructions

[] CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the refrigerator;
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged

into the w-all outlet.

• We recommend installing a w-ater filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog

the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. Install
it in the water line near tile refi'igeratol: If using

an approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to

connect the filtm: Do not cut plastic tube to
install filten

Remove the access cover.

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in a vertical position. You may need to

pry open the clamp.

g

[ i*h s,eeve,

Refrigerator'_
Connection

Reattach the access cover.

.,.__ Approved

"k Ferrule

PlasticTubing

Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water

valve (refrigerator connection).

Place tile compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

onto the end of tile tubing as shown. On an
approved plastic refrigerator robing kit, tile nuts

are already assembled to the tubing.

Insert the end of the tubing into tile water valve
connection as far as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator

tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into
the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until

it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn
with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

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Installation Instructions

ill INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate
against the back of the refrigerator or against the

wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

[] START THE ICEMAKER

On power switch models, set the icemaker power
switch to the ! (Oil)position. On feeler arm models,

move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The
icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches

its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below.
It will then begin operation automatically.

Powerswitch model

STOP(up)position

,rArmin

theON(down)position

Feelerarm model

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver

enough water to the icemaker.

IFJIREVERSING THE DOOR SWING

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing the door swdng:

• Read the instructions all the w-ay through before

starting.

• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using
them in the wrong places.

• Proxdde a non-scratching work surfhce for
the doors.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are for changing the hinges from
the right side to the left side--if you ever want to change
the hinges back to the right side, follow these same
instructions and reverse all references to left and right.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillipsscrewdriver

5/16" hex-head
socketdriver

Puttyknifeorthin-blade
screwdriver

Maskingtape

T20or T25Torxdriver,
(neededforsome

models}

5/16" open-end
wrench

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Installation Instructions

[] BEFORE YOU START

l.l Unplug tbe refrigerator from its electrical

outlet.

1.9 Empty all door shelves, including the dai W
compartment.

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

(CONT.)

2.2Witb a 5/16" hex-head socket drivel; remove tile
screws that hold the top hinge to tile cabinet.

2.3 Lifit the hinge (and the shim glued to it)
straight up m free the hinge pin from the socket

in the top of the door and set it aside, along

with its screws.

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to tile
floor. To do so could damage the door stop.

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

9.4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the
cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin.

9.5 Set tile door on a non-scratching surface with
the outside up.

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Installation Instructions

IFJIREVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

(CONT.)

2.6 Transfi_r the 2 screws from the opposite side of

the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the
top hinge removal.

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

3.1 Tape the door shut wdth masking tape.

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR (CONT.)

3.4 Set tile door outside-up on a non-scratehing
surface.

3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of
tile cabinet to tile screw holes "_acated by tile center
hinge removal.

3.2 Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and
a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two

screws holding tile center hinge (and the shim
glued to it) to tile cabinet. Lift the center hinge

to free its pin from the socket in the top of the
door, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful

not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer.

3.3 Remove tile tape and tilt tile door away from tile

cabinet. Lift tile door from tile pin in tile t>ottom
hinge bracket. (ffthe plastic washer sticks to tile

door bottom, put it back on tile hinge.)

3.6 Transfer tile washer (if your model has one) to the

opposite side.

3.7 _Pake one of the scre,a_ removed in step 2 and start

it in tile outermost screw hole on dm opposite side.
Do not drive it all tile way down--leave enough

space under the screw head for thickness of shim
and bracket.

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Installation Instructions

[] REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has
one) by pulling it straight out.

4.2 Move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued
to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the

left side.

[_REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1

Remove the bottom cap by pushing it
toward the bottom of the door, and

remove the screw underneath.
Remove tile two screws holding the

handle to the top of the dool:

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Modelswith ahingebracket
thathas2 screwholes.

4.3 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and
screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

Installingthe hingeonthe left. Installingthehingeonthe right.

NOTES:

• Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you

use for installing the hinge depends on which
side you install the hinge.

• The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel

to the edge of the case for correct installation.

Modelswith a hingebracket

that has4 screwholes.

Switchthe hingepin tothe

oppositesideofthe bracket.

5.1.2 Remove the handle.

5.1.3 Remove tile screws from the right edge of tile

door top and insert them into the handle screw
holes on the opposite side.

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IRII REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[_REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

(CONT.)

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle
(cont.)

5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-

blade screwdrivm, pry out the plug
button from the hinge hole on the lef}

side of the door and insert it into the
hole on the opposite side that ,a-as

vacated by removal of the top hinge.

5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door
and transfer it to the opposite side.

5.2 Transfer door stop (cont.)

5.2.2 Move any screws fi'om the left end to the

right end.

5.3 Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door
Handle

5.3.1 Attach the handle to tile right side of the

door with screws at tile top and under the
handle plug.

Toreattachthehandleonthe

oppositeside.

5.2 Transfer door stop

5.2.1 Move the metal door stop from the right

end to the lef} end.

DoorStop

LeftSide

5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug.

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Installation Instructions

5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle

5.4.1 Remove the screw holding the handle m the
top of the door and the two screws holding

the handle to the bottom of the doon

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5.4.2 Remove the handle.

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5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle (cont.)

5.4.4 Transfer tile door stop as shown on tile

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5.4.5 Attach the handle to the right edge of tile door

preceding page.

with screws at top and bottom, using bottom

holes vacated by removal of the door stop screws.

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5.4.3 Remove the screw fi'om the right top edge of

the door and insert it into the handle screw
hole on the left side.

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Installation Instructions

IRII REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] REHANGING THE DOORS

6.1 Rehang the fresh food door

6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the

bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer
is in place on the pin.

Plastic

Washer

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Washer Bracket

Bracket

Modelswith a hingebracket Modelswith a hingebracket

that has2 screwholes, that has4 screwholes.

6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the

socket in the top of the door. Place the
spaces; then the washer, on the hinge pin.

NOTE: The center hinge must he turned over

as shown when mounted on the left side.

HingePin

[]REHANGING THE DOORS (CONT.)

6.2 Rehang the freezer door

6.2.1 Lower the fi'eezer door onto tile center

hinge pin. Be sure the washer and spacer
are in place on the pin.

CenterHingePin,

PlasticWasher
andSpacer

6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet, lifting the top

hinge so the pin fits into the socket on the top
of the door.

PlasticWasher

andSpacer

6.1.3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. As the door is
brought into position, slide the hinge under the

head of the screw which earlier had been partly
driven into the outermost hole. Insert the

remaining screw, then tighten both screws
securely.

6.2.3 Make sure the door is slightly above the top of

the cabinet and the gap between the doors is

even across the fi'ont. Tighten the top hinge
screws. Do not overtighten these screws--

tighten them until they are just snug, then turn
them another one-half turn.

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Normal operating sounds. . eo oi,,com

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators
have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal

HUMMM...
WHOOSH...

• The new high efficiency compressor may run fhster
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 refiigeraton

• You may hear tile fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refl'igerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened fl'equently or when

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator
or fl'eezer compartments. The fans are helping to

maintain the correct temperatures.

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when tile
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could rake

up to 5 minutes).

• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping

sound.

• On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear tile ice cubes dropping into

the ice bucket.

WATERSOUNDS

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• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling watm:

• 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 defl'ost
cycle as ice melts fl'om the evaporator and flows into

the drain pan.

• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.

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Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes for defi'ost cycle to end.
Temperature control dial • Move the temperature conn'ol dial re a temperature

in 0 position, setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.

Roller screws or leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

need adjusting.

Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refi'igerator to completely

is first plugged in. cool down.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.

amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.

Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.

door openings.

Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial.

set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser • See Care and cleaning.

need cleaning.

Temperature conlxol dial • See About the temperature control dial.

not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control dial one step colder:

door openings. See About the temperature control dial.

Door left open, • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Package blocking air duct in • Check to see if package is blocking air duct in fi'eezer

freezer compartment, compartment.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.Door left open.

Too frequent or too long

door openings.

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Possible Causes What To Do

Icemaker power switch • On power switch models, set tile power switch to the
is not on. I(on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler

arm to the ON (down) position.

Water supply turned off or • See Installin 9 the water line.

not connected.

Freezer compartment •Wait 24 hours tor the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.

Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the ieemaker

to shut off.

Icemaker is on but the water • Turn the icemaker off. On power switch models, set tile
supply to the refrigerator has power switch re the 0 (off) position. On feeler arm
not been connected, models, move the feeler arm re tile SlOP(up] position.

Keeping it on will damage the water valve.

Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to clear the valve.
refrigerator to water line may

be dogged.

Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial.

not set cold enough.

Ice storage bin needs denning. • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap leeds well.

to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator • See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.

Not unusual during • Wipe surt:ace dry and reset temperature control dial
periods of high humidity, one setting colden

Too frequent or too
long door openings.

Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;

replace every three months.

Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.

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