Ikea IRT138FZDM, IK8FXNGFDM Use & Care Guide

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

W10885253A

AND USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING or PROBLEM SOLVER, please call us at 1-866-664-2449.

You will need your model and serial number, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment. For warranty concerns, do not take the appliance back to the store. Please contact us in the U.S.A. or Canada at 1-866-664-2449. This prod

uct features a Limited Warranty - See the “Warranty” section for complete details. IKEA

warranty (excludes LAGAN family - see warranty for coverage details). NOTE: Proof of Purchase is required to obtain warranty service.

Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario del refrigerador” en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com.

Necesitará su número de modelo y de serie, ubicado en el interior del compartimiento del refrigerador.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.....................................................................2

Proper Disposal of

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................3

Unpack the Refrigerator.................................

Location Requirements.......................................................................4

Electrical Requirements..................................................................

Water Supply Requirements...............................................................5

Connect the Water Supply..................................................................5

Refrigerator Doors...............................................................................6

Adjust the Doors .................................................................................9

REFRIGERATOR USE...............................

Using the Controls ............................................

Ice Maker...........................................................................................11

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES .............................................................11

Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................

Crisper...............................................................................................11

FREEZER FEATURES .........................................................................12

Freezer Shelf.....................................................................................12

DOOR FEATURES ...............................................................................12

Door Rai

Utility Compartment..........................................................................12

REFRIGERATOR CARE.......................................................................13

Cleaning

Changing the Light Bulbs .............

Vacation and Moving Care ...............................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING. .........................................................................15

ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................16

WARRANTY......

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Your Old Refrigerator...........................................3

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SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..................................................... 19

Mise au rebut appropriée de votre vieux réfrigérateur.....................20

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ...................................................20

Déballage du réfrigérateur................................................................ 20

Exigences d'emplacement .....................................................

Spécifications électriques.................................................................21

Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau............................................22

Raccordement de la canalisation d'eau........................................... 22

Portes du réfrigérateur..........

Ajustement des portes..............................................

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................................................. 27

Utilisation des commandes.............................................................. 27

Machine à glaçons............................................................................28

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..................................28

Tablettes du réfrigérateur ....................................

Bac à légumes .................................................................................. 29

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...................................... 29

Tablette du congélateur......................

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE................................................30

Tringles de porte..............................

Compartiment utilitaire .....................................................................30

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...................................................30

Nettoyage..........................................................................................30

Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage.......................................31

Entreti

en avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.............32

DÉPANNAGE........................................................................................33

ACCESSOIRES................

GARANTIE............................................................................................ 35

appliances carry a 5-year

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

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 either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■ Do not remove ground prong.

■ Do not use an adapter.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

■ Disconnect power before servicing.

■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.

■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

■ Connect to a potable water supply only.

■ Use nonflammable cleaner.

■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from refrigerator.

■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

■ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).

■ Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).

■ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

IMPORTANT: 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 these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

■ Take of f t h e d oo rs .

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily

climb inside.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Refrigerator

Remove the Packaging

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert from

behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning

on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information see “Refrigerator Safety.”

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “Refrigerator Care.”

Location Requirements

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor household use only.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ½" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1" (2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave a 2" (5.08 cm) minimum space on the hinge side (some models require more) to allow the door to swing open.

NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred ro optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.

om temperature range for

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation or cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn cooling off or turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator, or Freezer control, depending on the model) to OFF, and then disco electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn cooling on or reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator, or Freezer control, depending on the model) to the desired setting. See “Using the Controls” in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide.

nnect the refrigerator from the

2" (1.25 cm)

2" (5.08 cm)

Water Supply Requirements

A B

DEF

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Flat-blade screwdriver ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end or two

adjustable wrenches

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

IMPORTANT:

All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing

only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi

Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

(276 to 414 kPa):

¹⁄₄" nut driver ¹⁄₄" drill bit

Cordless drill

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker off.

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure it is a cold water pipe. Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

A. Cold water pipe

B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

6. Fasten the shut-off valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn on the main water supply. Flush th e tubing until water is clear. Turn off the shut-off valve on the water tubing.

E. Compression sleeve F. Shut-off valve

G. Packing nut

pipe. Coil the copper

Connect to Refrigerator

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a

compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.

4. Turn shut-off valve on.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

D E

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

A. Tube clamp B. Tube clamp screw C. Copper tubing

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

D. Compression nut

E. Valve inlet

Complete the Installation

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Remove Doors and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆

" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Using a hex-head socket wrench, remove the three ⁵⁄₁₆"

hex-head hinge screws from the top hinge and lift up to remove the hinge.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

⁵⁄₁₆

" Hex-head hinge screws B. Top hinge pin

3. Lift the freezer door off of the center hinge and set it aside.

4. Remove the washer from the top of the center hinge pin.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard

the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Refrigerator Doors

Depending on the width of your doorway, you may need to remove the doors to move the refrigerator into your home. Also, the door hinges are factory installed on the right-hand side. If you want the door to open from the other direction, you must reverse the door swing.

IMPORTANT:

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control off. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges” sections.

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

Tools Needed: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench,#2 Phillips screwdriver, flat 2" putty knife, flat-blade screwdriver

5. Using a hex-head socket wrench and an open-end wrench, remove the three screws from the center hinge and remove the hinge. Set aside.

A. Center hinge B.

6. Remove the washer from the bottom of the center hinge pin.

7. Lift the

refrigerator door from the bottom hinge, and set aside.

A. Washer

" hex-head hinge screws

⁵⁄₁₆

8. Using a hex-head socket wrench, remove the four ⁵⁄₁₆"

Door Stop Screw

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Dome Cap

Dome Cap Washer

hex-head hinge screws from the bottom hinge and pull the hinge from the bottom of the refrigerator door.

Reverse Doors (optional)

3. Once the refrigerator door is in place, slide the center hinge

from the right onto the screws, insert the third screw, and then tighten all

screws completely.

NOTE: Make sure the washers are in place on both the top and bottom pins of the center hinge.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Graphics follow these instructions.

Reverse Center Hinge

1. Remove the three dome caps and screws from the handle

side and use them to fill the holes created when the hinge screws were removed.

⁵⁄₁₆

" hex-head hinge screws

B. Washers

Reverse Freezer Door

1. Remove the three cabinet hole plugs from the top of the

cabinet and place them in the hinge holes on the opposite side.

2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the freezer door.

A. Door stop screw B. Door stop

3. Move the door stop to the opposite side, making sure that the hole in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the hole for the center hinge pin.

4. Using the screw removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop to the bottom of the freezer door.

2. Using the three ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws, removed in Step 1, insert two screws halfway into the holes, leaving space to insert the Center Hinge.

A. Dome cap washers B. Hex-head hinge screws

C. Dome caps

A. Door stop screw

5. Set aside the freezer door until the hinges and refrigerator door are in place.

Reverse Refrigerator Door

1. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the refrigerator door.

A. Door stop screw B. Door stop

2. Replace the door stop on the opposite side of the refrigerator door, making sure that the hole in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the hole for the bottom hinge pin.

3. Fasten the door stop to the door.

4. Remove door hinge hole plug from freezer door. Move to

opposite side.

5. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on the opposite side of the refrigerator.

Install Freezer Door

1. Place washer on the upper hinge pin of the center hinge.

2. Place the freezer door on the upper hinge pin of the center

hinge.

3. Insert the Top Hinge pin into the drilled hole in the top of the freezer door. Do not tighten the screws completely.

4. Align the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly w

NOTE: The distance between the doors should be approximately ³⁄₄" (19 mm).

ith the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

WARNING

Replace Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT: Provide additional support for the doors while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

Reverse Top Hinge

1. Place the plastic spacer beneath the hinge so that it will be

between the hinge and the cabinet, making sure the holes are aligned.

2. Fasten the top hinge to the op posite side of the cabinet, inserting the screws only halfway, so you will be able to replace and align the freezer door later.

Install Refrigerator Door

1. Insert the bottom hinge pin into the bottom hinge and fasten

the hinge to the cabinet. Do not tighten completely.

2. Place the washer on top of the bottom hinge pin.

3. Place the refrigerator doo

r onto the pin of the bottom hinge.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Reset the controls. See “Using the Controls.”

3. Return all removable door parts to doors and the food to the

refrigerator.

4. Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator door to the floor. The distance should be approximately 1⁴⁄₅" (4.6 cm).

NOTE: If necessary, loosen the bottom hinge, without removing the screws, adjust the door to the correct height and fully tighten the screws.

Door Removal &

Replacement

Top Hinge

A. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws B. Top Hinge

A. Bottom Hinge

Bottom Hinge

B. Washer

C. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

A. Door Hinge Hole Plug

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

A. Door Stop Screw B. Door Stop

Side View

Front View

Center Hinge

A. Washer

C. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

B. Center Hinge

/16" Hex-Head Hinge

Screws,

Dome Caps and Dome Cap Washers

IMPORTANT: Your refrigerator complies with American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable levelers - one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt

Adjust the Doors

using the following instructions:

1. Turn the leveler to lower or raise that side of the refrigerator. It may take several turns to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

■ To raise, turn the leveler to the right.

■ To lower, turn the leveler to the left.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the levelers and rollers which makes it easier to adjust.

2. Open both doors again to make sure they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left; it may take several more turns.

NOTE: To keep the refrigerator level, you should turn both leveling legs the same amount.

3. Using a level, be sure that the refrigerator is still level side to side. Readjust if necessary.

NOTE: Neither compartment will cool when the control is set to OFF.

Door Aligning

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it using the following instructions:

1. Depending on your model, remove the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket or wrench.

3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between

the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover, if removed in Step 1.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Using the Controls

Your refrigerator has two controls that affect the temperature. The Temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment and the Airflow control is located on the back wall of the freezer compartment.

IMPORTANT:

The recommended setting should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer temperature controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.

Adjusting the Temperature Control

If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in th a guide.

NOTE: Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to st

Press the Temperature Setting button to toggle among the 4 LED lights which indicate the temperature setting. Reading from left to right, the LED in the first position is the least cold. The LEDs indicate increasingly colder settings as you continue to the right.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm TEMPERATURE control

FREEZER too warm/Too little ice AIRFLOW or

REFRIGERATOR too cold TEMPERATURE control

FREEZER

too cold AIRFLOW or

abilize.

one setting higher

TEMPERATURE control one setting higher

one setting lower

TEMPERATURE control one setting lower

e chart below as

Airflow Control

The Airflow control regulates the amount of air flowing between the freezer and the refrigerator compartments.

When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, turn the Airflow control to the Recommended setting.

Temperature Control

For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the control is still preset as shown.

Recommended Setting

Cooling Off/On

To turn Cooling Off, press and hold the Temperature Setting button for 4 seconds, until all lights turn ON for 1 second. To turn cooling back on, press and hold the Temperature Setting button again for 4 seconds.

Adjusting the Airflow Control

If you want to temporarily increase the cold airflow to a specific compartment, adjust the control.

Max - Increase airflow to the freezer. Min - Increase airflow to the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: Once the performance is achieved, return the Airflow control to the Recommended setting to keep the refrigerator operating at optimum efficiency.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

Heavy ice use Max Hot room temperature Max - to maintain ice- making

production rate

Large quantity of groceries Min - to quickly chill food and

beverages

Ice Maker

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features.

NOTE: Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down.

To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shut-off arm. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shut-off. As ice is

made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shut-off arm to the Off (arm up) position.

To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shut-off arm to the Off (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate.

NOTE: Turn the ice maker off before removing the ice storage bin to serve ice or to clean the bin. This will keep the ice cubes from dropping out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment. After replacing the ice storage bin, turn on the ice maker.

Ice Production Rate

NORMAL Ice Production: The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Freezer Control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.

MAXIMUM Ice Production (on some models): The ice maker should produce approximately 16 to 20 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice production feature, push the switch to MAX.

Remember

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice storage bin. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your individual storage needs.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy.

To remove and replace a shelf:

1. Remove items from the shelf.

2. Slide the shelf straight out to the stop.

3. Depending on your model, lift back or front of the shelf past

the stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

4. Replace the shelf by sliding the back of the shelf into the track in the wall of the cabinet.

5. Guide the the shelf in all the way.

front of the shelf into the shelf track. Be sure to slide

Crisper

Crisper Drawers

To remove and replace the crisper drawer:

1. Slide the crisper drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front

and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the drawer by sliding the drawer in fully past the stop.

Crisper Cover

To remove and replace the crisper cover:

1. Remove the crisper(s).

2. Pull the glass straight out.

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