KitchenAid Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator User Manual

BOTTOM-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

Use &CareGuide

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Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY..........................................................	3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................	3
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION.................................................	4
Unpacking ....................................................................................	4
Location Requirements ................................................................	4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................	5
Water Supply Connection ............................................................	5
Base Grille ....................................................................................	6
Refrigerator Doors........................................................................	7
Door Closing and Alignment ......................................................	11
Water System Preparation .........................................................	11
Factory Trim Kit ..........................................................................	12
Normal Sounds ..........................................................................	13
REFRIGERATOR USE ..................................................................	14
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................................	14
Using the Controls .....................................................................	14
Adjusting Control Settings .........................................................	14
Water Dispenser.........................................................................	15
Interior Water Filtration System .................................................	15
Ice Maker....................................................................................	15
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................	16
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................	16
Meat Drawer and Cover .............................................................	16
Crisper and Crisper Cover .........................................................	17
Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................	17
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................	17
FREEZER FEATURES ..................................................................	17
Freezer Baskets..........................................................................	17
Ice Shelf......................................................................................	18
DOOR FEATURES ........................................................................	18
Door Retainer .............................................................................	18
Door Bins....................................................................................	18
Utility Compartment ...................................................................	18
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................	19
Cleaning......................................................................................	19
Changing the Light Bulb ............................................................	19
Power Interruptions....................................................................	20
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................	20
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................	20
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................	22
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................	22
In Canada ...................................................................................	23
Accessories ................................................................................	23
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS.............................................	23
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS.............................................	24
WARRANTY ..............................................................................	25

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................................	27
Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................	27
INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ......................................	28
Déballage....................................................................................	28
Emplacement d’installation........................................................	28
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................	29
Raccordement de la canalisation d’eau ....................................	29
Grille de la base..........................................................................	30
Portes du réfrigérateur ...............................................................	31
Fermeture et alignement des portes..........................................	35
Préparation du système d’eau ...................................................	35
Ensemble décoratif de l’usine....................................................	36
Sons normaux ............................................................................	37
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................	38
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................	38
Utilisation des commandes........................................................	38
Ajustement des réglages de commande ...................................	39
Distributeur d’eau .......................................................................	39
Système de filtration d’eau intérieur ..........................................	39
Machine à glaçons .....................................................................	40
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................	40
Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................	40
Tiroir à viande et couvercle ........................................................	41
Bac à légumes et couvercle.......................................................	41
Réglage de l’humidité dans le bac à légumes...........................	42
Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................	42
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................	42
Paniers de congélateur ..............................................................	42
Tablette à glaçons ......................................................................	43
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE.........................................	43
Dispositif de retenue de la porte ................................................	43
Balconnets dans la porte ...........................................................	43
Compartiment utilitaire...............................................................	43
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............................................	44
Nettoyage ...................................................................................	44
Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage ..................................	44
Pannes de courant .....................................................................	45
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......	45
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................	46
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................	49
Accessoires ................................................................................	49
FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LE PRODUIT ..........................	50
GARANTIE .................................................................................	51

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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 follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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

	■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.	■	Use nonflammable cleaner.
	■ Do not remove ground prong.	■	Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
	■ Do not use an adapter.		gasoline, away from refrigerator.
	■ Do not use an extension cord.	■ Use two or more people to move and install
			refrigerator.
	■ Disconnect power before servicing.
		■	Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on
	■ Replace all panels before operating.
			ice maker kit ready models only).

■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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: 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 off the doors.

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

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REFRIGERATOR

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

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.

Removing packaging materials

■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. Wipe with warm water and dry.

■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 the “Refrigerator Safety” section.

■On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly.

■Depending on your model, to remove the protective (transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film, starting from one side and peeling to the other.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. 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.

Cleaning before use

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

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. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

Location 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.

■Your refrigerator does not require clearance on the top, back, or sides, but many factors such as subflooring or floor covering may affect your installation opening. Measure carefully.

■If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2¹⁄ in. (5.4 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.

21/8" (5.4 cm)

■If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave some extra space at the back for the water line connections.

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

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Electrical Requirements

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 ampere 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, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to the desired setting.

Water Supply Connection

(For Automatic Ice Maker - Accessory)

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

■If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position (arm up) to prevent operation without water.

■All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

■Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

■Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

■It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.

Tools required:

■	Flat-blade screwdriver	■	Center punch
■	¹⁄ in. open-end wrench or	■	Bucket
	adjustable wrench
■	¹⁄ in. and ⁄ in. drill bit	■	Towel
■	Hand drill or electric drill	■	Gloves
	(properly grounded)
■	Hammer

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄ in. (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff 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⁄ in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Cold Water Supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between

20 and 120 psi (140-827 kPa). If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

Connecting 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.Find a ¹⁄ in. to 1¹⁄ in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 mm) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

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

5.Use a hammer and center punch to mark drilling location on water pipe. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄ in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

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1.	Cold Water Pipe	5.	Compression Sleeve
2.	Pipe Clamp	6.	Shutoff Valve
3.	Copper Tubing	7.	Packing Nut

4.Compression Nut

6.Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄ in. drilled hole in the water pipe and that rubber washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so rubber washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

7.Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into 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 into a bucket or sink. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. Check for leaks. Coil copper tubing.

Connecting to Refrigerator

1.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

2.Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

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1.Copper Tubing

2.“P” Clamp

3.Compression Nut

4.Compression Sleeve

5.Water Valve Inlet Port

3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

5.Push refrigerator into opening.

Base Grille

Removing the base grille

1.Grasp the grille with both hands.

2.Pull up on the bottom and tilt it toward you.

3.Pull down to release the top of the grille.

Replacing the base grille

1.See markings on inside of base grille for proper placement.

2.Snap the top of the grille into place first.

3.Press down and in on the bottom of the grille until it snaps into place.

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Refrigerator Doors

Handle Removal (Architect® Series)

(Graphics are included later in this section.)

1.Using a ³⁄ in. Allen wrench, loosen the 2 set screws located on the side of each handle.

2.Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles.

Handle Removal (Panel Series)

IMPORTANT:

■Remove door from refrigerator before removing handle.

■You must remove handles to remove decorator panels or to reverse the door swing.

1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.

2.Tap bottom edge of refrigerator door handle upward with a rubber mallet.

3.Handle will slide up approximately ³⁄ in. (19.05 mm) and release from door.

Handle Replacement (Panel Series)

1.Make sure bottom door cap is installed.

2.Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on side of door. Slide handle down until it locks.

3.Tap top of handle with a rubber mallet to ensure snug fit.

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall top door cap.

Freezer Drawer Removal

(Graphics are included later in this section.)

1.Open freezer drawer to full extension.

2.Remove all articles from baskets.

3.Slide top wire basket out to full extension and lift out to remove.

4.Remove the bottom wire basket by pressing the release button on each side and lifting the basket from the rail guides.

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1.Release button

5.Remove the Phillips screw (on some models) from each side of drawer rail assembly (see Graphic 6-1).

NOTE: Do not remove hex-head screws from rail assembly.

6.Lift front handle of freezer drawer to disengage drawer rail hooks from interior rail assembly. Lift drawer out.

Freezer Drawer Replacement

IMPORTANT: Two individuals may be required to complete this procedure.

1.Extend both interior rail assemblies to full length on each side of cabinet.

2.Locate notches in both interior rail extensions (see Graphic 6-2).

3.Align tabs on outside edge of drawer rail assemblies with notches in both rail extensions.

4.Insert tabs into notches (see Graphic 6-3).

5.Replace the Phillips screws (on some models) on both rail extensions (see Graphic 6-1).

6.Replace bottom basket by placing basket into rail guides.

7.Slide top basket into upper compartment.

Door and Hinge Removal

IMPORTANT:

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

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

⁄" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

Tools Needed: ⁄ in., ³⁄ in., ¹⁄ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-head screwdriver.

1.Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.

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

2.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

3.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge Graphic.

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Door Reversal (on some Architect® Series models)

IMPORTANT:

■Stainless steel refrigerator doors are not reversible.

■If you want to reverse your non-stainless steel doors so they open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Door and Hinge Replacement.”

■You must first remove the handle from panel series refrigerator doors to reverse the door swing.

Door Stop Screw	Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Flat-Head Handle Screw	Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet

1.Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top with flat blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see

Graphic 1-2).

Refrigerator door

1.Remove refrigerator handle assembly including the mounting posts and screws. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 2).

2.Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 5).

3.Remove door stop from bottom edge of refrigerator door. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 3).

4.Attach door handle mounting posts to opposite side of the door.

5.Position refrigerator handle over mounting posts as shown (see Graphic 2). Drive two set screws in sides of handle.

6.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and freezer compartment door are in place.

Door Reversal (Panel Series)

(Graphics are included later in this section.)

1.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs with flat blade of screwdriver wrapped in masking tape. Move to opposite side of cabinet (see Graphic 1-2).

2.Remove the hinge screws. Move to the opposite side of cabinet (see Graphic 1-1).

3.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door stop and door cap located on the bottom edge of the refrigerator compartment (see Graphic 4).

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.

5.Remove ¹⁄ in. hex-head screws from top door extension. Reverse top door extension so notched corner turns in toward interior of door (see Graphic 2).

6.Remove side door trim and handle trim by tapping bottom edges upward with a soft rubber mallet. Trim will slide up and release from door (see Graphic 3).

7.Replace bottom door cap and install door stop on opposite side of door.

8.Using the alternate side door trim, shipped with the refrigerator, align notches on trim with metal mounting tabs on side of door. Slide trim down until it locks into place. Tap top of trim with rubber mallet to ensure snug fit.

9.Install handle by aligning handle notches with metal mounting tabs on side of door. Slide handle down until it locks. Tap top of handle with rubber mallet to ensure snug fit.

10.Using a Phillips screwdriver, install top door cap.

Door and Hinge Replacement

NOTE: When reversing panel series door, use alternate top hinge shipped with refrigerator.

1.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

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

2.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown (see Top Hinge Graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.

3.Line up the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1.Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover (see Top Hinge Graphic).

2.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

3.Reset the controls (see “Using the Controls” section).

4.Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.

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Architect® Series

Door Removal &

Replacement

Top Hinge

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2

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4

1.Hinge Cover Screw

2.Top Hinge Cover

3.5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

4.Top Hinge

	Bottom Hinge
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	3
1.	Shim
2.	Center Hinge
3.	Hinge Screws

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

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1. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

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1. 3/32" Set Screw
	Front View	Side View	3
	1	2
1.	Door Stop Screws
2.	Door Stop
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1. 3/32" Set Screw

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1. Hinge Screws

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Door Handle

Seal Screw

Front

6-1

(Some Models)

Drawer Removal & Replacement

6-2

6-3

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Panel Series

Door Removal &

Replacement

Top Hinge

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2

1. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

2. Top Hinge

	Bottom Hinge
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	3
1.	Shim
2.	Center Hinge
3.	Hinge Screws

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

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1. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

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1. Hinge Screws

1.	1/4" Hex-Head Screws
2.	Top Door Extension
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1. Handle Trim
2.	Side Door Trim

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1.	Bottom Door Cap
2.	Door Stop

Drawer Removal & Replacement

6-1

(Some Models)

6-2

6-3

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Door Closing and Alignment

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Move the refrigerator into its final position.

3.Remove the base grille and the bottom hinge covers (see “Base Grille” section). The two roller adjustment screws are part of the front roller assemblies.

4.Use a screwdriver or ³⁄ in. hex driver to adjust the roller adjustment screws. Turn the roller adjustment screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the roller adjustment screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the roller adjustment screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the roller adjustment screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

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Water System Preparation

(on some models)

Please read before using the water system.

Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.

1.Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting up the wire shutoff arm as shown.

2.Install the interior water filter cartridge. The interior water filter mounting bracket is located on the top right side of the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

■Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later use.

■Carefully remove the interior water filter cartridge from its packaging. Remove the sealing label from end of filter and insert into filter head.

■Gently rotate filter clockwise until filter stops, and snap filter cover closed.

1.Roller Adjustment Screw

2.Stabilizing Foot

5.Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both roller adjustment screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both roller adjustment screws the same amount.

6.Lower the stabilizing foot by turning it clockwise until it is firmly against floor.

NOTE: Drawer freezer models have a stabilizing foot on each side which must be lowered by turning clockwise.

7.Replace the base grille.

3.Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

4.Inspect the filter system for water leaks. If you see water leaks, see the “Troubleshooting” section.

5.Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lowering the wire shutoff arm as shown. Please refer to the “Ice Maker” section for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.

■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.

■Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

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Factory Trim Kit

(on some models)

There may be an occasion when you will need to remove the factory-installed trim kit, such as moving the refrigerator to a new home or installing custom-made decorator panels. Please read all instructions carefully before removing the trim kit and decorator panels.

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1. 2¹⁄" (6.35 cm) clearance

2.Raised Decorator Panel

3.Raised Drawer Panel

Removing the Door Panel

IMPORTANT:

■Door must be removed from refrigerator before removing handle.

■Top trim must be removed from refrigerator before removing door panel.

1.Remove the refrigerator handle:

■Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.

■Tap bottom edge of refrigerator door handle upward with a rubber mallet.

■Handle will slide up approximately ³⁄ in. (19.05 mm) and release from door.

2.Remove the door panel:

■Slide out decorator panel and filler board.

■Store panel and filler board carefully to prevent scratching.

Replacing the Door Panel

1.Replace the refrigerator door panel:

■Carefully slide the ¹⁄ in. (6.35 mm), maximum thickness, decorator panel in grooves provided by bottom door cap and side trim.

■Slide the filler board into place behind the decorator panel, if necessary.

2.Attach the handle and trim.

3.Reinstall refrigerator door.

Removing and Replacing Freezer Drawer Panel

NOTE: You do not need to remove the freezer drawer to remove or replace the decorator panel.

1.Pull freezer drawer out to access handle screws.

2.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove handle screws and lift off handle.

3.Slide decorator panel and filler board up through handle opening.

4.Replace decorator panels by reversing directions.

Care of Decorator Panels

1.Clean panels with stainless steel cleaner and polish or mild soap and water with a clean, soft, damp cloth.

2.Rinse panels thoroughly and blot dry using a dry, soft cloth or chamois.

NOTE: Do not use paper towels or cleaners which contain solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the surface of the panels.

Installing Custom Wood Panels

If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels, you will need to create the panels yourself or consult your cabinetmaker or carpenter. See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts.

Flat panels:

You can create a custom flat panel a maximum of ¹⁄ in. (6.35 mm) thick to replace your decorator panels. Flat wood panels less than ¹⁄ in. (6.35 mm) thick are not recommended.

Raised panels:

A raised panel design can be created by screwing or gluing wood panels to ¹⁄ in. (6.35 mm) backing or by using ³⁄ in. (19.05 mm) stock with routed edges. Allow 2¹⁄ in. (6.35 cm) minimum clearance between raised edge of panel and handle.

Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:

■Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 30 lbs. (14 kg).

■Freezer drawer panels should not exceed 15 lbs. (7 kg) combined weight.

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Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels

20 cu. ft. Refrigerator door

355/8"

(90.5 cm)

42" (106.7 cm)

361/16"

(91.6 cm)

231/4"

(59.1 cm)

Dimensions for Routing Handle Side of Raised Door Panels (End View)

	1/4" (6 mm) max.
	21/2" (6.35 cm)
1	min.	2

1.Handle

2.Door panel

Dimensions for Routing Door Panel (Side View)

1/4"

(6 mm) max.

3/4"

(19 mm) min.

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1. Door panel

Normal Sounds

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

■If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

■Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

■You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

■Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

■As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise.

■You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.

■You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

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REFRIGERATOR USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters the freezer section through vents in the rear and top. The air flows forward through the freezer section and recirculates under the freezer floor. Cool air enters the refrigerator section through the top, flows down and across shelves to the doors and recirculates to return air vents at the bottom.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.

Mid-setting “4”

IMPORTANT:

■To turn your refrigerator off, turn the freezer control to the word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Neither compartment will cool when the freezer control is set to OFF.

■The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the midsetting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

■Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

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

■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 Control Settings

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

	CONDITION/REASON:	RECOMMENDED
		ADJUSTMENT:
	REFRIGERATOR too warm	Turn REFRIGERATOR
	■ Door opened often	Control to next higher
		number, wait 24
	■ Large amount of food added
		hours, then recheck

■Room temperature very warm

	FREEZER too warm/ice not made		Turn FREEZER
	fast enough		Control to next higher
	■	Door opened often	number, wait 24
			hours, then recheck
	■ Large amount of food added
	■ Very cold room temperature
		(can’t cycle often enough)
	■	Heavy ice usage
	REFRIGERATOR too cold		Turn REFRIGERATOR
	■ Control not set correctly for your		Control to next lower
			number, wait 24
		conditions
			hours, then recheck
	FREEZER too cold		Turn FREEZER
	■ Control not set correctly for your		Control to next lower

	conditions	number, wait 24
		hours, then recheck

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Water Dispenser

(on some models)

If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, dispense water into a container until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or for approximately 6 to 7 minutes after the water begins dispensing. The water you draw and discard rinses the pipes. Allow several hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.

Dispensing Water

1.Hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the button.

2.Release the button to stop dispensing.

NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

Interior Water Filtration System

IMPORTANT:

■You can run the water dispenser without a water filter cartridge, but your water will not be filtered. If you choose this option, replace filter with blue bypass cap.

■The interior water filter mounting bracket is located on the upper right side of the refrigerator.

■The interior water filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months or earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

Replacing the interior water filter cartridge

1.Turn used filter counterclockwise until it releases from filter head.

2.Drain water from filter into the sink, and dispose. Wipe up excess water in filter cover.

3.Remove the sealing label from end of new filter and insert into filter head. Gently rotate filter clockwise until filter stops, and snap filter cover closed.

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

4.Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

5.Inspect the filter system for water leaks. If you see water leaks, see the “Troubleshooting” section.

Ice Maker

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

■To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.

NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position.

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

Increasing Ice Production Rate

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.

REMEMBER:

■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. 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.

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FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section.

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. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.

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.

Slide-out Shelves (on some models)

■To slide out shelf, carefully pull front of shelf toward you.

■To slide in shelf, push shelf in until it stops.

To remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame:

1.Pull the shelf forward to the stop.

2.Tilt the front of the shelf up and lift it slightly as you pull the shelf from the frame.

3.Replace the shelf by guiding it back into the slots on the frame and pushing the shelf in past the stop.

Shelves and Shelf Frames

To remove and replace a shelf/frame:

1.Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it out of the shelf supports.

2.Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports.

3.Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that the shelf is securely in position.

Meat Drawer and Cover

(on some models)

To remove and replace the meat drawer:

1.Remove the meat drawer by sliding it out to the stop. Lift the front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.

2.Replace the meat drawer by guiding it into the meat cover supports and pushing it in until it stops.

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover:

1.Remove the meat drawer. Remove the cover by tilting up the front of the cover and lifting at the back. Pull the cover straight out.

2.Replace the cover by guiding the rear hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the cover up at the front until the rear hooks drop into the slots.

3.Lower the front of the cover to a level position and replace the meat drawer.

Meat Storage Guide

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Fresh fish or shellfish..................	use same day as purchased
Chicken, ground beef, variety meats (liver)		...............1-2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ...........................................		3-5 days
Cured meats ............................................................		7-10 days

Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or plastic containers with tight lids.

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