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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATEUR
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Table of Contents/Table des matieres ............................................................................. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIERES
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................................. 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .................................... 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4
Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 4
Location Requirements ................................................................ 4
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4
Unpack the Refrigerator ............................................................... 5
Reverse Door Swing (optional) .................................................... 5
Door Closing ................................................................................. 6
Base Grille .................................................................................... 7
REFRIGERATOR USE .................................................................... 7
Normal Sounds ............................................................................ 7
Using the Control ......................................................................... 7
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ........................................................ 8
Split-level shelf ............................................................................. 8
Lower Shelf................................................................................... 8
Wire Storage Bin .......................................................................... 8
DOOR FEATURES .......................................................................... 8
Can Rack...................................................................................... 8
Door Bin........................................................................................ 8
REFRIGERATOR CARE ................................................................. 9
Cleaning ........................................................................................ 9
Changing the Light Bulb .............................................................. 9
Vacation and Moving Care ........................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 11
In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 11
In Canada ................................................................................... 11
Accessories ................................................................................ 11
WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 12
S¢:CURIT¢: DU RC:FRIGC:RATEUR .............................................. 14
Mise au rebut de votre vieux refrigerateur ................................. 14
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................. 15
Outillage et pieces necessaires ................................................. 15
Emplacement d'installation ........................................................ 15
Specifications electriques .......................................................... 15
Deballage du refrig@ateur .......................................................... 16
Inversion du sens d'ouverture de la porte (option) .................... 16
Fermeture de la porte ................................................................. 17
Grille de la base .......................................................................... 18
UTILISATION DU RI_FRIGI_RATEUR .......................................... 18
Sons normaux ............................................................................ 18
Utilisation de la commande ........................................................ 18
CARACTr::RISTIQUES DU RI_FRIGI_RATEUR ........................... 19
Tablette a deux niveaux ............................................................. 19
Tablette inferieure ....................................................................... 19
Compartiment de rangement metallique ................................... 19
CARACTr::RISTIQUES DE LA PORTE ......................................... 19
Porte-cannettes .......................................................................... 19
Balconnet de porte ..................................................................... 19
ENTRETIEN DU RI_FRIGI_RATEUR ............................................ 20
Nettoyage ................................................................................... 20
Changement de I'ampoule d'eclairage ...................................... 20
Precautions a prendre pour les vacances et avant un
demenagement .......................................................................... 20
DI_PANNAGE ................................................................................. 21
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 22
Aux Ctats-Unis ............................................................................ 22
Au Canada .................................................................................. 22
Accessoires ................................................................................ 22
GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 23
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.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from refrigerator.
• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gatherthe required tools and parts before starting installation.
• 7/04"Allen wrench • Phillips screwdriver
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a 1/4"
(0.64 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your
refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 21/2'' (6.35 cm) minimum
clearance on each side to allow for the door to swing open.
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). For best performance, do not install the
refrigerator behind a cabinet door or block the base grille.
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, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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21/2" (6.35 cm)
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove the Packaging
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 "Refrigerator Safety."
• Properly dispose of packaging.
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.
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Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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Remove three screw plugs (at top and bottom of refrigerator)
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from the new hinge locations on the refrigerator cabinet. Do
not discard the screw plugs.
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With a 7/e4"Allen wrench, remove the top hinge pin and set
aside.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions
in "Refrigerator Care."
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.
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Tilt the door forward and lift it off the bottom hinge pin. Set
the door aside.
5.
Remove the three hinge screws from the top hinge and
remove the hinge.
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A. Hinge screws
B. Hinge pin hole
6. Reinsert the hinge pin into the hinge pin hole and turn the
hinge upside down so that the hinge pin points up.
7. Install the hinge on the bottom opposite side of the
refrigerator using the three hinge screws.
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Removethedoorclosersfromtheoldbottomhingeand
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bosseswiththeholesinthehingeplate.
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A. Door closer (top)
B. Door closer (bottom)
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9. Remove the three screws from the old bottom hinge and
remove the hinge.
10. Turn the old bottom hinge upside down and reinstall on the
top, opposite side of the refrigerator. Remove the hinge pin.
11. Turn the door upside down so the bottom of the door is
facing up. Remove the two screws from the pivot plate and
remove the plate.
12. Flip the plate over and reinstall it on the opposite side of the
door.
15. Align the door with the top hinge and install the hinge pin.
16. Install the six plastic screw plugs in the old hinge holes on the
top and the bottom of the cabinet.
Door Closing
Your refrigerator has four leveling legs. Ifyour refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the door to close more easily, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:
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13. Turn the door over so that the top of the door faces up.
14. Tilt the door forward and place the hole of the pivot plate on
the new bottom hinge pin.
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.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
2. Move the refrigerator into its final location.
3.
Turn the leveling legs to the right to lower the refrigerator or
turn the leveling legs to the left to raise it. It may take several
turns of the leveling legs to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling legs. This
makes it easier to adjust the leveling legs.
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Open the door and check to make sure that it closes as easily
as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear
by turning both front leveling screws to the right. It may take
several more turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the
same amount.
Remove the Base Grille:
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws attaching the
base grille to the refrigerator cabinet.
3. Pull the base grille toward you.
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REFRIGERATOR USE
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 flooring and surrounding structures, can
make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds
of sounds and what may be making them.
• 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.
• Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant or items
stored inside the refrigerator.
• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to
the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
• You may hear water running into the drain pan when the
refrigerator is defrosting.
• You may hear clicking sounds when the refrigerator starts or
stops running.
For your convenience, your refrigerator control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
control is still preset to the mid-setting as shown.
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Replace the Base Grille:
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Position the base grille so that the holes are aligned with the
refrigerator and replace the screws.
Adjusting Controls
The mid-setting indicated in the previous section should be
correct for normal usage. The control is set correctly when
beverages are as cold as you like.
If you need to adjust the temperature, wait at least 24 hours
between adjustments and then recheck the temperature.
To make the refrigerator colder, adjust the control to the next
higher setting. To make the refrigerator less cold, adjust the
control to the next lower setting.
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
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.
To Remove and Replace Wire Storage Bin:
1. Remove the bin by pulling it forward.
2. Replace the bin by sliding it back into place.
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Your refrigerator has an adjustable split-level shelf for maximum
storage capability.
To Remove and Replace Shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting it up out of the shelf clip.
2. Replace the shelf by aligning it over the clips and pressing it
into place.
To Remove and Replace Lower Shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting it up and pulling it forward.
2. Replace the shelf by lowering it on the guides.
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DOOR FEATURES
To Remove and Replace Can Rack
1. Remove the can rack by tilting it forward and pulling it out.
2. Replace the rack by placing the rear of the rack under the
support on the door and sliding into place.
The door bin can be positioned either on the upper door or the
lower door.
To Reposition the Door Bin:
1. Remove the door bin by tilting it forward and pulling it out.
2. Replace the bin by placing the rear of the bin under the
support on the door and sliding into place.