KitchenAid KBRS22KKWH00 Owner's Manual

2100708 / 2204917

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TABLE OF

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CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3

PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 4

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ............................................ 5

Space Requirements......................................................... 5

Electrical Requirements .................................................... 6

Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ............... 6

Reversing the Door Swing ................................................ 8

Base Grille ......................................................................... 9

Door Closing and Alignment............................................. 9

Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................... 10

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR....................................... 10

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................... 10

Setting the Controls ........................................................ 11

Adjusting Control Settings .............................................. 11

Food Storage Guide........................................................ 12

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES........................................... 13

Refrigerator Shelves........................................................ 13

Lateral Adjustable Shelf .................................................. 14

Meat Locker and Cover .................................................. 15

Crisper and Crisper Cover .............................................. 15

Crisper Humidity Control ................................................ 15

Drop-in Door Trim ........................................................... 16

Door Accessories............................................................ 16

Utility Bin ......................................................................... 16

Wine Rack ....................................................................... 16

Ice Maker Operation ....................................................... 17

Freezer Features ............................................................. 17

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ........................... 18

Cleaning Your Refrigerator ............................................. 18

Changing the Light Bulbs ............................................... 19

Power Interruptions......................................................... 19

Vacation and Moving Care ............................................. 20

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 21

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 24

WARRANTY....................................................................... 25

MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .................................28

PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................29

INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .......................... 30

Déballage de votre réfrigérateur ..................................... 30

Espacement requis ......................................................... 30

Spécifications électriques............................................... 31

Raccordement du réfrigérateur

à une canalisation d’eau ................................................. 31

Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes ...................... 33

Grille de la base .............................................................. 34

Fermeture et alignement des portes .............................. 34

Les bruits de l’appareil

que vous pouvez entendre ............................................. 35

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .............................. 35

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée.......... 35

Réglage des commandes ............................................... 36

Ajustement des réglages de commande........................ 36

Guide d’entreposage des aliments................................. 37

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 38

Tablettes du réfrigérateur ............................................... 38

Tablette latérale............................................................... 39

Bac à viande et couvercle .............................................. 40

Bac à légumes et couvercle ........................................... 40

Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs à légumes............ 41

Garniture déposée dans la porte.................................... 41

Accessoires de porte ...................................................... 41

Compartiment utilitaire ................................................... 42

Casier à vin...................................................................... 42

Utilisation de la machine à glaçons................................ 42

Caractéristiques du congélateur .................................... 43

ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ................... 44

Nettoyage du réfrigérateur.............................................. 44

Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage....................... 45

Pannes de courant.......................................................... 45

Entretien avant les vacances

ou lors d’un déménagement........................................... 45

DÉPANNAGE..................................................................... 46

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............................................. 50

GARANTIE ......................................................................... 51

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, 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:

precautions:

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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Do not remove ground prong.

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Do not use an adapter.

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Do not use an extension cord.

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Disconnect power before servicing.

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Replace all panels before operating.

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Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

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

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

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Use nonflammable cleaner.

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

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Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

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Disconnect power before installing ice maker.

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

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.

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Leave the shelves in place so that children may not

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easily climb inside.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers several diff erent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The location of the features may not match your model

1. Refrigerator Light

2. Refrigerator Control Panel

3. Model and Serial Number Label

4. Adjustable Glass Shelves

5. Meat Locker

6. Crisper Cover

7. Humidity Controls

8. Crispers

9. Freezer Light

10. Freezer Control Panel

11. Ice Cube Trays and Ice Shelf

12. Freezer Shelf

13. Wire Basket

14. Leveling Rollers (Behind Base Grille)

15. Base Grille

16. Wine Rack

17. Utility Bin

18. Utility Compartment

19. Can Rack

20. Adjustable Door Bins

21. Door Shelves Other parts and features

(not shown in illustration above/optional on some models) Automatic ice maker

INSTALLING

Space Requirements

YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Unpacking Y our Refrigerator

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 P acka ging Materials

Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator

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before using (except the model and serial number label).

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

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.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow

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for a 1" (2.5 cm) space at the top and back and a .5” (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator.

1" (2.5 cm)

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,

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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” section.

On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and

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other feature parts may be packaged in the Finishing Touches™ FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly.

IMPORTANT :

Depending on your model, do not remove any

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permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.

Depending on your model, do not remove the white

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Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. 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.

2 1/8" (5.4 cm)

If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you

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leave some extra space at the back for the water line connections.

If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,

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leave 2¹⁄₈" (5.4 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) 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).

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.

Connecting the Refrigerator

to a Water Source

For Units With Automatic Ice Makers

Read all directions carefully before y ou begin. IMPORTANT:

If operating the refrigerator before installing the water

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connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position (arm up) to prevent operation without water.

All installations must be in accordance with local

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plumbing code requirements. Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

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Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures

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will remain above freezing. It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin

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producing ice.

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.

Tools required:

Flat-blade screwdriver

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¹⁄₂” open-end wrench or adjustable wrench

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¹⁄₄” and ⁵⁄₁₆” drill bit

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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

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Hammer

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Center punch

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Bucket

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To w e l

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Gloves

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NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a

¹⁄₄-inch 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-inch 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 ¹⁄₂-inch to 1¹⁄₄-inch 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.

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 feet (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄-inch 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 ¹⁄₄-inch hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

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

1. Cold Water Pipe

2. Pipe Clamp

3. Copper Tubing

4. Compression Nut

5. Compression Sleeve

6. Shut Off Valve

7. Packing Nut

6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe

clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄-inch 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.

1. Tube Clamp

2. Copper Tubing

3. Compression Nut

4. Valve Inlet

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.

Reversing the Door Swing

TOOLS NEEDED:

⁵⁄₁₆-inch and ³⁄₈-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-head screwdriver.

⁵⁄₁₆

inch Hex Head Hinge Screw

Door Stop Screw

Sealing Screw (use on top of doors)

SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove any food from door shelves.

11. Replace the base grille. (See “Removing Base Grille”

section.) Replace bottom hinge cover.

12. Replace freezer door on bottom hinge.

13. Insert center hinge pin into center hinge bracket and

tighten pin.

14. Remove screws in holes on opposite side of cabinet top where top hinge will be installed. Place refrigerator door onto center hinge pin. Attach top hinge to cabinet top.

15. Check that doors are centered between sides of cabinet and parallel to each other. Check that doors close on their own. If doors do not close properly, check hinges. Doors may not close properly until refrigerator is level. (See “Door Closing and Alignment” section.)

16. Replace top hinge cover. Insert screws into screw hole openings where top hinge was originally installed.

17. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

18. Push refrigerator into opening.

Top Hinge

3. With refrigerator door closed, remove top hinge cover and top hinge.

4. Remove refrigerator door and set aside on a protected surface.

5. Remove center hinge pin.

6. Remove freezer door and set aside on a protected

surface.

7. Remove base grille. (See “Removing Base Grille” section.)

8. Remove bottom hinge cover and bottom hinge.

9. To reverse handles and door stops:

Remove handles from refrigerator and freezer

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doors.

Remove door stops from refrigerator and freezer

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doors and reattach on opposite side of doors, as shown below.

1. Top Hinge Cover

2. Hex Head Hinge Screws

3. Top Hinge

Reattach refrigerator and freezer handles on

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opposite side of doors.

NOTE: If you are reversing the door swing, you should move the handles while the doors are off of the refrigerator.

10. Remove screws on opposite side of cabinet where bottom and center hinges will be installed. Attach bottom hinge and center hinge to opposite side of cabinet. Insert screws into screw holes where hinges were originally installed.

Center Hinge

1. Center Hinge Pin

2. Phillips Screws

3. Center Hinge

Bottom Hinge

Door Closing and Alignment

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – 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 using the instructions below:

1. Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position.

2. Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” earlier in this section). The two roller adjustment screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

3. Use a screwdriver 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.

1. Bottom Hinge Cover

2. Bottom Hinge

3. Hex Head Hinge Screws

Base Grille

To remove the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Grasp the grille with both hands.

3. Lift up and tilt the bottom of the grille toward you.

NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened

behind the grille.

To replace the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Place upper clips in openings in the metal panel.

3. Roll the grille down toward the refrigerator until it snaps

into place.

4. 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.

5. Replace the base grille.

Door Alignment

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

1. Pry off the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆-inch 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.

Understanding Sounds

You May Hear

USING YO UR

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, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will

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hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost

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cycle begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control depending on the model), will click when cycling on and off.

Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,

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the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator. Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to

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keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost

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cycle may cause a sizzling sound. You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the

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air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound

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due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

REFRIGERATOR

Ensuring Proper Air

Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air flow 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 top.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may

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cause a popping noise. You may hear air being forced over the condenser by

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the condenser fan. You may hear water running into the drain pan during

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the defrost cycle.

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. (See the “Food Storage Guide” section for details.)

Setting the Controls

Adjusting Control Settings

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset. The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer Control should both be at “4” as shown in the illustrations below.

The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature and is located on the upper rear wall in the refrigerator section. Settings to the left of

the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

Cold

Coldest

The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature and is located at the top left front of the freezer section. Settings to the left of the mid-setting

make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

Cold

Coldest

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.

RECOMMENDED

CONDITION/REASON:

REFRIGERATOR section too warm

Door opened often

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Large amount of food added

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Room temperature very warm

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FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough

Door opened often

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Large amount of food added

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Very cold room temperature

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ADJUSTMENT:

Turn REFRIGERATOR Control to next higher number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Turn FREEZER Control to next higher number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

(can’t cycle often enough) Heavy ice usage

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REFRIGERATOR section too cold

Control not set correctly for

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your conditions

Turn REFRIGERATOR Control to next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turn ing the

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

FREEZER section too cold

Control not set correctly for

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your conditions

Turn FREEZER Control to next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Food Storage Guide

Storing Fresh Food

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness.

Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf.

Eggs

Store in original carton on interior shelf.

Fruit

Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Meat

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.

Chicken........................................................... 1-2 days

Ground beef.................................................... 1-2 days

Variety meats (liver, heart, etc.) ....................... 1-2 days

Cold cuts......................................................... 3-5 days

Steaks/roasts.................................................. 3-5 days

Cured meats ................................................. 7-10 days

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.

Storing Frozen Food

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging. When you close and seal the package you must not allow air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator, and also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

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Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

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Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)

Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.

Fish

Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.

Heavy-duty aluminum foil

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Plastic-coated paper

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Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from saran

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film) Specified freezer self-sealing plastic bags

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Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

Bread wrappers

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Non-polyethylene plastic containers

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Containers without tight lids

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Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap

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Thin, semi-permeable wrap

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Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

REFRIGERATOR

FEATURES

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold. Shelves 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.

NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

To remove shelves from the shipping position (shelves are shipped upside down):

1. Grasp front of upper shelf with one hand and use other

hand to remove packing material from shelf area.

2. Lower front of upper shelf until shelf hooks can be removed from slots in shelf supports on the back refrigerator wall. Pull shelf forward to remove.

3. Flip shelf over.

4. Insert rear shelf hooks into slots in shelf supports.

5. Tilt front of shelf up until rear hooks drop into slots.

6. Lower front of shelf. Check to make sure that shelf is

securely in position.

Slide-out Shelves (on some models)

Some shelves slide out, providing easier access to foods stored in back.

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

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

To remove a shelf from the metal frame:

1. Pull shelf out to the stop.

2. Tilt front of the shelf up and pull it out a little farther.

3. Lift up shelf so that it moves through the slot in the

frame.

Replace the shelf in the reverse order.

Shelves and Shelf Frames

To remove a shelf/frame:

1. Tilt up front of the shelf/frame.

2. Pull shelf/frame.

To replace a shelf/frame:

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf

supports on the back refrigerator wall.

2. Tilt up front of shelf/frame.

3. Lower the front of the shelf into position.

3. Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45°

angle and lower it slightly to release it from the upper channel of the track.

4. Pull the shelf straight out.

To remove the shelf track:

1. Lift both sides of the track slightly.

2. Pull straight out.

To replace the shelf track:

1. Guide the track hooks into the shelf support slots on

the back wall. NOTE: Make sure that both sets of track hooks are in

the slots and that the slots are parallel with each other.

2. Push the track back and down securely into the shelf supports.

To replace the shelf:

Lateral Adjustable Shelf

(on some models)

To slide the shelf from side to side:

1. Lift up on the front of shelf and slide to the desired

location.

2. Lower shelf to the level position. NOTE: You do not have to remove small items from the

shelf before moving it from side to side. You may need to remove larger items.

To remove the shelf: NOTE: The shelf is heavy and must be removed using both

hands.

1. Remove all items from the shelf.

NOTE: Make sure that both of the rear shelf slides are

securely in the track before letting go of the shelf. The lateral shelf may be difficult to install if the track is placed too close to the refrigerator ceiling. Reposition the track on a lower rung until the shelf can be tilted enough to easily slide into the track.

1. Hold the shelf at the front and tip the front at a 45° angle to the track.

2. Insert both of the rear shelf slides into the upper channel of the track.

3. Lower the front into place.

2. Hold the back of the shelf with one hand.

To remove the crisper cover:

Meat Locker and Cover

To remove the meat locker:

1. Slide meat locker out to the stop.

2. Lift front of meat locker with one hand while supporting

bottom of locker with other hand. Slide meat locker out the rest of the way.

3. Replace the meat locker in the reverse order. To remove the cover:

1. Remove meat locker.

2. Tilt front of cover up.

3. Lift back of cover.

4. Pull cover straight out.

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1. Remove both crispers.

2. Holding glass insert firmly, grasp one side of crisper

cover and lift the other side up from the bottom.

3. Slide the glass insert out to remove.

4. Lift cover frame up and remove.

NOTE: Before reinstalling the cover, make sure the

U-shaped reinforcement bar is reinstalled.

To replace crisper cover:

1. Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of

the refrigerator.

2. Lower front of the cover frame into place.

3. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower

front into place.

To replace the cover:

1. Guide the cover’s rear hooks into the slots in the shelf

supports on the back wall.

2. Tilt cover up at the front until the rear hooks drop into

the slots.

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

meat locker.

Crisper and Crisper Cover

(on some models)

To r em ov e t h e c r i sp er :

1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front.

3. Slide crisper out the rest of the way.

4. Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the

drawer stop.

Crisper Humidity Control

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best

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storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best

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storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

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