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Table of Contents/Table des matieres ............................................................................. 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .................................... 3

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

Unpack the Refrigerator ..................................................................... 3

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

Electrical Requirements ..................................................................... 4

Water Supply Requirements .............................................................. 4

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

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

Adjust the Doors .............................................................................. 11

Prepare the Water System ............................................................... 11

Normal Sounds ................................................................................ 11

REFRIGERATOR USE ........................................................................ 12

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ........................................................ 12

Using the Controls ........................................................................... 12

Water Dispenser ............................................................................... 13

Water Filter Status Light .................................................................. t 3

Water Filtration System .................................................................... 13

Ice Maker .......................................................................................... 14

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ............................................................ 14

Refrigerator Shelves ......................................................................... 14

Crispers and Meat Drawers ............................................................. 15

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

Chilled Meat Drawer ......................................................................... 16

Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ................................................................. 16

Utility or Egg Bin ............................................................................... 16

FREEZER FEATURES ........................................................................ 16

Freezer Shelf .................................................................................... 16

Pull-out Freezer Floor ....................................................................... t6

DOOR FEATURES .............................................................................. 17

Door Rails ......................................................................................... 17

Can Racks and Door Bins ................................................................ 17

Adjustable Utility Compartment & Tray ........................................... 17

Flip-up Door Shelf ............................................................................ 17

REFRIGERATOR CARE ..................................................................... 18

Cleaning ........................................................................................... 18

Changing the Light Bulbs ................................................................ 18

Power Interruptions .......................................................................... 18

Vacation and Moving Care ............................................................... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 19

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................................... 21

In the U.S.A ...................................................................................... 21

In Canada ......................................................................................... 22

Accessories ...................................................................................... 22

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ................................................... 22

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS ................................................................. 23

WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 24

TABLE DES MATIERES

SECURITE DU REFRIGleRATEUR .................................................... 25

Mise au rebut de votre vieux refrig6rateur ................................. 25

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION .................................................. 26

D6ballage du r6frig6rateur ............................................................... 26

Emplacement d'installation ............................................................. 26

Sp&cifications 61ectriques ............................................................... 27

Sp6cifications de I'alimentation en eau ........................................... 27

Raccordement de la canalisation d'eau .......................................... 27

Portes du r&frig6rateur .................................................................... 29

Ajustement des portes .................................................................... 34

Pr6paration du syst_me d'eau ........................................................ 34

Sons normaux .................................................................................. 34

UTILISATION DU REFRIGleRATEUR ............................................... 35

Pour s'assurer d'une circulation d'air appropri6e ........................... 35

Utilisation des commandes ............................................................. 35

Distributeur d'eau ............................................................................ 36

Le t6moin lumineux de I'&tat du filtre & eau .................................... 36

Syst_me de filtration d'eau .............................................................. 36

Machine & glagons ........................................................................... 37

CARACTERISTIQUES DU REFRIGERATEUR ................................. 38

Tablettes du r6frig6rateur ................................................................ 38

Bacs & I&gumes et tiroirs & viande .................................................. 38

R&glage de I'humidit6 dans le bac & 16gumes ................................ 39

Tiroir _ viande refrig6r6 .................................................................... 39

Casier & vin ou porte-cannettes/bouteilles ..................................... 39

Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier ............................................................... 39

CARACTERISTIQUES DU CONGELATEUR .................................... 40

Clayette de cong61ateur .................................................................. 40

Plancher de cong61ateur coulissant ................................................ 40

CARACTERISTIQUES DE LA PORTE .............................................. 40

Tringles dans la porte ...................................................................... 41

Porte-cannettes et balconnets ........................................................ 41

Compartiment utilitaire et plateau r6glables ................................... 41

Tablette de porte relevable .............................................................. 41

ENTRETIEN DU RleFRIGleRATEUR .................................................. 42

Nettoyage ........................................................................................ 42

Remplacement des ampoules d'6clairage ...................................... 42

Pannes de courant .......................................................................... 43

Entretien avant les vacances ou Iors d'un dem&nagement ............ 43

DI_PANNAGE ...................................................................................... 44

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .............................................................. 46

Accessoires ..................................................................................... 46

FEUlLLES DE DONNC:ES SUR LE PRODUlT .................................. 47

GARANTIE .......................................................................................... 48

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 panels before operating.

• 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. _,Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

_,Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on some

models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

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." Ifyou 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

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.

• There are four bolts that secure the refrigerator to the

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

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

. and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice

Remove the 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 "Refrigerator Safety."

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.

shipping case. Keep these bolts because they are the refrigerator's leveling legs.

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

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 pu!I the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

Clean Before Using

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

"Refrigerator Care."

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.

Expmoeion Hazard

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

Faimureto do so can reeumt in death, expmosion, or fire.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a 1/2"

(1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to

swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow 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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Electricam Shock Hazard

Pmuginto 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 resumt in death, fire, or eiectricam 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, 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.

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

• If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFR

• All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, 7_6"and 1/2"open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, 1/4"nut driver and drill bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a %" (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 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and

120 psi (207 - 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

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

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

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa):

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

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

If your refrigerator has a water filter cartridge, it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter cartridge. See "Water Filtration System."

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

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

is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

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

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

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

Style 1

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

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

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

Locate a 1/2"to 11/4'' (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

• Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

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

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

5. Using a grounded drill, drill a %" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

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A. Tube clamp B. Copper tubing

C. Compression nut D. Valve inlet

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install

it in the 1/4"(6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

8. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.

3. A 1/4"x 1/4"coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.

A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

NOTE:Tightenthenutbyhand.Thentightenitwithawrench twomoreturns.Donotovertighten.

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A.Refrigerator water tubing D.Coupling (provided) B.Nut (provided) E.Ferrule (purchased)

C.Bulb E Nut (purchased)

Turn shutoff valve ON.

Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

7. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System." NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard

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

completely fill ice container.

Style 3

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.

3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown. NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

two more turns. Do not overtighten.

Remove Handle (Architect _ Series}

Graphics are included later in this section. NOTE: These instructions are for the Architect _Series doors with

curved handle only.

1. Using a 1/,,,Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located underneath each handle.

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

Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)

IMPORTANT:

• Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFE Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the instructions are the same regardless of door style.

If you have a standard or contour door and are also going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the

appropriate door style. All graphics referenced in the following instructions are

included later in this section after "Final Steps."

5/16"Hex-Head Hinge Screw

A. Bulb

B.Nut (provided)

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

7. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."

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

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

completely fill ice container.

TOOLS NEEDED: %6" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, %6" open-end wrench, flat 2"

putty knife.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional on some models}

IMPORTANT:

• Architect ®Series doors with curved handle are not reversible.

• If you want to reverse your standard or contour doors so they open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."

Standard Contour Architectc_Series

Standard Door

Graphics areincluded later in this section.

Contour Door

Graphics areincluded laterin this section.

Door Stop Screw

Door Handle Sealing Screw

Flat-Head HandleScrew

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Cabinet

1. Remove %6" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and

move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See Graphic 1-2.

Freezer door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2,

2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown. See Graphic 3.

3. Remove door handle sealing screws, Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown. See Graphic 4.

4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown. See Graphic 5.

5. Position handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown, See Graphic 2,

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

Refrigerator door

1. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 6-1.

2. Remove shoulder handle screw from refrigerator door as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 6-2.

3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown. See Graphic 3.

4. Remove door handle sealing screws, Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown, See Graphic 4.

5. Remove door handle seal screw front, Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown, See Graphic 7,

6. Position shoulder handle screw on opposite side of refrigerator door and drive screw as shown. See Graphic 6-2.

7. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown, See Graphic 5,

8. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6-3. Drive the top two screws in handle first, Align the lower portion of handle and

drive bottom screw.

9. Tighten all screws. Set aside the refrigerator door until the bottom hinge is installed on the product.

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Round-Head Handle Screw

Shoulder Handle Screw

Round-Head Door Handle

Handle Screw Screw Hole Plug

Cabinet

1. Remove %6" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2.

Doors

1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of freezer door. Move to opposite side as shown in Graphic 2.

2. Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator door. See Graphic 3.

NOTE: When reversing the door, the freezer handle becomes the refrigerator door handle and the refrigerator door handle becomes the freezer handle. See Door Handle Reversal graphic.

3. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown, Keep all parts together. See Graphic 4.

4. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 5.

5. Rotate and position handle from refrigerator door onto freezer door and assemble as shown in Graphic 6.

6. Rotate and position handle from freezer door onto refrigerator door and assemble as shown in Graphic 7.

7. Reinstall door stops to opposite side. See Graphic 8.

Replace Doors and Hinges

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten screws, See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the refrigerator

door. NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the

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

2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws. See Center Hinge graphic, Replace the freezer

door.

3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten screws completely,

4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all

screws.

Door Hinge

Hole Plug

Final Steps

Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic,

NOTE: On the left-hand side of the base grille there is a removable tab which is a bottom hinge hole plug, Break off the tab from the base grille and insert the bottom hinge hole plug into the bottom hinge holes, See Base Grille graphic,

2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille graphic.

3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4. Reset the controls. See "Using the Controls."

5. Return all removable door parts to the doors and food to the product.

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A. Door Stop Screw A B B. Door Stop

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Removal of Door Stops

A. Door Stop

B. Door Stop Screw

A. Top Hinge Cover B. _" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

C. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

A. Center Hinge

B. _" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Binge

A. Bottom Hinge B. _" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

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Freezer Door

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Refrigerator Door

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B. Door Handle Sealing Screws

Freezer Door

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Reinstallation of Door Stops

A. Door Handle Sealing Screws B. Door Handle Screw Hole Plugs

Refrigerator Door

A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw

A. Door Handle Screw Hole Plugs B. Door Handle Sealing Screws

Base Grille

A. Bottom Hinge Hole Plug

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

C. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

A. Center Hinge B. 5/_6"Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

A. Bottom Hinge

B. _6" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

A. 1/8" Set Screw

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 into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Move the refrigerator into its final location.

3. Remove the base grille. See Base Grille graphic. The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

4. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

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

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 leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

6. Replace the base grille.

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.

NOTES:

• If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position.

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

Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 5 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.

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.

• Depending on your model, you may want to select the

maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.

Align Doors

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"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.

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 refrigerator 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.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Mid-setting "3"

Mid-setting "4"

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 through the bottom of the freezer

section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the

freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The

rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. Ifthe 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.

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 to the mid-settings as shown. NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to

the word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Your product will

not cool when the refrigerator control is set to OFR

Mid-setting "3"

OFF

IMPORTANT:

• 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.

If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

The mid-settings indicated inthe previous section should be correct for normal household usage. 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.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the

refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR section too warm Adjust REFRIGERATOR

- Door opened often, large amount or TEMPERATURE of food added or room Control one setting

temperature very warm higher FREEZER section too warm/ice

not made fast enough

- Door opened often, or large amount of food added or very cold

room temperature (can't cycle often enough)

- Heavy ice usage REFRIGERATOR section too cold

- Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Adjust FREEZER or TEMPERATURE Control

one setting higher

Adjust REFRIGERATOR or TEMPERATURE

Control one setting lower

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FREEZER section too cold Adjust FREEZER or

- Controls not set correctly for TEMPERATURE Control your conditions one setting lower

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Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water° Faimureto do so can resumt in cuts,

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 5 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

There are two water dispenser buttons, as shown, for use with

different sizes of containers.

1. Press a glass against the back button or hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the front button.

2. Remove the glass or release the front button to stop dispensing.

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

Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter every 6 to 9 months depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often.

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

Changing the Water Filter

Locate the filter cap in the front base grille. Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the cap and filter out through the base grille.

NOTE: There will be water in the filter. Some spilling may

occur.

Remove the cap by sliding it off the end of the used filter. The cap will slide to the left or right.

IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

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The water filter status light, located at the top of the refrigerator

compartment, will help you know when to change your water filter. When the water filter status light changes from green to yellow, this tells you that it is almost time to change the water filter (90% of the filter life has been used). It is recommended that

you replace the water filter when the water filter status light

changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice

maker decreases noticeably. To change the water filter, see

"Water Filtration System." After changing the water filter, reset the water filter status light by

pressing the light switch 5 times within 10 seconds. The status

light will change from red to green when the system is reset.

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A. Status light B. Light switch

3. Take the new filter out of its packaging and remove the protective cover from the O-rings.

Slide the cap (removed in Step 2) onto the new filter. See illustration in Step 2.

With the cap in the vertical position, push the new filter into the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cap clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush the water system. See "Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter."

Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter

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

the dispenser.

Using the Dispenser Without the Water Filter

Remember

You can run the dispenser without a water filter. Your water will not be filtered.

1. Remove the base grille water filter.

2. Slide the cap off the end of the filter. IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your

refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

3. With the cap in the vertical position, insert the cap into the base grille until it stops.

4. Rotate the cap to a horizontal position.

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.

• 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.

REFRIGERATOR 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.

_mportant information to know about glass shelves

8nd oover$:

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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Ice Production Rate

NORMAL Ice Production: In Normal ice production mode, 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.

Optimlce Production (on some models): In Optimlce ice production mode, the ice maker should produce

approximately 16 to 20 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the Optimlce ice production feature,

push the switch to Optimlce.

Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy.

Slide-out Shelves (on some models}

To Remove and Replace a Shelf in a Metal Frame:

1. Pull the shelf forward to the stop. Tilt the front of the shelf up

and lift it slightly as you pull the shelf from the frame.

2. 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

Meat Drawer Cover

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. Check to make sure that the shelf is securely in position.

Drawers

To Remove and Replace a Drawer:

1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.

2. Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop.

Crisper Cover

To Remove and Replace the Meat Drawer Cover: Style 1-Glass

1. Remove the meat drawer. Tilt up the front of the cover and lift at the back. Pull the cover straight out.

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

Style 2-Plastic

Remove the meat drawer. Tilt the cover up at the front and pull it forward and out.

Replace the meat drawer cover by fitting the notches and rear edge of the cover over rear and center crossbars on the shelf. Lower cover into place and replace the meat drawer.

To Remove the Crisper(s) Cover:

1. Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises

above the plastic frame. Carefully slide the glass insert forward to remove.

2. Lift the cover frame and remove it.

To Replace the Crisper(s) Cover: NOTE: Before reinstalling the cover, make sure the U-shaped

reinforcement bar is reinstalled in the front edge of the crisper cover.

1. Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of the refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place.

2. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower front into place.

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You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between HIGH and LOW.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

• Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag in crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use.

Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper.

• Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

• Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or

plastic container and store in crisper.

Humidity Control Location

Humidity Control on crisper drawer

High 5 4 3 2 l LOW

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