GR-F258JVTA
BOTTOM
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
User's
Guide
Please
read
this
guide
thoroughly
before
operating
and
keep
it
handy
for
reference
at
all
times.
CONGELATEUR
INFERIEUR
REFRIGERATEUR
Guide
d'Utilisation
et
d'Entretien
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lire
ce
manuel
en
entier
avant
de
mettre
en
marche
l'unite
et
conservez-le
a
portee
de
la
main
pour
le
consulter
a
tout
moment.
CONGELADOR
INFERIOR
REFRIGERADOR
Guia
para
el
Uso
y
Cuidado
Lea
detenidamente
estas
instrucciones
antes
utilizar
el
frigorifico
y
guardelas
como
referencia
para
el
futuro.
P/No.
3828JL8058A
2
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
English
Version
2
French
Version
34
Spanish
Version
66
Safety
Instructions
3--4
Parts
and
Features
5
Refrigerator
Installation
6--12
Unpacking
Your
Refrigerator
6
Installation
6
Base
Cover
6
Removing
and
Replacing
Your
Refrigerator
Handles
and
Doors
7--11
Leveling
and Door
Alignment
12
Using
Your
Refrigerator
13--22
Ensuring
Proper
Air
Circulation
13
Multi-Flow
13
Setting
the
Controls
13
Adjusting
Control
Settings
14
Food
Storage
Guide
14
Storing
Frozen
Food
15
u
Refrigerator
section
Water
Dispenser
15
Refrigerator
Shelves
16
Wine
Holder
(Optional)
16
Optibin
Crisper
17
Crisper
Humidity
Control
17
Removing
Crisper
17
Crisper
Cover
with
Lattice
on
inner
Surface
18
Glide
N
Serve
19
Design-A-Door
19
Dairy
Bin
(Optional)
20
Egg
Box
(Optional)
20
u
Freezer
section
Tilting
Door
20
Ice
Bin
20
Freezer
Wire
Door
Rack
21
Durabase
21
Durabase
Divider
21
Pull
out
Drawer
21
Water
Filter
22
Care
and
Cleaning
23--24
General
Cleaning
Tips
23
Outside
23
Inside
Walls
23
Door
Liner
and
Gaskets
23
Plastic
Parts
23
Condenser
Coils
23
Light
Bulb
Replacement
23--24
Power
Interruptions
24
When
you
go
on
vacation
24
When
you
move
24
About
the
Automatic
Icemaker
25
Connecting
the
Water
Line
26--29
Troubleshooting
Guide
30--33
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This
guide
contains
many
important
safety
messages.
Always
read
and
obey
all
safety
messages.
This
is
the
safety
alert
symbol.
It
alerts
you
to
safety
messages
that
inform
you
of
hazards
that
can
kill
or
hurt
you
or
others,
or
cause
damage
to
the
product.
All
safety
messages
will
be
preceded
by
the
safety
alert
symbol
and
the
hazard
signal
word
DANGER,
WARNING,
CAUTION.
These
words
mean:
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WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons
when
using
your
product,
basic
safety
precautions
should
be
followed,
including
the
following:
Read
all
instructions
before
using
this
appliance.
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NEVER
unplug
your
refrigerator
by
pulling
on
the
power
cord.
Always
grip
the
plug
firmly
and
pull
it
straight
out
from
the
outlet.
?
Repair
or
replace
immediately
all
electric
service
cords
that
have
become
frayed
or
otherwise
damaged.
Do
not
use a
cord
that
shows
cracks
or
abrasion
damage
along
its
length
or
at
either
the
plug
or
connector
end.
?
When
moving
your
refrigerator
away
from
the
wall,
be
careful
not
to
roll
over
or
damage
the
power
cord.
?
DO
NOT
store
or
use
gasoline
or
other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in
the
vicinity
of this
or
any
other
appliance.
?
DO
NOT
allow
children
to
climb,
stand
or
hang
on
the
refrigerator
doors
or
shelves
in
the
refrigerator.
They
could
damage
the
refrigerator
and
seriously
injure
themselves.
?
Keep
fingers
out
of
pinch
point
areas;
clearances
between
the
doors
and
cabinet
are
necessarily
small.
Be
careful
closing
doors
when
children
are
in
the
area.
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Unplug
your
refrigerator
before
cleaning
or
making
any
repairs.
NOTE:
We
strongly
recommend
that
any
servicing
be
performed
by
a
qualified
individual.
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Before
replacing
a
burned-out
light
bulb,
unplug
the
refrigerator
or
turn
off
power
at
the
circuit
breaker
or
fuse
box
in
order
to
avoid
contact
with
a
live
wire
filament.
(A
burned-out
light
bulb
may
break
when
being
replaced.)
NOTE:
Setting
either
or
both
controls
to
the
OFF
position
does
not
remove
power
to
the
light
circuit.
?
This
refrigerator
must
be
properly
installed
in
accordance
with
the
Attention
Installer
Instructions
that
were
taped
to
the
front of
the
refrigerator.
?
After
your
refrigerator
is
in
operation,
do
not
touch
the cold
surfaces
in
the
freezer
compartment
when
hands
are
damp
or
wet.
Skin
may
adhere
to
the
extremely
cold
surfaces.
?
In
refrigerators
with
automatic
icemakers,
avoid
contact
with
the
moving
parts
of
the
ejector
mechanism,
or
with
the
heating
element
that
releases
the
cubes.
DO
NOT
place
fingers
or
hands
on
the
automatic
icemaking
mechanism
while the
refrigerator
is
plugged
in.
?
DO NOT
refreeze
frozen
foods
which
have
thawed
completely.
The
United
States
Department
of
Agriculture
in
Home
and
Garden
Bulletin
No.
69
says:
...You
may
safely
refreeze
frozen
foods
that
have
thawed
if
they
still
contain
ice
crystals
or
if
they
are
still
cold---below
4°C.
...Thawed
ground
meats,
poultry
or
fish
that
have
any
off-odor
or
off-color
should
not
be
refrozen
and
should
not
be
eaten.
Thawed
ice
cream
should
be
discarded.
If
the
odor
or
color
of
any
food
is
poor
or
questionable,
get
rid
of
it.
The
food
may
be
dangerous
to
eat.
Even
partial
thawing
and
refreezing
reduces
the
eating
quality
of
foods,
particularly
fruits,
vegetables
and
prepared
foods.
The
eating
quality
of
red
meats
is
affected
less
than
that
of
many
other
foods.
Use
refrozen
foods
as
soon
as
possible
to
save
as
much
of
their
quality
as
you
can.
?
Do
not
modify
or
extend
the
Power
Cord
length.
It
will
cause
electric
shock
or
fire.
You
will
be
killed
or
seriously
injured
if
you
don't
follow
instructions.
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DANGER
You
can
be
killed
or
seriously
injured
if
you
don't
follow
instructions.
w
WARNING
Indicates
an
imminently
hazardous
situation
which,
if
not
avoided,
may
result
in
minor
or
moderate
injury,
or
product
damage
only.
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.
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CAUTION
3
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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
the
instructions
at
right
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.
4
Your
old
refrigerator
may
have
a
cooling
system
that
used
CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs
are
believed
to
harm
stratospheric
ozone.
If
you
are
throwing
away
your
old
refrigerator,
make
sure
the
CFC
refrigerant
is
removed
for
proper
disposal
by
a
qualified
servicer.
If
you
intentionally
release
this
CFC
refrigerant,
you
can
be
subject
to
fines
and
imprisonment
under
provisions
of
environmental
legislation.
PARTS
AND
FEATURES
Use
this
page
to
become
more
familiar
with
the
parts
and
features.
Page
references
are
included
for
your
convenience.
NOTE:
This
guide
covers
several
different
models.
The
refrigerator
you
have
purchased
may
have
some
or
all
of
the
items
listed
below.
The
locations
of
the
features
shown
below
may
not
match
your
model.
Refrigerator
Light
Filter
(Inside)
Design-A-Door
Shelves
Optibin
Crisper
(Keeps
fruits
and
vegetable
fresh
and
crisper)
Glide
N
Serve
Customcube
Icemaker
Ice
Bin
Pull
out
Drawer
Durabase
Divider
Freezer
Door
Rack
(Tilting-25Cu.ft)
Dairy
Bin
(Optional)
Egg
Box
(Optional)
Wine
Holder
(Optional)
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UNPACKING
YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Remove
tape
and
any
temporary
labels
from
your
refrigerator
before
using.
Do
not
remove
any
warning-type
labels,
the
model
and
serial
number
label,
or
the
TechSheet
that
is
attached
to
back
wall
of
the
refrigerator.
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.
Do
not
use
sharp
instruments,
rubbing
alcohol,
flammable
fluids
or
abrasive
cleaners
to
remove
tape
or
glue.
These
products
can
damage
the
surface
of
your
refrigerator.
For
more
information,
see
the
Important
Safety
Instructions
section.
Refrigerator
shelves
are
installed
in
the
shipping
position.
Please
reinstall
shelves
according
to
your
individual
storage
needs.
INSTALLATION
1.
To
avoid
vibration,
the
unit
must
be
level.
If
required,
adjust
the
leveling
screws
to
compensate
for
unevenness
of
the
floor.
The
front
should
be
slightly
higher
than
the
rear
to
aid
in
door
closing.
Leveling
screws
can
be
turned
easily
by
tipping
the
cabinet
slightly.
Turn
the
leveling
screws
clockwise
( )
to
raise
the
unit,
counterclockwise
( )
to
lower
it.
2.
Install
this
appliance
in
an
area
where
the
temperature
is
between
13°C
and
43°C.
If
the
temperature
around
the
appliance
is
too
low
or
high,
cooling
ability
may
be
adversely
affected.
3.
Allow
the
clearance
of
at
least
2
inch
from
the
ceiling
and
1
inch
from
the
side
walls
for
better
cooling
efficiency,
ease
of
installation,
proper
air
circulation
and
electrical
connections.
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CAUTION:
Avoid
placing
the
unit
near
heat
sources,
direct
sunlight
or
moisture.
NEXT
1.
Clean
your
refrigerator
thoroughly
and
wipe
off
all
dust
accumulated
during
shipping.
2.
Install
accessories
such
as
ice
cube
bin,
drawers,
shelves,
etc.,
in
their
proper
places.
They
are
packed
together
to
prevent
possible
damage
during
shipment.
3.
Let
your
refrigerator
run
for
at
least
2
or
3
hours
before
putting
food
in
it.
Check
the
flow
of
cold
air
in
the
freezer
compartment
to
ensure
proper
cooling.
Your
refrigerator
is
now
ready
for
use.
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WARNING
?
Be
careful
when
you
work
with
hinge,
base
grille,
stopper
etc.
You
may
be
injured.
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Do
not
put
hands
or
foot
or
metal
sticks
into
air
vents,
base
grille
or
bottom
of
refrigerator.
You
may
be
injured
or
receive
an
electrical
shock.
BASE
COVER
To
remove
the
base
cover
1.
Open
the
Freezer
Drawer.
(Drawer
not
shown
for
clarity.)
2.
Once
drawer
is
open
there
is
sufficient
clearance
to
remove
screws
on
top
of
cover.
To
replace
base
cover:
?
Place
cover
into
position
and
insert
and
tighten
screws.
6
Excessive
Weight
Hazard
Use
two
or
more
people
to
move
and
install
refrigerator.
Failure
to
do
so
can
result
in
back
or
other
injury.
When
Moving
Your
Refrigerator:
Your
refrigerator
is
heavy.
When
moving
the
refrigerator
for
cleaning
or
service,
be
sure
to
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.
Explosion
Hazard
Keep
flammable
materials
and
vapors,
such
as
gasoline,
away
from
refrigerator.
Failure
to
do
so
can
result
in
death,
explosion
or
fire.
REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
HOW
TO
REMOVE
DOOR
HANDLES
To
move
refrigerator
through
a
house
door,
it
maybe
necessary
to
remove
the
refrigerator
door
handles.
NOTE:
Handle
appearance
may
vary
from
illustrations
on
this
page.
1.
Removing
Refrigerator
Handle
?
Grasp
the
handle
tightly
with
both
hands
and
slide
the
handle
up
(1)(this
may
require
some
force).
?
The
keyhole
slots
(2)
on
the
back
of
the
handle
allow
the
handle
to
separate
from
the
mounting
screws
(3).
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CAUTION:
The
handle
could
be
damaged
if
you
hit
it
with
a
hammer
while
removing
or
attaching.
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CAUTION:
When
you
assemble
or
disassemble
handle,
you
must
push
or
pull
with
some
force.
7
Screws
mounted
on
door
1
1
3
2
Keyhole
slots
on
back
of
handle
REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
HOW
TO
REPLACE
DOOR
HANDLES
NOTE:
Handle
appearance
may
vary
from
illustrations
on
this
page.
1.
Replacing
Refrigerator
Door
Handle
?
Align
keyhole
slots
(1)
on
the
top
and
bottom
of
the
back
of
the
handle
with
the
screws
(2)
mounted
on
the
front
of
the
door.
?
Press
the
handle
against
the
door
front,
making
sure
that
the
screws
(2)
go
into
the
keyhole
slots
(1).
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Holding
the
handle
with
both
hands,
press
it
firmly
against
the
front
of
the
door
and
slide
the
handle
down
(3).
8
2
Screws
mounted
on
door
3
1
1
REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
REMOVING
AND
REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR
DOORS
1.
Removing
Refrigerator
Door
NOTE:
Handle
appearance
may
vary.
IMPORTANT:
Before
you
begin,
turn the
refrigerator
OFF
and
unplug
it.
Remove
food
and
any
bins
from
doors.
u
Left
Door
?
Disconnect
water
supply
tube
by
pushing
back
on
the
disconnect
ring
(1).
?
Loosen
the
cover
screw
(2).
?
Disconnect
door
switch
wire
(3).
?
Attach
the
tube
on
the
door
with
door.
?
Pull
out
the
tube.
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CAUTION:
If
a
tube
end
is
deformed
or
worn
out,
cut
the
damaged
portion
away.
?
Disconnect
3
wire
harness
(4).
?
Remove
the
ground
screw
(5).
?
Rotate
the
lever
hinge
(6)
counter
clockwise
and
lift
off
the
top
hinge
(7).
?
Raising
it
up
enough
to
clear
the
middle
hinge
pins.
?
Place
the
door
on
a
non-scratching
surface
with
the
inside
up.
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CAUTION:
When
removing
top
hinge,
be
careful
that
the
door
does
not
fall
forward.
u
Right
Door
?
Loosen
the
cover
screw
(1).
?
Disconnect
door
switch
wire
(2).
?
Disconnect
wire
harness
(4).
?
Remove
the
ground
screw
(5).
?
Rotate
the
lever
hinge
(6)
clockwise
and
lift
off
the
top
hinge
(7).
?
Raising
it
up
enough
to
clear
the
middle
hinge
pins.
?
Place
the
door
on
a
non-scratching
surface
with
the
inside
up.
9
1
3
5
2
6
7
4
1
67
2
5
4
3
REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
2.
Replacing
Refrigerator
Door
u
Right
Door
?
Lower
the
door
onto
the
middle
hinge
pin
(8).
Make
sure
the
door
is
aligned
with
the
cabinet.
?
Replace
the
top
hinge
by
rotating
the
hinge
lever
(6)
counter
clockwise
to
secure
hinge.
Make
sure
the
gasket
on
the
door
is
flush
against
the
cabinet
and
is
not
folded.
Support
the
door
on
the
handle
side
while
securing
hinge.
Make
sure
the
door
is
straight
and
the
gap
between
the
doors
is
even.
?
Install
the
ground
screw
(5)
and
connect
the
wire
harness
(4).
?
Connect
the
door
switch
wire
(2).
?
Tighten
the
cover
screw
(1).
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Left
Door
?
Lower
the
door
onto
the
middle
hinge
pin(8).
Make
sure
the
door
is
aligned
with
the
cabinet.
?
Replace
the
top
hinge
by
rotating
the
hinge
lever
(6)
clockwise
to
secure
hinge.
Make
sure
the
gasket
on
the
door
is
flush
against
the
cabinet
and
is
not
folded.
Support
the
door
on
the
handle
side
while
tightening.
And
make
sure
the
door
is
straight
and
the
gap
between
the
doors
is
even.
?
Insert
the
water
supply
tube
(3)
into
the
connector
tube
until
you
see
only
one
scale
mark.
(Fully
insert
the
tube
over
5/8"(15mm)).
?
Install
the
ground
screw
(5)
and
connect
the
3
wire
harness
(4).
?
Connect
the
door
switch
wire
(2).
?
Tighten
the
cover
screw
(1).
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CAUTION:
Be
careful
of
missing
the
washer[part
(9)].
Because
it
can
be
easily
taken
off.
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8
9
8
9
Correct
Incorrect
REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
HOW
TO
REMOVE
AND
INSTALL
THE
PULLOUT
DRAWER
IMPORTANT:
To
avoid
possible
injury,
product
or
property
damage,
you
will
need
two
people
to
perform
the
following
instructions.
1.
Removing
Pullout
Drawer
?
Pull
the
drawer
open
to
full
extension.
Remove
the
lower
basket
(1)
by
lifting
basket from
rail
system.
?
Remove
the
screw
(2)
from
each
side
of
rail
system.
?
Lift
the
top
of
door
to
unhook
door
supports
from
rail
system.
Lift
door
up
to
remove.
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CAUTION:
When
you
remove
the
drawer,
do
not
hold
handle.
If
it
comes
off,
it
could
cause
personal
injury.
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CAUTION:
When
laying
down
the
drawer,
be
careful
not
to
damage
the
floor
or
hurt
your
feet
by
the
sharp
edges
on
hinge
side.
2.
Installing
Pullout
Drawer
?
Pull
both
rails
(1)
out
to
full
extension.
?
Hook
the
door
supports
(2)
into
the
rail
tabs
(3),
as
illustrated,
and
lower
the
door
into
final
position.
And
tighten
the
screw
(4).
?
With
the
drawer
pulled
out
to
full
extension,
insert
the
lower
basket
(5)
in
the
rail
assembly
until
it
doesn't
move
forward.
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WARNING:
To
prevent
accidental
child
and
pet
entrapment
or
suffocation
risk.
DO
NOT
allow
them
to
play
inside
of
drawer.
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WARNING:
DO
NOT
step
or
sit
down
on
Freezer
Door.
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