Maytag MRT311FFFZ00, MRT311FFFM00, MRT311FFFH00, MRT311FFFE00 Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents/Table des matières
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
Reversibility Kit Instructions.............................................................. 10
Adjust the Doors ............................................................................... 10
Install Air Filter................................................................................... 11
REFRIGERATOR USE ......................................................................... 11
Using the Controls ............................................................................ 11
Ice Maker...........................................................................................12
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES .............................................................13
Refrigerator Shelves.......................................................................... 13
Deli Drawer........................................................................................13
Crisper...............................................................................................13
FREEZER FEATURES .........................................................................14
Glass Freezer Shelf ........................................................................... 14
DOOR FEATURES ............................................................................... 14
Door Rails.......................................................................................... 14
Door Bins........................................................................................... 14
Utility Compartment..........................................................................14
REFRIGERATOR CARE.......................................................................15
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 15
Changing the Light Bulbs ................................................................. 15
Vacation and Moving Care ...............................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................... 17
ACCESSORIES .................................................................................... 18
WARRANTY..........................................................................................19
BRAND BADGE PLACEMENT TEMPLATE...................BACK COVER
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..................................................... 20
Mise au rebut appropriée de votre vieux réfrigérateur..................... 21
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Déballage du réfrigérateur ................................................................ 21
Exigences d’emplacement ............................................................... 22
Spécifications électriques................................................................. 22
Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau............................................ 23
Raccordement de la canalisation d’eau........................................... 23
Portes du réfrigérateur...................................................................... 24
Instructions pour l’ensemble d’inversion du sens d’ouverture........ 28
Ajustement des portes...................................................................... 28
Installation du filtre à air.................................................................... 29
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................................................. 29
Utilisation des commandes .............................................................. 29
Machine à glaçons............................................................................ 30
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .................................. 31
Tablettes du réfrigérateur ................................................................. 31
Bac à déli .......................................................................................... 31
Bac à légumes .................................................................................. 31
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...................................... 32
Tablette en verre du congélateur...................................................... 32
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE................................................ 33
Tringles de porte............................................................................... 33
Balconnets de porte ......................................................................... 33
Compartiment utilitaire ..................................................................... 33
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ................................................... 33
Nettoyage.......................................................................................... 33
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage....................................... 34
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement............. 35
DÉPANNAGE........................................................................................ 36
ACCESSOIRES .................................................................................... 38
GARANTIE............................................................................................ 38
GABARIT DE POSITIONNEMENT
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■
Do not remove ground prong.
■
Do not use an adapter.
■
Do not use an extension cord.
■
Disconnect power before servicing.
■
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
■
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
■
Connect to a potable water supply only.
■
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 (on some models).
■
Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).
■
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
■
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
2
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 information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
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.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. 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.
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.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
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 o ff th e doo rs.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
Remove the Packaging
■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
NOTE: 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.”
■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that
is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator
(on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator and not
part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice may
migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.
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.”
3
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1
/
2" (1.25 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
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.
WARNING
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor household
use only.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ½"
(1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1"
(2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has
an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line
connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave a 2" (5.08 cm) minimum space on the hinge side (some
models require more) to allow the door to swing open.
NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the
temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum
of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature range for
optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and
provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F
(32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.
Electrical Requirements
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 cooling off or 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 turn cooling on or reset the
control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer control, depending on
the model) to the desired setting. See “Using the Controls” in the
User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide.
4
Water Supply Requirements
Read all directions before you begin.
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed: flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end
wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit,
cordless drill.
IMPORTANT:
■ If you turn on the refrigerator before the water line is
connected, turn OFF the ice maker.
■ 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.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄"
(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
B
C
DEF
G
A
C
B
D
E
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.
WARNING
IMPORTANT: A cold water supply with water pressure between
30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice
maker.
NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, ice
cubes could be hollow or irregular shaped.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
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 to 414 kPa).
If the ice maker is still not operating properly:
■ 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.
Connect the Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn on the refrigerator before the water line is
connected, turn off the ice maker.
Connect to Water Line
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
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tubing 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 avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
4. Turn shut-off valve on.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ½" 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 cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shut-off valve
G. Packing nut
6. Fasten the shut-off 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 slowly
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. 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.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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.
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Refrigerator Doors
A
B
C
D
A
A
B
A
Depending on the width of your doorway, you may need to
remove the doors to move the refrigerator into your home. Also,
the door hinges are factory-installed on the right-hand side. If you
want the door to open from the other direction, you must reverse
the door swing.
IMPORTANT:
■ Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control off, then unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any
adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
■ If you choose to reverse the door swing, a Reversibility Kit,
which includes a new brand badge and hole plugs, is
available.
Tools Needed: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench,
flat 2" putty knife
Remove Doors and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-Head Hinge Screw
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Using a hex-head socket wrench, remove the three ⁵⁄₁₆"
hex-head hinge screws from the top hinge and lift up to
remove the hinge.
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.
5. Using a hex-head socket wrench, remove the three screws
from the center hinge and remove the hinge. Set aside.
A. Center hinge
B.
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head hinge screws
6. Lift the refrigerator door off of the bottom hinge and set it
aside.
7. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the refrigerator.
A.
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head hinge screws
B. Top hinge
C. Hinge pin
D. Spacer
3. Lift the freezer door off of the center hinge and set it aside.
4. Remove the washer from the top of the center hinge pin.
A. Washer
8. Using a hex-head socket wrench, remove the two ⁵⁄₁₆"
hex-head hinge screws attaching the bottom hinge to the
cabinet and remove the hinge from the bottom of the
refrigerator door.
A. Bottom hinge
6
Reverse Doors (optional)
Door Hinge
Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge
Hole Plug
Dome Cap
Dome Cap
Washer
Setscrew
Shoulder
Screw
Shoulder
Screw Washer
Door Stop
Screw
Flat-Head
Handle
Screw
Door Handle
Hole Plug
A
B
C
A
A
B
A
AB
A
AB
See complete graphics later in these instructions.
Reverse Freezer Door
1. Remove the three cabinet hole plugs from the top of the
cabinet and place them in the hinge holes on the opposite
side.
A. Cabinet hole plugs
2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the freezer door.
Reverse Center Hinge
1. Remove the three dome caps and screws from the handle
side and use them to fill the holes created when the hinge
screws were removed.
A. Dome cap washers
B.
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head hinge screws
C. Dome caps
2. Using the three ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws removed in
Step 1, insert two screws halfway into the holes, leaving
space to insert the center hinge.
3. Slide the center hinge (from the right) onto the screws, insert
the third screw, and then tighten all screws completely.
NOTE: Make sure the washers are in place on both the top
and bottom pins of the center hinge.
A. Door stop screw
B. Door stop
3. Move the door stop to the opposite side, making sure that the
hole in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the hole for
the center hinge pin.
4. Using the screw removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop to
the bottom of the freezer door.
A. Door stop screw
Reverse Refrigerator Door
1. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move
to opposite side hinge hole.
2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the refrigerator
door.
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head hinge screws
A.
B. Washers
A. Door stop screw
B. Door stop
7
3. Replace the door stop on the opposite side of the refrigerator
ACC
A
BB
C
B
A
A
door, making sure that the hole in the door stop plate is
aligned perfectly with the hole for the bottom hinge pin.
4. Using the screw removed in Step 6, fasten the door stop to
the bottom of the refrigerator door.
Replace Doors and Hinges
Reverse Top Hinge
1. Remove the screw attaching the hinge pin to the hinge. Turn
the hinge over so that it is pointing in the opposite direction.
2. Place the plastic spacer beneath the hinge so that it will be
between the hinge and the cabinet, making sure the holes are
aligned.
4. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as previously shown
and tighten all screws. See Center Hinge graphic.
Install Freezer Door
1. Place washer on the upper hinge pin of the center hinge.
2. Place the freezer door on the upper hinge pin of the center
hinge.
3. Insert the top hinge pin into the drilled hole in the top of the
freezer door. Do not tighten the screws completely.
4. Align the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns
evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.
NOTE: The distance between the doors should be
approximately ⁵⁄₈" (16 mm).
Final Steps
A. Plastic spacer
B. Hinge pin screw
C. Hinge pin
3. Fasten the top hinge to the opposite side of the cabinet,
inserting the screws only halfway, so you will be able to
replace and align the freezer door later.
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head hinge screws
A.
B. Top hinge pin
C. Plastic spacer
Install Refrigerator Door
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws.
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. Lower the bottom of the refrigerator door onto the bottom
hinge pin.
1. Remove the cover from the base grille. Move cover to the
opposite side.
2. Push the base grille toward the cabinet until it is flush.
3. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect the power.
4. Reset the controls. See “Using the Controls.”
5. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to
refrigerator.
A. Bottom hinge
3. Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator door
to the floor. The distance should be approximately 3¹⁄₂"
(88 mm).
NOTE: If necessary, loosen the bottom hinge without
removing the screws, adjust the door to the correct height,
and then fully tighten the screws.
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Door Removal &
Replacement
Top Hinge
A. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
B. Top Hinge
A
B
A. Bottom Hinge
Bottom Hinge
B. Washer
C. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
Door Swing Reversal (optional)
A. Door Hinge Hole Plug
A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs
A. Door Stop Screw
B. Door Stop
3
2
A
A
BA
4
Side View
Front View
A
B
C
Center Hinge
A. Washer
C. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
B. Center Hinge
B
A
A
C
A.
5
/16" Hex-Head Hinge
Screws,
Dome Caps and Dome Cap Washers
A
1
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Reversibility Kit Instructions
If your model came with a Reversibility Kit or you purchased a kit
for your contour door refrigerator, please use the Brand Badge
Placement template and the following instructions to install the
brand badge on the opposite side of the freezer door.
Parts Included:
Brand badge removal tool
Brand badge template (on the last page of this manual)
Door handle hole plug
Tools Needed:
Scissors
Masking tape
Freezer Door
1. Using the removal tool (provided), remove the brand badge
from the freezer door by lifting up the right-hand side and
peeling the badge away from the door from right to left.
NOTE: To avoid scratching the door, do not use a sharp or
metallic object to pry the brand badge from the door.
2. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any adhesive
residue with your fingers. Rinse the door with warm water and
dry with a soft cloth.
3. Cut the template along the dotted lines that match the shape
of the brand badge.
4. Align the edges of the template with the side and top of the
freezer door, and then tape the template to the door.
NOTE: When the template is correctly aligned, the hole in the
door where the handle was will be within the cutout of the
template, as shown.
Adjust the Doors
IMPORTANT: To comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA)
guidelines, fully retract the rollers into the cabinet to lower the
refrigerator.
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 following instructions:
1. Remove the base grille. See the Base Grille graphic in
“Refrigerator Doors.” The two leveling screws are part of the
front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator
on either side.
2. Use a socket driver 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 which makes it easier to adjust.
5. Using the cutout as a guide, press the brand badge onto the
freezer door, making sure that the hole is completely covered.
6. Slowly remove the template.
3. Open both doors again to make sure they close as easily as
you like and that they stay closed. If not, tilt the refrigerator
slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to
the right. It may take several more turns.
NOTE: To keep the refrigerator level, you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.
4. Replace the base grille.
Door Aligning
If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it
using the following instructions:
1. Depending on your model, remove the top hinge cover.
Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket or wrench.
2. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between
the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.
3. Replace the top hinge cover if removed in Step 1.
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Install Air Filter
MONTHS
REPLACE
On some models, your refrigerator's accessory packet includes
an air filter, which must be installed prior to use. On some models,
the air filter is already installed at the factory.
The air filter reduces the buildup of odors. This helps to maintain
a cleaner environment inside the refrigerator.
Installing the Air Filter
The filter should be installed behind the vented door which is
located (depending on your model) along either the rear or left
interior wall near the top of the refrigerator compartment.
1. Remove the air filter from its packaging.
2. Lift open the vented door.
3. Snap the filter into place.
Air Filter Status Indicator
The filter comes with a status indicator which should be activated
and installed at the same time the air filter is installed.
Replacing the Air Filter
The disposable air filter should be replaced every 6 months.
To order a replacement air filter, contact us using the
assistance/service information following the warranty.
1. Remove the old air filter by squeezing in on the side tabs.
2. Remove the old status indicator.
3. Install the new air filter and reset the status indicator using the
instructions in the previous sections.
REFRIGERATOR USE
Using the Controls
Your refrigerator has two controls that affect the temperature. The
Temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator
compartment, and the Airflow control is located on the back wall
of the freezer compartment.
IMPORTANT:
■ The recommended setting should be correct for normal
household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.
■ Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before
adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer temperature
controls to a colder-than-recommended setting will not cool
the compartments any faster.
■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator
or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
1. Place the indicator face-down on a firm, flat surface.
2. Apply pressure to the bubble on the back of the indicator, until
the bubble pops to activate the indicator.
3. Lift open the vented air filter door. On some models, there are
notches behind the door.
On models with notches:
■ Slide the indicator down into the notches, facing outward.
NOTE: The indicator will not easily slide into the notches
if the rear bubble has not been popped.
■ Close the air filter door and check that the indicator is
visible through the rectangular hole in the door.
On models without notches:
■ Store the indicator in a visible place you will easily
remember - either inside the refrigerator or elsewhere
in your kitchen or home.
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the
control is still preset as shown.
Recommended Setting
Cooling Off/On
■ To turn cooling off, press and hold TEMP SETTING for
4 seconds until all lights turn on for 1 second. To turn
cooling back on, press and hold TEMP SETTING again
for 4 seconds.
NOTE: Neither compartment will cool when the control is set
to OFF.
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Adjusting the Temperature Control
If you need to adjust the temperature on either the refrigerator or
freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart below as
a guide.
NOTE: Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the
control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between
adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
■ Press the Temp button to toggle among the four LED lights
which indicate the temperature setting. Reading from left to
right, the LED in the first position is the least cold. The LEDs
indicate increasingly colder settings as you continue to the
right until all four LEDs are illuminated.
NOTE: For the first to fourth setting, only one LED of the four
LEDs will be lit. All four LEDs will be lit when you have reached
the coldest setting.
CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR too warm Temp control one setting
FREEZER too warm/
too little ice
REFRIGERATOR too cold Temp control one setting
FREEZER too cold Airflow or Temp control one
Additional Feature
higher
Airflow or Temp control one
setting higher
lower
setting lower
IMPORTANT: Once the performance is achieved, return the
Airflow control to the Recommended setting to keep the
refrigerator operating at optimum efficiency.
CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
Heavy ice use Max
Hot room temperature Max - to maintain ice making
production rate
Large quantity of groceries Min - to quickly chill food and
beverages
Ice Maker
(on some models)
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
NOTE: Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down.
■ To turn on the ice maker, simply lower the wire shut-off 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 shut-off arm to the Off (arm up)
position.
■ To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shut-off arm to
the Off (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure
the ice maker will not continue to operate.
PowerCold™ Feature
The PowerCold™ feature sets the freezer and refrigerator to
the lowest temperature settings to assist with periods of high
refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room
temperatures.
■ To turn on the PowerCold™ feature, press TEMP SETTING
continually until all the LED lights are blinking on/off
progressively from left to right. Press TEMP SETTING again
to return to the COLD set point.
NOTE: Depending on the environment conditions, the
PowerCold™ feature will remain activated for up to 24 hours.
When the feature turns off, the temperature will return to the
recommended set point.
Airflow Control
The Airflow control regulates the amount of air flowing between
the freezer and the refrigerator compartments.
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, turn the Airflow
control to the Recommended setting.
Adjusting the Airflow Control
If you want to temporarily increase the cold airflow to a specific
compartment, adjust the control.
■ Max - Increases airflow to the freezer.
■ Min - Increases airflow to the refrigerator.
NOTE: Turn off the ice maker before removing the ice storage bin
to serve ice or to clean the bin. This will keep the ice cubes from
dropping out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment.
After replacing the ice storage bin, turn on the ice maker.
Ice Production Rate
■ NORMAL Ice Production: 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.
■ MAXIMUM Ice Production (on some models): The ice maker
should produce approximately 16 to 20 batches of ice in
a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice
production feature, push the switch to MAX.
Remember
■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days
to completely fill the ice storage bin. Discard the first three
batches of ice produced.
■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the
water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals
(such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to
poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided,
make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well
maintained.
■ Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice
storage bin.
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