USE R MAN U A L
REFRIGERATOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ..........................................................................................I
SafetyInstructions ..........................................................................2
Installation........................................................................................3
Machine Compartment .................................................................4
ProfessionalTemperature Management SystemTM ..............5-6
Fresh Food Compartment ...........................................................7
OptiFreshTM Storage Drawers ................................................8-9
Door Storage..................................................................................9
Freezer Compartment ................................................................l0
Automatic Icemaker....................................................................JJ
Automatic Ice andWater Dispenser.......................................12
Water Filter.............................................................................13-14
Food Purchasing,Storageand Handling Guidelines.............IS
VegetableSelection and Storage Chart ..................................16
Fruit Selection and Storage Chart .....................................17-18
Maintenance............................................................................19-20
Normal Operating Sounds........................................................21
Care andCleaning.......................................................................22
BeforeYou Call For Service.......................................................23
Warranty ........................................................................................25
Guide de ffutilisateur ..................................................................26
Guia del Usuario ..........................................................................52
Form No. A/02/03 Part No. 12760301 16022133
WELCOME
Welcome and congratulations on your
purchaseof a built-in refrigerator!
Your complete satisfaction is very
important to us. For best results, we
suggest reading this material to help
acquaint you with proper operating
and maintenance procedures.
WHATYOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations that mayoccur. Common sense,caution and
care must be exercised when installing,maintaining or operating the appliance.
Alwayscontact your dealer,distributor,service agent or manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS
Should you need assistance in the
future, it is helpful to:
I. Have complete model and serial
number recorded in the spaces
below.Thesenumbersarefoundon a
dataplate insidethe refrigerator com-
partment on the upper trim surface.
Date of Purchase
Mlodel Number
Serial Number
2. IMPORTANT: Keep this guide
and the sales receipt in a safe
place for future reference. Proof
of original purchase date is
needed for warranty service.
If you havequestions, call:
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury.
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IVlaytagServicessM
Attn: CAIR®Center
1-866-820-9401(U.S.A.and Canada)
(Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.EasternTime)
For service and warranty informa-
tion, seepage 25.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNING: Thisap-
pliance is designed to operate
• Use the refrigerator only for its • Any electrical service cord that
intended purpose.
• To prevent possibility of hazard due to
electrical shock,never plugthe refriger-
ator into a receptacle which has not
beengrounded adequatelyandin accor-
dancewith the local and national elec-
trical codes. See the _kwarning and
grounding instructions.
• This refrigerator must be properly
installed in accordance with its installa-
tion instructions.
• Turn the power to your refrigerator off
before cleaningor replacing light bulbs.
• In caseof power failure, minimize door
openings.If the power failure isof a long
duration, protect the food by placing
blocks of dry iceon top of the packages
or check with a local frozen foods
locker about temporary storage.Frozen
foods which have thawed completely
should not be refrozen and should be
discarded.
becomes frayed or damaged should be
immediately repaired or replaced.
Never unplug your appliance by pulling
on the power cord.
• Your refrigerator should not be oper-
ated in the presenceof explosive fumes.
• Children should not climb, hang or
stand on the shelvesof this refrigerator.
• To prevent the unit from tipping for-
ward and to provide a stable installa-
tion, the unit must be secured in place
with the anti-tip device (See separate
installation instructions provided with
this refrigerator).
N_TEi i_ properly groundedthree-prong wall recep-
partment stops cooling and turns off
The power pad in the fresh food corn- !!
the lights.It does not shut power to the
unit off. Prior to changinglight bulbs or
in the upper machine compartment
must be switched to OFF or"O" (see
other servicing,the MainPower switch
page4).
on a normal 115 volt, 15 amp,
60 cycle line. There should be a
separate, grounded circuit
serving this appliance only. Do
not use an extension cord. Do
not use any device that will
alter the electrical performance
of this appliance.
This appliance is equipped with a three-
pronged grounding plug for your protec-
tion against possible electrical shock haz-
ards. It must be plugged into a grounded
receptacle.Where a standard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have it replaced with a
tacle.Do not, under anycircumstances,cut
or remove the third (ground) prong from
the power cord. Do not use an adapter
plug.Do not useanextension cord. Do not
usea Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Power supplycord
with 3-prong
grounding plug Grounded type
IMPORTANT:
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dan-
gerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days."If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator, pleasefollow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
• Takeoff the doors.
• Leavethe shelvesin place so that children may not
easilyclimb inside.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION
For complete directions on proper instal-
lation of this refrigerator, please refer to
the separate installation instructions pro-
vided.
IMPORTANT:
• Make surethe floor under the refrig-
erator is level with the surrounding
finished floor
• Protect a finished floor with ply-
wood, cardboard or other suitable
material before moving the refriger-
ator across it.
• Once installed, this built-in refriger-
ator is not designed to be moved.
For information on moving,refer to
installation instructions or call toll
free 1-866-870-940I.
LIGHT SHIELD
The light shield and OptiFreshTM drawer
air diverter come packagedon the lowest
refrigerator shelf.
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NOTE.
Install the fresh food and freezer light
shields according to the following
instructions.
TO INSTALLTHE LIGHT SHIELDS:
I. Placethe plastic hooks in the rear cor-
ners of the shield over the screws
located in the sidewalls.
2. While depressing the front catches,
raise the shield up to the bottom of
the control panel.
3. Releasethe catchesso they rest above
the back edge of the control panel
bottom.
TO REMOVE:
OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER
AIR DIVERTER
IMPORTANT:
The air diverter must be installed cor-
rectly to ensure efficient operation of
the OptiFreshTM storagedrawers.
TO INSTALL:
Place the tabs
on each end of
the diverter in
front of the
shelf support
rails and lower
into place.
OPTIFRESH TM
DRAWERS
Removethe shippingfoam piece packedin
the top of the OptiFresh TM drawer
before operating the refrigerator.
Light Shield
Air Diverter
I. Depress the catches at the front of
the shield.
2. Swing the shield downward.
3. Lift the plastic hooks from the screws
and pull the shield straight out.
REMOVE SHIPPING
CLIPS
Your new refrigerator was packed care-
fully for shipment.The shelf pacldngclips,
located in the frame above each shelf,
must be removed prior to rearrangingthe
shelvesin the refrigerator.
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To remove: Depress the upper _;u_Z
part
of the clip,wiggle the clip side-._/!_:!_:
waysand pull straight out.
MACHINE COMPARTMENT
The machine compartment is located at
the top of the refrigerator. Within the
machine compartment are the main
Main
Power
Switch
power switch, the water filter, the con-
denser and a switch to change the elec-
tronic control from Fahrenheitto Celsius.
Fahrenheit/Celsiu s
Switch (see page 6)
Condenser
(seepage 19)
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NOTE•
DO NOT remove the foam pieces
from the machine compartment cover
or the condenser.
Water Filter
(see pages 13-14)
TO REHOVETHE MACHINE
COHPARTHENT COVER:
Grasp the cover on the outer edges and
lift up, then out and off. Set the cover
aside.
TO REPLACETHE MACHINE
COMPARTMENT COVER:
Tilt the top of the cover forward slightly
and insert the top set of hooks into their
matching slots.
Follow by inserting
the bottom set of
hooks into their
appropriate slots.
When the hooks are
fully inserted, the
cover securely settles
into place.
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PROFESSIONAL TEMPERATURE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TM
The Professional Temperature Manage-
ment SystemTM is located at the top of
the fresh food compartment.
NOTE:
Allow the refrigerator to run for 8-12
hours before loading. This ensures
appropriate temperatures for food
storage.
POWER SWITCH
Touch this pad to start or POWER
stop cooling and turn off the SWITCH
lights in both the fresh food ('C'_M_
and freezer compartments.
This pad DOES NOT shut
off power to the refrigerator.
To turn off all power to the refrigerator,
turn the Main Power switch OFF or "O"
(see page4).
IMPORTANT:
Turn off all power to the refrigerator at
the main power switch whenever
changinglight bulbs, cleaning or serv-
icing this refrigerator.
INITIAL TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
Temperaturesare preset at 37° F(3° C) in
thefreshfood compartment and0° (-18° C)
in the freezer compartment. The display
will show the averagecompartment tem-
peratures, basedon several measurement
points within the compartment.
FREEZER 1 R_EFRIGERATOR _
TEMPERATURE _ ............ "_ TEMPERATU-- RE
NOTE:
Temperatures displayedmay vary from
set point due to door openings or
during defrost.
NOTE:
Thermometers placed in the refriger-
ator may record a temperature slightly
aboveor below the displayedtempera-
ture. This is normal as the displayed
temperature is an average.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENTS
Allow the temperature to stabilize for
24 hours after loading the refrigerator
before making any temperature adjust-
ments.
• The first touch of the up or down
arrow shows the current temperature
setpoint.
• Subsequent touches of the_pad
raise the temperature set point or
the_ padlowersthe temperature set
point.
• The displaywill show the new setpoint
for approximately three seconds, then
return to the actual temperature
currently within that compartment.
• Limit temperature changes to one
degree at a time. Allow the new tern- "
peratures to stabilize for 24 hours
before making a new temperature
adjustment.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm will alertyou DOOR
when one of the doors has ALARM
been left open for l0 condn- (("_N_
uous minutes.When this hap- C43/
pens, the compartment light
will go out anda chime will sound every
few seconds until the door is closed or
the Door Alarm pad is pressed to deacti-
vate the function.
• Pressthe Door Alarm pad to activate.
A chime will sound and ON will illumi-
hate.
Press the Door Alarm pad again to
deactivate.
When the alarm has sounded, close
door to reset.
OR
Press the Door Alarm pad to deacti-
vate. Press again to reactivate, if
desired.
WATER FILTER
WORKING is illu-
minated when a
water filter hasbeen
installed. It will not
illuminate when the
filter bypass is in
place (see page 13
for information on installation of the
water filter or bypass).
ORDER will illuminate when 90 per-
cent of the volume of water for which
the filter is rated has passed through
the filter.
OR
Eleven months have elapsed since the
filter hasbeen installed.
REPLACE illuminates when the rated
volume of water haspassedthrough the
filter or 12 months haveelapsed since
the filter was installed. A new filter
should be installed immediately when
REPLACE is illuminated.
When the new filter is installed, the
WORKING light will reluminate. See
page 13.
Power to the refrigerator must be ON
when the filter is changed for the
water filter monitoring systemto reset
and change back to the WORKING
indicator.
WATER FILTER
(OROER)
(REPLACE)
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POWER INTERRUPT
When enabled, Power POWER
Interrupt will record and INTERRUPT
display the highest temp-
erature reached in the
fresh food and freezer
compartments during a power outage.If an
outage hasoccurred, the displaywill alter-
nate[y show the current compartment
temperatures and the highest compart-
ment temperatures reached when the
power was out.
• Touch the RESET pad to enable this
feature.The RESET padwill illuminate.
• After a power outage or interruption,
touch the RESET pad once to resume
displaying the current compartment
temperature.
• The RESET pad will continue to be
illuminated and enabled.
NOTE:
Frozen foods which havethawed com-
pletely should not be refrozen. Discard
these items. Fresh, perishable items
stored above 40° F for two hours or
longer should also be discarded.
FAHRENHEIT/CELsIUS
DISPLAY
The control can be changed to display
temperatures in either degreesFahrenheit
or degreesCelsius.
• Open the machine compartment at the
top of the refrigerator (seepage4).
• Set the switch to the desired mode:°C
or °E
All temperature displays will change to
the selected mode, including the
OptiFreshTM drawer displays.
FREEZER_EFRI_ERATOR_
TEMPEImam RRATUE _ ........... _ TEMPERATUm_lm RE
• Touching the RESET pad a second
time will turn off this function and the
pad will not be illuminated.
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FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT
SHELVES
The Fresh Food Compartment is
equipped with Adjustable Shelves.
Shelvesfeature a spill retainer edge.They
also slide out for easier accessto items
stored at the rear of the shelf.
To slide out, grasp the front of the shelf
and pull. Gently pushin to return the shelf
back to its original position.
ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
TO REMOVE ORADJUST:
• Completely unloadthe shelf.
• Lift up the rear of the shelf slightly.
• Pullthe shelf straight out.
TO LOCK SHELF INTO ANOTHER
POSITION:
• Tilt upthe front edgeof the shelf.
STORAGE DRAWER
TO REMOVE:
• Pullthe drawer out until it stops.
• Tilt the drawer up and pull it out.
TO REINSTALL:
• Slidethe empty drawer bracket backon
the track until the bracket tab slips
under the track "catch."
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• Hold on to the lower bar support.
TO REMOVETHE STORAGE
DRAWER FRAME:
• Remove drawer.
• Lift up the rear of the frame slightly.
• Pullthe frame straight out.
TO MOVETHE DRAWER FRAME
TO ANOTHER POSITION:
• Insert the rear hooks into the desired
openings.
• Let the frame settle into place.
• Be sure the frame is level and securely
locked at the rear before putting the
drawer back in.
• Lift up the rear of the shelf.
• Insert the hooks into the desired frame
openings.
• Let the shelf settle into place.
• Be sure the shelf is level and securely
locked at the rear before reloading it.
• Tilt the drawer front up, slide the
drawer back into place (until the bar
rests in the slot at the bottom front of
the drawer).
• Close the drawer.
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OPTJFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS
The two lower drawers in the fresh food
compartment are equipped with
OptiFresh TM System. This technology
allows the temperature within each
drawer to be tightly controlled for storing
meats,fresh produce or citrus.
The electronic temperature control
within these drawers provides preset
temperatures, based on the food group
that is selected.The actual temperature
within each OptiFresh TM drawer is dis-
playedelectronically. Eachsetting provides
temperatures in the range outlined in the
chart below.
Temperature Temperature
Selection SetPoint DisplayRange*
Normal None Thedisplayisblank
Citrus 38°F(3 °C) 37-39°F(3-4 °C)
Produce34°F(I °c) 33-35 °F(I-2 °c)
Meats 31°F(-I °C) 30-32°F(-I-O°C)
*Varying factors such as environment,
drawer openings, refrigerator control
settings,etc. maycausethe temperature
display on the drawer to fluctuate
outside the range of temperatures listed
above.This is normal. For best results,
set the fresh food compartment to
37° F (3° C) and the freezer compart-
ment to 0° F(-18° C).
NOTE:
The Normal Cold setting turns off the
OptiFreshTM System,The drawer then
operates as a standard crisper.
NORMALi3 NORMALD
COLD (_ COLD_
CITRUS @ CITRUS @
PRODUCE@ PRODUC_
MEATS @
OptiFresh TM Drawer Settings
The MEATS setting is recommended
whenever storing fresh meat, poultry and
fish.Store meats in airtight containers or
sealedbagsto contain anyjuices.Clean up
spills immediately,then disinfect.
Select the PRODUCE setting when
storing a mixed load of fresh fruits and
vegetables,such as:
Apples Broccoli
Green onions Asparagus
Nectarines Kiwi fruit
Radishes Spinach
Cabbage Celery
Romaine Leeks
Carrots Cherries
Herbs Lettuce
Strawberries Bagged,pre-cut
Cauliflower saladsand
Peaches vegetables
Select the CITRUS setting when storing
fruits such as oranges,grapefruit, lemons,
limes,pineapple,cranberries,watermelons
and tangerines.
Fruits and vegetables can be stored
loosely wrapped or unwrapped.
Fruitswith skinssuchasapplesandgrapes
should not be stored in airtight bags or
containers.
NOTES:
• After prolonged or repeated drawer
openingsand/or loadingthe drawers,
the displayed temperature may rise.
This is normal.The temperature will
recover in a short period of time.
• When meat is being refrigerated for
the purpose of thawing,it should be
stored in a panwith sidesor a sealed
bag or container, on a refrigerator
shelf. Frozen meats will thaw very
slowly when stored in the
OptiFresh TM drawer on the "Meats"
setting.
• Under heavy usage conditions, the
exterior surfacesof the OptiFresh TM
drawers may fog.This is normal.The
condensation will clear once the
door is closed for a period of time.
• Due to the accuracyand the location
of the OptiFresh TM temperature
sensor system,drawer temperatures
measured with household ther-
mometers may vary slightlyfrom the
digital display.Thisis normal.
TO RENOVE OPTIFRESH TM
STORAGE DRAWERS:
• Pulldrawer out until it stops.
• Lift front edge and pull all the way out.
TO REPLACE OPTIFRESH TM
STORAGE DRAWERS:
• Set drawer on side tracks.
• Slidedrawer in until the bar rests in slot
on underside of drawer front.
• Close the drawer.
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OPTIFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS, CONT.
AUTOMATIC HUMIDITY
CONTROL
The OptiFresh TM drawers are equipped
with Automatic Humidity Control, elimi-
nating the need for manual humidity slide
controls.
DOOR STORAGE
ADJUSTABLE
DOOR BINS
(Fresh Food and Freezer)
A fabric-like material* covers small air
vents in the drawer housing above the
crispers.This material controls the flow of
moisture vapor out of the crisper.Ifa food
spill should occur on the air vent or
fabric-like material, wipe with a clean,
damp cloth.
DAIRY COMPARTMENT
(Fresh Food Compartment)
*The Automatic Humidity Control
systemfeaturesa unique,patented mate-
rial called ShapeMemory Polymer (SMP)
that when laminated to fabric, becomes
DIAPLEX. DIAPLEX is manufactured by
Mitsubishi.
DiAPLEi"
The Intelligent Texture
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The door bins can be moved to best suit
your storage needs.
TO REMOVE:
Lift the bin up until it clears the
retainers on the door liner.
• Pullthe bin straight out.
• Reverse this procedure to secure the
bin into another position on the door.
The dairy compartment, designed for
storing spreadablessuchas butter or mar-
garine,can be moved to other locations
on the fresh food door.
TO MOVE:
• Lift the compartment up until it clears
the retainers on the door liner.
• Pull the compartment straight out.
• Reverse this procedure to secure the
compartment into another position on
the door.
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT
ADJUSTABLE
WiRE SHELVES
TO REMOVEWIRE SHELVES:
• Completely unloadthe shelf or remove
basket.
• Lift up the rear of the shelf slightly.
• PuJ[the shelf straight out.
TO LOCKTHE SHELF INTO
ANOTHER POSITION:
• Tilt upthe front edgeof the shelf.
• Lift up the rear of the shelf.
• Insert the hooks into the desired frame
openings.
• Let the shelf settle into place.
Be sure the shelf is [eve[ and securely
locked at the rear before reloading it with
food.
WiREFREEZER
DRAWERS
To load or
retrieve items
from a freezer
drawer, puJ[
the drawer
forward.
TO REMOVE:
• Pull out the drawer out until it stops.
• Tilt up the front of the drawer.
• Lift it completely out.
TO REPLACE:
• Placedrawer on extended tracks.
• Placetabs on drawer sides under tabs
on track. Drawer should sit flat on
track.
• Pushdrawer all the way in.
ICE DRAWER
(Non-dispenserModeJs)
The automatic Jcemaker keeps this
drawer stocked with ice. To retrieve ice,
pull open the drawer.
TO REMOVE:
• Pull out the drawer until it stops.
• Reach into the drawer compartment
and move the wire lever arm on the
icemaker into the up (OFF) position.
• Lift the front of the drawer up.
• Pullthe drawer completely out.
TO REINSTALL:
• Align the drawer sides onto the
matching side rails.
• Reach into the drawer compartment
and move the wire lever arm on the ice-
maker into the down (ON) position.
• Pushthe drawer in.
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AUTOMATIC ICE KER
After the refrigerator hasbeen connected
to the water supply,move the wire lever
arm on the icemaker into the clown
(ON) position to start its operation.The
icemaker will fill with water when the
freezer reaches the proper temperature.
It may be 8 to 12hours before the ice-
maker furnishes any usable ice cubes.
Discard all the cubesfrom the first two or
three batchesmade.Theseinitial icecubes
may be irregularly shaped,discolored, or
contain impurities from the new water
supply piping.
When the ice cubes are ejected it is
normal for several cubes to be joined
together at the ends.They can easily be
broken aparcThe icemaker will continue
to make ice until the supply of ice cubes
raisesthe wire lever arm,shutting the ice-
maker off.
To manuallystop the operation of the ice-
maker,move the wire lever arm into the
up (OFF) position,
Certain sounds may accompany the vat-
iouscycles of the icemaker.
• buzzingof the water valve
• running of the water asthe tray fills
• rattling of the ice cubes falling into an
empty ice bin,
ICE
To check the ice [eve[ or gain access to
the ice bin,lift the door on the bin.
TO REMOVE THE BIN:
• Turn off the icemaker by moving the
icemakerwire lever arm up to the OFF
position.
• While holding the top edge of the ice
bin,grasp the lower edgeof the ice bin
and pull down to releasethe latch, then
pull ice bin out.
° Reverse procedure to replace the ice
bin.
• Turn the icemaker on by lowering the
wire lever arm.
NOTE:
Beveragesand foods should NOT be
placed in the ice storage bin for quick
chilling.These items can block the wire
lever arm,causingthe icemakerto mal-
function.
If the ice is not used frequently, the ice
cubes will become cloudy, shrink, stick
together and taste
stale. Empty the ice
storage bin periodically
and wash it in luke-
warm water. Rinseand
dry thoroughly.
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AUTOMATIC
(SELECT MODELS)
iCE AND WATER DISPENSER
DISPENSING WATER
AND ICE
NOTES:
• When usingthe ice dispenser for the
first time, discardthe first two or
three dozencubes.
• When usingthe water dispenserfor
the first time, press the actuator pad
for ten minutes to bleed the air from
the water line. Discard the first five
to six glasses of water dispensed.
This will ensure pure and fresh
water for drinl<ing.
To dispenseice or water, position a glass
against the top portion of the actuator
padand press.Hold the glassup to the ice
opening to avoid spills.
To stop dispensing,release the pressure
on the actuator pad and hold the con-
tainer in position momentarily to catch
the last pieces of ice or the last drops of
water. The ice delivery door will remain
open for a short time.When it closes, a
closing sound can be heard.
CRUSH, CUBE, WATER
PADS
The control pads are located on the dis-
pensercontrol panel.Toselectthe desired
function, touch the appropriate pad.
When ice cubes, crushed ice or
water pads are touched the selection is
illuminated.
DISPENSER LIGHT
When the actuator pad is touched, the
dispenser light automatically illuminates.
To manually turn the light on, touch the
-_,_-pad.
To turn the light off,touch the padagain.
DISPENSER LOCK
To interrupt power to the water and ice
dispenser so it cannot be used,touch the
__ pad 3 times within 10 seconds.
The lock pad is illuminated when the dis-
penser is locked.Touch the pad 3 times
within 10 seconds againto unlock the ice
and water service.
SPILL TRAY
DO NOT pour water into the SpillTray
grille at the bottom of the dispenser area.
This is a spillarea,NOT a drain. Normal,
small spills will evaporate. Larger spills
should be wiped up with a soft cloth or
sponge.The grille slides out for clean up.
It is recommended to clean the spill area
occasionallyto prevent mineral deposits.
Dispenser
Control
Panel
Actuator
Pad
Spill
ICE AND WATER
DISPENSING TIPS
• Somecrushed ice may be dispensed
eventhough cubed ice was selected.
This happens occasionally when a
few cubesare accidentally channeled
into the crusher.
• Likewise, when changing from
crushed ice to cubes, some crushed
ice may be dispensed.This may also
happen if irregular-sized cubesor ice
chips are in the storage bin.
• If the "crushed" option is used fre-
quently or exclusively, select the
"cube" option occasionally to clear
any crushed ice that may have built
up in the chute.
• A slight pause may be noticed when
dispensingcrushed ice.This is normal
becausethe iceis beingchanneled to
the crusher. Crushed ice pieces will
vary in size and shape.
• If the ice dispenser is not used fre-
quently, ice cubes may clump
together and may need to be broken
apart or discarded.
• Do not add ice to the storage bin
which was not produced by the ice-
maker. It may not crush and/or dis- i;
penseproperly.
• Avoid operating the ice dispenser
continuously for more than five min-
utes. Remove large quantities from
the bin by hand.
• Avoid dispensingicedirectly into fine
china or delicate crystal. The pres-
sure of pressingagainstthe actuator
pad and the ice dropping into the
container can cause cracking or
chipping of delicate items.
• Water from the dispenser is not as
cold asicewater.The first glassor two
of water dispensedeachtime may be
warmer than subsequentglasses.
• To avoid splashing,fill the glasswith
ice before addingwater.
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WATER FILTER
INITIAL FILTER
CARTRIDGE
INSTALLATION
The water filter mounts in the machine
compartment above the refrigerator.
Your refrigerator was delivered from the
factory with a filter bypassin place. If the
filter was not installed for you when the
refrigerator was installed, the filter car-
tridge can be found packaged inside of the
refrigerator. It can be easily installed
without using any additional parts, screws
or fasteners.
If the home is equipped with a Reverse
Osmosis water treatment system, this
additional water filter is not necessary.
The filter bypassshould remain installed.
IMPORTANT:
• In order for the water filter monitor
system to be set, power to the unit
must be ON when a new filter is
installed.
Bypass
Filte_
3. Carefully remove the filter from its
packaging.
4. Remove the red cap from the filter.
5. Lubricate the O-ring with food-grade
vegetableoil.
6. Line up the cartridge ears so it can be
inserted into the filter head. Rotate
the cartridge into the head. Twist the
cartridge ¼ turn clockwise to lock it
into place.Youwill feel a stop.
7. Dispense water through the dispenser
for 10minutes to flush awayanyloose
particles.
8. Carefully check for leaks.
REPLACING THE
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
I. Twist the filter cartridge ¼ turn
counterclockwise to disengagefrom
the head. Twist gently until the
cartridge is free from the head, but
DO NOT pull.
2. Carefully remove the replacement
filter from its packaging.
3. Follow steps 4 through 8 under Initial
Filter Cartridge Installation.
PERIODS OF NON-USE
If the refrigerator hasbeen out of use or
iceand water havenot beendispensedfor
more than 2 weeks, the filter should be
replacedwhen the refrigerator isput back
into service.
SPECIAL NOTICES
It is essentialthat operation, maintenance
and filter replacement requirements be
carried out as scheduled.This product is
for cold-water use only.
Do not use with water that is microbio-
logically unsafe, or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or
after the system.Systemscertified for cyst
reduction may be used on disinfected
water that may contain filterable cysts.
For your own knowledge and safety,it is
recommended that your water quality be
periodically tested.
The contaminants or other substances
removed or reduced by this water treat-
ment system are not necessarily in your
water. The feed water connection must
conform to applicableplumbingcodes.
I. Remove the machine compartment
cover (seepage4).
2. Twist the filter bypass cap ¼ turn
counter-clockwise to disengage.Re-
move the filter bypassfrom the filter
head apparatus.
NOTES:
• The filter bypassor water filter must
be in placeor no water or ice will be
dispensed.
• DO NOT dispose of the filter
bypass.It should be stored for future
use,in the event that you choose to
use the water and ice dispenser
without a filter.
NOTE:
Filter life may be affected by abnormal
feed water conditions or unusual inci-
dents such ashydrant flushes,reservoir
turnover or varying local water condi-
tions.
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A newly installed water filter cartridge
may cause water to temporarily spurt
from the dispenser.
REPLACEMENT FILTER
CARTRIDGES
For replacement filter cartridges or for
service, contact your local dealer or
Maytag ServicessM,Customer Assistance,
1-866-820-9401(U.S.A.and Canada)
Replacement Filter Model Number:
UKF7002AXX - Taste, odor, chlorine,
cystsand lead
The PuriCleanTM water filter is manufac-
tured for MaytagAppiiancesby:
Cuno Incorporated
400 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
Rated Flow: .5 gpm (I.9 L)
Min. Op.Temp: 33° F (.6° C)
Max.Op.Temp: 100° F(38° C)
Min. Op. Press: 30 psi (207 Kpa)
Max,Op. Press: 125psi (862 Kpa)
Department of Health Services
Water Treatment Device
Certificate Number
Date Issued: December 14, 1999
Trademark/Model Designation
Maytag PuriClean UKF 7002 AXX
Manufacturer: Cuno
The water
State of California
99- 1408
Replacement Elements
UKF 7002 AXX
the
The filter listed below has been tested
and certified to NSF International
under ANSI/NSF Standards 42 and 53
for the reduction of impurities as indi-
UKF7OO2AXX
Taste/Odor
Chlorine Class I StdA2
Turbidity Std. 53
Particulate Std.42
Cyst Std. 53
Lead Std.53
Capacity
Function Chemical/
SeeaccompanyingProduct Data Sheetfor
further information on filters.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes(Class l)
Yes
Yes
416 gal.
(1574 L)
Mechanical
gpln
containing cysts.
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FOOD PURCHASING, STORAGE AND
HANDLING GUiDELiNES
TEMPERATURE
The fresh food compartment should be
set in the range of 34° F (I ° C) - 38° F
(3° C), basedon your preference.
The freezer compartment should be set
at 0° F (-18° C) or below.
The best cooling occurs when the air is
allowed to circulate freely around the
food items. Do not over crowd the refrig-
erator shelves.
EGGS AND DAIRY
Store eggs on the refrigerator shelf in
their original carton.
Refrigerate eggsin the shell until you are
ready to use them, do not allow them to
warm up to room temperature prior to
cooking.
Do not usecracked eggs.
Do not purchase eggs if they are being
sold from the aisle,rather than a cooler.
Follow the freshness dates printed on the
packagingwhen usingdairy foods.
Refrigerate dairy foods immediately after
purchaseand after each use.
Close cartons tightly after useto keep out
air and other food odors.
Occasionally mold will develop on the
surface of hard cheeses (Swiss,Cheddar,
Parmesan,etc). Cut off at least an inch
around and below the moldy area,keeping
the knife out of the mold itself.
If soft cheese, cottage cheese, cheese
slices or other cheese foods develop
mold, do not save.
FRESH MEATS AND
POULTRY
Leave meat and poultry in original store
wrap before use (repeated handling can
introduce bacteria into the product).
Store raw meats in sealed packagesto
prevent leaks and possible contamination
of other foods and surfaces.
If not freezing fresh meats or poultry,
store in the OptiFresh TM drawer set on
the Meats setting.
Observe and follow all expiration dates
for perishable items that are precooked
or ready to eat.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate or freeze leftovers immedi-
ately. Perishable food should never be
allowed to be out at room temperature
for greater than 2 hours total.
Store leftovers in clean, shallow, tightly
covered containers. The core of dense,
large pieces of meat and poultry or deep
pots of soup and stew take longer to
reach a safestorage temperature. Shallow
containers allow food to cool thoroughly
more quickly.Cut large cuts of meat into
slices of 3 inches (7.62 cm) or less and
remove poultry from the bone before
refrigerating. Divide soups and stews into
smaller containers.
When reusingleftovers,reheatthoroughly.
Heat up leftover sauces,soups,and gravy
quickly and boil for at least one minute.
Heat other leftovers to 165° F(74° C).
FRESH FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Store in a OptiFresh TM storage drawer
set on the appropriate setting (Produce
or Citrus, see page8).
Sort fresh produce items before storage
and use bruised or soft items first. Discard
those showing signsof decay.
Handle fresh produce with care. Evena
minor bruise can promote decay and
result in premature quality loss.
Wrap odorous foods such as onions and
cabbage.
Wait to wash and cut up fresh fruits and
vegetables until right before use.Washing
can strip away natural protection while
cutting initiates enzyme activity. Both fac-
tors can havea negative effect upon shelf
life.
Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables at the
time of use, even those with a peel or rind
that will not be eaten.This helps prevent
bacteria from the outside being trans-
ferred to the edible inside during cutting.
FROZEN FOOD
STORAGE
Do not refreeze items that have com-
pletely thawed.
The freezer section will operate more
efficiently when it is loaded. If there are
not enough food items to fill the freezer
at least _3 full, use bags of ice or mill<
cartons filled with water to fill the freezer
up to this level.
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VEGETABLE SELECTION AND
STORAGE CHART
Artichokes Choose tight, compact headsthat feel heavyfor their size. Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
Avoid if wilted, moldy or woody. "Produce" setting.
Asparagus Choose firm, straight stalkswith compact tips. Wrap stem ends in a wet paper towel.
Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Beets Choose small to medium-size beets with skin that is firm Remove tops for storing. Store in the
and smooth.Tops should be tender and fresh. OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Bok Choy Lookfor clean,crisp stalks with fresh-looking leaves.Avoid Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
product that iswilted or yellowing. "Produce" setting.
Broccoli Buds should be a rich green, firm and be packed closely Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
together. Leavesshould be bright and unwilted. "Produce" setting.
Brussels Sprouts Choose smallround headswith darkgreen, compact leaves. Keep handling to a minimum and use as
Avoid those that are puffy,wilted or yellow, soon aspossible.Store in the OptiFreshTM
drawer on the "Produce" setting.
Carrots Well shaped, smooth, firm carrots. Avoid if pliable or Trim tops closely.
shriveled. Store on the "Produce" setting.
Cauliflower Choose cauliflower that is creamy white with compact Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
florets.The jacket leavesshould be bright green and firmly "Produce" setting.
attached.
Corn Look for bright green,moist husks that when pulled back Store in the husks in the OptiFresh TM
reveal well filled, even rows of plump kernels. When drawer on the "Produce" setting.
pricked,the kernels should give a squirt of juice. Use as soon as possible.
Fresh CutVegetables Vegetablesshould be brightly colored. Avoid product that Keep cold in the OptiFreshTM drawer on
and Salad Mixes iswilted or slimy.Avoid punctured containers. Follow "use the "Produce" setting.
by,""sell by" and expiration dates.
Leeks Choose smaller size leekswith fairly straight (not bulbed) Store awayfrom foods that absorb odors.
bases. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Lettuce: BostonlBibb, Avoid if leavesappear wilted, discolored, dried or translu- Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
Iceberg, Romaine cent. Avoid headswith dark butts (some minor browning "Produce" setting
is normal due to natural processes that occur after
harvest).
Mushrooms Mushrooms should be plump, firm and free of spots. Store in the original container, do not
store in a plastic bag. Store in the
OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Radicchio Choosewell-shaped,compact heads.Leavesshould be dark Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
maroon-red with white veins. "Produce" setting.
Radishes Look for bright color, with well-formed roots and crisp, Remove tops for storing. Store in the
white flesh.Topsshould be green and fresh. OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Spinach Look for deep green coloring. Avoid spinach that is Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
yellowing,wilted or haslong stems. "Produce" setting.
Sprouts Good quality sprouts should be brightly colored with a Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
crisp texture. Avoid if slimyor discolored. "Produce" setting.
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FRUIT SELECTION AND STORAGE CHART
Apples
Apricots
Berries:
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries Cherries should be plump with firm, brightly colored skins Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
Cranberries Choose cranberries that are firm and well-colored. Avoid Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
Grapefruit Choose a grapefruit that is heavy for its size and flat on Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
Look for appleswith firm, smooth skin and good color.The
presence of scald,which is a dry brown patch on the skin
doesnot affect taste.Handlewith care to avoidbruising and
skin damage.
Select plump, fairly firm apricots that are golden or burnt
orange in color.Avoid if there are soft or mushy spots or
the apricot is pale yellow to greenish-yellow.
Good quality berries should be dry,clean,plump and well-
colored.
Blackberries: The capsshould not be still attached.
Blueberries: Should havea silvery sheen or"bloom."
Strawberries: Capsshould be fresh,green and intact.
Cantaloupe will not ripen after harvest. Select those that When uncut, store on countertop.After
are heavyfor their size,symmetrical and have a sweet fra- cutting, store in the OptiFresh TM drawer
grance.The "netting" should be thick with a golden back- on the"Produce" setting.
ground color, not green.The stem end should give slightly.
and green stems. "Produce" setting.
if they are shriveled or soft. "Citrus" setting.
both ends. "Citrus" setting.
Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Ripen at room temperature. When ripe,
store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting.
Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the
"Produce" setting. Store in original, vented
carton.
Grapes Choose grapes that are plump and firmly attached to green Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
pliable stems. "Produce" setting. Do not store in airtight
packaging.
Kiwi Fruit Good quality kiwi fruit is plump without wrinldes or signs Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
of exterior damage. "Produce" setting.
Lemons and Limes Choose fruit that isfirm and heavyfor its size. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
"Citrus" setting.
Mango Choose pieces that are free of bruises and blemishes. Store at room temperature.
Mangoesthat are ripe will give to gentle pressure.
Nectarines Look for fruit that is orange-yellow between areas of red, Ripen at room temperature, then store in
without anygreen.Sldnshould be smooth and unblemished, the OptiFresh TM drawer on the"Produce"
setting.
Oranges Choose firm fruit that is heavyfor its size.Avoid any with Keep oranges separated from foods that
soft spots or white mold at the ends.It is normal for ripe absorb odors such as, cheese or butter.
oranges to havea slight greening. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
"Citrus" setting.
Papaya A papayashould be firm with unblemished skin, regardless Store at room temperature. A papayais
of the degreeof ripeness, ready to eat when the peel is approxi-
mately _ yellow to yellow-orange in color
and it yields to gentle palm pressure.
continued...
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Peaches
Avoid peachesthat show signs of green, are very hard or
have wrinkled sldn.The sldn should have a background
color that is creamy or yellowish.
Ripen at room temperature, then store in
the Opti Fresh TUdrawer on the "Prod uce"
setting.
Pears Select pears that are firm and unblemished. Ripenat room temperature, then store in
the OptiFresh TM drawer set on the
"Produce" setting.
Pineapple Pineappleneeds to be picked when it is ripe asit will not Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the
ripen off of the plant. Look for green leaves and sweet "Citrus" setting.
aroma.Avoid those with soft spots or fermented odor.
Plums Choosethe fruit that is full colored, smooth,plump andfairly Ripenat room temperature, then store in
firm. Avoid plums that havebroken skin or are shriveled, the OptiFresh TM drawer set on the
"Produce" setting.
Tangerines,Tangelos Look for fruit that is heavyfor its size.Avoid if there are Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer set on
soft spots,water-soaked spots or mold. the "Citrus" setting.
Tomatoes Tomatoes should have bright, shiny skins and firm flesh. Store at room temperature. Refrigerated
Avoid those that are soft, mushy,lacking in color or have temperatures degrade a tomato's taste
blemishesor growth cracks, and texture.
Watermelon
Watermelon should be ripe upon purchase, they do not
ripen after harvest. Indicators that it was picked after it
ripened include a dull rind, dried stem and a yellowish
When uncut, store on the countertop.
Refrigerate in the OptiFresh TM drawer set
on "Citrus" after it hasbeen cut.
underside where the melon touched the ground. A ripe
watermelon will alsoproduce a distinct hollow soundwhen
thumped. If the rind isshiny and iswhite, palegreen or light
yellow underneath, it is immature.
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MAINTENANCE
CONDENSER
Cleaning of the condenser is recom-
mended every 3-6 months.
TO CLEAN:
• Remove Machine Compartment cover
(see page4).
• Turn the power to the unit off usingthe
Main Power switch.
NOTE:
Turning the power off on the elec-
tronic control panel inside the refriger-
ator stops cooling only in both com-
partments. It DOES NOT turn off
power to the unit.
• Use the soft
brushvacuum
attachment
to loosendust
and lint on
the condenser fins.Vacuum to remove
the soil.
• After cleaning, turn the Main Power
switch back on.
• Replace the machine compartment
cover.
LIGHT BULB
REPLACEMENT
UPPER FRESH FOOD AND
FREEZER COMPARTMENTS
There are light bulbs at the top of each
compartment.
WARNING: Always re-
member to turn OFF ("O') the
power to the refrigerator at the
main power switch and to wear
gloves when replacing light bulbs.
TO ACCESS THE UPPER LIGHT
BULB AREA IN EITHER
COMPARTMENT:
• Push in on _ _ r
tabs located
the finger- __1 : _
behind the
electronic control panel at the top of
the compartment.
• Lower the light shield.
• Replace the burned out bulb(s) with
standardAI 5-40 watt appliancebulb(s).
Available from your dealer.
• After replacing
the bulb(s),push
the light shield
up into its orig-
inal position.
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LOWER FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT
There is aTS-40 watt bulb located behind
each OptiFreshTM drawer. Replacement
bulbs are availablefrom your dealer.
IMPORTANT:
• To avoiddamageto the OptiFreshTM
drawers,power must be turned off
atthe MainPowerswitch (seepage4)
before changingthe bulb.
TO REPLACETHE BULB BEHIND
THE UPPER OPTIFRESH TM
DRAWER:
• Turn the power off to the refrigerator
at the Main Power switch in the upper
machine compartment (seepage4).
• Unload and remove the upper
OptiFreshTM drawer.
• Remove the OptiFreshTM air diverter
located at the rear of the fresh food
compartment.
• Lift up and remove the glassshelf.
Air Diverter
Strip
Shelf
After the shelf is //_/
removed, 2 mounting Ii_1
screws are visible
behind the drawer. 7_g_=-_\
Using a ¼" hex head
screw driver, remove
these screws.
• Slidethe compartment assemblyforward.
• Unscrew the bulb and replace with a
newT8-40 watt bulb.
• Slidethe assemblyback into its original
position.Align the screw holes, making
sure air ducts are in alignment. Replace
the two screws. Replace the shelf and
the air diverter strip. Reinsert the
drawer into the compartment.
• Turn the power to the refrigerator back
on.
IMPORTANT:
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• Do not remove the foam piece
between the OptiFreshTM drawers.
TO REPLACETHE BULB BEHIND
THE LOWER OPTIFRESH TM
DRAWER:
• Turn the power OFF or "0" to the
refrigerator at the MainPower switch in
the upper machine compartment (see
page4).
• Unload and remove both OptiFreshTM
drawer s.
• Remove the air diverter located at the
rear of the fresh food compartment, on
top of the upper OpdFresh TM compart-
ment.
• Lift up and remove the glassshelf.
° After the shelf is removed, 2 mounting
screws are visible behind the upper
drawer. Using a 74" hex head screw
driver, remove these screws.
• SiNe the upper compartment assembly
forward.
• Disconnect the power cords at the plug
by pushingin the tabs and gently pulling
apart. Pui[ the assemblycompletely out
and set aside.
• Remove the hex head screws behind
the lower compartment.
Slide the lower compartment assembly
forward.
Unscrew the bulb and replace with a
newT8-40 watt bulb.
• Slidethe assemblyback into its original
position and align the screw holes.
Replacethe two screws.
• Lift the upper assembly back into its
original position leaving enough space
to reach the power cords.To reconnect
the upper assembly power cords, align
the properly matching terminals and
snapthe power cords back together.
• Pushthe assemblyback into its original
position and align the screw holes.
Replace the two screws and then
replace the glassshelf. Replacethe air
diverter strip.
• Replacethe drawers.
• Turn the power back on to the refriger-
ator.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not remove the foam piece
between the OptiFreshTM drawers.
LOWER FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
• Turn the power OFF ("O") to the
refrigerator at the MainPower switch in
the upper machine compartment (see
page4).
• Removethe freezer basketor icedrawer
that is located in front of the light (select
models).
• Usinga Phillipsscrewdriver, remove the
mounting screw on the light shield.
• Unscrew the bulb and replace with a
T8-40 watt appliancebulb.
• Reinstallthe light shield.
basketor icedrawer.
• Reinsert the freezer
• Turn the power back
on to the refriger-
ator.
ICE AND WATER
DISPENSER LIGHT
TO REPLACE:
• Turn the power OFF ("0") to the
refrigerator at the Main Power switch in
the upper machine compartment (see
page 4).
2O
" Locate the light bulb in the dispenser
area to the left of the actuator pad.
" Remove bulb.
• Replacethe bulb, using a 120V,7 watt
bulb.
• Turn the power back on to the refriger-
ator.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
Recent improvements in refrigeration design may introduce sounds in your new refrigerator that were not noticed in earlier models.
These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that will preserve food better, run more energy efficiently, and perform quieter
overall. Because new refrigerator designs run quieter than past models you may start to detect sounds that were actually present in your
older model but were typically masked by the refrigerator's higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. The following are
some of the normal sounds your new refrigerator may make:
REFRIGERANT FLOW: The flow of the
cooling fluid in your freezer area may cause
gurgling or quiet knocldng soundswhen the
refrigerator cycleson or off.
CONTROL SWITCHES: In
the electronics control area
there are numerous control
switches that make a quiet
clicking sound when you use
your refrigerator or during
some of the normal system
operations.
COMPRESSOR: The
compressor on this
--unit has a variable
speed motor. This
variability allows the
system to adjust to
different usage needs.
This will introduce
speed change sounds
and some higher
pitched humming
sounds that are
normal for the
operation of this type
of compressor.
ICE MAKER: The cabinet
will occasionally generate a
rattling sound when ice
cubes are ejected into the
freezer ice bin. You may
also detect the motor that is
ejecting that ice. These are
normal sounds necessary for
ice making.
WATER VALVES: You may
detect a slight buzzing sound
under the refrigerator when
water is requested from the ice
dispenser or when the ice maker
needs water to make ice.
AIRFLOW SOUNDS:
There are a number of
fans in the refrigerator
that make airflow sounds
when in operation. The
freezer fan circulates
cool air throughout the
refrigerator. The refrig-
erator circulating fan
helps keep that com-
partment's temperature
more uniform. The
condenser fan on top of
your refrigerator is
utilized to remove the
heat generated by the
refrigeration system.
Lastly, the OptiFresh TM
compartments circulate
air to maintain optimum
temperatures.
CABINET LEVELING:An unlevel
cabinet may cause rattles and
vibration noises.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Condenser Cleanwith asoft bristle brushor vacuumcleanerevery3-6 months.Foradditionalinformation,seepage19.
Door Handles Cleanwith detergent and water and mild liquid sprays.Do not use abrasivecleaners.
Doors - Painted Clean with detergent and water and mild liquid sprays.Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not usea
soiled cloth. Do not usescouring pads,powdered cleansers,bleach or cleaners containing bleach.
Stainless Steel • DO NOT USEANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACHOR CITRICACID.
ne
O Daily Cleaning/Light Soil -Wipe with one of the following - Soapywater, white vinegar/water
ne solution, Formula 409* Glassand Surface Cleaner or similar glasscleaner - using a sponge or soft
L.
I- cloth. Rinseand dry.To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with StainlessSteel MagicSpray,
)< Part no.20000008**.
LU
Control Panel • Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Door Gasket Detergent andwater or bakingsodaand water. Use I-2 tablespoons bakingsodaper quart of water.
Interior and Detergent andwater or bakingsodaand water (see Door Gasket above).
Door Liners DO NOT useabrasivecleaners,concentrated detergents, bleaches,cleaningwaxes,solventsor polish
Glass _I_WARNING: To avoid breakage, allow glass shelves to warm up to room temperature
• Shelves before immersing in warm water. NEVERuse hot water to clean glassshelves.
ne
O • Bin fronts
• Icedrawer front and Wash with detergent and water, glasscleaner or mild liquid sprays.Rinseand dry.
ua top (select models)
Z Plastic Clean with detergent and water. Rinseand dry.
• Drawers
• Drawer Cavity DO NOT wash in an automatic dishwasher.
• Bins
• Dispenser Drip Tray
Chrome Clean with detergent and water. Rinseand dry. DO NOT wash in an automatic dishwasher.
Automatic Humidity Use water only.Wipe with a clean,dampcloth.
Control mesh/ventarea
• ALWAYSWIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.
Moderate/Heavy Soil -Wipe with one of the following - BonAmi, Smart Cleanser or Soft Scrub*
- usinga clampsponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp
Scotch-Brite* pad;rub evenly with the grain. Rinseand dry.To restore luster and remove streaks,
follow with StainlessSteel MagicSpray.
Discoloration - using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*.
Rinse immediately and dry.To remove streaksand restore luster,follow with StainlessSteel Magic
Spray.
• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. Do not use excessive amounts of
cleaners or spray directly on the panel.
• Do not useother cleaning sprays,abrasivecleaners or large amounts of water on the panel.
Wring out excessivewater from sponge or cloth when cleaningaround controls, lights or electrical
parts.
cleaners to cleanthe refrigerator interior.
OptiFreshTM Technology Remove drawers from compartments. Cleanwith detergent and water, rinse thoroughly and dry.
Storage Drawers
OptiFreshTM Technology Wipe with a clean,clampcloth. DO NOT useabrasivecleaners,concentrated detergents, bleaches,
Compartment Assemblies cleaningwaxes, solvents or polish cleaners.
Brand names are the registered trademarks of the respective manufacturer,
**To order directly, call 1-866-820-9401.
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER
DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
• Due to air flow between the compart-
ments, it may be difficult to open the
doors for several seconds after one of
them is closed,
DISPENSER WILL NOT
DISPENSE WATER OR ICE
(SELECTMODELS).
• A water filter, or the filter bypassplug
must be in place (see page 13).
• Door is open.
WILL NOT RUN.
• Power cord not plugged in.
• No power at the electrical outlet.
• Circuit breaker tripped or house fuse
blown.
• Main power turned off ("O") (see page
4).
• Touchthe ONIOFF pad.
RUNS TOO LONG/
TOO FREQUENTLY.
• Today's energy efficient refrigerators
are larger and require more running
time to maintain stable temperatures.
• Prolonged door openings.
• Too many door openings.
" Condenser needs cleaning (see page
19).
• The door not sealing (due to a package
or a container holding door open).
• Warm room temperature.
NoIsY OPERATION.
• Cabinet not level.
• Weal< floor.
" See Normal Operating Sounds (page
21).
ODOR IN CABINET.
• Odor producing foods should be cov-
ered or wrapped.
• Interior needscleaning.
WARM AIR FROM MACHINE
COMPARTMENT.
• Normal air flow for condenser circula-
tion,
CABINET VIBRATES.
• Cabinet not level.
• Weal< floor.
• Improper installation.
MOISTURE ON INSIDE
CABINET WALLS.
• Can occur during hot, humid weather
with frequent or prolonged door open-
ings.
• Door not closed properly.
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN OR
AROUND OPTIFRESH TM
DRAWERS.
• Food not wrapped Properly.
• Hot, humid weather.
No TEMPERATURE READOUT
IN THE OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER
DISPLAY.
• The Normal Cold setting has been
chosen.
OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER
TEMPERATURE READOUT IS
NOT WITHIN TARGET RANGE.
• For best results, refrigerator and
freezer controls should be left at the
factory settings (see page S).
• After drawer openings,the addition of a
new load or changing settings, the
readout mayvary.The temperature will
recover in a short period of time.
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT TOO WARM.
• Refrigerator or freezer temperature set
too warm.
• Prolonged door openings.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
TOO COLD.
• Refrigerator temperature set too cold,
FREEZER NOT FREEZING
PROPERLY.
• Products with high sugar content may
not harden completely when frozen (ice
cream, concentrated juice, etc.) Do not
store in door.
• Adjust freezer temperature to a colder
setting.
iCE CUBES EVAPORATE.
• Cold air moving over the ice cubes
causesshrinkage,especiallywith limited
usage.This is normal.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT
OPERATING.
• Wire lever arm in up (OFF) position.
• Water supply turned off.
• Water pressure too low,
• Freezer too warm.
• Install filter or filter bypass.
FRONT CABINET SURFACE
WARM TO THE TOUCH.
• Special design to limit condensation
during periods of high humidity.
ICE DISPENSER NOT
OPERATING.
• Ice jam in the dispenser.
• Icemaker not operating.
• Loci<switch on (seepage 12).
WATER DISPENSER NOT
OPERATING.
• Water supplyturned off.
• Water pressuretoo low.
" Lock switch on (see page 12).
• Install filter or filter bypass.
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