Maytag W10153840A User Manual
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . 1-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Looking Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Storing the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . 12
Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Warranty & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Guide d’utilisation et
d’entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Guía de uso y Cuidado . . . . . . . . . . 36
Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Part No. 3013911600
1
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
DANGER
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
What You 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 may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining or operating appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or
death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.
3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.
4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure this appliance is properly grounded.
5. Do not ground to a gas line.
6. Do not ground to a cold-water pipe.
7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a
separate 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. Do not
modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit
electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
8. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord
or power strip.
9. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.
10. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.
11. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator
unless specifically recommended in Use & Care
Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do
not attempt service if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
12. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical
supply before attempting any service.
Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not
the cord.
13. Install refrigerator according to Installation
Instructions. All connections for water, electrical
power and grounding must comply with local
codes and be made by licensed personnel when
required.
14. Keep your refrigerator in good condition.
Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage
refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction
or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator
checked by qualified service technician.
15. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
16. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage
and ideal environment instructions for items
being stored in refrigerator.
WARNING
Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide
for future reference. This manual provides proper use and
maintenance information.
Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of
purchase.
If you have questions, call:
1-800-688-1120 U.S.A. and Canada
1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for hearing or speech
impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern Time)
Have complete model and serial number identification of
your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the
refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record
these numbers below for easy access.
Model Number ____________________________________
Serial Number_____________________________________
Date of Purchase __________________________________
In our continuing effort to improve the quality and
performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to
make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
2
Important Safety Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
grounding 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 properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
Power supply cord with
three-prong grounding plug
Grounding type
wall receptacle
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they sit out
for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer:
•Take off the doors.
•Leave the shelves in place so
children may not easily climb
inside.
DANGER
3
Installation
Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for
shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing and tape.
Location
•Allow for a free flow of air through the front base
grille.
• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature
will not go below 55° F. With temperatures below
55° F, the refrigerator will not run frequently enough
to maintain proper temperature in the freezer.
• Allow a minimum
1
⁄2" clearance on the sides, top and
back for ease of installation. If refrigerator is placed
with the door hinge side against a wall, you may
want to allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.
• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or
hardwood floors so as not to mark or otherwise
damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or
other material should be used to protect the floor
while positioning the unit.
Leveling
To enhance its appearance and to maintain
performance, your refrigerator should be leveled after it
has been rolled into its final location.
• Adjust the leveling/lock screws beneath each front
corner at the base of the cabinet. Turn these
leveling/lock screws clockwise to raise a cabinet
corner and counterclockwise to lower a cabinet
corner.
Front Base Grille
The front base grille was packaged inside the
refrigerator for shipment and should be installed after
the refrigerator has been leveled.
To Install:
• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two Phillips
head screws at the base of the refrigerator.
• Align the base grille to the screw holes. (The cut out
side on the base grille installs around the lower
hinge of the door.)
• Secure the base grille into place by reinstalling the
Phillips screws back into their original screw holes.
• If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the
rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear
wheels onto a piece of plywood or other shim
material.
Energy Saving Tips
•Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat
vents and direct sunlight.
•Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
around the front base grille.
•Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the
refrigerator or freezer.
• Cover liquids.
•Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air
will escape during door openings. When the freezer
is less than
2
⁄3 full, place milk cartons half full of
water in the freezer.
•Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
placing them into the refrigerator.
•Avoid opening the doors too often.
To lower
cabinet
To raise
cabinet
4
Installation
Reversing Doors
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
•
5
⁄16" socket and ratchet
•
5
⁄16" end wrench
•Putty knife
Unplug the refrigerator.
1. Remove the hinge cap and set aside.
2. Remove screws from the upper hinge with a
5
⁄16"
socket and ratchet and set aside.
3. Carefully lift and remove freezer door (including the
upper hinge) off the center hinge.
4. Remove screw and hinge arm from top of the
refrigerator door.
5. Carefully lift and remove refrigerator door.
6. Remove front base grille and set aside.
7. Remove hinge plate from lower corner of
refrigerator and secure it on the opposite side.
8. Remove the plate from the underside of the
refrigerator door and secure it on the opposite side.
9. Remove the plate from the underside of the freezer
door and secure it on the opposite side.
10. Remove the plug button(s) from tops of freezer and
refrigerator doors and replace them on the
opposite side.
11. Remove screw hole plugs from top of cabinet and
replace on the opposite side.
12. Remove washers and stem from the inside of the
hinge plate and place them on the outside of the
hinge plate.
13. Carefully replace refrigerator door on the hinge
plate in lower corner.
14. Slide the hinge arm into place and secure with
screw.
15. Carefully place freezer door on top of hinge arm.
Use foam door spacer to set gap.
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death:
• Disconnect power to refrigerator before reversing
doors.
WARNING
Note
• Do not discard the foam door spacer. Doors may
settle with use.
16. Slide top hinge into place on freezer door and
secure screws with
5
⁄16" wrench.
Confirm that all screws have been tightened securely.
17. Snap hinge cap securely in place.
18. Replace front base grille.
Remember to plug in your refrigerator and reset the
controls to the appropriate setting(s).
5
Temperature Controls
Note
•Your refrigerator will run continuously for several
hours when you first start it. This is normal.
•Let the refrigerator run at least four hours before
adding food.
Note
• During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice
a red glow/reflection in the vents on the back wall
of the freezer compartment and you may hear the
sound of water droplets coming into contact with
the defrost heater. This is normal during the
defrost cycle.
•Turning the fresh food control to “OFF” stops cooling
in both compartments. It does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
No Defrosting
Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically.
The fresh food control is located at the top of the fresh
food compartment.
COLDEST COLD
FREEZER CONTROL
INITIAL SETTING
Initial Settings
•The fresh food control has settings from 1 (cold) to
7 (coldest). Initially set this control on 4.
•The freezer control has settings from cold to coldest.
Initially set this control at the mid-line initial setting.
Adjusting the Temperature
Controls
• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the following
table.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before
resetting.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. The condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL GUIDE
Fresh Food
Compartment
too Warm
Fresh Food
Compartment
too Cold
Freezer too Warm
Freezer too Cold
Turn Refrigerator
“OFF”
Adjust fresh food control
to next higher setting.
Adjust fresh food control
to next lower setting.
Adjust freezer control to
next colder setting.
Adjust freezer control to
next warmer setting.
Set fresh food control to
“OFF”.*
The freezer control is located at the back of the freezer
compartment.
6
Looking Inside
Fresh Food Compartment
Shelves
The bucket-style Door Shelves accommodate a variety
of container sizes and shapes.
To Remove:
•Grasp the shelf on each end.
•Lift the shelf up and out.
To avoid personal injury or property damage:
• Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded
with food.
• Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items
onto it.
• Handle glass shelves with care. Shelves may
break suddenly if nicked, scratched or exposed to
sudden temperature changes.
CAUTION
The Crispers provide a storage area for fruit and
vegetables. Some crisper drawers have slide humidity
controls.
For fruit storage, slide the control (select models) to
the left to provide lower humidity conditions in the
drawer.
For vegetable storage, slide the control (select models)
to the right to provide higher humidity conditions in the
drawer.
For best results, keep the crispers tightly closed.
To Remove:
•Pull out the crisper until it stops.
•Tilt the drawer up slightly and pull it out.
To Reinstall:
•With the drawer tilted up slightly, align the drawer in
the tracks and slide in.
The Crisper Top serves as the lower refrigerator shelf.
To Remove:
• Remove the crisper drawers.
•Slightly lift up the front of the shelf.
• Support the shelf from underneath to lift it up and
then out of the cabinet.
To Reinstall:
•With the shelf front tilted slightly upward, carefully
insert the crisper top back into the cabinet.
•Position the rear and sides of the shelf on the
supports and let the crisper top settle into place.
Select models are equipped with full width shelves that
are supported by rails molded into the interior walls of
the fresh food compartment. These shelves can easily
be adjusted to alternate positions within the
compartment.
To Adjust a Shelf:
• Grasp each side of the shelf.
•Pull the shelf forward approximately 1".
•While supporting the shelf from underneath, lift it up
and out.
•Slide the shelf into the desired alternate position.
To Reinstall:
•While holding the shelf on each end, slide the shelf
in and down.
•Push down on the interior center of the shelf to snap
it completely into place.
7
Looking Inside
Dairy Compartment
The Dairy Compartment is covered and designed to
store spreadable food items such as butter or
margarine.
To use this compartment, simply raise the lid to store or
retrieve items.
This compartment can be removed for cleaning by
lifting up from the bottom and out.
Freezer Compartment
To avoid personal injury or property damage:
• Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded
with food.
• Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items
onto it.
CAUTION
Some refrigerators have a full-width shelf in the freezer
compartment. This shelf can be adjusted to
accommodate a variety of frozen food loads.
To Adjust the Shelf:
•Slide the shelf to the left.
•Lift the left support bars out of the wall support cups.
• Reposition the shelf in the alternate position.
8
Ice Service
Note
• Energy rating guides that are posted on the
refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include
optional ice maker energy usage.
To avoid personal injury or property damage:
• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice
making mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible
injury. It will also prevent interference with moving
parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating
element that releases the cubes.
• Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may
be discolored, usually appearing with a greenbluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration
can be a combination of factors such as certain
characteristics of local waters, household plumbing
and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive
water supply line which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discolored ice
cubes may be injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes
and contact your dealer to purchase and install a
water line filter.
•Water damage due to improper water connection
may cause mold/mildew growth.
WARNING
Ice Cube Trays
Select models are equipped with ice cube trays. To
release the ice cubes from a tray, hold the tray upside
down over a container and twist both ends.
Automatic Ice Maker (optional)
Select models are automatic ice maker ready. The
number of the appropriate ice maker kit needed for
installation into these models appears on the data
plate. The kit contains installation instructions and
water connection instructions.
Connect the ice maker to the water supply as
instructed in the separate instructions furnished with
the ice maker. Proper water flow and a level
refrigerator is essential for optimal ice maker
performance.
After your refrigerator has been connected to the water
supply, move the sensor arm into the down position.
The ice maker will fill with water when the freezer
reaches the proper temperature.
Some ice makers are equipped with an adjustable
sensor arm that allows you to adjust the amount of ice
in your ice storage tray for times when less ice is
needed.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Wire Lever Arm
Sensor
Arm
To adjust the amount of ice produced: (select
models) Rotate the wire lever arm to provide the
desired level of ice production. The 100% setting
provides maximum ice production.
• It may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker
furnishes any usable ice cubes. The first one or two
batches will probably contain undersized and
irregular cubes because of air in the supply line.
•The initial batch may also contain impurities from the
new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes from
the first two or three batches should be discarded.
•When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together at the ends. They
can easily be broken apart. The ice maker will
continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes
raises the sensor arm, shutting the ice maker off.
• Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of
the ice maker. The motor may have a slight hum, the
cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan
and the water valve may click or “buzz” occasionally.
• 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
lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin before
replacing it.
•To remove the ice bin, pull it forward, away from the
ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while
the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by lifting
the sensor arm.
•To replace the ice bin, reverse the above procedure.
Turn the ice maker on by lowering the sensor arm.
• Beverage and foods should not be placed in the ice
storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block
the sensor arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction.
•Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water
supply is to be shut off for several hours.
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Food Storage Tips
Fresh Food Storage
•The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should
be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum
temperature of 37° F. To check the temperature, place
an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and
place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after
24 hours. If the temperature is above 40° F adjust the
control as explained on page 5.
•Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This
reduces the circulation of air around the food and
results in uneven cooling.
Fruits and Vegetables
• Storage in the crisper drawers traps humidity to help
preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer
time periods (see page 6).
• Sort fruits and vegetables before storage and use
bruised or soft items first. Discard those showing
signs of decay.
• Always wrap odorous foods such as onions and
cabbage so the odor does not transfer to other
foods.
•While vegetables need a certain amount of humidity
to remain fresh, too much moisture can shorten
storage times (especially leafy items). Drain
vegetables well before storing.
Meat and Cheese
•Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely
so leakage and contamination of other foods or
surfaces does not occur.
• Occasionally mold will develop on the surface of
hard cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). Cut off at
least an inch around and below the moldy area. Keep
your knife or instrument out of the mold itself.
Do not try to save individual cheese slices, soft cheese,
cottage cheese, cream, sour cream or yogurt when
mold appears.
Dairy Food
• Most dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, sour cream
and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their
cartons for appropriate length of storage. Store these
foods in the original carton and refrigerate
immediately after purchasing and after each use.
Frozen Food Storage
•The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be
kept at approximately 0° F. To check the temperature,
place an appliance thermometer between the frozen
packages and check after 24 hours. If the
temperature is above 0° F, adjust the control as
explained on page 5.
•A freezer operates more efficiently when it is at least
2
⁄3 full.
Packaging Foods for Freezing
•To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration use
aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight
containers. Force as much air out of the packages as
possible and be sure they are tightly sealed. Trapped
air can cause the food to dry out, change color and
develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).
• Overwrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable
freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has completely
thawed.
Loading the Freezer
•Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at
one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of
freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen
foods.
•Leave a space between the packages so cold air can
circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as
possible.
•Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream
and orange juice on the freezer door shelves. These
foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the
temperature varies less with door openings.
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Food Storage Tips
Food Storage Chart
Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality
of the food when purchased.
FOODS
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter
Milk and cream
Cream cheese, cheese spread and
cheese food
Cottage cheese
Sour cream
Hard cheese
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)
EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks or whites
FRUITS
Apples
Bananas
Pears, plums, avocados
Berries, cherries, apricots
Grapes
Citrus fruits
Pineapples, cut
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Brussels sprouts, broccoli,
cauliflower, green peas,
lima beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery
Carrots, parsnips, beets, and turnips
Lettuce
REFRIGERATOR
1 month
1 week
1-2 weeks
3-5 days
10 days
1-2 months
3 weeks
2-4 days
1 month
2-4 days
3-4 days
2-3 days
3-5 days
1-2 weeks
2-3 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
1-2 weeks
7-10 days
7-10 days
FREEZER
6-9 months
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
4-6 months
May become crumbly
Not recommended
9-12 months
8 months (cooked)
6 months (whole/peeled)
Not recommended
6 months
1 month (whole)
Not recommended
6-12 months
8-10 months
8-10 months
10-12 months
8-10 months
Not recommended
STORAGE TIPS
Wrap tightly or cover.
Check carton date. Close tightly.
Don’t return unused portions to
original container. Don’t freeze
cream unless whipped.
Wrap tightly.
Store in original carton. Check
carton date.
Wrap tightly.
Cut off any mold.
Refrigerate small ends down.
For each cup of yolks to be
frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use
in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for nonsweet dishes.
May also store unripe or hard
apples at 60-70° F.
Ripen at room temperature
before refrigerating. Bananas
and avocados darken when
refrigerated.
May also store at 60-70° F.
If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Will not ripen after purchase.
Use quickly.
Don’t wash before refrigerating.
Store in crisper.
Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas
in pods.
Wrap odorous foods and
refrigerate in crisper.
Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods
and refrigerate in the crisper.
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Food Storage Tips
FOODS
POULTRY AND FISH
Chicken and Turkey, whole
Chicken and Turkey, pieces
Fish
MEATS
Bacon
Beef or lamb, ground
Beef or lamb, roast and steak
Ham, fully cooked, whole
half
slices
Luncheon meat
Pork, roast
Pork, chops
Sausage, ground
Sausage, smoked
Veal
Frankfurters
REFRIGERATOR
1-2 days
1-2 days
1-2 days
7 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
7 days
5 days
3 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
1-2 days
7 days
3-5 days
7 days
FREEZER
12 months
9 months
2-6 months
1 month
3-4 months
6-9 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
4-6 months
4 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
4-6 months
1 month
STORAGE TIPS
Keep in original packaging for
refrigeration. Place in the Meat
and Cheese Drawer. When
freezing longer than 2 weeks,
overwrap with freezer wrap.
Fresh meats can be kept in
original packaging for
refrigeration.
Place in the Meat and Cheese
Drawer. When freezing longer
than 2 weeks, overwrap with
freezer wrap.
Unopened, vacuum-packed
luncheon meat may be kept up
to 2 weeks in the Meat and
Cheese Drawer.
Processed meats should be
tightly wrapped and stored in
the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute;
Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University
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Storing the Refrigerator
Vacations*
If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the
controls at the usual settings.
During longer absences:
1. Remove all food.
2. Shut off the ice maker (if installed) and the valve
where you tapped into the water line to supply the
refrigerator.
3. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
outlet.
4. Bleed the water from the ice maker fill line and dry
the ice maker thoroughly.
Care & Cleaning
Refer to the chart on the following page for specific
refrigerator cleaning guidelines.
Cleaning Under the
Refrigerator
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Raise the locking feet, if engaged (see page 3).
3. To prevent an accidental spill, drain any defrost
water which may have accumulated in the defrost
drain pan. This pan is located behind the front
base grille. To remove the pan, push down on both
sides and slide it out.
4. If your model has been connected to a water
supply for an automatic ice maker, turn off the
water before moving the refrigerator.
5. Pull the refrigerator out from the wall.
Replacing a Light Bulb
Always use a standard 40 watt appliance bulb.
The light bulb is located under the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
• Unscrew the light bulb and replace.
Moving*
When moving, follow instructions listed in Vacations. In
addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are
easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright
position with the doors taped shut.
Water damage due to improper disconnection and
drainage may cause mold/mildew growth.
WARNING
* If using an automatic ice maker, discard first two or three ice harvests, when refrigerator is put back into service.
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death:
• Disconnect the power cord before moving or
cleaning the refrigerator.
• Disconnect the power cord before replacing the
light bulb.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
•Wear gloves when changing a light bulb to protect
against possible broken glass.
CAUTION
5. Clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly.
6. Leave the doors open to prevent odors.
No Clean™ Condenser
A clean condenser means more efficient refrigerator
operation. Thanks to the unique design of the No
Clean™ Condenser, there is no longer a need for
routine condenser cleaning in normal home usage
surroundings.
Some operating environments may be particularly
dusty or greasy. In these situations, the condenser can
be periodically cleaned to insure maximum efficiency.
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Care & Cleaning
Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
PART
REFRIGERATOR
EXTERIOR
Front base grille
Condenser
Door handles
Painted metal surfaces:
Cabinet, doors
Defrost Drain Pan
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER INTERIOR
Door gasket
Glass shelves
Interior and door liner
Drawers, bins,
shelves, etc.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Mild liquid sprays.
Vacuum cleaner attachment.
Cleaning brush
(Part No. 20001017) available
from your dealer.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Mild liquid sprays.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Mild liquid sprays.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Baking soda and warm water.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Glass cleaner.
Mild liquid sprays.
Mild detergent and warm water.
Baking soda and warm water.
Mild detergent and warm water.
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
Remove the front base grille (see page 3).
No need for cleaning unless environment is particularly
greasy, dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home
(see page 12).
Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing
cloth or wet towel. These may leave residue that can
scratch and weaken the paint.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach. These products can scratch
and erode the paint finish.
Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts.
Routine cleaning usually not necessary unless environment is particularly humid or dusty. Pan should be
drained and cleaned prior to moving the refrigerator (see
page 12).
Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleaning around controls, lights, or electrical parts.
Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature
before immersing in warm water. Never use hot
water.
See above for baking soda solution.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleaners to
clean the refrigerator interior.
Dry thoroughly. Do not wash in automatic dishwasher.
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
• Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or
damp hands, they may stick to the cold metal
surfaces.
• Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up.
• Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing
in warm water.
CAUTION
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Troubleshooting
Normal Operating Sounds
Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not
present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food,
is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new units run quieter, sounds may be detected that were
present in older units, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. Please note that
the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls, floors and cabinetry may make these sounds seem even
louder. The following are some of the normal sounds that may be noticed in a new refrigerator.
DEFROST TIMER: Frost-free
refrigerators have a defrost timer
that will generate a clicking
sound when it cycles the unit
into and out of defrost cycle.
ICE MAKER: (if equipped) The ice maker
will occasionally generate a rattling sound
when the ice cubes are ready to drop down
into the ice bin. Also, the motor that ejects
the ice from its tray prior to dropping the
ice may also be detectable. These are
normal sounds necessary for making ice.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
CONTRACTION AND EXPANSION: A popping sound may
occur in the freezer when the
unit starts up due to contraction
or expansion of the materials in
the freezer area.
DEFROST HEATER: During
the automatic defrost cycle, a
sizzling sound may be heard
as water droplets come into
contact with the defrost
heater. This is a normal
sound heard during defrost.
REFRIGERANT FLOW: The flow of the
refrigerant in your refrigerator may cause a
gurgling or rattling sound when the unit is
running or just after the unit cycles off. The
refrigerant is still flowing in the tubing.
AIRFLOW SOUNDS: Both the freezer
evaporator fan and the condenser fan at the
bottom of the cabinet will create airflow
sounds. The evaporator fan is circulating the
cold air throughout the refrigerator and freezer
compartments. The condenser fan is removing
the heat generated when the unit is cooled.
WATER VALVE (if equipped): A buzzing
sound may be detected in the back of
the unit when the ice dispenser calls for
the water valve to open to fill the ice
maker tray. Following the ejection of the
ice, there may be some water dripping
sounds when the trays are being filled.
CABINET LEVELING: An unlevel
cabinet may cause rattling or vibrating
noises. This can be fixed by adjusting
the wheels or levelers properly.
COMPRESSOR: In order for a new
refrigerator to run more efficiently,
the refrigeration system may run
longer to keep food at the desired
temperatures for freshness. That
new, high efficiency compressor may
run longer and generate sounds such
as a higher pitched hum or pulsation.
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Troubleshooting
Review this chart of troubleshooting tips first…you may not need to call for service at all.
PROBLEM
Won’t run
Runs too long,
too frequently
Light not working
Visible glow in
freezer vents
Warm air from
cabinet bottom
Cabinet vibrates
Odor in cabinet
Noise, sounds
and vibrations
Freezer, refrigerator
too warm
Freezer, refrigerator
too cold
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Power cord not plugged in.
No power to outlet.
Fresh food control set to
“OFF” position.
Refrigerator is in automatic defrost.
Room temperature less than 55° F.
Today’s refrigerators start and stop more
often to maintain even temperatures.
Normal at startup for new or recently
installed units.
Prolonged or frequent door openings.
Door not sealing.
Front base grille blocked.
Bulb burned out.
No power to unit.
Appearance of a red glow or reflection
is normal during the defrost cycle.
This is normal air flow for condenser
circulation.
Cabinet not level. Weak floor.
Odor producing foods not covered.
Normal noise.
Cabinet not level.
Control set too warm.
Prolonged door openings.
Room temperature less than 55° F.
Products with high sugar content may
not harden completely when frozen.
Control set too cold.
WHAT TO DO
Push plug into outlet.
Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker.
Set fresh food control (see page 5).
Wait 25 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Relocate unit to proper climate (see Installation on
page 3).
Wait 24 hours for refrigerator to completely cool down
(see Te mperature Controls on page 5).
This is normal. Minimize door openings.
Check to see if something is preventing door from closing.
Unblock to allow warm air to exit unit.
Unplug refrigerator and change bulb (see page 12).
Check to see if power cord is completely plugged in
properly.
Level cabinet (see page 3).
Cover or wrap odorous foods tightly. Clean cabinet.
See Normal Operating Sounds (page 14).
Level cabinet (see page 3).
Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
Minimize door openings.
Unit will not run often enough to maintain proper
temperatures.
Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
GENERAL OPERATIONNOISETEMPERATURE
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Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Sensor arm in up position.
Cabinet not level.
Water supply not connected or
restricted.
Freezer too warm.
Old cubes.
Bad water quality.
Food transmitted odor/taste to ice.
Residue from minerals in the water.
Limited use of ice.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Hot humid weather.
Frequent or prolonged door openings.
Door not closed properly.
Food not wrapped properly.
Crisper not tightly closed.
Temperature controls set too cold.
Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly.
Hot, humid weather.
Humidity slide on crisper needs
adjustment.
Too much moisture on fresh produce
before storing.
Foods not stored properly.
WHAT TO DO
Adjust sensor arm down to “ON” position.
Level unit (see page 3).
Connect water supply, or clear obstructions.
Adjust freezer temperature control (see page 5).
Discard; ice cubes may absorb odors which affect
taste.
Contact local water treatment company.
Wrap foods tightly.
Wipe trays with vinegar-soaked cloth until clean.
Dump old ice cubes.
Normal.
Minimize door openings.
Check to see if something is preventing door from
closing.
Wrap or cover all foods tightly.
Close crisper all the way.
Adjust temperature controls (see page 5).
Wrap or cover all foods tightly.
Minimize door openings.
Slide control to “Fruit” setting to allow more moisture
to leave the drawer.
Do not wash items prior to storage. Wait to wash
fresh items until right before use.
Store leafy vegetables in a loosely closed plastic bag.
Store items with an outer skin (i.e. apples, oranges,
pears, grapes, cucumbers, etc.) in a vented bag or
unwrapped in the drawer.
Store mushrooms and berries in original vented
cartons or boxes, not in plastic bags.
ICEMOISTURE
PROBLEM
Automatic icemaker
not working
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Ice cubes
sticking in tray
Ice cubes
evaporating
Moisture on
cabinet surface
between doors
Moisture on inside
cabinet walls
or in crisper
Foods dry out
Excessive moisture
in crisper
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