Univex Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

English Version...................................2

Version française...........................19

Versión en español ......................39

Safety Instructions.....................2, 3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Icemaker &Dispenser .........4–6

Freezer Compartment ...................................8

Freezer Baskets ...........................................8

Loading the Freezer Compartment ........8

Shelves..............................................................7

Porta-Bins......................................................7

Quick Space Shelf.......................................7

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves.....................7

Wine Rack.....................................................7

Storage Drawers.............................................6

Temperature Controls ...................................3

Care and Cleaning

Behind the Refrigerator.................................9

Cleaning—Inside and Outside......................8

Drawer and Cover Removal.........................9

Light Bulb Replacement ...............................9

Under the Refrigerator...................................9

Problem Solver.......................16–18

Normal Operating Sounds.........................16

Preparation

Adding Door Panels.............................11, 12

Clearances.....................................................10

Location..........................................................10

Moving and Vacation..................................10

Rollers/Leveling...........................................10

Water Supply to Icemaker.........................10

Installation ..................................12–15

Earthing...................................................12, 13

Electrical Requirements......................12, 13

Fitting a Different Plug................................13

Great Britain and Ireland ............................13

How to Install Features...............................14

Additional Features .................................15

Mains Lead Replacement .....................3, 13

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Use and Care Guide

Refrigerator—Freezer

Side by Side 21 Built-In,
Export G-Line

HELP US HELP YOU…

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the
bottom, inside the fresh food compartment door.

Please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning
your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged refrigerator…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.

Save time and money.
Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists minor
operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Products are continuously being improved…

Therefore product features and specifications may change or
vary slightly.

WARNING—When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Use and Care Guide.

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This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.

WARNING—Connect to potable water
supply only.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

• Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug
or appliance end.

•

When moving your appliance away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage

the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

• If your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of

danger to children.

• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin

may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic
ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in. This will prevent contact with the

moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the cubes.

• Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. Food safety experts say:

‘‘…Y ou may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 4°C.

‘‘…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or
questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.

‘‘…Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meat is
affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of
their eating quality as you can.’’

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that

any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.) NOTE: Turning control to “ ”
position does not remove power to the light circuit.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

Mains lead replacement

If the mains lead on your refrigerator needs replacing
at any time, it must be replaced by a special lead which
is obtainable from your local dealer. A charge will be
made for the replacement of the mains lead if you have
damaged the lead.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Set the Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.

At first, set both the fresh food control and the freezer control to “5.”
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are

setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later. Then, if
you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.

NOTE: Moving the freezer control to the “ ” position turns off
cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer—but does not
shut off power to the refrigerator.

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Ambient Room Temperature Limits How to Test Temperatures

This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures
specified by its Temperature Class which is marked on the rating plate.

Temperature Symbol Ambient Temperature
Class

Maximum Minimum

Extended­Temperate SN 32°C 10°C

Temperate N 32°C 16°C
Subtropical ST 38°C 18°C
Tropical T 43°C 18°C

NOTE: Internal temperature may be affected by such factors as the
location of the refrigerator, ambient temperature and frequency of
door openings. Adjust temperature controls as required to compensate
for these factors.

Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container
of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day
later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.

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Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Refrigerator

Automatic Energy-Saver System No Defrosting

You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch on this refrigerator.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically

circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help
keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments.
Although your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself
automatically, some frost on packages is normal.

Fresh Food

Control

Freezer

Control

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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER

(on some models)

How It Works

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The automatic icemaker makes ice continually. The dispenser
dispenses water, ice cubes or crushed ice through the freezer
compartment door. Here’s how they work.

Water flows from the household supply through a
(1)dual solenoid valve

to the

(2)water tubing and to the
(3)automatic icemaker

as needed.

Water is frozen in the
(4)cube mold and ejected

into the

(5)storage bin where a

motor-powered auger
moves cubes forward.

Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the
dispenser pad is pressed.

When the Crushed pad is pressed (on some models), a

baffle channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls
through a chute into the glass.

When the Water pad is selected (on some models), water
flows through the

(6)tubing in the door and is dispensed when the dispenser pad is

pressed.

(7)A light switch (on some models) turns the night light in the

dispenser on or off.
The light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed.
The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a 10 watt maximum

bulb when it burns out.
If you cannot locate the correct bulb, see your local dealer.

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Important Facts About Your Ice & Water Dispenser

• If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar. These are normal ice-making sounds and are

not cause for concern.

• Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—

approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period—depending on
freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number
of door openings and other use conditions.

• Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice flow interruption
is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be
removed following instructions in this section.

• Avoid over-filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall
glasses. This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to

freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and
look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it
through with a wooden spoon.

• To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass,

place the glass close to the ice chute—but not so close that it blocks
out-coming ice.

• Add ice before adding beverage to prevent splashing.

• Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin may

cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

• Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not
crush or dispense well.

CAUTION: Some products such as water ices should not be
consumed too cold.

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before the water
connection is made, raise the ice access door
and make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the

(up) position. When the water supply has
been connected to the icemaker, move the
feeler arm to the (down) position.

At first there will be a delay before water is dispensed and ice is made.
On models with a water dispenser, if no

water is dispensed when the refrigerator is
first installed, there may be air in the water line
system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two
minutes to remove trapped air from the water
line and to fill the water system.

The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water AFTER cooling
to freezer temperatures. The first cubes normally freeze after
several hours.

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to get cold enough to make ice.

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Feeler arm in
(up) position
stops icemaking

Feeler arm in
(down) position
begins icemaking

Push the dispenser pad
until the water line is filled.

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Automatic Icemaker & Dispenser

Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This
will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing
after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.

On models with a water dispenser, pour the first six glassfuls of water
in the kitchen sink. The first water through the system picks up a
slight ‘‘plastic’’ taste from the water tubing.

To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally.

When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker
and push the feeler arm to the (up) position, which stops icemaking,
before the bin gets full. Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker
to fill the bin.

To Dispense Ice and Water

• Select:

water (on some models),

ice cubes,

or crushed ice (on some
models).

• Grip the glass or other
container near the rim and
press the rim against the
center of the dispenser pad.

Dispenser pad

Dispenser pad

To Stop Dispensing If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin…

Release pressure from the dispenser
pad and wait a few seconds to catch the
last bits of ice or drops of water.

There may be some dripping after
dispensing crushed ice or water. If there
is a lot of dripping, the spill should be
wiped dry right away.

Do not pour water in the spill shelf
because it is not self draining—pour
it in the kitchen sink. The shelf and its
grille should be cleaned regularly according
to Care and Cleaning instructions. The grille
is easily removed by pressing on the back right corner.

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together. However, if you don’t use the ice
very often ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog
the dispenser.

If this happens:

• Remove the storage bin from the freezer.

• Break up ice clumps with your hands. Throw away any clumps that
you can’t break up.

• Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse together.

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Press here to remove grille

When Dispensing Ice… When Dispensing Water…

Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected
Cubes. This happens occasionally when a few cubes get channeled to

the crusher.

Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute.

This condition is normal, and usually occurs when you have dispensed
crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

Sometimes crushed ice will spray beyond the glass. To avoid this,
hold the glass up close to the chute.

The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the
following ones. This is normal.

Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder water, simply add

crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.

CAUTION: Never put fingers or other objects into the
dispenser opening.

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER

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To Remove Ice Storage Bin To Replace Ice Storage Bin

Lift the left corner to free the bin
from the shelf. Pull the bin straight out
while supporting it at front and back.

Slide the bin back until the tab on the
bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If the bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and turn the drive mechanism
1/4 turn. Then push the bin back again
until the tab on the bin locks into the slot
in the shelf.

Rotate

Drive

Mechanism

If Ice is Not Used Often…

‘‘Old’’ ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice
storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to
allow storage bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will
stick to the metal auger.

Move the icemaker feeler arm to the (up)
position when…

• Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours.

• Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.

• Going away on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.

• Moving the freezer control to “ ” position.

Fruit & Vegetable Drawers Adjustable Humidity Drawers

The top 2 storage drawers at the bottom
of the fresh food compartment are designed
to provide high humidity levels required by
most vegetables and lower humidity levels
required for most fruits.

When replacing the drawers, always push
them all the way in.

Storage time will depend upon the type
of food and its condition when placed in
the drawers.

Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

These drawers have individual, adjustable humidity controls that let
you regulate the amount of moisture retained in foods.

Slide the control all the way to the setting and the drawer
provides high humidity recommended for most vegetables.

Slide the control all the way to the setting to provide lower
humidity levels recommended for most fruits.

STORAGE DRAWERS

High Humidity Convertible Drawer

Setting the drawer for high humidity keeps unwrapped foods fresh by
retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:

• Artichokes • Cherries • Plums • Asparagus

• Corn • Radishes • Beets, topped • Currants

• Rhubarb • Blueberries • Greens, leafy • Spinach

• Carrots • Lettuce • Tomatoes, ripe • Celery

• Parsley • Peas, green

As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped—foods such as:

• Broccoli • Cabbage • Parsnips • Brussels sprouts

• Cauliflower • Turnips • Green onions

The high humidity setting also works well for the convenient storage
of lunch meats and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

The Convertible drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream
of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.

The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the
freezer compartment.

Set control lever down to the
coldest setting to store fresh
meats. If lever is left in meat
position for a long period of
time, some frost may form
on the inside of the drawer.

Set control lever up to convert
the drawer to normal refrigerator
temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can be selected.

Normal
setting

Coldest
setting

Low Humidity

Setting the drawer for low humidity keeps the following foods fresh:

• Apples • Oranges • Squash, summer • Apricots

• Peaches • Grapes • Pears • Strawberries

• Mushrooms • Raspberries • Tangerines • Nectarines

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