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REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

T ABLE DE S MA TIÈRES

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3

Proper Disposal of Your OldRefrigerator....................................3

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR....................................... 4

Unpacking Your Refrigerator.......................................................4

Space Requirements....................................................................4

Electrical Requirements...............................................................5

Removing the Doors ....................................................................5

Removing the Door Handles........................................................6

Connecting theRefrigerator to aWater Source..........................7

Interior Water Filter Installation....................................................8

Water System Preparation...........................................................8

Base Grille....................................................................................8

Door Closing.................................................................................8

Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................................9

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR................................................. 9

Ensuring P roper AirCirculation....................................................9

Setting the Controls...................................................................10

Adjusting Control Settings.........................................................10

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES...................................................11

Water and Ice Dispensers..........................................................11

Base Grille Water Filtration and Monitoring System .................12

Interior Water Filtration System .................................................13

Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................13

Lateral Adjustable Shelf.............................................................14

Flip-up Shelf...............................................................................14

Adjustable Flip-up Shelf.............................................................14

Deli Drawer.................................................................................14

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers........15

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control.......15

Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................15

Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................16

Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ...........................................................16

FREEZER FEATURES..............................................................16

Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket............................................16

Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................17

Freezer Basket ...........................................................................17

DOOR FEATURES.................................................................... 18

Door Rails...................................................................................18

Door Bins....................................................................................18

Can Rack....................................................................................18

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ................................... 18

Cleaning Your Refrigerator.........................................................18

Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................19

Power Interruptions.................................................................... 20

Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................20

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 20

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .................................... ...... ..... ......24

Accessories................................................................................24

WARRANTY....................................... ..... ...... ............................ 25

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ......................................... 26

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS....................................................... 28

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...........................................30

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................30

INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...................................31

Déballage de votre réfrigérateur ................................................31

Espacement requis.....................................................................31

Spécifications électriques..........................................................32

Enlèvement des portes...............................................................32

Enlèvement des poignées des portes........................................33

Raccordement du réfrigérateur à une canalisation d’eau.........34

Système intérieur de filtration d’eau..........................................35

Préparation du système d’eau...................................................35

Grille de la base..........................................................................36

Fermeture des portes.................................................................36

Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre...................36

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.......................................37

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................37

Réglage des commandes..........................................................37

Ajustement des réglages de contrôle ........................................38

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................38

Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons..............................................38

Système de filtration e t de contr ô le d ’ea u à la

grille de la base...........................................................................40

Système de filtration d’eau intérieur..........................................41

Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................41

Tablette réglable latérale............................................................42

Tablette relevable.......................................................................42

Tablette relevable ajustable .......................................................42

Tiroir pour spécialités alimentaires ............................................42

Tiroir à légumes/viande convertible, bac à

légumes et couvercles ...............................................................43

Réglage de la température du tiroir à

légumes/viande convertible.......................................................43

Réglage de l’humidité dans le bac à légumes...........................44

Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................44

Casier à vin ou porte-cannettes/bouteilles................................44

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR............................44

Machine à glaçons et bac/seau d’entreposage........................44

Tablette de congélateur .............................................................46

Panier de congélateur................................................................46

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE......................................46

Tringles dans la porte.................................................................46

Balconnets..................................................................................46

Porte-cannettes..........................................................................47

ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............................47

Nettoyage du réfrigérateur.........................................................47

Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage................................47

Pannes de courant.....................................................................48

Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......49

DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................49

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................53

Accessoires................................................................................53

GARANTIE.................................................................................54

FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LE PRODUIT..........................55

REFRIGERA TOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

WARNING:

precautions:

■

happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these bas ic

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extensio n cord. Disco n n e c t po wer before s er v icing.

Replace all panels before operating. Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.

■

Use nonflammable clean er.

■

Keep flammable materia ls and vap or s , such as gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.

■

Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and install refrigerator.

■

Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready models only).

■

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on some models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of Y our Old Refrigerator

W ARNING

Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or

brain damage.

IMPORT ANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily

climb inside.

INSTALLING YOUR

Space Requirements

REFRIGERATOR

Unpacking Y our Refrigerator

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Removing packaging materials

■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before

using (except the model and serial number label). To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly

with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry .

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the “Refrigerator Safety” section.

IMPORTANT:

inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is fastened to the base grille.

Do not remove any permanent instruction labels

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for

.5 in. (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top.

.5" (1.25 cm)

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

Cleaning before use

After you remove all of the packaging material s, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleani ng instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section.

2" (5.08 cm)

■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave

some extra space at the back for the water line connections. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall if you do not have an ice maker installed.

■ If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave

2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.

Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or

NOTE:

other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C) .

Electrical Requirements

Removing the Doors

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

Recommended gr oun ding met hod

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be tur ned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or

NOTE:

removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to the desired setting.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or

electrical shock.

Before removing doors, open both doors and remove

NOTE:

base grille (see the “Base Grille” section).

Tools Needed:

¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench and ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench.

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect water line

(behind base grille).

■ Remove hose from clip.

■ Disconnect union nut and slide it back onto tube.

■ Remove metal insert from tube.

■ Remove union nut and spring.

Remove left top hinge.

■ Remove hinge cover and screws.

SCREW 1 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.

■ Disconnect wiring plug and both ground wires.

■ Carefully lift door up off bottom hinge. Make sure you

protect water line from damage.

Style 1

DO NOT REMOVE

Style 2

4. Disassemble right top hinge.

■ Remove hinge cover and screws. DO NOT REMOVE

SCREW 1 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.

■ Lift door up off bottom hinge.

Style 1

6. Replace doors.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Reconnect both ground wires.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

7. Reconnect both ground wires.

8. Reconnect wiring plug.

9. Replace hinge cover and screws.

10. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power .

Removing the Door Handles

Apply firm pressure with hand on face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle, then lift off of shoulder screws. Remove handle screws.

Style 2

5. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary. Both bottom hinges have similar construction. DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.

NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge

to move refrigerator through a doorway.

Connecting the Refrigerator

to a W ater Source

Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT:

■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water

connection, turn ice maker to th e OFF position to prevent operation without water.

■ All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing

code requirements.

■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

■ Install copper tubing on ly in areas where temperatures will

remain above freezing.

■ It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin

producing ice.

Tools required:

■ Standard screwdriver

■ ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable

wrenches

■ ¹⁄₄ in. nut driver

■ ¹⁄₄ in. drill bit

■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded )

Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a

NOTE:

¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumb ing codes. Do not use a piercingtype or ³⁄₁₆ in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Cold water supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

Connecting to water line:

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water. Locate a ½ in. to 1¹⁄₄ in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD

water pipe near the refrigerator.

Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure

NOTE:

must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,

measure from connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both en ds of copper tubing are cut square.

Using a gr ounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the c old w at e r pip e

you have selected.

1. Cold Water Pipe

2. Pipe Clamp

3. Copper Tubing

4. Compression Nut

5. Compression Sleeve

6. Shut-Off Valve

7. Packing Nut

Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be

sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under t he pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubi ng, e sp e cially if soft (c oile d ) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

Slip compression sleeve and compression n ut on copper

tubing as sho wn. Ins ert end of tu bing into outle t en d sq uar ely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and

turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing.

Connecting to refrigerator:

Attach the copp er tube to the valv e inlet usi ng a compr ess ion

nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall. Move to step 2.

2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check for leaks.

Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

1. Tube Clamp

2. Copper Tubing

3. Compression Nut

4. Valve Inlet

The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If

local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either tube connection.

Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Interior W ater Filter Installation

(on some mo dels)

The interior water filter cartridge is located in the upper righthand corner of the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator. The interior water filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. (See “Replacing an interior water filter cartrid ge” in the features section of this book.)

Installing the interior water filter cartridge

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Carefully remove the interior water filter cartridge from its

packaging. Remove the red cap from the cartr idge. Apply the appropriate month sticker to the cartridge as a

reminder to replace the cartridge within six months. Then apply the “Water Filter Replacement Reminder” sticker to your calendar as a reminder to replace the cartridge in six months.

Style 2

Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding

2 to 3 gallons (appr oxima tely 6 to 7 m inute s) of wa ter thr o ugh the dispenser. This will clean the system and help clear air from the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. For

lower the wire shut-off arm. For the ON (left) position. Ple ase refer to the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket” features sectio n for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.

■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.

■ Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

■ Depending on your model, you may want to select the

maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice. To do so, set the switch on the fron t of the ice mak er to MAX.

move the switch to

Style 2

Base Grille

Style 1

Line up the INSTALL mark on the water filter label with the

indicator line that is molded into the filter mounting bracket cover. Push the cartridge into the filter mounting bracket. Twist the cartridg e ¹⁄₄ turn to the right t o lock it into p lace. The REMOVE mark should be lined-up with the indicator line located on the front cover.

RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE

WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 2-3 gallons or 6-7 minutes). This will clean the sy stem and clear air from the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out

NOTE:

of the dispenser. Open the refrigerator door and inspect th e filter system for

water leaks. I f you see wate r leak s, s ee th e “Troubleshooting” section.

You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge.

NOTE:

Your water will not be filtered.

W ater System Preparation

Please read before using the water system. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.

Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. For

lift up the wire shut-off arm as shown. For switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown.

Style 1

Style 2

MAX

NORMAL

Style 1

move the

To remove the base grille:

Open both refrigerator doors.

Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs

along the top. Push in with your thumbs and pull up on the bottom.

Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille

NOTE:

after cleaning.

To replace the base grille:

Open the doors.

Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.

Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two f ront adjustable rollers — one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easil y, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Move the refrigerator into its fi nal position.

Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” earlier in this

section). The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

4. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling scr e w to the right to raise that sid e of the refrigerato r or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

5. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the r ear by turning both l eveling sc rew s to the righ t. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

6. Replace the base grille.

USING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air to flow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bott om of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown.

Understanding Sounds Y ou May Hear

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

■ If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a

buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

■ The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle

begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control depending on the model) will click when cycling on and off.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the

water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep

your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle

may cause a sizzling sound.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air

through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to

the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■ Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a

popping noise.

■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the

condenser fan.

■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during the

defrost cycle.

Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda, cereal, bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and the temperature controls will not function properly.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Setting the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure

that the controls are still preset. The Refri gerator Control and the Freezer Control should both be at the “mid-settings” as shown in the illustrations below.

Style 1

Adjusting Control Settings

Give the refrigerat o r time to cool do wn completel y b ef o re adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the sett ings listed in the ch art below as a gui de . Wait at le a s t 24 hours between adjustments.

NOTE: Your product will not cool when the REFRIGERATOR Control is set to OFF.

Style 2

NOTE: Your product will not cool when the FREEZER Control is

set to OFF.

The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-

setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the

temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your fo od may spoil. Adjusting the Refrigerator and

Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

CONDITION/REASON: REFRIGERATOR section

too warm

■ Door opened often

■ Large amount of food added

■ Room temperature very warm

■ Air vent blocked by items

FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough

■ Door opened often

■ Large amount of food added

■ Very cold room temperature

(can’t cycle often enough)

■ Heavy ice usage

REFRIGERATOR section too cold

■ Controls not set correctly for your

conditions

RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT:

Adjust REFRIGERATOR Control one setting higher

For Style 1 controls only: after adjusting control, wait 24 hours and then check the FREEZER temperature

Move packages out of airstream

Adjust FREEZER Control one setting higher

Adjust REFRIGERA TOR Control one setting lower

For Style 1 controls only: after adjusting control, wait 24 hours and then check the FREEZER temperature

FREEZER section too cold

■ Controls not set correctly for your

conditions

Adjust FREEZER Control one setting lower

REFRIGERATOR

FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the toll-free number on the cover or in t he “Assistance or Service” section.

To dispense ice:

Press button for the desired type of ice.

Press a

glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass.

glass agai nst the ice dispenser le ve r. Hold the

sturdy

W ater and Ice Dispensers

(on some mo dels)

WARNING

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.

Failure to do so can result in cuts.

Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed ice, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser , or a lock option to avoid accidental dispensing.

The ice di sp en ser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When the dispenser lever is pressed:

■ A trap door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the

ice bin.

■ Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute.

■ When you release the dispen ser lever, the trap door closes

and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open.

Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button controls are designed for easy use and cleaning.

■ For cubed ice, press the CUBE button until the red indicator

appears in the window above the CUBE button.

IMPORTANT:

the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.

Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

3. NOTE:

from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser.

You do not need to apply a lo t of pressure to

The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor

The water dispenser

When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press th e water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 to 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). It will t ake thr e e to four minut es for the water to begin dispensing. The water you draw and discard rinses the pipes. Allow several hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.

IMPORTANT:

tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray. The tray can be removed from the dispenser and carried to the sink to be emptied or cleaned.

To dispense water:

Press a glass against the water dispenser lever.

Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

NOTE:

supply

Depending on your model, the small removable

Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh

ICE

CRUSH CUBE

■ For crushed ice, press the CRUSH button until the red

indicator appears in th e window above the CRUSH button.

For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from CRUSH to CUBE, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.

The dispenser light

The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by pressing the ON bu tton at the right hand sid e of the control panel. The red indicator above the ON butt on will appear.

models:

automatically turn the light on.

Whenever you use the dispenser the lever will

On some

LIGHT

OFF ON

See the “Changing the Light Bulbs” section for

NOTE:

information on changing the dispenser light bulb. On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a rocker-style

type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and push again to turn the light off.

The dispenser lock (on some models)

Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent accidental dispensing by small children and pets. To turn off the dispenser, press the LOCK button. The indi cator will appear above the LOCK button and the ice and water dispensers will not work. To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until the indicator appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as usual.

DISPENSER

Non-indicator water filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter cartridge every 6-9 months depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or icemaker decreases notic eably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filt er cartridge more often. (See “Changing a base water filter cartridge” later in this section.)

Changing a base grille water filter cartridge

The base grille water filter is located below the freezer compartment door.

Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base grille

below the freezer compartment door. Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base grille.

There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may

NOTE:

occur .

Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old

cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO NOT DISCARD THE CAP.

LOCK

UNLOCK

The lock feature does not shut off power to the product,

NOTE:

to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the dispenser levers.

Base Grille W ater Filtrati on and Monitoring

System

(on some mo dels)

The base grille water filter status light

The water filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter cartridge. The light is located at the top of the refrigerator compartment. The light will change from

. This tells you that it is almost time to change the water

yellow

filter cartridge (90% of the filter life has been used). It is recommended that you replace the base grille water filter cartridge when the water filter indicator light changes to water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. (See “Changing a base grille water filter cartridge” later in this section.)

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

green

red

Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove

protective cover from o-rings.

Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge as shown

above in Step 2. With cartridge cap in th e vertical position, push the new f ilter

cartridge into th e base gri lle until it stops. Rot ate the ca rtridge cap clockwise to a horizontal pos ition.

1. Status Light

2. Light Switch

After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter status light by pressing the seconds. The status light will change from red to green when the system is reset.

light switch

5 times within 10

6. RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 2 - 3 gallons or 6 - 7 minutes). This will clean the sy stem and clear air from the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

Using the dispenser without the water filter

You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your water will not be filtered. If you run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge, keep the cartridge cap and replace it in the base grille for future use.

1. Remove the base grille water filter cartridge (See “Changing a base grille water filter cartridge” earlier in this section.) Then slide the cartridge cap off the end of the filter cartridge. DO NOT DISCARD THE CAP.

2. With the cartridge cap in the vertical position, insert the cap into the base grille until it stops.

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble-size pieces. This is normal.

NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy . Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

Slide-out Shelves (on some models)

■ To slide out shelf, carefully pull front of shelf toward you.

■ To slide in shelf, push shelf in until it stops.

3. Rotate the cartridge cap to a horizontal position as shown in step 5.

NOTE: The cartridge cap may not be even with the base grille.

Interior W ater Filtration System

(on some mo dels)

Replacing the interior water filter cartridge

1. Twist the interior water filter cartridge ¹⁄₄ turn to the left. The

INSTALL mark w ill b e li ned up with the i ndicato r mark located on the filter mounting bracket cover.

2. Gently pull down on the cartridge to remove it from the filter mounting bracket assembly. To prevent water from spilling inside the refrigerator, DO NOT TIP the cartridge.

To remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame:

1. Pull the shelf forward to the stop .

2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and lift it slightly as you pull the

shelf from the frame.

3. Replace the shelf by guiding it back into the slots on the frame and pushing the shelf in past the stop.

Shelves a nd Shel f Fram es

To remove and replace a shelf/frame:

1. Remove the sh elf /fram e by t iltin g it u p at th e fr ont and l iftin g it

out of the shelf supports.

2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the shelf suppo rts . Ti lt the front of the sh e lf up until rear shel f hooks drop into the shelf supports.

3. Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that the shelf is securely in position.

3. Dispose of the cartridge.

4. To ins ta ll a ne w c artrid ge , refer to “Insta ll ing the interior water

filter cartridge” section in this Use and Care guide.

NOTE: You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your water will not be filtered.

Lateral Adjustable Shelf

(on some mo dels)

To slide the shelf from side to side:

1. Lift up on the front of shelf and slide to the desired location.

2. Lower shelf to the level position. NOTE: You do not have to remove small items from the shelf

before m oving it fr om side to side. You may need to remove lar ger items.

Flip-up Shelf

(on some models)

1. To raise the shelf, pull forward on the lever located at the bottom front of the shelf and lift until the shelf locks into the vertical position.

2. To lower the shelf, lower the shelf until it is latched securely in place.

To remove the shelf: NOTE: The shelf is heavy and must be removed using

both hands.

1. Hold the back of the shelf with one hand.

2. Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45° angle

and lower it slight ly to r eleas e it fr om the upper chan nel of th e track. Pull the shelf straight out.

To remove and replace the shelf track:

1. Remove the shelf track by lifting both sides of the track

slightly and pulling the track straight out.

2. Replace the track by guiding the track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wall.

NOTE: Make sure that both sets of track hooks are in the slots and that the slots are parallel with each other.

3. Push the track back and do wn securely into the shelf supports.

To replace the shelf: NOTE: Make sure that both of the rear shelf slides are securely in

the track before letting go of the shelf. The lateral shelf may be difficult to install if the track is placed too close to the refrigerator ceiling. Reposition the track on a lower rung until the shelf can be tilted enough to easily slide into the track.

1. Hold the shelf at the front and tip the front at a 45° angle to the track.

2. Insert both of the rear shelf slides into the upper channel of the track, and lower the front of the shelf into place.

Adjustable Flip-up Shelf

(on some models)

To raise and lower the shelf:

1. Raise the shelf by first sliding it back and down to make it

half-width. (You can use the shelf in this position to allow taller items to be stored on the shelf below.)

2. Lift the front of the shelf until it fits securely in place against the back wall.

3. Lower the shelf securely back into position.

4. Pull the front of the shelf forward until it fits into place.

Deli Drawer

(on some models)

The deli drawer stores raisins, nuts, spreads, and other small items at normal refrigerator temperatures.

To remove and replace the deli drawer:

1. Remove the deli drawer by sliding it straight out to the stop.

Lift the front and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the deli drawer by sliding it back past the stop.

Convertible V egetable/Meat Drawer , Crisper

Temperature Temperature

Veg/Meats Veg/Meats

VEG

MEATS

and Covers

(on some mo dels)

To remove and replace the crisper and convertible vegetable meat drawers:

1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to th e stop. Lift the

front of drawe r wi th one hand while suppo rting the bottom of drawer with other hand and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the crisper or meat drawer by sliding it back in fully past the drawer stop.

LOW

HIGHHIGH

IMPORTANT: Do not clean crisper/meat drawer covers with warm water when they are cold. Covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impa ct, such as bumping. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble-size pieces. This is normal.

NOTE: Glass crisper/meat drawer shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

To remove and replace the crisper or vegetable/meat drawer covers:

1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of

crisper glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Holding the crisper glass firmly , carefully slide the glass insert forward to remove.

2. Lift crisper cover frame up and remove. Repeat steps to remove the meat drawer cover.

3. Replace back of meat drawer cover frame into supports on side walls of the refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place.

4. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower front into place. Repeat steps to replace the crisper cover.

Meat storage guide

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Fresh fish or shellfish.................use same day as purchased

Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.).........1-2 days

Cold cuts, steaks/roasts...........................................3-5 days

Cured meats...........................................................7-10 days

Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or plastic containers with tight lids.

Convertible V egetable/Meat Drawer

T emperature Control

The convertible vegetabl e/meat drawer can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled to prevent “spot” freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage temperatures of 28°- 32°F (-2° - 0°C).

IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before storing. Always store meat as recommended.

Adjusting the control

The convertible control comes p reset at the lowest meat setting. To change a control setting: Move the control to the right

(colder) or to the left (less cold) as desired. To store vegetables: Set the con trol at the VEG setting, all the

way to the left, to st ore vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures (which need to be warmer than those for meat).

IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments. Doing so gives the temperature of the food time to change.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjus t the co nt rol to any setting be tw ee n LOW and HIGH.

■ LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage

of fruits and vegetables with skins. Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plas tic bag or

crisper . Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper ba g on a refrigerator shelf.

Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bags or plastic containe r and store in crisper.

■ HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage

of fresh, leafy vegetables. Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear

off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Humidity control location:

■ Humidity Control on crisper drawer (Style 1 - on left)

■ Humidity Control on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right)

Utility or Egg Bin

(on some models - Accessory)

Depending on your model, you may have a one piece utility bin or a three piece egg bin. T o use the three piece egg bin, remove the cover and place the eggs in the egg tray. Replace cover and store on an interior refrigerator shelf. If you prefer, you can remove the egg tray and place the entire carton of eggs in t he bin. Replace the cover.

NOTE: Eggs should be stored in a covered container. If your model does not have an egg bin or covered utility bin, store eggs in their original container on an interior shelf.

Wine or Can/Bottle Rack

(on some models - Accessory)

To remove and replace the wine rack (left) or can/bottle rack (right):

1. Remove the rack by pulling it straight out from the shelf.

2. Replace the rack by sliding it in between the shelf and the

wall of the refrigerator.

To turn the ice maker on:

The on/off switch for the ice maker is a wire shut-off arm located on the side of the ice maker. To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shut-off arm.

NOTE: The ice maker will not make ice until the freezer is cold enough. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced .

To turn the ice maker off:

■ Automatic turn off: As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the

ice storage bin. The ice cubes will raise the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up) position.

■ Manual turn off: Lift the wi re shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up)

position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operat e.

■ To increase ice production rate: Maximum Ice Production (on

some models): In maximum ice production, the ice maker should produce approximately 10 to 14 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice production feature, push the switch to MAX.

■ Normal Ice Production: In normal ice production mode, the

ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, i f necessary, gradually turn the Freezer Control to the high est setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.

Style 1 - Ice Storage Bin To remove and replace the ice bin:

1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and then slide it

back toward the rear.

2. Lift the wire shut-off arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.

FREEZE R FEATURES

Ice Maker and Storage Bin /Bucket

(on some models - Accessory)

Style 1 - Normal and Maximum Ice Maker

MAX

NORMAL

3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.

4. Replace the bin by pushing it in all the way or the dispenser

will not work. Push the wire shut-off arm down to the ON position to restart ice production. Make sure the door is closed tightly.

Style 2 - Ice Maker

To turn the ice maker on:

The ON/OFF switch is located on the top right side of the freezer compartment. To turn the ice maker on, slide the control to the ON (left) position.

NOTE: The ice maker will not make ice until the freezer is cold enough. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

To turn the ice maker off:

■ Automatic turn off: The ice maker sensors will automatically

stop ice production but the control will remain in the ON (lef t) position.

■ Manual turn off: Slide the control to the OFF (right) position.

Style 2 - Ice Storage Bucket

To remove and replace ice bucket:

1. Place four fingers in bucket base opening and rest thumb on

the release button.

2. Holding the base of the bucket with both hands, depress the release button and lift the bucket up and out. It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position. The ice maker will not produce ice without the bucket installed in the door.

To care for ice storage bin or bucket (Styles 1 and 2)

1. Empty the ice container. Use warm water to melt the ice if

necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bin or bucket. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.

2. Wash with a mild de te rgent, rinse we ll a nd d ry thoroughl y. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.

REMEMBER:

■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.

■ Discard the first three batches of ice produced to avoid

impurities that may be flushed out of the system.

■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of

the water supplied to your ice maker.

■ Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softene d water supply.

Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoid e d, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

■ It is normal for the ice cubes to be attached at the corners.

They will break apart easily.

■ Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down.

■ Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice

storage bin.

Freezer Shelf

(number of shelves varies w ith model)

To remove and replace the shelf:

1. Lift the shelf off of the supports.

2. Slide it out of the shelf support holes.

3. Replace shelf in the reverse order.

Frozen food storage guide

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2-3 lb of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per L] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room for the door to close tightly.

For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Freezer Basket

(plastic bin on some models)

The freezer basket can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves.

To remove and replace the freezer basket:

1. Remove basket by sliding it out to the stop.

2. Lift the front of the basket and slide it out the rest of the way.

3. Replace the basket by positioning it on the side wall guide

rails. Lift the basket front slightly while pushing it past the guide rail stops and sl ide basket in the rest of the way.

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