Whirlpool 2300253 User Manual

BOTTOM-MOUNT

REFRIGERATOR

Use & C are Guide

For questions about featur es, operation/performance

parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

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RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

SUPERPOSÉ

Guide d’utilisation

et d’entretien

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installation ou service 1-800-807-6777

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

T A BLE DES MA TIÈRES

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

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3

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

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

Location Requirements................................................................4

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

Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ..........................5

Base Grille....................................................................................6

Refrigerator Doors: Removing,

Reversing (optional) and Replacing.............................................6

Door Closing and Alignment........................................................9

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

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

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................9

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

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

Ice Maker....................................................................................11

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

Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................11

Lateral Adjustable Shelf.............................................................12

Meat Drawer and Cover.............................................................12

Crisper and Crisper Cover.........................................................12

Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................13

Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................13

FREEZER FEATURES..............................................................13

Full-Width Wire Shelf..................................................................13

Ice Shelf......................................................................................13

Wire Basket................................................................................13

DOOR FEATURES....................................................................14

Door Rails...................................................................................14

Door Bins....................................................................................14

Utility Compartment...................................................................14

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...................................14

Cleaning Your Refrigerator.........................................................14

Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................15

Power Interruptions....................................................................15

Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 16

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 18

WARRANTY...................... ...... ..... ...... ..... ..................................19

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...........................................20

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................20

INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...................................21

Déballage de votre réfrigérateur ................................................21

Emplacement d’installation........................................................21

Spécifications électriques..........................................................22

Raccordement du réfrigérateur à une canalisation d’eau.........22

Grille de la base..........................................................................23

Portes du réfrigérateur : Démontage, inversion (option)

et réinstallation ...........................................................................24

Fermeture et alignement des portes..........................................26

Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre...................26

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.......................................27

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................27

Réglage des commandes..........................................................27

Ajustement des réglages de commande...................................28

Machine à glaçons.....................................................................28

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................29

Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................29

Tablette à réglage latéral............................................................29

Tiroir à viande et couvercle........................................................30

Bac à légumes et couvercle.......................................................30

Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs à légumes.......................31

Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................31

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR............................31

Clayette pleine largeur................................................................31

Tablette à glace..........................................................................31

Panier en broche........................................................................32

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE......................................32

Tringles dans la porte.................................................................32

Balconnets..................................................................................32

Compartiment utilitaire...............................................................32

ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR............................33

Nettoyage du réfrigérateur.........................................................33

Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage..................................33

Pannes de courant.....................................................................34

Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......34

DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................35

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................38

GARANTIE.................................................................................39

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, ele ctric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow thes e ba s 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 be fo re s er v icing.

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

■

Use nonflammable cleaner.

■

Keep flammable ma terials and vapo r s, s uch as gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.

■

Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and insta ll 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

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.

Remove shelves from the shipping position (shelves are shipped upside down):

Grasp the front of the upper shelf with one hand and use the

other hand to remove packing material from the shelf area. Lower the front of the upper shelf until shelf hooks can be

removed from the shelf supports and pull the shelf forward. Flip the shelf over and insert the rear shelf hooks into the

shelf supports. Tilt th e front of shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports.

Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that it is

securely in position.

Removing packaging materials

■ Remove tape and glue from your refrigerator before using. T o

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 “Refrigerator Safety” section.

■ On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other

feature parts may be packaged in the Int erior FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly.

■ Depending on your model, to remove the protective

(transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film, starting from one side and peeling to the other.

IMPORTANT:

white foam air return insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part of the refrigerator and not part of the packing materi al. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

Depending on your model, do not remove the

Cleaning before use

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for your Refrigerator” section.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

Location Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

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

■ To ensure proper ventila ti on for your refrigerator, allow 1 in.

(2.5 cm) space at the top and back and ¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator.

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

2¹⁄₈" (5.4 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.

1" (2.5 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.

21/

8" (5.4 cm)

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

some extra space at the back for the water line connecti ons.

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

W ARNING

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.

Tools required:

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ ¹⁄₂ in. open-end wrench or adjustable wrench

■ ¹⁄₄ in. and ⁵⁄₁₆ in. drill bit

■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

■ Hammer

■ Center punch

■ Bucket

■ Towel

■ Gloves

Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a

NOTE:

¹⁄₄ in. (6.35mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing 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 contai ns 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 20 and 120 psi (140-827 kPa). 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. Find a ¹⁄₂ in. to 1¹⁄₄ in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 mm) 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 diamet er) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

Use a hammer and center punch to mark drilling location on

water pipe. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the cold water pipe you have select ed.

Connecting the Refrigerator

to a W ater Source

F or Units With Auto matic Ice Makers

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 (arm up) 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.

1. Cold Water Pipe

2. Pipe Clamp

3. Copper Tubing

4. Compression Nut

5. Compression Sleeve

6. Shut Off Valve

7. Packing Nut

6. 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 rubber washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so rubber washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, es pecially if soft (coiled) copper tubi ng is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as show n. Inse rt end of tu bing into o utle t en d sq uar el y as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing into a bucket or sink. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Check for leaks. Coil copper tubing.

Connecting to refrigerator:

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the

copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut a nd sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

2. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

Base Grille

To remove the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Grasp the grille with both hands.

3. Lift up and tilt the bottom of the grille toward you. NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the

grille.

To replace the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Place upper clips in openings in the metal panel.

3. Roll the grille down toward the refrigerator until it snaps into

place.

Refrigerator Doors: Removing,

Reversing (optional) and Replacing

TOOLS NEEDED:

⁵⁄₁₆-in., ³⁄₈-in., ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-head screwdriver.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

1. Tube Clamp

2. Copper Tubing

3. Compression Nut

4. Valve Inlet

3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

5. Push refrigerator into opening.

Door and hinge removal

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open freezer door and remove base grille from the bottom

front of the refrigerator (see Base Grille graphic).

3. Close the freezer door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as sh own in Top Hinge graphic.

5. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center

Hinge graphic.

7. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

8. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the

Bottom Hinge graphic.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Door and Hinge Replacement”.

Door reversal (optional)

Door Stop Screw Door Hinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Sealing Screw Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Flat-Head Handle Screw Round-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front Shoulder Handle Screw

Cabinet

1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex head hinge screws from handle side and

move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see Graphic 1-2).

Refrigerator door

1. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all

parts together (see Graphic 2).

2. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3) .

3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4).

4. Remove door ha nd le se a l sc rew front . M o ve to o p po s ite s id e of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).

5. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 5).

6. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 2). Drive two screws in the handle first. Replace handle trim as show n.

7. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and freezer compartment door are in place.

Freezer door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown . Keep all parts

together (see Graphic 6-1).

2. Remove door hinge hole plugs. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 6-2) .

3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).

4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 5).

5. Position handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handle on door as shown (see Graphic 2).

6. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on product.

Door and hinge replacement

Note: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten

screws.

2. Replace the freezer door. NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

3. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws (see Center Hinge graphic).

4. Replace the refrigerator door.

5. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown (see Top Hinge

graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.

6. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer door. Now tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are

in place. Reinstall top hinge cover (see Top Hinge graphic).

2. Replace the base grille (see Base Grille graphi c).

3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4. Reset the controls (see “Setting the Controls” section).

5. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.

Door Removal &

Replacement

Base Grille

Top Hinge

1. Top Hinge Cover

2. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws

3. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

1. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

1 2

2 3

1. Handle Trim

2. Refrigerator Door Handle

3. Flat-Head Handle Screws

1 2

3 4

1. Door Hinge Hole Plug

1-2

" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

" (3 mm)

1-1

1. Shim

2. Hinge Pin Cover

3. Center Hinge

4. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

1. Hinge Pin Shim

2. Bottom Hinge

3. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws

4. Bottom Hinge Cover

1. Door Handle Sealing Screws

1. Door Handle Seal Screw

Front

6-1

1. Door Hinge Hole Plugs

6-2

Side View

Front View

1. Door Stop Screws

1 2

2. Door Stop

1. Flat-Head Handle

Screws

Door Closing and Alignment

Door Closing

Your ref riger ator has tw o fro nt ad justab le r ollers – one o n the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Move the refrigerator into its final position.

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

section). The two roller adjustment screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the bas e of the refrigerator on either side.

Use a screwdriver to adjust the roller adjustment screws. T urn

the roller adjustment screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the roller adjustment screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the roller adjustment screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

Having someone push against the top of the

NOTE:

refrigerator takes some weight off the roller adjustment screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

■ 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 gu rgling 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.

USING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

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 rear by turning both roller adjustment screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both roller adjustment screws the same amount.

Replace the base grille.

Door Alignment

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it using the instructio n s be low:

Pry off the top hinge cover.

Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆-in socket or wrench.

Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer

between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws. Replace the top hinge cov e r.

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 des cribes 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.

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration, co ol air ente rs the fr eezer se ction thr ough vents in the rea r an d top. The air f lows f orw ar d thr ou gh the fr eez er se ction and recirculates under the freezer floor. Cool air enters the refrigerator section through the to p, flows down and across shelves to the doors and recirculates to return air vents at the top.

Do not block any of these vents

vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT:

odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the “Food Storage Guide” section for details.)

Because air circulates between both sections, any

with food packages. If the

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 Refrigerator Control and the Freezer Control s hould both be at “4” as s ho wn in the illustrations below.

The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature and is located on the upper rear wall in the refrigerator section. 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.

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 settings listed in the chart below as a gui de. Always

remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

RECOMMENDED

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

Cold

Coldest

Style 2

REFRIGERATOR

COLDEST

FREEZER CONTROL IS LOCATED IN FREEZER

COLD

The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature and is located at the top left front of the freezer section. 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.

REFRIGERATOR section too warm

■ Door opened often

■ Large amount of food added

■ Room temperature very warm

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

■ Control not set correctly for your

conditions

FREEZER section too cold

■ Control not set correctly for your

conditions

Turn REFRIGERATOR Control to next higher number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Turn FREEZER Control to next higher number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Turn REFRIGERATOR Control to next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Turn FREEZER Control to next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Cold

Coldest

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 food may spoi l. Tur ning the Refrigerator and

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

Ice Maker

(on some models - Accessory)

To turn the ice maker on/off:

The on/off switch for the ice maker is a wire shut-off arm located on the side of the ice maker.

1. To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shut-off arm. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shut-off. As ice is

made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up) position.

2. To manual ly turn the ic e maker off, lift the wir e shut -of f arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate.

MAX

NORMAL

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 inte r e sted in pu r cha sin g one of th e ac ces sori es , pl eas e call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Assistance or Service" section.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

To increase ice production rate:

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

ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enoug h, turn the Freezer Control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Freezer Control to the hi ghest setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.

■ Maximum Ice Production (on some models): In maximum

ice production, the ice maker should produce approximately 16 to 20 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice production feature, push the switch to MAX.

REMEMBER:

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

■ 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meat Drawer and Cover

(on some models)

To remove and replace the meat drawer:

1. Remove the meat drawer by sliding it out to the stop. Lift the

front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the meat drawer by guiding it into the meat cover supports and pushing it in until it stops.

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover:

1. Remove the meat drawer. Remove the cover by tilting up the

front of the cover and lifting at the back. Pull the cover straight out.

2. Replace the cover by guiding the rear hooks into the shel f supports. Tilt the cover up at the front until the rear hooks drop into the slots.

3. Lower the front of the cover to a level position and replace the meat drawer.

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.

Meat stor age gui de

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 meats (liver)...............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 wi th tight lids.

Crisper and Crisper Cover

(on some models - Accessory)

To remove and replace the crisper(s):

1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the

crisper(s) and slide out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the crisper(s) by sliding back in full y past the drawer stop.

To remove the crisper(s) cover:

1. Remove crisper(s).

2. Holding the glass insert firmly with one hand, press up in

center of glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Carefully, slide the glass insert forward to remove.

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