Whirlpool GB2SHDXPB00 User Manual

BOTTOM-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

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RÉFRIGÉRATEUR SUPERPOSÉ

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service 1-800-807-6777

ou visitez notre site web à

www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

Table of Contents/Table des matières.......................................2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4

Unpack the Refrigerator...............................................................4

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

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

Water Supply Requirements........................................................5

Connect the Water Supply...........................................................5

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

Refrigerator Door..........................................................................7

Adjust the Door ..........................................................................10

Normal Sounds ..........................................................................10

REFRIGERATOR USE..................................................................11

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................................11

Using the Controls .....................................................................11

Ice Maker....................................................................................12

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................12

Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................12

Meat Drawer and Cover.............................................................13

Crisper and Crisper Cover .........................................................13

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..............................................21

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................21

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ............................................22

Déballage du réfrigérateur .........................................................22

Emplacement d’installation........................................................22

Spécifications électriques..........................................................23

Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau.....................................23

Raccordement de la canalisation d'eau ....................................24

Grille de la base..........................................................................25

Porte de la réfrigérateur .............................................................25

Ajustement de la porte...............................................................28

Sons normaux ............................................................................28

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................29

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée .....................29

Utilisation des commandes........................................................29

Machine à glaçons .....................................................................30

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................30

Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................30

Tiroir à viande et couvercle........................................................31

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

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

FREEZER FEATURES ..................................................................14

Freezer Baskets..........................................................................14

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

Door Retainer .............................................................................14

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

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

REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................14

Cleaning......................................................................................14

Changing the Light Bulb.............................................................15

Power Interruptions....................................................................16

Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................16

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................17

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................19

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................19

In Canada ...................................................................................19

Accessories ................................................................................19

WARRANTY ..................................................................................20

Bac à légumes et couvercle.......................................................31

Réglage de l’humidité dans le bac à légumes...........................32

Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................32

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................32

Paniers de congélateur ..............................................................32

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE.........................................33

Dispositif de retenue de la porte................................................33

Balconnets..................................................................................33

Compartiment utilitaire...............................................................33

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............................................33

Nettoyage ...................................................................................33

Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage ..................................34

Pannes de courant .....................................................................35

Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......35

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................36

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

Accessoires ................................................................................38

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

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REFRIGERATOR 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

DANGER

WARNING

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
happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions,

WARNING:

including the following:

■

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■

Do not remove ground prong.

■

Do not use an adapter.

■

Do not use an extension cord.

■

Disconnect power before servicing.

■

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

■

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
instructions.

■

Use nonflammable cleaner.

■

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from refrigerator.

■

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

■

Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

follow

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT: 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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the 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 the Packaging

■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning

on the refrigerator. Rub 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.”

■ Properly dispose of packaging.

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.

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.

■ Your refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only.

■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a

¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space at the top and behind the refrigerator.

■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the

back for the water line connections.

■ When 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

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the
refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below
55°F (13°C).

Clean Before Using

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

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.

¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm)

2¹⁄₈" (5.4 cm)

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Electrical Requirements

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 Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp 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 turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension
cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, press the Freezer down arrow touch pad
until a dash (–) appears in both the Freezer and Refrigerator
displays as shown. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
source.

When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical
source and reset the temperature controls to the desired setting.
See “Using the Controls.”

Water Supply Requirements

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

■ If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing

only in areas where the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit,
hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆"
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and
100 psi (241 - 689 kPa) is required to operate the ice maker. If
you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 100 psi (241 - 689 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of approximately 60 psi
(414 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
approximately 60 psi (414 kPa):

■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Connect the Water Supply

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Find a ¹⁄₂" to 1¹⁄₄" (12.7 mm to 3.18 mm) vertical cold water

pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

■ Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure

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.

4. 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" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper
tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe

you have selected.

A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C.Copper tubing
D. Compression nut

A
B

C

D
E

F
G

E. Compression sleeve
F. Sh ut o ff va l ve

G. Packing nut

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6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be

sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in the water
pipe and that rubber washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten
packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and
evenly so rubber washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if
soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to
connect the copper tubing.

7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper

tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely
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 shutoff valve on the water pipe. Check for leaks.
Coil copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

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

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

2. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks.

Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P”
clamp.

Complete the Installation.

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.

Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Base Grille

A

B

C
D
E

A. Copper tubing
B. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut

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

Correct any leaks.

D. Compression sleeve

E. Water valve inlet port

Remove the Base Grille

1. Grasp the grille with both hands.

2. Pull the grille toward you.

Replace the Base Grille

1. See the markings on the inside of the base grille for proper

placement.

2. Align the grille mounting clips with the cabinet slots.

3. Push the grille firmly into the cabinet slots until it snaps into

place.

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Refrigerator Door

Install and Remove Handles

Graphics are included later in this section.

1. Place handle on the door or drawer as shown.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle to the door

with the handle screws.

3. Place the handle trim pieces on the handle ends as shown.

4. Using your hand, apply firm pressure on the face of the trim

and slide the trim piece toward the center of the handle.

5. To remove handles, reverse directions.

Remove Freezer Drawer

Graphics are included later in this section.
IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to complete this

procedure.

1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension.

2. Remove all articles from baskets.

3. Pull the upper wire basket out to full extension and lift out to

remove.

4. Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove.

Replace Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to complete this

procedure.

1. Pull both drawer rails out to full extension.

2. Locate the notches on the inside of each drawer rail. See

Graphic 6-1.

3. While supporting the drawer front, hook the drawer supports

into the notches on the inside of the drawer rails. Lower the
drawer front into its final position. See Graphic 6-2.

4. Place the basket cradles back on the drawer rails. Align the

snap attachments with the slots on the drawer rails, and
press each snap toward the rail until it clicks.

5. With drawer rails pulled out to full extension, set the lower

basket straight down into the basket cradles.

6. Slide the upper basket into the molded drawer rail. Make sure

the rear of the basket hooks behind the drawer rail stop.

Remove Door and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

■ Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and

any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are

included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a #2
Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

5. Remove the basket cradles from the drawer rails. Push the

snap attachments inward away from the drawer rails to
unlatch the basket cradles. Lift the basket cradles off of the
drawer rails.

A

B

A. Cradle snap attachment
B. Basket cradle

6. Lift the top of the freezer drawer front to disengage drawer

rail hooks from drawer rails. Lift drawer out.

⁵⁄₁₆

" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

1. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it

free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the

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

2. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

3. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom

Hinge graphic.

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Reverse Door (optional)

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Final Steps

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so it opens from

the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the
door, see “Replace Door and Hinges.”

Door Stop Screw

Cabinet

1. Remove 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 in Graphic 1-2.

Refrigerator door

1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown in

Graphic 2. Keep all parts together.

2. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side

of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5.

3. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the

refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 3.

4. Attach refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator

door with the two screws as shown in Graphic 2. Replace
handle trim as shown.

5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until hinges and freezer

compartment drawer are in place.

Door Handle Seal Screw Fron

Cabinet Hinge Hole PlugFlat-Head Handle Screw

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

in place. Reinstall top hinge cover as shown in Top Hinge
graphic.

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.

2. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

3. Return all removable door parts to door and food to

refrigerator.

Replace Door and Hinges

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

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

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

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

2. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.

3. Adjust the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door

aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.

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Door Removal &

Replacement

Top Hinge

A. Hinge Cover Screw
B. Top Hinge Cover

5

C.

/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

D. Top Hinge

Bottom Hinge

A. Shim
B. Bottom Hinge
C. Hinge Screws

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

2

A

A

A

B
C

D

A

B

C

B
C

B

A

A. Handle Trim

B. Flat-Head Handle Screws
C. Refrigerator Door Handle

Front View

A. Door Stop Screws
B. Door Stop

A

Side View

B

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

3

1-2

A

A

A. Hinge Screws

1-1

C B AAB

A. Handle Trim

B. Flat-Head Handle Screws
C. Refrigerator Door Handle

4

Drawer Removal & Replacement

6-1

6-2

Door Handle
Seal Screw

Front

5

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Adjust the Door

B

Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have two
(Style 1) or four (Style 2) adjustable rollers located at the base of
the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want
the door to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the
instructions below.

NOTE: It may take several turns of the roller adjustment
screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

Style 1 - Front leveling

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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.

2. Move the refrigerator into its final location.

3. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it

toward you.

4. Remove the bracket covers. Insert the eraser end of a pencil

in the cover notch. Apply slight downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while swinging it off.

A

A. Roller adjustment screw
B. Stabilizing foot

Style 2 - Front and rear leveling

A B AB

CC

A. Front adjustment screw
B. Rear adjustment screw
C. Stabilizing foot

6. Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as

you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by
turning both front adjustment screws to the right. It may take
several more turns, and you should turn both adjustment
screws the same amount.

7. Lower the stabilizing foot by turning it clockwise until it is

firmly against floor.

8. Turn the front adjustment screws counterclockwise to allow

the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on the stabilizing feet.

9. Replace the bracket covers. Place each bracket cover into

the outer edge, swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap
it into place.

10. Replace the base grille.

5. Using a screwdriver or ³⁄₈" hex driver, turn the roller

adjustment screw(s) on each side to raise or lower that side of
the refrigerator.

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

■ To raise, turn the roller adjustment screw to the right.

■ To lower, turn the roller adjustment screw to the left.

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Normal Sounds

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, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the
sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them.

■ If your refrigerator 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.

■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently, to keep

your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize
energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may
cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You
may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the
compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through

the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed
may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

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

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

■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle

may cause a sizzling sound.

■ 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.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit
airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in
the illustration, cool air enters the freezer section through vents in
the rear and top. The air flows forward through the freezer section
and recirculates under the freezer floor. Cool air enters the
refrigerator section through the top, flows down and across
shelves to the doors and recirculates to return air vents at the
bottom.

Using the Controls

The temperature controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator compartment.

For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are
preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make
sure that the refrigerator and freezer controls are still preset to the
recommended setting as shown.

Recommended Setting “4”

IMPORTANT:

■ To turn your refrigerator off, press the freezer down arrow

touch pad until a dash (-) appears in both the refrigerator and
freezer displays. Neither compartment will cool.

■ The recommended settings should be correct for normal

household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.

■ The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature. The temperature control range for
each compartment is 1 through 7 (coldest).

■ Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before

adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has
cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a
higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.

■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or

freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents
are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and
moisture problems may occur.

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 and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Adjusting Controls

If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or
freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart below as
a guide.

Press the up or down arrow touch pads to adjust the
temperature. Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust
either control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours for
the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm

- Door opened often, large amount
of food added or room
temperature very warm

FREEZER too warm/ice not made
fast enough

- Door opened often, or large
amount of food added or very cold
room temperature (can’t cycle
often enough)

- Heavy ice usage

Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
higher

Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting higher

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CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too cold

- Controls not set correctly for
your conditions

FREEZER too cold

- Controls not set correctly for
your conditions

Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
lower

Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting lower

Ice Maker

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

■ To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.

NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is
made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice
cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up)
position.

■ To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to

the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure
the ice maker will not continue to operate.

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

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.

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your
individual storage needs.

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

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

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

Ice Production Rate

The ice maker should produce a complete batch of ice every
3 hours. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer
Control toward a higher (colder) number in steps. For example, if
the control is at 3, move it to 4. Wait 24 hours and, if necessary,
gradually turn the Freezer Control to the highest setting, waiting
24 hours between each increase.

REMEMBER:

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

first three batches of ice produced.

■ 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 softened 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 avoided, make sure the water softener is operating
properly and is well maintained.

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

storage bin.

Shelves and Shelf Frames

To Remove and Replace a Shelf/Frame:

1. Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it

out of the shelf supports.

2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into

the shelf supports. Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf
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.

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