Whirlpool GB2SHKXMQ00 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.whirlpool.com/canada

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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 Doors........................................................................6

Adjust the Doors...........................................................................9

Normal Sounds ............................................................................9

REFRIGERATOR USE....................................................................9

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

Using the Controls .....................................................................10

Ice Maker....................................................................................10

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

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

Meat Drawer and Cover.............................................................11

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

Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................12

Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................12

FREEZER FEATURES..................................................................12

Full-Width Wire Shelf..................................................................12

Ice Shelf......................................................................................12

Wire Basket ................................................................................12

Tilt-Out Bin .................................................................................13

DOOR FEATURES........................................................................13

Door Retainer .............................................................................13

Door Bins....................................................................................13

Utility Compartment...................................................................13

REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................13

Cleaning......................................................................................13

Changing the Light Bulb ............................................................14

Power Interruptions....................................................................14

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................17

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................17

In Canada ...................................................................................17

Accessories................................................................................17

WARRANTY ..................................................................................18

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..............................................19

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................19

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............................................20

Déballage du réfrigérateur..........................................................20

Emplacement d’installation........................................................20

Spécifications électriques ..........................................................21

Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau .....................................21

Raccordement de la canalisation d'eau ....................................21

Grille de la base..........................................................................22

Portes du réfrigérateur ...............................................................23

Ajustement des portes ...............................................................25

Sons normaux ............................................................................25

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................26

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................26

Utilisation des commandes........................................................26

Machine à glaçons .....................................................................27

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................27

Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................27

Tiroir à viande et couvercle ........................................................28

Bac à légumes et couvercle.......................................................28

Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs à légumes.......................28

Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................29

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................29

Clayette pleine largeur................................................................29

Tablette à glaçons......................................................................29

Panier en broche ........................................................................29

Compartiment à bascule............................................................29

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE.........................................30

Dispositif de retenue de la porte................................................30

Balconnets..................................................................................30

Compartiment utilitaire...............................................................30

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............................................30

Nettoyage ...................................................................................30

Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage ..................................31

Pannes de courant .....................................................................31

Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......32

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................32

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................34

Accessoires ................................................................................34

GARANTIE .................................................................................35

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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 panels before operating.

■

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 Materials

■ 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.”

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

feature parts may be packaged in the Interior 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.

■ There are four bolts that secure the refrigerator to the

shipping case. Keep these bolts because they are the
refrigerator's leveling legs.

■ Properly dispose of packaging.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that
is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the
refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator
and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice
may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

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.

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.

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: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will
fall below 55°F (13°C).

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, 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.

Water Supply Requirements

Read all directions carefully 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 30 and
120 psi (207 - 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser
and 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 30 and 120 psi (207 - 827 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 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 - 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. S h ut o ff Valv e

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 carefully 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.

Base Grille

Remove Base Grille

1. Open the freezer door.

2. Grasp the grille with both hands.

3. Pull up on the bottom and tilt it toward you.

4. Pull down to release the top of grille.

Replace the Base Grille

1. Open the freezer door.

2. See markings on inside of base grille for proper placement.

3. Snap the top of grille into place first.

4. Press down and in on the bottom of the grille until it snaps

into place.

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.

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

5. Push refrigerator into opening.

D. Compression Sleeve

E. Water Valve Inlet Port

Refrigerator Doors

Install and Remove Handle

Graphics are included later in this section.

1. Place handle on door as shown.

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

handle screws.

3. Place the trim pieces on the upper and lower handle ends as

shown.

4. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim.

Slide the top trim down and bottom trim up toward the
handle.

5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the freezer handle to the

freezer door with the two screws provided.

6. To remove handles, reverse directions.

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Remove Doors and Hinges

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

■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are

included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

⁵⁄₁₆

" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open the freezer door and remove the bottom hinge cover

from the bottom front of the refrigerator.

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 gasket
magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

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

graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the center hinge pin and remove hinge screws as

shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free
from the cabinet.

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

Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional on some models)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your standard doors so they

open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Door Stop Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Fron

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 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 4.

2. Remove the freezer door handle seal screw. Move to

opposite side of freezer door.

3. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as

shown. See Graphic 3.

4. Attach handle to opposite side of freezer door.

5. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until bottom hinge is

installed on product.

Replace Doors 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 center hinge as shown in Center

Hinge graphic, and tighten all screws. Replace the
refrigerator door.

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

graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.

4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the refrigerator door

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

Cabinet Hinge Hole PlugFlat-Head Handle 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.

Final Steps

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.

2. Replace the bottom hinge cover.

3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4. Reset the controls. See “Using the Controls.”

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

refrigerator.

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Door Removal &

Replacement

Top Hinge

A. Hinge Cover Screw
B. Top Hinge Cover

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C.

/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

D. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

A. Shim
B. Center Hinge
C. Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

2

A

A

A

B
C

D

B
C

B

A

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

A. Handle Trim

A

B

C

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

Front View

A. Door Stop Screws

A

Side View

B

3

B. Door Stop

1-2

A

A

A. Hinge Screws

5

1-1

A. Hinge Pin Shim
B. Bottom Hinge

3

C.

/8"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

D. Bottom Hinge Cover

A
B

C

4

A

4

Door Handle

Seal Screw

Front

A. Flat-Head Handle

Screws

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Adjust the Doors

B

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers which are at the
base of the refrigerator on either side. If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1. Plug into a grounded three prong outlet.

2. Move the refrigerator into its final location.

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

outward to unclip.

4. Remove the bracket cover. Insert the eraser end of a pencil in

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

5. Use a screwdriver or ³⁄₈" hex driver to adjust the roller

adjustment screws. Turn 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.

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

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

A

A. Roller adjustment screw
B. Stabilizing foot

6. 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.

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

firmly against floor.
NOTE: Drawer freezer models have a stabilizing foot on each

side which must be lowered by turning clockwise.

8. Replace the bracket cover. Place the bracket cover into the

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

9. Replace the base grille.

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.

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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.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are
preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make
sure that the controls in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.

Mid-setting “4”

IMPORTANT:

■ To turn your refrigerator off, turn the freezer control to the

word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Neither
compartment will cool when the freezer control is set to OFF.

■ The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid­setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right
of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

■ Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. 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.

■ The preset settings should be correct for normal household

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

■ 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.

Adjusting Controls

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 guide. Always
remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR section too cold

- Controls not set correctly for
your conditions

FREEZER section 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.

Ice Production Rate

The ice maker should produce a complete harvest of ice every
3 hours. 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, 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.

REFRIGERATOR section too warm

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

FREEZER section 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

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Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
higher

Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting higher

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 the “Assistance or
Service” 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.

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.

3. Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that the

shelf is securely in position.

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 shelf

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 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 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.

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 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 with tight lids.

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