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REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents ...............................................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..........................................4
Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................................................4
Space Requirements....................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Base Grille ....................................................................................5
Door Removal...............................................................................6
Door Closing.................................................................................7
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source..........................8
Water System Preparation...........................................................9
Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................................9
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ....................................................9
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................9
Setting the Controls ...................................................................10
Adjusting Control Settings .........................................................10
Water and Ice Dispensers..........................................................11
Interior Water Filtration System .................................................12
Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket............................................12
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................13
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................13
Lateral Adjustable Shelf .............................................................13
Flip-up Shelf ...............................................................................14
Adjustable Flip-up Shelf.............................................................14
Deli Drawer.................................................................................14
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ........14
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control.......15
Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................15
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................15
Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ...........................................................15
FREEZER FEATURES..................................................................15
Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................15
Freezer Basket ...........................................................................16
DOOR FEATURES........................................................................16
Door Rails...................................................................................16
Door Bins....................................................................................16
Can Rack....................................................................................16
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR.......................................16
Cleaning Your Refrigerator.........................................................16
Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................17
Power Interruptions....................................................................18
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................19
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................22
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS.............................................22
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS....................................................... 23
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY................................................. 24
2
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 follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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:
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happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
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.
■
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).
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
You r Ol d Ref ri gera tor
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
IMPORTANT
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.
: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
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.
3
INSTALLING YOUR
Space Requirements
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing packaging materials
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Remove tape or glue from your refrigerator before using.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly
with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily
removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and
dry.
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Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the “Refrigerator Safety” section.
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.
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To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for
.5 in. (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top.
.5" (1.25 cm)
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging 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.
2" (5.08 cm)
■
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave
some extra space at the back for the water line connections.
The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall if you do
not have an ice maker installed.
■
If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your
model) to allow for the door to swing open.
Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
NOTE:
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
4
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:
Base Grille
To remove the base grille:
Open both refrigerator doors.
1.
Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs
2.
along the top. Push in with your thumbs and pull up on the
bottom.
Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille
NOTE:
after cleaning.
To replace the base grille:
Open the doors.
1.
Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.
2.
Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.
3.
Recommended grounding method
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 turned 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.
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TOOLS NEEDED:
IMPORTANT:
adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
¹⁄₄
in. hex-head socket wrench,
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Reconnect both ground wires before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Door Removal
⁵⁄₁₆
in. hex-head socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver.
Electrical Shock Hazard
4
Top Left Hinge
Style 1
1
Style 2
1
1. Do Not Remove Screw
Water Dispenser
3
Tubing Connection
1. Hose Clip
2. Union Nut
Door Removal
5
1
Handle Removal
Top Right Hinge
6
Style 1
1
Style 2
1
(Optional)
1. Do Not Remove Screw
7
Bottom Hinge
1
2
1
1. Do Not Remove Screw
2
Base Grille
8
Door Alignment
1
1. Leveling Screw
6
Tools Needed:
socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver.
NOTE:
It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle
or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your
residence. Measure the door opening to determine whether to
remove the refrigerator handles or the doors.
¹⁄₄
in. hex-head socket wrench,
⁵⁄₁₆
in. hex-head
Handle Removal (optional)
1.
Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide
top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim
pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1).
NOTE:
Some models include accent pieces between the handle
and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will
need to carefully remove them with a flat-head screwdriver
before removing the handle screws. The accent pieces are
optional and can be reinstalled or left off of the handle assembly.
2.
Remove handle screws and handles.
3.
Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown (see
Graphic 1).
Door Removal
WARNING
Door and Hinge Replacement
1.
Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws.
2.
Assistance may be needed to feed the water dispenser
tubing through the bottom hinge while reinstalling the freezer
door. Carefully feed the dispenser tubing through the bottom
left hinge before replacing the door on the hinge.
NOTE:
Provide additional support for the doors while the top
hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
3.
Align and replace the top left hinge as shown (see Graphic 4).
Tighten screws.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Reconnect both ground wires.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille by
pulling up on the bottom outside corners (see Graphic 2).
3.
Close both doors and keep them closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
4.
If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect the water
dispenser tubing located behind the base grille. Remove
hose from clip (see Graphic 3).
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Disconnect union nut.
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Remove union nut and spring.
5.
Remove top left hinge cover and screws as shown (see
Graphic 4).
6.
Disconnect wiring plug and both ground wires (see
Graphic 4).
7.
Carefully lift freezer door straight up off bottom hinge (see
Graphic 5). The water dispenser tubing remains attached to
the freezer door and pulls through the bottom left hinge.
Make sure you protect the dispenser tubing from damage.
8.
Remove top right hinge cover and screws as shown (see
Graphic 6).
9.
Lift the refrigerator door straight up off bottom hinge.
10.
It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move
the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have
similar construction.
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DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.
DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.
Disassemble the hinges as shown (see Graphic 7).
NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.
DO
4.
Reconnect both ground wires.
5.
Reconnect wiring plug.
6.
Replace left hinge cover and screws.
7.
Replace the refrigerator door by carefully lifting the door onto the bottom right hinge.
8.
Align and replace the top right hinge as shown (see
Graphic 6). Tighten screws.
9.
Replace hinge cover and screws. Tighten screws.
10.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Door Closing
Door Closing
Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers — one on the
right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if
you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator's
tilt using the instructions below:
1.
Move the refrigerator into its final position.
2.
The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies
which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side (see
Graphic 8).
3.
Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the
leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator
or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may
take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of
the refrigerator (see Graphic 8).
NOTE:
Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.
4.
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 leveling screws to the right. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.
5.
Replace the base grille.
NOTE:
Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille.
7
Connecting the Refrigerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■
If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent
operation without water.
■
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
■ Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will
remain above freezing.
■
It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
Tools required:
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Standard screwdriver
⁷⁄₁₆
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in. and
wrenches
¹⁄₄
■
in. nut driver
¹⁄₄
■
in. drill bit
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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
NOTE:
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercingtype or
and clogs more easily.
Cold water supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used
as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30
and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.
Connecting to water line:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
1.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
2.
enough to clear line of water.
Locate a ½ in. to 1
3.
water pipe near the refrigerator.
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,
4.
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
copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut
square.
¹⁄₂
in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable
³⁄₁₆
in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow
¹⁄₄
in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD
Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)
Using a grounded drill, drill a
5.
you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut-Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
6.
sure outlet end is solidly in the
¹⁄₄
in. hole in the cold water pipe
¹⁄₄
in. drilled hole in the water
pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten
packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and
evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten
or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled)
copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the
copper tubing.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
7.
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.
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
8.
turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper
tubing.
Connecting to refrigerator:
Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
1.
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the
refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown.
This will help prevent damage to the tubing when the
refrigerator is pushed back against the wall. Move to step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check for leaks.
Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
3.
local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is
your source of water supply, a second water strainer should
¹⁄₄
be installed in the
in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water
strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either
tube connection.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
4.
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