Whirlpool SS25AQXHW00 User Manual
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SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
CÔTE À CÔTE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Table of Contents/T able des matières........2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................... ............... 4
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 5
Unpacking Your Refrigerator........................................... 5
Space Requirements ....................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements................................................... 6
Removing the Doors ........................................................ 6
Removing the Door Handles ........................................... 7
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ............ 8
Base Grille ........................................................................ 9
Door Closing..................................................................... 9
Understanding Sounds You May Hear......................... 10
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR....................................... 10
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................... 10
Setting the Controls....................................................... 11
Adjusting Control Settings............................................. 11
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES........................................... 12
Ice Maker Storage Bin ................................................... 12
Water and Ice Dispensers ............................................. 12
Refrigerator Shelves ...................................................... 14
Wine Rack....................................................................... 14
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer and Cover .......... 14
Convertible Vegeta ble/Meat Drawer
Temperature Control...................................................... 14
Crisper and Crisper Cover............................................. 15
Deli Drawer ..................................................................... 16
Door Rails ....................................................................... 16
Door Bins........................................................................ 16
Freezer Shelf................................................................... 16
Freezer Basket ............................................................... 17
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR........................... 17
Cleaning Your Refrigerator............................................ 17
Changing the Light Bulbs.............................................. 18
Power Interruptions ....................................................... 19
Vacation and Moving Care............................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 20
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.................... 24
WARRANTY....................................................................... 25
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.................................27
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................28
INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .......................... 29
Déballage de votre réfrigérateur................................... 29
Espacement requis........................................................ 29
Spécifications électriques............................................. 30
Enlèvement des portes.................................................. 30
Enlèvement des poignées des portes.......................... 31
Raccordement du ré fr igé ra teu r
à une canalisation d’eau................................................ 31
Grille de la base ............................................................. 33
Fermeture des portes .................................................... 33
Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre .... 34
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .............................. 35
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée ....... 35
Réglage des commandes.............................................. 35
Ajustement des réglages de contrôle........................... 36
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 37
Bac d’entreposage de la machine à glaçons............... 37
Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons................................. 37
Tablettes du réfrigérateur.............................................. 39
Casier à vin..................................................................... 39
Bac convertible pour
légumes/viandes et couvercle ...................................... 40
Ajustement du réglage de la température du bac
convertible pour légumes/viandes ............................... 40
Bac à légumes et couvercle.......................................... 41
Casier pour petits aliments ........................................... 41
Tringles dans la porte.................................................... 41
Compartiments dans la porte ....................................... 42
Clayette de congélateur ................................................ 42
Panier du congélateur ................................................... 42
ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................... 43
Nettoyage du réfrigérateur............................................ 43
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage.................. 44
Pannes de courant......................................................... 45
Entretien av ant les vacances
ou lors d’un déménagement ......................................... 45
DÉPANNAGE..................................................................... 46
DEMANDE D’ASSISTANCE OU DE SERVICE ............... 50
GARANTIE......................................................................... 52
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
precautions:
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■
Do not remove ground prong.
■
Do not use an adapter.
■
Do not use an extensio n cord.
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Disco n n e c t po wer be fo re se r v icing.
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Replace all panels before operating.
■
Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.
To reduce the ri sk o f fire, ele ctr ic sho ck , or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these ba s ic
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
■
Keep flammable mater ials and vapor s , such as
gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.
■
Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and install
refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker .
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on
some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
You r Old Refrigerator
W ARNING
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 d a ngerous – 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 a ccidents.
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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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers sev eral diff erent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may hav e some or all of the items listed.
The locations of the features may not match your model.
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1. Light
2. Automatic Ice Maker
3. Ice Bin
4. Drop-in Door Rails
5. Light
6. Removable Shelves
7. Snap-on Door Rails
8. Freezer Bins/Baskets (on some models)
9. Leveling Rollers (behind base grille)
10. Slide-out Shelves
11. Control Panel
12. Light Switch
13. Refrigerator Light
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14. Base Grille
15. Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature
Control (on side wall)
16. Model and Serial Number Label (on side wall)
17. Dairy Compartment
18. Wine Rack
19. Door Bins (on some models)
20. Deli Drawer (on some models)
21. Crisper Light (on some models)
22. Slide-out Crisper Cover (on some models)
23. Crisper Drawer
24. Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
25. Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Cover
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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 packa ging materials
■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial number
label).
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also
be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape
or glue. These products can damage the surface of
your refrigerat or. For more information, see the
“Important Safety Instructions” 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.
■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for a .5” (1.25 cm) spa ce on each side and at th e top.
.5" (1.25cm)
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is
fastened to the base grille.
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.
■ 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 installin g your refr igerator n ext to a fixed wall,
leave 2” (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending
on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: Do not install the r efrig erator near an ove n, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a locat ion where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
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Electrical Requirements
Removing the Doors
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
NOTE: Before removing doors, open both doors and
remove base grille (see the “Base Grille” section).
Tools Needed:
¹⁄₄-inch hex-head socket wrench and ⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex-head
socket wrench.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. If you have a dispen ser ( ice or wa ter), di sconnect water
line (behind base grille).
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 you r refrigerator be
provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a
switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any t ype of installation, cleaning ,
or removing a light bulb, turn the Thermostat Control (or
Refrigerator Control depending on the model) to OFF and
then disconne ct the refrigerator from the electrical s ource.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the
electrical source and r e set the Thermostat Control (or
Refrigerator Control) to the desired setting.
■ Remove hose from clip.
■ Disconnect union nut and slide it back onto tube.
■ Remove metal insert from tube.
■ Remove union nut and spring.
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3. Remove left top hinge.
■ Remove hinge cover and screws. DO NOT
REMOVE SCREW 1 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.
■ Disconnect wiring plug and both ground wires.
■ Carefully lift door up off bottom hinge. Make sure
you protect water line from damage.
5. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary. Both bottom
hinges have similar construction. DO NOT REMOVE
SCREW 3 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.
NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove the bottom
hinge to move refrigerator through a doorway.
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4. Disassemble right top hinge.
■ Remove hinge cover and screws. DO NOT
REMOVE SCREW 2 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.
■ Lift door up off bottom hinge.
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6. Replace doors.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Removing the Door Handles
Apply firm pressure with hand on face of trim. Slide top
trim up and bottom trim down away from handle, then lift
off of shoulder screws. Remove screws.
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Connecting the Refrigerator
to a W ater Source
Read all directions carefully bef ore y ou 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 ic e.
Tools required:
■ Standard screwdriver
■ ⁷⁄₁₆-inch and ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wrench es or two
adjustable wrenches
■ ¹⁄₄-inch nut driver
■ ¹⁄₄-inch drill bit
■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
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 feet (2.1 m) to allow for
moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄-inch 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-inch hole in the cold
water pipe 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
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄-inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before p urchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a
piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆-inch saddle valve which reduces water
flow and clogs more easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker wate r v al ve con t ains a fl ow was her wh ic h 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:
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-inch to 1¹⁄₄-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
precaution must be taken: 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.
6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold wate r pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet end is soli dly in the ¹⁄₄-inch 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.
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. Scr ew compr ession nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
8. Place the free en d of the tubi ng into a cont ainer or sin k,
and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing
until water is clear . Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water
pipe. Coil copper tubing.
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Connecting to refrigerator:
1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression 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 connecti on s (incl u di ng co nn ec ti on s at t h e v al ve) or
nuts that leak.
NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base
grille after cleaning.
To replace the grille:
1. Open the doors.
2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.
3. Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.
Door Closing
Door Closing
Your refrigerator has 2 front ad justable r ollers — o ne on the
right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:
1. Plug in refrigerator.
2. Move the refrigerator into its fi nal position.
3. Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” earlier in this
section). The two leveling screws are part of the front
roller assemblies which are at the base of the
refrigerator on either side.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-i n water straine r.
If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a
well is your source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be inst al le d in the ¹⁄₄-inch water line.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance
dealer. Install at either tube connection.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Base Grille
4. 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.
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 t he screws.
5. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the
refrigerator slightly more to the 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.
6. Replace the base grille.
To remove the base grille:
1. Open both refrigerator doors.
2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your
thumbs along the top. Push in with your thumbs and
pull up on the bottom.
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Understanding Sounds
You May Hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one
didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds
are normal. Hard surfaces, like th e floor, walls, and
cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they
actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them.
■ If your product i s equipped with an ice maker, you will
hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill
the ice maker for each cycle.
■ The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends. Also, the thermostat refrigerator control, will click when cycling on and off.
■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,
the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to
keep your food items at the desired temperature. The
high efficiency compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run long er than your old one, and you
may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost
cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
USING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensur e prop er temperatur es, you need to permi t
air to flow between the two sections. Cold air enters the
bottom of the fr e ezer se ction an d move s up. It th en en te rs
the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then
returns to the freezer as shown.
■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the
air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound
due to the ref r igerant flowing in your refrigerator.
■ Contraction and exp a nsion of the inside walls may
cause a popping noise.
■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by
the condenser fan.
■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda,
cereal, bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be
prevented and the temperature controls will not function
properly.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both
sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to
the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to
eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap
or cover foods tightly.
Checking airfl ow
To measure the amount of cold air being directed from the
freezer compartment into the refrigerator section, hold
your hand in front of the top vent. You can adjust the Air
Balance Control to feel the different amounts of airflow.
For further information on temperatures inside you r
refrigerator, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.
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Setting the Controls
T
For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are
preset at the factory. When you first install your
refrigerator, make sure that the contr ols are still preset.
The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer Control should
both be at the “mid-settings” as shown in the illustrations
below.
The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator
compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the
mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to
the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.
REFRIGERATOR
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2
1
4
5
COLDESTCOLDES
OFF
Adjusting Control Settings
Give the refrigerator time to cool down compl etely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous
section should be correct for normal househ old
refrigerato r usage. The con trol s are set corr ectl y when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
If you need to adjust temp eratures in the refrigerator or
freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a
guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION/REASON:
REFRIGERATOR section
too warm
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
■ Room temperature very warm
ADJUSTMENT:
Turn
REFRIGERATOR
Control one-half
setting higher,
wait 24 hours,
then check the
freezer
temperature
NOTE: Your product will not cool when the Refrigerator
Control is set to OFF.
The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment
temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make
the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the midsetting make the temperature colder.
FREEZER
B
A
WARMER COLDER
C
Give your refri gerator time to coo l down co mpletely befor e
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has
cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder)
than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
FREEZER section too warm/ice
not made fast enough
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
■ Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
■ Heavy ice usage
■ Air diffuser blocked by items
REFRIGERATOR section
too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
FREEZER section too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Turn FREEZER
Control one-half
setting higher
Move packages
out of airstream
Turn
REFRIGERATOR
Control to next
lower number
Turn FREEZER
Control one-half
setting lower
NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture control
continuously guards against moisture buildup on the
outside of your refrigerator cab inet. This control does not
have to be set or adjusted.
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REFRIGERATOR
ICE
CRUSH CUBE
FEATURES
Ice Mak er Storage Bin
To remove the ice bin:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and then
slide it back toward the rear.
2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position.
Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.
W ater and Ice Dispensers
(on some models)
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
Depending on your model, you may have one or more of
the following options: the ability to select either crushed or
cubed ice, a special light that turns on when you use the
dispenser, or a lock option to avoid accidental dispensing.
The ice dispenser
Ice dispenses fr om th e ice maker storage bin in the fr eezer.
When the dispenser lever is pressed:
3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.
4. Empty the ice bin. Use warm water to melt the ice if
necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up the
ice in the bin. This can cause damage to the bin and
the dispenser mechanism.
5. Wash with a mild detergent, rinse well and dry
thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When you replace the bin, make sure it is pushed in
all the way or the dispenser will not work. Then push
the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice
production. Make sure the door is closed tightly.
■ A trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser
and the ice bin.
■ Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute.
■ When you release the dispenser lever, the trap door
closes and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing
system will not operate when the freezer door is open.
Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice.
Before dispen sing ice, select whic h type of ice you prefer.
The button controls are designed for easy use and
cleaning.
■ For cubed ice, press the CUBE button until the red
indicator appears in the window above the CUBE
button.
■ For crushed ice, press the CRUSH button until the red
indicator appears in the window above the CRUSH
button.
For crushed ice, cube s are crushe d bef ore bein g
dispensed. This may caus e a slight del ay when dispen sing
crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and
pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from
CRUSH to CUBE, a few ounces of crushed ice will be
dispensed along with the first cubes.
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To dispense ice:
LIGHT
OFF ON
DISPENSER
LOCK
UNLOCK
To dispense water:
1. Press button for the desired type of ice.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever.
Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice
does not fall outside of the glass.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of
pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice
dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the i ce dispens e
faster or in greater quantitie s.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-
flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice
away. Also, take large amou nts of ice from the ice bin,
not through the dispenser.
The water dispenser
Chilled water comes from a container behind the meat
drawer. It holds approximately 1¹⁄₂ quarts (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water
dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). It will take three to four
minutes for the water to begin dispensing. The water you
draw and discard rinses the t ank and pipes.
Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.
IMPORTANT: The small removable tray at the bottom of
the dispenser is d e signed to catch small spills and allow
for easy cleaning. Th ere is no drain in th e tray. The tray can
be removed from the dispenser and carried to the sink to
be emptied or cleaned.
1. Press a glass agai nst the water dispenser lever.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a
fresh supp ly.
The dispenser light
The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on
manually by pressing the “ON” button at the right hand
side of the contr ol panel . The red indicator above the “ON”
button will appear. On some models: whenever you use
the dispenser the lever will automatically turn the light on.
NOTE: See the “Changing the Light Bulbs” section for
information on changing the dispenser light bulb.
On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a
rocker-style type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and
push again to turn the light off.
The dispenser lock
Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to
prevent accidental dispensing by small children and pets.
To turn off the dispenser, press the LOCK button. The
indicator will appear above the LOCK button and the ice
and water dispensers will not work. To unlock the
dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until the indicator
appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as usual.
(on some models)
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the
product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It
simply deactivates the dispenser levers.
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Refrigerator Shelves
LOWLOW
HIGH
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match
your individual storage needs.
Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit dif ferent 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.
To remove a shelf:
1. Tilt up front of the shelf frame and lift it at the back.
2. Pull shelf frame straig ht out.
To replace a shelf:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports on the back refrigerator wall .
2. Tilt up front of shelf frame until the rear hooks drop into
the slots.
3. Lower the front of the shelf into position.
Convertible Vegetable/Meat
Drawer and Cover
To remove the drawer:
1. Slide the drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front slightly and slide it out the rest of the way.
3. Replace the drawer by sliding it past the drawer stop .
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the drawer and the crisper.
2. Lift the front of the cover off of the supports and
remove it by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit the back of the cover into the notch supports on the
walls of the refrigerator and lower it into place.
2. Replace the drawer and crisper.
Wine Rack
(on some models)
To install the wine rack:
Slide the wine rack between the refrigerator shelf and the
wall of the refrigerator compartment.
To remove the wine rack:
Pull the wine rack straight out from between the
refrigerator shelf and the wall of the comp artment.
Convertible Vegetable/Meat
Drawer T emperature Control
The convertibl e vegetab le/mea t dra wer can be ad justed to
properly chill meats or vegetables. Unlike most chilled
meat drawer systems, the Temperature Control cools the
air inside the pan. (Most systems chill only the pan itself,
which doesn’t cool the air inside the pan evenly).
Chilling the air inside the pan provides more even cooling
and reduces “spot” f reezing. The Temperature Contr ol can
be set to keep meats at the recommended storage
temperatures (28°F-32°F are the recommended storage
temperatures from the National Livestock and Meat
Board).
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To store vegetables at th e ir optimal storage temperatures
LOW
HIGH
(which need to be warmer than those for meat ), set the
control at the Vegetable setting, all the way to the left.
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness even more, remember
to wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before
storing. Always store meat as recommended by the
National Livestock and Meat Board. See “Storing fresh
food” in the “Food Storage Gui de” section for more
information.
Adjusting the control
The convertible co nt rol comes pr eset f or yo u a t th e lo west
meat setting. Move it to the mid-setting or “colder” as
desired.
To change a control setting: move the control to the right
(colder) or to the left (less cold).
Crisper and Crisper Cov er
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide crisper out the rest of the way.
Replace the crisper by sliding it back in ful ly past the
drawer stop.
To remove the crisper cover:
1. Remove crisper.
2. Holding glass insert firmly, grasp one side of crisper
cover and lift the other side up from the bottom.
3. Slide the glass insert out to remove.
4. Lift cover frame up and remove.
To store vegetables: move the control all the way to the
left to the VEG setting.
Veg/Meats Veg/Meats
Temperature Temperature
MEATS
VEG
IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to
the left (less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between
adjustments. Doing so gives the temperature of the food
time to change.
To replace the crisper cover:
1. Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of
the refrigerator.
2. Lower front of the cover frame into place.
3. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower
front into place.
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Deli Drawer
(on some models)
The deli drawer provides a convenient place to store
raisins, nuts, spreads, and other small items at normal
refrigerator temperatures.
To remove the deli drawer:
1. Slide the deli drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front and slide the drawer out the rest of the
way.
Replace the deli drawer by sliding it back in fully past
the drawer stop.
Drop-in Door Rails
To remove the rails:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight up on each end of the rail.
To replace the rails:
1. Slide the shelf rail into the slots on the door.
2. Push the rail straight down until it stops.
Door Bins
(on some models)
The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting.
Door Rails
The door rails may be removed for easier cleaning.
Snap-on Door Rails
To remove th e rails:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Push in slightly on the front of the bracket while pulling
out on the inside tab.
3. Repeat these steps for the other end of the rail.
To replace the rails:
1. Line up the ends of the brackets with the buttons on
the sides of the door liner.
2. Firmly snap bracket and rail assembly onto the tabs
above the shelf as shown.
1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull
straight out.
2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired
support button and push down until it stops.
Freezer Shelf
(number v aries with model)
To remove the shelf:
1. Lift the shelf off of the supports.
2. Slide it out of the shelf support ho les.
Replace shelf in the reverse order.
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