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TABLEOF CONTENTS

TABLEDES MATIERES

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

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

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

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

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

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

Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing (optional)

and Replacing .............................................................................. 7

Door Closing and Alignment ........................................................ 8

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

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

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

Setting the Control(s) ................................................................. 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freezer Shelf .............................................................................. 12

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

Drop-in Door Rails...................................................................... 13

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ................................... 13

Cleaning Your Refrigerator ......................................................... 13

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

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

Vacation and Moving Care ......................................................... 14

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

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

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

SECURITE DU RE_FRIGI_RATEUR ........................................... 19

INSTALLATION DU RE_FRIGI_RATEUR ................................... 20

Deballage de votre rdrigerateur ................................................ 20

Emplacement d'installation ........................................................ 20

Specifications electriques .......................................................... 21

Raccordement du refrigerateur a une canalisation d'eau .........21

Portes du rdrigerateur : Demontage, inversion (option)

et reinstallation ........................................................................... 23

Fermeture et alignement des portes .......................................... 25

Les bruits de I'appareil que vous pouvez entendre ................... 25

UTILISATION DU REFRIGERATEUR ....................................... 26

Pour s'assurer d'une circulation d'air appropriee ...................... 26

Reglage des commandes .......................................................... 26

Ajustement des reglages de commande ................................... 26

CARACTERISTIQUES DU REFRIGERATEUR ......................... 27

Tablettes du refrigerateur ........................................................... 27

Bac a viande et couvercle .......................................................... 28

Bac a legumes et couvercle ....................................................... 28

Casier utilitaire ou oeuffier .......................................................... 29

CARACTERISTIQUES DU CONGI_LATEUR ............................ 29

Clayette du congelateur ............................................................. 29

CARACTERISTIQUES DE LA PORTE ...................................... 30

Tringles dans la porte ................................................................. 30

ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE REFRIGERATEUR ............................ 30

Nettoyage du rdrigerateur ......................................................... 30

Remplacement de I'ampoule d'edairage .................................. 31

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

Entretien avant les vacances ou Iors d'un demenagement .......31

DI_PANNAGE ............................................................................. 32

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...................................................... 35

GARANTIE ................................................................................. 36

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 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

This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic

precautions:

• 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).

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper DisposalofYourOld Refrigerator

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 'lust 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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Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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

1. Grasp the front of the upper shelf with one hand and use the other hand to remove packing material from the shelf area.

2. Lower the front of the upper shelf until shelf hooks can be removed from the shelf supports and pull the shelf forward.

3. Flip the shelf over and insert the rear shelf hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the front of shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports.

4. Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that it is securely in position.

Removing packaging materials

• Remove tape and glue from your refrigerator before using. 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 refrigerator. For more information, see "Refrigerator Safety" section.

• On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other feature parts may be packaged in the 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.

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.

Cleaning before use After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of

your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the "Caring for Your Refrigerator" section.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

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

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 1/2in. (12.70 ram) space on each side.

• Allow 3 in. (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top,

• Allow at least 1 in. (25.40 mm) between back of cabinet and the wall.

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.

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.

• If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.

• Level the refrigerator (see "Door Closing and Alignment").

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall

below 40°F (5°C).

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 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. 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.

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:

• Standard screwdriver

• 7/16in. and 1/2in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

• 1/4in. nut driver

• 1/4in. drill bit

• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4in, (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 piercing- type or 3A6in, (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow

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:

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 1/2in.(12.7 mm) to 11/4in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: 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 feet (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4in. (6.35 mm)O.D. (outside diameter)

copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

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7. Packing Nut

6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1/4in. (6.35 mm) 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. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, 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.

Connecting to refrigerator: NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your

refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams below to

determine the style of valve you have. (On kit models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.)

1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert the copper tubing through the clamp, as shown. Remove the tape label from the valve inlet and insert copper tubing until it bottoms out (approximately ¾ in. [1.9 cm]). Tighten nut by hand as much as possible; then turn the nut an additional 1/2turn using a wrench. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Skip to Step 2.

For Style 2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as shown. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Move to Step 2.

2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check For Leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that

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2. Copper Tubing

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3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should

be installed in the ¼ in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either

tube connection.

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

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TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 5A6in. open-end wrench, flat 2 in.

putty knife.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFE unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food from doors.

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Door and hinge removal

5A6 in. Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

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

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

4. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic.

6. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

7. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

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

Door reversal (optional)

Door Stop Screw

Door Handle Sealing Screw

Flat-Head Handle Screw

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Cabinet

1. Remove %6 in. hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

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

2).

Freezer door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 2).

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

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

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

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

6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Screw Cover

Round-Head Handle Screw

Refrigerator door

l i Remove the screw cover (see Graphic 6).

2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6).

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

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

5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).

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

7. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 6). Drive top two

screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw.

8. Replace screw cover (see Graphic 6).

9. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom

hinge is installed on product.

Door and hinge replacement Note: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

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

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

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

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

4. Replace the freezer door.

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

graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.

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

screws.

Final Steps

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

2. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

3. Reset the controls (see "Setting the Controls" section).

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers - one 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. Roll out the refrigerator and use a level to check the floor at the back from side-to-side. If needed, use shims to level the

back of the refrigerator if it is uneven. Roll the refrigerator back into place with the rear rollers on top of any shim(s)

used so that the rear of the refrigerator is level.

2. With the rear already level and the refrigerator in place, use the bottom leveling screws to level the refrigerator from side-

to-side. They are part of the front roller assemblies, which are found at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

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.

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• Rattling noises may come from the flow or refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top or the refrigerator.

• Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your rood items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

• Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

• You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

• As each cycle ends, you may hear a 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.

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3. Depending on your model, to level your refrigerator you may

either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that

side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjustments.

4. If the doors do not close on their own, you will need to raise the front of the refrigerator so it is slightly higher than the back. Todo this, turn both leveling screws clockwise 1/2turn.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn both screws an equal amount or the refrigerator will no longer be level side-to-side.

5. Open doors and check if they close automatically. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6. Using a level, check to see if the refrigerator is still level side- to-side. Readjust if necessary.

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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 or the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the

kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

• If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to rill the ice maker for each cycle.

• The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or

Refrigerator Control depending on the model) will click when cycling on and off.

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the

freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

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 rood, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the "Refrigerator Safety" section for details.)

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For your convenience, the refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are located

in the top of the refrigerator section. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the

control(s} are still preset. The control(s) should be at the "mid-settings" as shown for each style of control.

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NOTE: To turn your refrigerator of[, turn the refrigerator control to the word OFF or until the word OFF appears, as shown below. Your product will not cool when the refrigerator control is set to

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Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your rood may spoil. Turning the Refrigerator or Freezer Control(s) to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

On models with two controls, the Freezer Control functions as an airflow director. Setting "1" will direct more of the cold air into the

refrigerator section, while setting "5" (or "T' depending on your model) will direct more of the cold air into the freezer section. The

cold air flows from the freezer compartment through the top vent into your fresh food section (see diagram in the "Ensuring Proper

Air Circulation" section). On models with one control, the airflow does not require adjustment.

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the

refrigerator. The "mid-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.

For models with two controls: The Refrigerator Control functions as the thermostat for the entire

product (refrigerator and freezer sections). The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the

temperature colder. The Freezer Control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait 24 hours after the

refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the Freezer Control as well.

For models with a single control: The Temperature Control functions as the thermostat for the

entire product (refrigerator and freezer sections). The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the

temperature colder. Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always

remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

RECOMMENDED

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR section Turn REFRIGERATOR

too warm Control or TEMPERATURE

• Door opened often Control to next higher

• Large amount of food added re-check

• Room temperature very warm

• Blocked air stream Move items out of air

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

• Blocked air stream

REFRIGERATOR section too cold

• Controls not set correctly for your conditions

• Blocked air stream

number, wait 24 hours, then

stream Turn FREEZER Control or

TEMPERATURE Control to next higher number, wait

24 hours, then re-check

Move items out of air stream

Turn REFRIGERATOR Control or TEMPERATURE Control to next lower

number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Move items out of air stream

FREEZER section too cold

• Controls not set correctly for your conditions

• Blocked air stream

Turn FREEZER Control or TEMPERATURE Control to

next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Move items out of air stream

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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-flee number on the cover or in the "Assistance or

Service" section.

Important information to know about glass shelves

and covers:

into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-

moving them to avoid impact From dropping.

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 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.

To remove and replace a full width shelf:

1. Remove items from the shelf.

2. Slide the shelf straight out to the stop.

3. Depending on your model, lift back or front of the shelf past the stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

4. Replace the shelf by sliding the back of the shelf into the track in the wall of the cabinet.

5. Guide the Front of the shelf into the shelf track. Be sure to slide the shelf in all the way.

Raise the cover toward the opposite wall. Tilt the front of the shelf up and lift at the back until the rear shelf hooks release From the center support. Pull the shelf out the rest of the way.

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1. Lock

2. Center support 3, Slot

To replace a half-width shelf:

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots on the center support. Lift the Front of the shelf until the rear shelf hooks

drop into place.

2. Rest the shelf on the side wall with the wire lock in the slot. Be sure the shelf is securely in place.

To remove and replace the meat drawer:

1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2. Lift Front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of

the way.

3. Replace the drawer by sliding it back in Fully past the drawer stop.

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover Style 1:

1. Remove the meat drawer. Push the cover back to release the rear clips From the shelf. Tilt the cover up at the Front, and pull

it Forward.

2. Replace the meat drawer cover by Fitting the notches and clips on underside of the cover over the rear and center crossbars on the shelf.

3. Lower cover into place and pull the cover Forward to secure the rear clips onto the shelf.

4. Replace the meat drawer.

To remove a half-width shelf:

1. Remove items From the shelf.

2. Grasp the shelf with both hands and lift the side until the wire lock is released.

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Style 2 (full and half width):

1. Remove the meat drawer. Remove the cover by tilting it up at the front and lifting it out of the shelf supports.

2. Replace the cover by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the Front of the shelf up until rear shelf

hooks drop into the shelf supports.

3. Lower the Front of the shelf and make sure it is securely in position.

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