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This guide contains many important safety messages, Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol, It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product, All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
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 the instructions at right 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.
Usethissectionto becomemorefamiliarwiththepartsandfeatures, NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
INSTALLATION ExcessiveWeightHazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture, 2, To avoid vibration, the unit must be level, If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing.
TOOLS I 1/4 in 3/8 in Hex head socket wrench HOWTO REMOVE YOU MAY Phillips screwdriver NEED Flat head screwdriver 1 DOOR HANDLES To move refrigerator through ahouse door, it ma necessary to remove the refrigerator door hand 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force). • The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).
HOW TO REMOVE 1. Removing REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator DOOR (models without water dispenser) Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary. IMPORTANT." Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it, Remove food and any bins from doors. • Left Door , • • • • Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2). Loosen hinge bolts (3). Lift off the top hinge (4), Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. • Right Door • Loosen the cover screw (1).
2. Replacing Refrigerator Door • Right Door • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7). • Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet, , Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge screws (3) to secure it, • Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded, • Support the door on the handle side while securing. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front. . Install the ground screw (6).
REMOVING 1. Removing AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS (models with water dispenser) Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary, IMPORTANT." Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it, Remove food and any bins from doors. • Left Door • Loosen the screws and remove the cove on back side (see figure A). • Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3). • Loosen the cover screw (1). • Disconnect door switch wire (2). . Pull out the tube (4).
2. Replacing Refrigerator Door • Right Door • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (9). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet, • Replace the top hinge (7) installing hinge screws (6) to secure it. " Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded, Support the door on the handle side while securing hinge. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER , With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 1. Removing Pu|lout Drawer = PuJt the drawer open to full lower extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. • Press both hangers with yours thumbs to lift it up.
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. Right IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injur or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. Rail cover Left 2. Installing Pullout Drawer Rail cover • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Door Alignment Leveling If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors: Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws 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. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at middle hinge, 1.
ENSURING PROPER DOOR ALARM AIR CIRCULATION With this feature you'll listen a alarm when the freezer or refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is opened. These tones repeat every 30 seconds. The alarm is cancelled when the freezer or the refrigerator is closed correctly. In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer and circulates down.
SETTING THE CONTROLS o Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments. o Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°F (3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0°F (-18°C). Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired. ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food.
FOOD STORAGE Storing GUIDE Packaging Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment, When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze. Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it.
REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR NOTE: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to SECTION the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food. SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. These units are all glass shelves.
CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN OBTIBIN While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out, CRISPERS The OptiBin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the crisper.
CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER DESIGN-A-DOOR SURFACE (on some models) The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. 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. To remove the crisper cover: 1. Remove both crisper drawers, 2. While holding the crisper cover support (2), pull the cover up and out(1 ).
FREEZER SECTION ICE BIN (on some models) TILTING 1. To separate the ice bin, pull out the drawer as much as possible. 2. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods. DOOR (on some models) How to use: Tilt the door down and pull it out. 3.
GLIDE- OUT DRAWER (on some BASKET Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. models) 1. To remove, lift basket up and pull out straight out. Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs into the holes to replace the tray. 2. To Install, pull both rails out to full extension.
NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may occur through the hole at rear bottom side of cover. You may use a cup or something like that to prevent spilt water drop into food. It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. 4. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o-rings.
PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material, CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base, (See the grille base section on page 7,) Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
To change the freezer light: WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 2, Reach behind light shield to remove bulb, 3. Replace bulb with a 60-watt appliance bulb. 4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. Empty the ice bin, If you choose to turn the refrigerator leave, follow these steps. .
NOTE: Automatic Ice Maker feature is included only in certain models. Please check your product specification. When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink. Personal Injury Hazard NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button.
NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic Ice Maker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on your product. Two 114" outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. refrigerator water valve.
INSTALLATION 7. CONNECT INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp, Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Saddle-Type J Shutoff Valve Packing Nut -Vertical Cold Water Pipe Outlet Valve TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP _rule 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.
= CONNECT THE TUBING REFRIGERATOR TO THE 11. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall, NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet, , If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one.
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 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. • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model, Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often. The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added.
ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if,.. Then,.. The icemaker was recently installed, Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice, The ice has been stored for too long, Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment, Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly. The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK Check if,.. Then,.. Icemaker power switch in the O (off) position, Move the switch to the I (on) position, Water supply turned off or not connected, See the Connecting Freezer compartment too warm, Wait 24 hours for the freezer to reach its ideal temperature, Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker to shut off, Level cubes by hand, TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE ;heck if... IS INTERIOR the Water Line section, MOISTURE BUILDUP Then...
