LG GR-F258JVT Owner's manual

BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
User's Guide
Please read this
keep
it
handy
guide thoroughly
before
operating
and
for reference at all times.
P/No. 3828JL8058D
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Version
English
2
Instructions
3--4
Parts and Features
5
Safety
Refrigerator
Installation
Glide N Serve
19
Design-A-Door
19
Bin
20
Dairy
6--12
Egg
Box
(Optional)
20
(Optional)
6
u Freezer section
Installation
6
Tilting
Base Cover
6
Ice Bin
20
Freezer Wire Door Rack
21
Durabase
21
Durabase Divider
21
Pull out Drawer
21
Water Filter
22
Your
Unpacking
Refrigerator
Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles
and Doors
Leveling
Using
7--11
and Door
Your
13--22
Refrigerator
Ensuring Proper Air
Circulation
Multi-Flow
Setting
Food
u
Control
Storage
Storing
14
15
section
15
Dispenser
Wine Holder
Shelves
Crisper Humidity
Control
Cover with Lattice
inner Surface
23--24
23
Cleaning Tips
Inside Walls
23
Door Liner and Gaskets
23
Plastic Parts
23
Condenser Coils
23
Bulb
Replacement
23--24
24
Interruptions
17
When you go
17
When you
vacation
on
24
24
move
About the Automatic Icemaker
17
Removing Crisper
Cleaning
23
Power
16
(Optional)
20
Outside
Light
16
Optibin Crisper
Crisper
General
14
Settings
Frozen Food
Refrigerator
Care and
13
Guide
Refrigerator
Water
13
13
the Controls
Adjusting
12
Alignment
Door
Connecting
on
18
the Water Line
Troubleshooting
2
Guide
25
26--29
30--33
This
guide
contains many
This is the
that
All
can
important safety
safety
kill
or
alert
symbol.
hurt you
or
Always
messages.
read and
It alerts you to
others,
or cause
safety
can
messages.
inform you of hazards
and the hazard
signal
or
seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
You
or
seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
can
be killed
an
imminently
may result in minor
what
symbol
safety
You will be killed
Indicates
safety
all
safety messages that
damage to the product.
messages will be preceded by the safety alert
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:
All
obey
or
hazardous situation
moderate
injury,
or
which, if
not
word
avoided,
product damage only.
messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of
happen if the instructions are not followed.
injury
and tell you
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when using your product,
basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before
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is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces.
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In
with automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
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using this appliance.
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making
any repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with
live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
NOTE:
position
refrigerator.
After your refrigerator
refrigerators
says:
...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they
are still cold---below 4°C.
...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream
should be discarded. If the odor or color of any
food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food
may be dangerous to eat.
Even
partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible to save as much of their quality as you
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can.
both controls to the OFF
does not remove power to the light circuit.
Setting
either
This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer
Instructions that were taped to the front of the
or
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3
Child
entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they
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
will
OR FREEZER
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Take off the doors.
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Leave the shelves in
that children may
climb inside.
Your old
refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you
make
are
place so
not easily
away your old refrigerator,
the CFC refrigerant is removed for
throwing
sure
disposal by a qualified servicer. If you
intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you
be subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
proper
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PARTS AND FEATURES
A
B
M
N
O
C
C
I
D
J
E
K
F
G
L
H
Use this page to become
your convenience.
NOTE: This
have
guide
more
covers
familiar with the
parts and features. Page references
several different models. The
refrigerator you
have
are
included for
purchased may
all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not
match your model.
A
some or
B Filter
C
H Ice Bin
Refrigerator Light
(Inside)
I
J Durabase
Design-A-Door
D Shelves
E
K Divider
L Freezer Door Rack
Optibin Crisper
(Keeps
fruits and
Pull out Drawer
vegetable
fresh and
crisper)
F Glide N Serve
G Customcube Icemaker
M
Dairy
N
Egg
Bin
Box
(Optional)
(Optional)
O Wine Holder
5
(Tilting-25Cu.ft)
(Optional)
INSTALLATION
1. To avoid
Excessive
Use two
Weight
people
or more
to
compensate for
result in back
so can
or
other
injury.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
2.
tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any
label,
or
To
ceiling and 1 inch from the side walls for better
cooling efficiency, ease of installation, proper
refrigerator.
any remaining tape or glue, rub the
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue
air circulation and electrical connections.
w CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit
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.
can
Do not
use
tape
or
or
abrasive cleaners to
the
Refrigerator
position.
2. Install accessories such
according
ice cube
as
wipe
off
bin,
drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places.
They are packed together to prevent possible
shipping
3.
Please reinstall shelves
individual
installed in the
are
heat
moisture.
or
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and
all dust accumulated during shipping.
remove
These
shelves
sunlight
near
NEXT
products can damage the
of your refrigerator. For more information,
Important Safety Instructions section.
glue.
surface
see
sources, direct
sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids
slightly higher than the rear to
aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be
turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn
the leveling screws clockwise (
) to raise the
unit, counterclockwise (
) to lower it.
Install this appliance in an area where the
may be adversely affected.
3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the
remove
area
of the floor. The
high, cooling ability
the model and serial number
the TechSheet that is attached to back
wall of the
unevenness
to
temperature is between 13°C and 43°C. If the
temperature around the appliance is too low or
Remove
warning-type labels,
screws
front should be
and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do
must be level. If
required, adjust the leveling
Hazard
move
vibration, the unit
to your
storage needs.
damage during shipment.
Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours
before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold
air in the freezer
cooling.
Your
compartment
refrigerator
is
to
now
ensure
ready
proper
for use.
w WARNING
When
Moving
Your
Refrigerator:
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.
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Be careful when you work with
grille, stopper etc. You may be
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Do not
Your
put hands
or
foot
vents, base grille
or
bottom of
may be
injured
or
or
receive
hinge, base
injured.
metal sticks into air
an
refrigerator.
You
electrical shock.
BASE COVER
To
1.
remove
the base
Open the Freezer
for clarity.)
cover
Drawer.
(Drawer
not shown
2. Once drawer is open there is sufficient
clearance to remove screws on top of cover.
To
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replace
Place
cover
screws.
Explosion
Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do
or
so can
result in
such
as
death, explosion
fire.
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base
into
cover:
position
and insert and
tighten
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES
To
move
refrigerator through
house
a
door, it maybe necessary
to
remove
the
refrigerator
door
handles.
NOTE: Handle appearance may
vary from illustrations on this
page.
1.
Handle
Removing Refrigerator
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Grasp
the handle
tightly
with
both hands and slide the handle
(1)(this
force).
up
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The
may
keyhole
require
slots
(2)
some
on
1
the
back of the handle allow the
handle to
mounting
separate from the
screws
Screws
(3).
w CAUTION: The handle could
be
2
mounted 3
if you hit it with
hammer while removing or
damaged
on
a
w CAUTION: When you
or
handle, you
with
some
disassemble
must
force.
push
or
pull
on
back of
handle
door
attaching.
assemble
Keyhole slots
1
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from
illustrations on this page.
1.
Replacing Refrigerator
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Align keyhole
slots
(1)
Door Handle
on
the
top and
bottom of the back of the handle with
the
screws
(2)
mounted
on
the front of
the door.
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Press the handle
1
against
the door
making sure that the screws (2)
the keyhole slots (1).
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Holding
the handle with both
front,
3
go into
hands,
press it firmly against the front of the
door and slide the handle down (3).
2
Screws
mounted
on
door
1
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS
1.
Removing Refrigerator
Door
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.
IMPORTANT: Before you
from doors.
begin,
turn the
refrigerator
OFF and
unplug
it.
Remove food and any bins
u Left Door
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Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back
Loosen the cover screw (2).
Disconnect door switch wire (3).
Attach the tube on the door with door.
Pull out the tube.
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a
tube end is deformed
or worn
the disconnect
on
ring (1).
out, cut the damaged portion away.
Disconnect 3 wire harness (4).
Remove the ground screw (5).
Rotate the lever hinge (6) counter clockwise and lift off the top
Raising it up enough to clear the middle hinge pins.
Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.
hinge (7).
w CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.
u Right Door
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Loosen the cover screw (1).
Disconnect door switch wire (2).
Disconnect wire harness (4).
Remove the ground screw (5).
Rotate the lever hinge (6) clockwise and lift off the top hinge (7).
Raising it up enough to clear the middle hinge pins.
Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.
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2
1
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3
5
4
2
6
5
4
7
3
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
2.
Replacing Refrigerator
u Right Door
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Door
Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (8). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.
Replace the top hinge by rotating the hinge lever (6) counter clockwise to secure hinge.
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.
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Install the ground screw (5) and connect the wire harness
Connect the door switch wire (2).
Tighten the cover screw (1).
(4).
u Left Door
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Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin(8). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.
Replace the top hinge by rotating the hinge lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge.
Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on
the handle side while tightening. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is
even.
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Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector tube until you
(Fully insert the tube over 5/8"(15mm)).
Install the ground screw (5) and connect the 3 wire harness (4).
Connect the door switch wire (2).
Tighten the cover screw (1).
see
only
one
scale mark.
w CAUTION: Be careful of missing the washer[part (9)].
Because it
can
be
easily
taken off.
Correct
Incorrect
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8
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL
2.
THE PULLOUT DRAWER
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Installing
Pullout Drawer
Pull both rails
(1)
out to full extension.
IMPORTANT: To avoid
possible injury, product
or property damage, you will need two people to
perform the following instructions.
1.
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Removing
Pullout Drawer
Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the
lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system.
1
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1
Hook the door
as
supports (2) into the rail tabs (3),
illustrated, and lower the door into final
position.
And
tighten
the
screw
(4).
2
3
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Remove the
screw
(2)
from each side of rail
system.
4
2
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With the drawer
out to full
pulled
insert the lower basket
until it doesn't
move
(5)
extension,
in the rail
assembly
forward.
5
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Lift the
top of door to unhook door supports from
rail system. Lift door up to remove.
w WARNING: To prevent accidental child and
pet entrapment
allow them to
or
play
suffocation risk. DO NOT
inside of drawer.
w WARNING: DO NOT step
Freezer Door.
w CAUTION: When you
not hold handle. If it
remove
comes
the
drawer, do
off, it could
cause
personal injury.
w CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be
careful not to
feet
by
the
damage the floor or hurt your
sharp edges on hinge side.
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or
sit down
on
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT
Door
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.
1. With
as
lower it. It may take several turns of the
leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the
refrigerator.
NOTE:
Having someone push against the top
of the refrigerator takes some weight off the
leveling screws. This makes it easier to adjust
3.
screws.
again and check to make
sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the
refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning
both leveling screws clockwise. It may take
Open
both doors
several
more
leveling
screws
4.
Re-adjust
5.
Replace
turns, and you should turn both
the
same
amount.
if necessary.
the base
NOTE: Your
new
cover.
refrigerator
is
hand,
use
uniquely
designed with two fresh food doors. Either door
can be opened or closed independently of one
another. You may have to exert slight pressure
on doors to get them to close completely.
12
pliers
to insert snap
ring
shown.
aligned. (Three
unit.)
leveling screw clockwise to raise that
the refrigerator or counterclockwise to
want to
hinge.
3. Insert additional snap
2. Turn the
the
hand, lift up the door you
2. With other
the
side of
one
raise at middle
refrigerator's power cord grounded
outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final
position.
Plug
Alignment
snap
rings until the doors are
rings are provided with
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
ENSURING PROPER AIR
SETTING THE CONTROLS
CIRCULATION
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Your
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Initially
In order to
ensure
flow between the
proper
temperatures, air
refrigerator
must
and freezer
sections. As shown in the illustration
below, air
top of freezer and circulates down.
From bottom of freezer, air is forced up to top of
refrigerator. Air enters refrigerator through top
vent, then circulates and exists at bottom, where
enters at
refrigerator has a control pad on the
dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature
in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at
3°C and the FREEZER CONTROL at --18°C.
Leave it at this
stabilize. Then
temperature
setting for 24 hours (one day)
adjust the compartment
to
desired.
as
it returns to freezer.
ON
MULTI-FLOW
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Multi-Flow
DIGITAL CONTROL
FILTER STATUS
C
ROOM TEMPERATURE
powerful and effective cooling
operation. This is especially noticeable when
new food is placed in the refrigerator
means
C
C
FRZ TEMP
LOCK
FILTER RESET
HOLD 3SECS
REF TEMP
DISPENSER & BUTTON
compartment.
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If water
foreign substances enter the cool air
vent while cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In
addition, if gasket is damaged, efficiency may
be lowered because of escaping cool air.
or
EXPRESS FRZ
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FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
LOOK
Control: 0°C to 8°C
Refrigerator Temp
The lower the number
setting,
refrigerator compartment
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FILTER
the colder the
will become.
Freezer
When
Temp Control: -21°C to -13°C
the setting is at a lower number,
the
freezer
compartment becomes colder. But the
refrigerator compartment becomes warmer
because less cold air flows into the
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Express Freezing
:
refrigerator.
Press the EXPRESS FRZ
button and the LED will turn
on.
This function
will remain activated for 24 hours and increase
the
of
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cooling speed
ice produced.
Dispenser
Lock
:
of the freezer and the amount
Press and hold the LOCK
button for 3 seconds to lock the
dispenser.
When it is
locked, the LED will be off and the
dispenser will not operate. To unlock, press and
hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
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Filter Reset
:
When the FILTER RESET LED
turns on, you have to
change
the water filter.
Press the FILTER RESET button for 3 seconds
Do not block any of cool air vents with food
packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be
interrupted and temperature
problems may occur.
to turn LED off. You need to
filter
and moisture
w WARNING: If
sections, any odors formed in
will transfer to the other. You must
one
section
thoroughly
clean both sections to eliminate odors. To
prevent odor transfer and drying
or cover
foods
Guide section
tightly. (See
for details.)
a
does not work.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between
both
approximately
out of
the Food
food, wrap
Storage
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change
the water
every 6 months.
door is open, the
dispenser
ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely
before making final adjustments. It is best to wait
24 hours before doing this. 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.
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight
and moisture-proof material unless otherwise
noted. This
throughout
the
Items
Butter
or
margarine
Use the
settings listed in the chart
guide. Always remember to wait
hours between adjustments.
CONDITION/
REASON:
too
--
--
--
warm
Door
opened often
Large amount of food
added
Room temperature very
--
--
--
enough
Door opened often
Large amount of food
added
Very cold
Cheese
--
--
Air vents blocked
supply, wrap in
packaging and freeze.
u Store in the original wrapping
wrap
Milk
REFRIGERATOR section
too cold
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
FREEZER section too
cold
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
aluminum foil.
storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.
below as a
at least 24
Eggs
u Store in original carton
Box
on
interior
shelf,
Egg
or
not
on
door shelf.
Set
REFRIGERATOR
control to next
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
Fruit
u Wash, let dry, and store in
refrigerator in plastic bags or
in the crisper. Do not wash or
hull berries until you are ready
to use them. Sort and keep
berries in their original
container in a crisper, or store
in a sloosely closed paper bag
on a refrigerator shelf.
Set FREEZER
control to next
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
Leafy
vegetables
u Remove store wrapping and
trim
or
tear off bruised and
areas.
Wash in
cold water and drain. Place in
plastic bag
Move items out of
airstream
Vegetables
with skins
Set
REFRIGERATOR
control to next
plastic
crisper.
or
and store in
items
or
u Wipe milk cartons. For best
discolored
by
closed
too
room
enough)
Heavy ice usage
or
extra
plastic
often
--
covered dish
a
until you are ready to use it.
Once opened, rewrap tightly in
temperature (can't cycle
--
u Keep opened butter in
freezer
warm
FREEZER section too
warm/ice not made fast
products,
freshness.
ensure
an
RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section
For dated
compartment. When storing
adjust temperatures
refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the
refrigerator. Then wait 24 hours before checking
or
taste transfer
How to
in the
the freezer temperature. If it is too warm
cold, then adjust the freezer control.
refrigerator.
check date code to
The refrigerator control functions as the
thermostat for the entire appliance (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. Setting the freezer control to a lower
temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer
compartment to make it colder.
If you need to
prevents food odor and
u Place in plastic bags
container
plastic
crisper.
or
container and store in
(carrots,
peppers)
higher number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
Fish
Set FREEZER
control to next
Leftovers
u Use fresh fish and shellfish
the
same
day purchased.
u Cover leftovers with plastic
wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic
containers with tight lids can
higher number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
also be used.
14
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
STORING FROZEN FOOD
REFRIGERATOR SECTION
NOTE: For further information about
food for
preparing
freezer
freezing or food storage times,
guide or a reliable cookbook.
check
WATER DISPENSER
a
Push up the dispenser switch with
you hear click to get cold water.
Packaging
Successful
freezing depends
packaging.
package, it
When you close and seal the
must not allow air or moisture in
glass
until
correct
on
out. If it
does, you could have food odor and
transfer
throughout
the
a
refrigerator
Dispenser
Switch
or
and also
taste
dry
out frozen food.
Packaging
?
recommendations:
containers with
Rigid plastic
tight-fitting
lids
Push up
?
Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
?
Heavy-duty
?
Plastic-coated paper
?
Non-permeable plastic
?
Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags
aluminum foil
Follow
wraps
Tray can
pulling it.
container instructions for
package
proper freezing methods.
or
Do not
be
easily
removed
by pressing
and
use:
?
Bread wrappers
?
Non-polyethylene plastic
?
Containers without
?
Wax paper
?
Thin, semi-permeable wrap
or
tight
containers
lids
wax-coated freezer wrap
w CAUTION: Do not keep beverage
plastic
cans or
food containers in the freezer
compartment. They may be break if it freezes.
Freezing
Your freezer will not
quantity
quick-freeze
of food. Do not
put
more
any large
unfrozen food
into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours.
Leave
Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs
into the holes to replace the tray.
space in the freezer for air to
circulate around packages. Be careful to leave
enough
enough
room
the front
so
at
the door
can
close
tightly.
times will vary according to the quality
and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap
Storage
used
moisture-proof) and the storage
temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package
are normal. This simply means that moisture in
the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.
(airtight
and
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at
temperature for
30
freeze.
hot foods before
Cooling
Holes
room
minutes, then package and
freezing
saves
energy.
15
Ribs
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
w CAUTION: Make
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
The shelves in your
meet your individual
may have
glass
refrigerator
are
adjustable
from
to
storage needs. Your model
falling
or
spilling
so
food.
You
they
are
glass
can
slide
refrigerator
?
shelves in and out of your
follows.
glass
as
To slide the shelf
out, carefully pull front of
shelf toward you.
?
IMPORTANT: Do not clean
Out Shelves
Sliding
energy.
water when
level
are
wire shelves.
or
exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the
amount of time the refrigerator door is open,
warm
that shelves
side to the other. Failure to do
one
may result in the shelf
Storing similar food items together in your
refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit
different heights of items will make finding the
saving
sure
shelves with
To slide shelf
in, push
shelf in until it
stops.
cold. Shelves may
break if
exposed to sudden temperature changes
or impact, such as bumping. For your protection,
glass shelves are made with tempered glass,
which will shatter into small pebble-sized pieces.
NOTE: Glass shelves
when
removing
Adjusting
heavy. Use special
avoid dropping them.
are
them to
Shelves
Remove shelves from the
replace
?
To
care
shelves in the
shipping position
position you want.
and
shelf---Tilt up the front of the shelf
in the direction of (1) and lift it in the direction of
(2).
remove a
Pull the shelf out.
WINE HOLDER
Bottles
can
holder. It
?
replace a shelf---Tilt the front of the shelf up
and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a
desired height. Then lower the front of the shelf
so that the hooks drop into the slots.
(Optional)
be stored
can
laterally
with this wine
be attached to any shelf.
To
Wine holder
16
can
be removed
by pulling
it
straight
out and installed
it at the end of the
shelf you want
it inward.
by placing
and pushing
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
u
OPTIBIN CRISPERS
Crispers
To
remove
with rails
crisper:
1. Pull drawer out to full extension.
2
2. Lift the front of basket up and
pull straight
out.
1
The
and
Optibin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit
vegetables by letting you easily control
humidity inside the crisper. The Optibin Crispers
include: 1) a humidity control knob at the front of
the crisper cover and 2) a large lattice on the inner
surface of the
cover
to hold
or
release moisture.
To
replace crisper:
1. Push rails to the back of the
CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
compartment.
You can control the amount of humidity in the
moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or
fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate
crispers. Adjust the control to any setting
between
and
.
?
lets moist air out of the
storage of fruits.
?
crisper for
storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
keeps
crisper for
moist air in the
best
best
2. Insert the back
w CAUTION: The glass shelf
not
firmly
corner
of the basket into frame.
the crisper is
secured. Be careful when tilting.
over
REMOVING CRISPER
u
Crispers
without rails
1. To remove,
pull
drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the
3. To
crisper,
then
pull straight
3.
out.
install, slightly tilt up the front and insert
drawer into frame and
push
back into
place.
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tilt up the front and
snaps into place.
Slightly
push
back until it
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
To
remove
crisper
1. Raise the door
door
flap
high
as
as
2. Press the
plastic hinge toward
door flap with your finger.
3. Lift the door out of its
4. To
replace,
reverse
CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON
flap:
it will open.
INNER SURFACE
the center of the
To
the lattice
remove
inner surface:
on
place.
above
procedure.
1. Remove
crisper
2. Hold the
glass
cover
cover
(as
illustrated
and turn the
above).
crisper
cover
over.
3. For each lattice hold lattice and
To
remove
the
glass:
1. Lift up the glass after inserting
hole under the crisper cover.
2. Pull the
glass
the
a
finger
into
cover
outward to
remove
sides of
pull
lattice.
a
up and out.
1
2
To
replace
lattice
on
inner surface:
1. For each lattice insert middle tab in 1
to
glass cover)and pull
insert lattice.
23
1
18
sides of the
(closed
cover
to
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
GLIDE N SERVE
The Glide N Serve
provides storage space with
variable temperature control that keeps the
compartment colder than refrigerator
temperature. The drawer also features
opening lid that
pulled open.
This drawer
items,
or
a
a
self-
opens whenever the drawer is
be used for
can
deli
large party trays,
beverages.
NOTE: DO NOT store lettuce
produce
Temp
Control
Colder
other
leafy
in this drawer.
COLD
Cold
or
COLDER
?
cauliflower
?
steaks
?
cucumbers
?
hard cheeses
?
zucchinis
?
cold cuts
?
apples
?
bacon
?
corn
?
hot
?
oranges
?
grapes
dogs
Controls
The control
regulates
the air
w WARNING: Fruits and vegetables may be
temperature in the
drawer. Set control level to cold to
refrigerator temperature.
for meats
Use the
provide normal
colder setting
damaged
frozen, they
NOTE: Cold air directed to the Glide N Serve
setting.
w CAUTION: DO NOT store bottles. If they
other deli items.
or
at the coldest
can
be broken and
are
cause
personal injury.
can
decrease
refrigerator temperature.
Refrigerator control may need to be
adjusted.
To
remove
Glide N Serve:
Tilt up the front
straight
DESIGN-A-DOOR
on
it 's closed
The door bins
position
and
and
pull
out.
removable for easy
are
cleaning
adjusting.
1. To
remove
the
pull straight
2. To
bin, simply lift the bin up and
out.
bin, slide it in above the desired
support button and push down until it stops.
replace
the
w WARNING: Somebody
are
To
replace
be hurt if door bins
assembled.
a
bin that is loaded
with food.
refrigerator.
w CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with
2. Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back
until it falls into
firmly
w NOTE: DO NOT adjust
Glide N Serve:
1. Push metal rails to the back of the
not
can
baskets.
place.
cause
19
Sharp
injury.
corners on
baskets could
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
DAIRY BIN
1. To
(Optional)
the
remove
straight
How to lock the
dairy bin, simply
lift it and
door:
pull
1.
out.
2. To
the
replace
dairy bin,
desired location and push
function of freezer
tilting
Open
the freezer door and
remove
(1).
slide it in above the
2. Insert
down until it
NOTE: If you lock the tilting function when the
door is tilted, you cannot close it.
stops.
part (1) into (2).
2
1
EGG BOX
Store
(Optional)
Box
Egg
on
interior
w CAUTION: Do not
shelf,
not
on
door shelf.
the egg box as an ice
bin in the freezer compartment. The
storage
egg box
can
easily
use
break if it freezes.
1
ICE BIN
1. To
remove
ice
bin, pull it
out
as
far
Tilt up the front of the ice bin and
as
it
comes.
pull straight
out.
2. To
FREEZER SECTION
push
TILTING DOOR
The
tilting
door
provides
easy
access
for stored
foods.
How to
use:
Tilt the door down and
pull
it out.
w WARNING: Be careful when you open tilting
door
so
that you do not
injure
install, insert ice bin into frame rails and
your foot!
20
back into
place.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER WIRE DOOR RACK
DURABASE DIVIDER
(25Cu.ft)
The Durabase divider allows you to
Durabase area into sections.
To
remove
1. Pull
one
basket
of the brackets
the
organize
upward.
2. Remove basket from both brackets.
To
replace
basket
1. Insert bracket into
one
side. Hook end of
basket into bracket.
2. Hook other basket end into other bracket. Push
bracket down into
3. Be
place.
back of basket goes behind retention
each bracket.
sure
tab
on
1
1. To remove,
2. To
pull
divider
install, hook top
edge
staight
corners
up.
of divider
top
over
of durabase.
w WARNING: When the guide of the freezer
drawer is
removed, children may crawl inside.
PULL OUT DRAWER
2
1. To remove, lift basket up and
DURABASE
1. To
remove
end
as
the Durabase
2. To
out.
1
the
much
pull straight
Durabase, push it back
possible. Tilt up the
and pull straight out.
as
to the
2
front of
install, insert the Durabase in rail assembly.
2. To
Install, pull both rails out to full extension.
Hook the basket supports into the rail tabs and
push to the back of compartment.
12
21
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Replace with
WATER FILTER
2.
It is recommended that you replace the filter
when the water filter indicator light turns on or
Take the
your water
decreases
dispenser or
noticeably.
ice maker
remove
performance
a new
cartridge.
cartridge out of its packaging
protective cover from the o-rings.
new
and
With
the
cartridge knob in the vertical position, push
new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.
push
push
Filter Fresh
After
changing
the water filter
water filter status
pressing
and
display
holding the
1. Remove the old
and
cartridge, reset the
indicator light by
button for 3 seconds.
cartridge.
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the
old one. Open the cartridge cover by pressing in
on
the tab
(1)
at the front and
pulling
down
If you can't turn the filter from side to side, it isn't
fully inserted. Push it in firmly and use its handle
(2).
to twist the
cartridge
You will hear
push
1
a
clockwise about 1/4 turn.
snap when it clicks into
place.
push
1
Filter Fresh
2
Rotate the knob of the
cartridge
counter
clockwise until it clicks forward.
Flushing the Water System After Replacing
Filter Dispense water through the water
dispenser for 3 minutes to purge the system.
3.
Pull out the
cartridge.
NOTE: There will be water in the
spilling
may
cartridge.
Some
occur.
22
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not
use
waxes, concentrated
cleaning
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts.
PLASTIC PARTS
Do not
(covers
and
window sprays, abrasive
flammable fluids. These can scratch
Explosion
or
so can
result in
death, explosion,
Remove base
on
page
Use
about
once a
month to
clean both sections
prevent odors. Wipe up
Unplug refrigerator
?
Remove all removable
or
parts, such
as
dusty
need to be cleaned
as
extended
or
often
Coils may
every other
dirty.
as
or
Before
replacing a burned-out light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the
wash, rinse and dry all surfaces
circuit breaker
thoroughly.
NOTE:
refrigerator
or
base.
Electrical Shock Hazard
a
in
an
Your
clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
Plug
cleaner with
a vacuum
Vacuum coils when
harsh cleaners.
?
section
shelves,
crispers, etc. Refer to sections in Using
Refrigerator for removal instructions.
Hand
cover
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
disconnect power.
?
?
the base
(See
6.)
Replace grille
GENERAL CLEANING TIPS
Use
cover.
month.
spills immediately.
?
damage
attachment to clean condenser coils.
and freezer sections defrost
refrigerator
automatically. However,
or
or
CONDENSER COILS
fire.
Both the
cleansers,
use
the material.
Hazard
Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do
panels)
reconnect power.
Moving
does not
or
fuse box.
the control to the OFF
remove
power to the
light
position
circuit.
OUTSIDE
external
NOTE: Not all
appliance bulbs will fit your
refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with
of the same size, shape and wattage.
metal surfaces
Waxing
painted
helps
provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts.
Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year
using appliance wax (or auto paste wax). Apply
wax
For
with
a
To
clean, soft cloth.
products
with
a
1.
stainless steel
exterior,
use a
Dry thoroughly
with
a
Unplug
the
refrigerator light:
the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove
clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners.
change
refrigerator
shelves.
3. Pull the shield down with
to
soft cloth.
one
remove
pushing
it backward
it.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise.
INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to
warm up so cloth won't stick)
5.
To
help remove odors, you can wash the inside
of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda
and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda
to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be
sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so
does it not scratch the surfaces of the
refrigerator.
w CAUTION: While cleaning the inside, do not
spray water.
23
Assembly
is the
reverse
order of
disassembly.
To
1.
change
the freezer
Unplug refrigerator
2. Reach behind
3.
4.
Replace
Plug
in
light
bulb with
or
refrigerator
disconnect power.
shield to
a
40-watt
or
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
light:
remove
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on
while you are away, follow these steps to
bulb.
appliance
prepare your
bulb.
refrigerator
1. Use up any
items.
reconnect power.
2.
Empty
before you leave.
and freeze other
perishables
the ice bin.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off
before you leave, follow these steps.
1. Remove all food from the
2.
Depending on your model, set the thermostat
control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the
Setting the Controls section.
3. Clean
4.
Tape
it and
refrigerator, wipe
rubber
or
dry
well.
wood blocks to the
tops of both
doors to prop them open far enough for air to
get in. This stops odor and mold from building
w CAUTION: DO NOT place fingers inside of
cover.
refrigerator.
up.
may be hot.
Lamp
WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new
home, follow these steps to prepare it for the
POWER INTERRUPTIONS
If the
and ask how
long
it will be off.
1. Remove all food from the
1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or
keep both refrigerator doors closed to
foods
all frozen food in
less,
help
more
a
frozen food locker.
OR
b)
3.
Unplug
4.
Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
and
Place 2 lbs of
dry ice in the freezer for every
cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep
handling dry ice,
wear
gloves
days.
to
available,
refrigerator.
a
food locker
While
protect your
consume or can
dry ice is
perishable
so
they
don't shift and
in
instructions.
6.
nor
tape them together
parts, wrap them well
during the move. Refer to sections
Using your Refrigerator for removable
OR
If neither
the
rattle
hands from frostbite.
c)
pack
ice.
5. Take out all removable
the food frozen for two to four
and
Depending on your model, turn the thermostat
control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the
Setting the Controls section.
than 24 hours:
Remove all frozen food and store it in
dry
refrigerator
2.
stay cold and frozen.
2. If the power will be out for
a)
move.
electricity goes off, call the power company
food at
Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in
the leveling legs all the way so they don't
scrape the floor. See the Door Closing
section.
once.
7.
Tape
to the
the doors shut and
refrigerator
tape the power cord
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
back and refer to the Installing Your
Refrigerator
section for
preparation
everything
instructions.
w WARNING: DO NOT get alive animals into
refrigerator.
24
a
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
NOTE: If the cube size is smaller
w WARNING
Personal
Injury
you expected, you
cube size button.
Hazard
position, the larger the cubes will be. Pressing
highest position returns indicator to lowest
position.
element that releases the cubes. DO NOT
the automatic
while the
the size with the
you press the cube size button, the
indicator moves up on light. The higher the light
moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating
on
regulate
than
larger
Every time
Avoid contact with the
place fingers or hands
icemaking mechanism
plugged in.
can
or
refrigerator
is
at
WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE
ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O
(OFF)
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
?
When the water
supply
will be shut off for
several hours.
A
newly-installed refrigerator may take
12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
?
When the ice
than
?
a
minute
or
more
two.
When the
several
Icemaker
storage bin is removed for
refrigerator
days.
will not be used for
NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
?
The icemaker water valve will buzz
as
the
icemaker fills with water. If the power switch is
in the I (on) position, it will buzz even if it has
not
buzzing,
Feeler Arm
NOTE:
Cube Size Select
Indicator
Button
Light
?
move
to water. To
stop the
the power switch to O
(off).
the power switch in the I (on)
before the water line is connected can
Keeping
position
damage
Power Switch
Cube Size
yet been hooked up
the icemaker.
You will hear the sound of cubes
the bin and water
running
in the
dropping into
pipes as the
icemaker refills.
The icemaker will
produce eight cubes per
cycle---approximately 100--130 cubes in a 24hour period, depending on freezer compartment
temperature,
refrigerator
operating
conditions.
If the ambient
is used before the water
connection is made to the
power switch to O
icemaker,
set the
(off).
refrigerator has been connected to
supply, set the power switch to I (on).
the
or
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
A
freezing.
newly-installed refrigerator may
hours to begin making ice cubes.
12 to 24
take
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow
the water line to clear.
Be
sure
feeler
nothing
interferes with the sweep of the
arm.
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
become
cloudy,
frequently,
taste
temperature will drop below
freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply system to prevent serious property
damage due to flooding from ruptured water lines
When the
water
Set the icemaker power switch to O (off) and
shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
temperature, number of door
and other
openings
If the
room
PREPARING FOR VACATION
old ice cubes will
stale, and shrink.
25
connections.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
?
This water line installation is not warranted
refrigerator
or
diameter
the
water
carefully
damage.
and 2 ferrules
to minimize the risk of
(sleeves)
Water hammer
(water banging in the pipes) in
house plumbing can cause damage to
refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or
flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water
hammer before installing the water supply line to
the refrigerator.
To
prevent burns and product damage, do
?
tubing
refrigerator
water valve.
If your
at the
need
an
to connect the water line to the
then
your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch
use
?
(off) position.
tubing
below freezing.
in
areas
water inlet with
protection.
Install the shutoff valve
used
of
Turn
on
Choose
that is
p.s.i.
a
location for the valve
easily
accessible. It is best
pipe.
connection to the
the
bottom,
a
When it is
water filter.
top
to avoid
from the water
on
or
side, rather than
drawing
at
off any sediment
pipe.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Power drill.
1/4′′ hole in the
water pipe (even if using
Drill
adjustable
wrench.
?
the line.
on
necessary to connect into a
horizontal water pipe, make the
supply. The water pressure must
be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. on models without
or
the nearest faucet to relieve the
vertical water
A cold water
1/2′′
frequently
water line.
to connect into the side of
after installation.
?
the nearest
2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe.
Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled
into 3 turns of about 10′′ [25 cm] diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall
?
on
pressure
tubing
water filter and between 40 and 120
drinking
on
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
back of the
a
with your local
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
you need:
the distance from the water valve
models with
of
are
supply
saddle-type valve complies
plumbing codes.
Copper Tubing, 1/4′′ outer
diameter to connect the
a
point
included in many water
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
to the water
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a
type shutoff valves
requirements.
refrigerator
supply. Be sure both ends
the tubing are cut square.
a
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
measure
tube cutter and
minimum inside diameter of 5/32′′ at the
All installations must be in accordance with local
To determine how much
a
Shutoff valve to
valve should have
using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is
double- insulated or grounded in a manner to
prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is batterypowered.
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use
fitting with
a compression fitting.
water line. The shutoff
where
When
NOTE: Wear eye
cut off the flared
refrigerator OR you
connect to the cold
Do not install the icemaker
code
end, you will
adapter (available
plumbing supply stores)
If you
plumbing
existing
fitting
can
temperatures fall
to the shutoff valve and the
copper
water line has a flared
at
not
to connect
the copper
hook up the water line to the hot water line.
is in the O
nuts
compression
icemaker manufacturer. Follow
these instructions
expensive
by
Two 1/4′′ outer
a
self-piercing valve)
using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the
pipe. Take care not to
a
Straight- and
Phillips-blade
screwdriver.
allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill
1/4′′ hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.
a
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VALVE
(CONTINUED)
Place the
compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the
tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
with the
pipe
pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Compression
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold
Saddle-Type
Water
Shutoff Valve
Pipe
Packing
Nut
are
illegal
and
permitted in Massachusetts.
licensed plumber.
use
is not
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Consult with your
Plumbing
washer
the
clamp screws
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not
the
overtighten
until the
or
you may crush
Turn the main water
Shut the water off at the
water valve after about
quart of
Screw
flushed
6. ROUTE THE TUBING
the cold water line
Route the
tubing through a hole drilled in the
wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as
possible.
NOTE: Be
and flush out the
sure
there is sufficient extra
supply
tubing
until the water is clear.
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
and the
and
use
tubing
(about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10′′
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
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one
water has been
through
the
tubing.
is not
Consult with your
8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Washer
tubing between
refrigerator.
illegal
sealing
on
Route the
are
permitted in Massachusetts.
licensed plumber.
tubing.
Clamp
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered
to. Saddle valves
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten
(sleeve)
Valve
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered
to. Saddle valves
Ferrule
Outlet
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing
Nut
4. Insert the tube into the valve and fasten
9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
with wrench
REFRIGERATOR
Removing
and
Replacing
as
shown in the
figure
below.
Valve Cover
NOTE:
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Before
Tubing
the connection to the
making
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
1. Loosen
screw on
top of plastic
cover.
w CAUTION: Check to
occurs
see
if water
dripping
at water line connections.
5. Bend the tube
upwards and fasten it into
the clamp provided to hold it in position.
Replace the cover and tighten the cover
screw.
2. Lift off the
cover
by slightly pushing
up.
Tubing Clamp
Tubing
3. Place
compression nut and a
ferrule(sleeve) onto the end of tubing.
a
Compression
Ferrule
Nut
(sleeve)
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten
any connections that leak.
Reattach the compressor
compartment
access cover.
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.
12. START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON
position. The icemaker will not begin to
operate until it reaches its operating
temperature of --9°C or below. It will then
begin operation automatically if the icemaker
power switch is in the I (on) position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU
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The defrost timer will click when the automatic
defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat
control (or refrigerator control, depending on the
model) will also click when cycling on and off.
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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
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.
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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.
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You may hear the evaporator fan motor
circulating the air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
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As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling
sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your
refrigerator.
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Contraction and
expansion of the inside walls
may cause a popping noise.
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a
defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
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.
Check if...
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT
OPERATE
The power
Then...
supply
cord is
unplugged.
A household fuse has blown
breaker tripped.
or
circuit
is in the defrost
with proper
The refrigerator is not
on the floor.
LIGHTS DO
NOT WORK
The power
supply
live outlet
voltage.
u Replace the fuse
or
reset the circuit
cycle.
u Refer to the Setting the Controls
section
resting solidly
on
page 13.
u Wait about 30 minutes for defrost
cycle
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
NOISE
a
breaker.
The refrigerator control is set to the
OFF position.
Refrigerator
u Firmly plug the cord into
to end.
u Floor is weak
leveling
or uneven or
need adjusting.
See Installation section
cord is
legs
unplugged.
Light
bulb is loose in the socket.
Light
bulb has burned out.
u Firmly plug the cord into
on
a
page 12.
live outlet
with proper
voltage.
u Turn the refrigerator control to the
OFF position and unplug the
refrigerator. Gently remove the bulb
and reinsert. Then plug in refrigerator
and reset the refrigerator control.
u Replace with an appliance bulb of the
same wattage, sizeand shape
available at your local hardware store.
(See the Changing the Light Bulb(s)
section on pages 23--24.) Turn the
temperature control to the OFF
position and unplug the refrigerator
prior to replacement.
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Check if...
COMPRESSOR
MOTOR SEEMS
TO RUN TOO
MUCH
Then...
The refrigerator that
an older model.
The room
normal.
was
replaced
was
temperature is hotter than
u Modern refrigerators with
more
storage
space require more operating time.
u The motor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room
temperatures, expect your
motor to
about 40% to 80% of the time.
Under warmer conditions, expect it to
run even more often.
run
The door is opened often or a large
amount of food has just been added.
u Adding food and opening the door
The refrigerator was recently
in and the refrigerator control
u The refrigerator will take up to 24
plugged
was
set
correctly.
The refrigerator control is not set
correctly for the surrounding conditions.
The doors are not closed completely.
The condenser coils
DOORS WILL
NOT CLOSE
COMPLETELY
The
are
hours to cool
completely.
u See the Adjusting Control Settings
section
page 14.
u Push the doors firmly shut. If they will
not shut all the way, see Doors will
not close completely below.
on
u This prevents air transfer and makes
dirty.
the motor work harder.
Clean the condenser coils. Refer to
the Care and Cleaning section on
pages 23--24.
u See Leveling and Door Alignment
is not level.
refrigerator
the refrigerator.
It is normal for the refrigerator to run
longer in order to cool the refrigerator
back down. Adding a large amount of
food warms the refrigerator. See the
Food Storage Guide section on page
14. In order to conserve energy, try to
get everything you need out of the
refrigerator at once, keep food organized
so it is easy to find and close the door as
soon as the food is removed.
warms
page 12.
u Rearrange food containers to clear
door and door shelves.
on
Food
packages
open.
The ice
are
bin, crisper
shelves, door bins
of
blocking
the door
u Push bins all the way in and put
cover, pans,
or
baskets
are
out
position.
The
cover, pans, shelves and
baskets into their correct positions.
crisper
See the Using Your Refrigerator
section on pages 13--22.
gaskets
are
u Clean gaskets and the surface that
sticking.
they
wax
The refrigerator wobbles
unstable.
or seems
touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin
on the gaskets after cleaning.
u Level the refrigerator. Refer to the
and Door
section on page 12.
Leveling
The doors were removed during
product installation and not properly
replaced.
Alignment
u Remove and replace the doors
according to the Removing and
Replacing Refrigerator handles
doors section on pages 7--11,
qualified service technician.
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
The door is not
closing properly.
or
and
call a
u See Doors will not close completely
above.
The door is
opened
u When the door is opened, warm,
often.
humid air is allowed in the
resulting in frost.
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freezer,
Check if...
ICE HAS OFFTASTE OR
ODOR
Then...
The icemaker
recently
was
installed.
u Discard first few batches of ice to
avoid discolored
The ice has been stored for too
long.
off-flavored ice.
or
u Throw away old ice and make
new
supply.
The food has not been
in either
as
supply
contains minerals
sulfur.
The interior of
refrigerator
needs
THERE IS
refrigerator
is
u See Care and Cleaning section
u Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
for water to
It is
more
on
u The water will evaporate. It is normal
defrosting.
WATER IN THE
DEFROST
eliminate taste and odor
pages 23--24.
storage bin needs cleaning.
The
is not
u A filter may need to be installed (or
replaced) to
problems.
cleaning.
Ice
u Rewrap foods since odors may
migrate to the ice if food
wrapped properly.
compartment.
The water
such
wrapped tightly
into the defrost pan.
drip
u Expect that the water in the defrost
humid than normal.
DRAIN PAN
pan will take longer to evaporate. This
is normal when it is hot or humid.
THE
The sounds may be normal for your
REFRIGERATOR
SEEMS TO
MAKE TOO
MUCH NOISE
refrigerator.
THE
The freezer
ICEMAKER IS
NOT
PRODUCING
ICE OR ICE
CUBES ARE
FREEZING TOO
SLOWLY
enough
CUBES
PRODUCED BY
ICEMAKER
ARE TOO
SMALL
Smaller cube size level is selected.
Water shutoff valve
THE DOORS
The
to
u Refer to the Understanding Sounds
You
temperature is cold
produce
ice.
Hear section
May
u Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice
production.
See the
Controls section
u Check to
Door left open.
page 30.
on
see
if
Setting
on
the
page 13.
is
something
holding
the door open.
u Select larger cube size using cube
size selector.
refrigerator to
clogged.
gaskets
connecting
u Call
a
plumber
to clear the valve.
water line may be
are
dirty
or
sticky.
ARE
u Clean gaskets and the surfaces that
they touch. Rub a thin coat of
appliance polish or kitchen wax
gaskets after cleaning.
DIFFICULT TO
OPEN
The door is
time after
reopened within a short
having been opened.
u When you open the door,
enters the
cools, it
refrigerator.
can
create
on
warmer
As the
a vacuum.
the
air
warm
air
If the
door is hard to open, wait 5 minutes to
allow the air pressure to equalize, then
see
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if it opens
more
easily.
Check if...
Then...
The air vents
circulates from the freezer to the fresh
sense
OR THERE IS
INTERIOR
MOISTURE
BUILDUP
food section and back
that block vents and restrict airflow.
air vents in the wall
Refer to Multi-Flow
are
blocked. Cold air
u Locate air vents by using your hand to
TEMPERATURE
IS TOO WARM
again through
dividing the two
sections.
The doors
airflow and
all
move
on
packages
page 13 for the
location of air vents.
are
opened
u When the door is opened,
often.
warm
humid
air is allowed into the
more
the
the door is
refrigerator. The
opened, the faster
builds up, and the more
air the refrigerator must cool. In
humidity
warm
order to
keep the refrigerator cool, try
to get everything you need out of the
refrigerator at once, keep food
organized so it is easy to find and
close the door
the food is
as soon as
removed.
The control is not set
surrounding
correctly
for the
conditions.
u Refer to the Setting the Controls
section
page 13.
Wait 24 hours for temperatures to
on
stabilize
or even
temperature is
move
A
large
amount of food has
added to the
refrigerator
or
just
been
freezer.
the dial
u Adding food
can
take
a
out. If the
too cold
one
too warm,
number at a time.
warms
the
or
refrigerator.
It
few hours for the
refrigerator to
return to normal
temperature.
The food is not
packaged correctly.
u Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp
containers
prior to storing
refrigerator to
in the
avoid moisture
accumulation. If necessary, repackage
food according to the guidelines in the
Food
Storage
Guide section
on
page
14.
The doors
are
not
closing completely.
u See Doors will not close completely
on
page 31.
u In humid weather, air carries moisture
The weather is humid.
into
refrigerator
opened.
A self-defrost
cycle
was
completed.
when doors
u It is normal for droplets to form
back wall after the
defrosts.
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are
refrigerator
on
the
self-