Kenmore 970-42042B Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Use & Care Guide
Guide
d'utilisation
et d'entrefien
English / FrancFais
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Table of Contents
Record ModeJ/Serial
Numbers
Record Model/SeriaJ Numbers ................ 2
Warranty Information ............................
3
Sears Parts and Repair Services.............. 4
Master ProtectionAgreements ................ 5
Important Safety Instructions ............... 6-7
FeaturesAt A Glance..............................
8
Installation .....................................
9-10
Please read and save these
instructions
Connecting Household
Water Supply to Refrigerator ......... 11-12
Door Removal g Reversal ................ 13-18
situation
Temperature Controls ...........................
19
Looking Inside ...............................
20-22
FoodStorage g Energy SavingTips ........ 23
Ice Service..........................................
24
appliance.
Normal Operating Soundsg Sights........ 25
Care & Cleaning .............................
26-28
Before You Call ..............................
29-31
serial plate located
This Use & Care Guide
provides
specific
operating
instructions
for your model.
Use your unit only as instructed
in this
guide. These instructions
are not meant
to cover every possible condition
and
that
and caution
installing,
may occur. Common
must be practiced
operating,
and maintaining
Please record your model
numbers below for future
information
sense
when
any
and serial
reference. This
is found on the model
and
inside the refrigerator
compartment.
Model
Serial
Number:
gT0
Number:
Purchase
Date:
iMPORTANT
Use onJy
piate.
soap
and
water
to dean
serial
Warranty
Information
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Important
Safety
Instructions
Safety Precautions
_:_
Do not attempt to install or operate
your unit until you have read the safety
precautions
throughout
a Danger,
in this manual. Safety items
this manual are labeled with
Warning,
or Caution
based on
the risk type.
WARNING
Please read all safety
before
using your new
instructions
appliance.
For Your Safety
* Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable
liquids in the vicinity of
Definitions
this or any other
/_
product labels for warnings regarding
flammability
and other hazards.
This is the safety
alert symbol.
used to alert you to potential
iniury
hazards.
that follow
Obey
this symbol
It is
personal
all safety
messages
to avoid
possible
* Do not operate
of explosive
appliance.
the unit in the presence
fumes.
* Avoid contact with any moving
automatic
ice maker.
injury or death.
* Remove all staples
DANGER
parts of
from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts and also
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
destroy finishes
with other
if they come in contact
appliances
or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy
or recycle
the carton,
bags, and any exterior
_
Read
plastic
wrapping
material
immediately
after the unit is unpacked.
Children should never use these items
WARNING
WARNING indicatesa potentially
hazardous situationwhich, if notavoided,
could resultin death or serious injury.
to play.
Cartons
bedspreads,
may become
quickly
covered
plastic
with
rugs,
sheets or stretch wrap
airtight
chambers
and can
cause suffocation.
Proper dlsposal of your appliance
_
CAUTION
Risk of child
CAUTION indicatesa potentially
hazardous situation which, if notavoided,
may resultin minor or moderate injury.
entrapment
Child entrapment
and suffocation
are not
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are still dangerous = even if they
will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting
rid of your appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance
information
which
important
but not hazard=related.
or
is
Dispose of refrigerator
Federal
throw away
old unit:
your
* Remove doors.
" Leave shelves in
place
in accordance
and Local regulations.
so children
may not easily
climb inside.
with
Before you
important
Safety
Instructions
* Never
iMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC
Disposal
plug firmly,
Your old refrigerator
a cooling
hydrochlorofiuorocarbons).
and HCFCs are believed
or
" Unplug
CFCs
to harm
ozone if released
to the
to the atmosphere.
Performance
Operating
is removed
voltage
release
technician.
refrigerant,
provisions
warranty.
by a
If you intentionally
you may be subject
to fines and imprisonment
under
of environmental
legislation.
unit will operate
mechanisms
to
in this
10 amp,
Hz. AC only electric
is not covered
If you suspect your
for your protection
against
by a wall switch
to prevent the refrigerator
turned off accidentally.
Ground
connecting
grounded
Grounding
directly
and ordinances.
Consult a qualified
electrician.
Do not use an extension
cord or adapter
If the power cord
be replaced
service
person.
or pull cord
type wa!! receptacle
plug.
is damaged,
by the manufacturer,
technician,
or a qualified
it should
Power cord with
3-prong grounded
plug
being
to a
Interruptor
plug
three-prong
your
from
refrigerator
Fault Circuit
shock
It must be plugged
household
Do not plug the unit into an outlet
is equipped
grounding
Such
the
for testing.
into
receptacle.
The receptacle
must be
installed in accordance
with local codes
*
under
115 Volt, 60
with a three-prong
into a properly
insufficient
outlet. The power
cord of the appliance
if
the motor.
under
must be plugged
its own dedicated
cleaning
bulb to
properly.
* The refrigerator
the
by 10% or more.
Electrical information
hazards.
before
the unit with
power company
Avoid
must be followed
ensure that safety
damaging
is high or low, consult
controlled
WARNING
These guidelines
varies
power can damage
disposal
the
out from
may be affected
the voltage
damage
qualified
to prevent
the refrigerator
If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator,
make sure the refrigerant
for proper
and pull straight
and before replacing
a light
avoid electrical
shock.
atmosphere.
Other refrigerants
may
also cause harm to the environment
if
released
by pulling
grip
power cord.
used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorofiuorocarbons
the refrigerator
cord. Always
the receptacle
may have
system that
stratospheric
unplug
on the power
(GFCI).
Features
At A Glance
Ice Tray
Ice
,--- Freezer Light
Fixed Door
Bin
Ice Bucket
Freezer
Freeze
Control
Refrig
Control
Deft
Cover
Deft Drawer
Door Rack
Dairy Door
Tall Bottle
Retainer
Half Shelf
Wine Rack
Full
Snugger
Door Bin
Special
Item Rack
Mid-level
Light
Crisper
Cover
Cris
Drawers
Fixed
Door Bin
Rack
Toe Grille
Features may vary according to model
IMPORTANT
Cleaning
your Refrigerator
Remove tape
and glue residue
a small amount
warm
water
After
surfaces
instruments,
rubbing
before
alcohol,
tape or glue. These products
you remove
before
from
turning
dish soap over the adhesive
on the refrigerator.
with your fingers.
Rub
Rinse with
and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use sharp
to remove
of liquid
all of the package
using it. See the "Care
materials,
& Cleaning"
See important information about
Features" section of this manual.
flammable
can damage
clean
section
cleaning
fluids, or abrasive
the surface
cleaners
of your refrigerator.
the inside of your refrigerator
in this manual.
glass shelves and covers in the "Optional
IMPORTANT
Moving
your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator
is heavy.
When
be sure to cover the floor
Always
pull the refrigerator
refrigerator
when trying
moving
the refrigerator
with cardboard
straight
or hardboard
out when moving
to move it as floor
damage
for cleaning
to avoid
floor
it. Do not wiggle
could
occur.
or service,
damage.
or "walk"
the
Installation
This Use & Care Manual
operating
instructions
the refrigerator
only
specific
model.
as instructed
Use & Care Manual.
refrigerator,
provides
for your
in this
Before starting
follow
Use
these important
Instailatlon Clearances
* Allow
the following
clearances
for ease of installation,
the
proper
circulation,
and plumbing
connections:
first
air
and electrical
steps.
Location
* Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical
outlet. Do Not use an
extension
*
cord or an adapter
If possible,
of direct
range,
place
sunlight
dishwasher
* The refrigerator
out
and away
the
from
water
supply
models equipped
ma ker.
operating
for optimal
availability
to
room
If you see black
ice
coils/tubing
of your refrigerator
condenser)
for
with an automatic
leave
on the
(air-cooled
a three inch clearance
Your refrigerator
to allow
should
easy access
food.
To make this possible,
direction
reversed.
in which the doors open can be
See Door Removal & Reversal
NOTE
operation
door can be opened
your refrigerator
in a
garage or other
may experience
unheated area, you
freezer temperature
problems
the winter
dip below
your refrigerator
Kit (part #5303918301)
months
when
13°C (55°F).
with a Garage
will lower the
minimum operating temperature of your
unit to 1°C (34°F). This kit can be ordered
and installed through
Sears stores or Sears
Parts & Repair at an additional
cost.
the
Instructions.
door hinge side against
IMPORTANT
when
removing
If your refrigerator
of your refrigerator.
be positioned
to a counter
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower
Upgrading
to
at the top of refrigerator,
front of your refrigerator. Sumcient air
circulation is essential for the proper
during
is 70°F
Door Opening
Do Not install the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55°F
(13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to
maintain proper temperatures inside
the refrigerator.
temperatures
temperature
performance
NOTE
back
CAUTION
If you install
Temperature
on a
floor that is level and strong enough
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
* Consider
1"
Preferred Operating
range
80°F.
heat sources.
must be installed
3/8"
Back
The preferred
plug.
the refrigerator
or other
Sides & Top
have to allow
is placed
additional
with the
a wall,
you may
space so the
wider.
Installation
Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator
must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your
refrigerator
is equipped
with adjustable
front rollers or front leveling screws to
help level your unit.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille.
2.
Use fiat-blade
screwdriver
socket wrench
to adjust
Use adjustable
wrench
leveling
or 3/8"
Raise
front rollers,
to adjust
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
screws.
J
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator
enough
so the doors
opened
halfway.
slope
close freely
The refrigerator
t/4" to 1/2" from
when
should
front to back.
Then level the refrigerator
side.
from
side to
Raise
Adjustable
(some
Front Roller
models)
10
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator
" A water supply
_
WARNING
determine
To avoid electric shock, which
can
cause death or severe personal
disconnect
the refrigerator
eJectrical power
water
supply
line made
(6.4 mm) OD, copper
injury,
valve
a
approximately
water
for cleaning
CAUTION
tubing
" A shutoff
supply
Damage:
is recommended
type
supply
line. Water
supply tubing
made
of 1//4,,plastic
is not recommended
increases
the potential
leaks. Manufacturer
responsible
tubing
below
for any damage
where
softener
from
if the ice maker
water,
supply tubing
fall
maintained
the ice maker.
is connected
to soft
the softener
and working
is
properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply
connections
plumbing
comply
line
with all local
codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line,
You Will Need
* Basic Tools: adjustable
wrench,
fiat-blade
screwdriver,
screwdriver
and
Phillips
TM
" Access to a household
cold
water
line
with water pressure
between
line kit is available
line to
from Sears
stores or Sears Parts & Repair
additional
cost.
a malfunctioning
ensure that
(sleeve)
NOTE
A water
temperatures
can damage
nut and ferrule
the water supply
inlet valve.
if plastic
freezing.
• Chemicals
water
use a self-piercing
for water
is used for supply line.
in areas
the water
household
shutoff: valve.
for connecting
the ice maker
will not be
• DO NOT install water
(as shown).
line to your
" A compression
since it greatly
(2.1 meters),
can be moved out
valve to connect
system. DO NOT
for the water
pipe. Then add
seven feet
so the refrigerator
• Copper
tubing
at the back of the refrigerator
to your cold
Jine to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property
To
the length of copper
needed, you will need to measure
the distance from the ice maker inlet
from
before connecting
of t/4 inch
tubing.
30 and
100 psi.
11
at an
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice
Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect
power
2.
refrigerator
from
Place end of water
supply
plastic
5.
supply
cap from
inlet and discard
Push water
_.
at
water
valve
nut, then
onto water
supply
line,
-Water Valve
supply
line into water
_J'_._Copper
valve inlet as far as it will go (1/4
inch). Slide ferrule
inlet and finger
nut onto
(sleeve)
tighten
valve. Tighten
turn with a wrench;
another
With
water
steel clamp
supply
refrigerator
half
(Include enough tubing in loop
to allow moving refrigerator
out for cleaning.)
and screw, secure
line to rear panel of
as shown.
supply
21/2 turns) behind
refrigerator
shown and arrange
not vibrate
surface.
coils
line (about
as
so they do
or wear against
any other
8.
Turn ON water supply at shutoff
valve and tighten any connections
that leak.
9.
Reconnect
power
10.
refrigerator
to electrical
source.
To turn ice maker
on, lower
wire
signal arm (see ice maker front
for ON/OFF
position
water supply
f
DO NOT over
Coil excess water
water line fro m
household
into valve
compression
tighten.
6.
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
\Water Valve
Bracket
L-Valve Inlet
cap.
Slide brass compression
ferrule (sleeve)
as shown.
supply
line until water
is clear. Turn OFF water
shutoff valve.
Unscrew
line into
Turn ON water
and flush supply
4.
electric
source.
sink or bucket.
3.
Plastic Water Tubing
Steel
to Icema
Clamp
/ Fill Tube
.-_
Brass
Compression
Nut
I-Ferrule
cover
of arm).
12
Door Removal
/ Reversal
instructions
Tools Necessary:
Door Stop
Top
Hinge
Screw
Phillips
Handle
_
_--_ Bottom
_J Center v
Hinge
Hinge
Screw
Screw
TM
or
Quadrex TM head
screwdriver
Adjustable
Wrench
Awl
Plastic
Putty
Pliers
Socket
Wrench Set
NOTE
The direction
from
other.
in which
your
left to right or right
Reversing
refrigerator
doors
to Jeft_ by moving
the door swing
should
open (door
the door
be performed
swing) can be reversed_
hinges from one side to the
by a qualified
person.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin,
the electrical
turn the refrigerator
power
cord from
temperature
the wall outlet.
13
control
to "0"
Remove any food
(OFF) and remove
from door shelves.
Door Removal
/ Reversal
instructions
Set door aside.
3.
Top Hinge
Cover
Unscrew center hinge pin using
adjustable
wrench and save for
reassembly.
Ensure plastic washer stays
on hinge pin.
Lift refrigerator
door off of bottom
hinge and set aside.
Remove center hinge and shim by
removing
inside screw and loosening two
outside screws enough to allow hinge
and shim to slide out. Tighten screws.
Loosen two outside
screws on opposite
side of refrigerator,
remove inside screw
and install center hinge.
Z
Remove two screws on bottom
with 3/8" socket wrench.
hinge
8. Install bottom hinge on opposite side with
Washer
the two screws removed from step seven.
9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using
nge
adjustable
other
adjustable
10.
wrench. Move hinge pin to
hole in hinge and tighten with
wrench.
Reverse door handles (see instructions
on next page).
Screws
11. Move freezer
Handle
Hole
_ug
and refrigerator
stops to opposite
door
side. Before starting
screws, use an awl to puncture the
foam.
'_
]2.
Position refrigerator
door onto bottom
hinge pin and screw center hinge pin
Door Sto p_
Scre
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Door
Stop
through
I -"/Washer
_'/Hinge
A_ Pin
._ B ott 0 m
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hinge into top of door.
door to help align
hinge hole.
13.
I_
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center
Close refrigerator
14.
Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable
wrench.
Remove cabinet
and hinge hole plugs
and move to opposite
L_
o,
15.
16.
Close freezer
door. Have an assistant
lift up on opposite
tightening
te
1. Remove toe grille.
2.
side.
Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.
]z
Flip toe grille and reinstall.
18.
Plug in electrical
refrigerator
Remove top hinge cover. Trace around
power cord and turn
temperature
control to center
position. Adjust setting as necessary.
the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This
makes reinstallation
easier. Remove top
hinge and lift door off center
side of door while
screws to install top hinge.
19.
hinge pin.
14
Ensure that all gaskets seal properly
and doors are level.
Door Removal/Reversal
Instructions
iMPORTANT
There are instructions for three handle styles on the following pages. To ensure proper installation
of all three handle styles, review these instructions and pictures thoroughly prior to handle
installation,
Additionally, before installing handles, make sure the door swing is correct. See the Door
Removal/Reversal instructions in this Use & Care Guide.
_
CAUTION
Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these
handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp.
Handle Style 1
To remove freezer handle:
To remove refrigerator handle:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors
areoff.)
areoff.)
1. Remove two screwsattachinghandle to
bottom of freezer door.
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to
top of refrigerator door.
2.
3.
2.
Slide handle straight up and pull handle
off mounting screw on door.
Slide handle straight down and pull handle
off mounting screw on door.
3.
Remove mounting screw from door and
install on other side, moving hole plugs
from corresponding holes to opposite side.
Remove mounting screw from door and
install on other side, moving hole plugs
from corresponding holes to opposite side.
4.
Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Use
plastic putty knife to gently peel off
nameplate from door and reapply over
old holes.
To aNach refrigerator handle:
1. Place top of handle over mounting screw,
pull handle straight down until handle is
aligned with screw holes on top of door.
2.
To attach freezer handle:
1. Place top of handle over mounting screw,
pull handle straight up until handle is
aligned with screw holes on bottom of door.
2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws
removed earlier.
Secure top of handle with two screws
removed earlier.
Over
Mounting Screw
_-_
Screw -------_.
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Lock Handle
Over Mounting
Screw
Door Removal/Reversal
To reverse refrigerator/freezer
Instructions
handles:
_crew
Handles may be easier to reverse while
doors are off.
Reverse freezer and refrigerator
handles
by inverting the handle removed from the
Mounting
Sc
refrigerator
door and attaching to the
freezer door. Invert the handle removed
from freezer door and attach to the
refrigerator
door.
Set
"I
/ Screw
,,
Button
,c
Plug
To remove freezer handle:
].
Loosen the set screw on the rounded
2.
part of the handle.
Remove the two screws from the
bottom
3.
of the handle.
Remove rounded part of handle from
mounting screw on face of door.
To affach freezer
].
Handle Style 2
To remove refrigerator
metal handle:
1. Loosen the set screw on the rounded
part of the handle.
2.
Remove the two screws from the top of
the handle.
2.
3.
Remove rounded part of handle from
mounting screw on face of door.
3.
To attach refrigerator
].
Place rounded
handle:
Place rounded part of handle onto
mounting screw on face of door and
align the two holes in bottom of handle
with the two holes in bottom of door.
Handle should be mounted with set
screw facing towards center of door.
Do not tighten the set screw yet.
Install the two screws into the bottom of
the handle.
Tighten the set screw on the rounded part
of the handle until the handle is flush with
the door, and then tighten another I/2 turn.
metal handle:
part of handle onto
/-
mounting screw on face of door and
align the two holes in top of handle
with the two holes in top of door.
Handle should be mounted with set
)late
screw facing towards center of door.
Do not tighten the set screw yet.
2.
Install the two screws into the top of the
handle.
3.
Tighten the set screw on the rounded
part of the handle until the handle is
flush with the door, and then tighten
another 1/2 turn.
Screw
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Door Removal/Reversal
To reverse
refrigerator/freezer
Instrucfions
handles:
Handles may be easier to reverse while
doors are off:,
Reverse freezer
by inverting
and
refrigerator
the handle
handles
removed
from the
refrigerator
door and attaching
to the
freezer door. nvert the handle removed
from
freezer
door and attach
refrigerator
to the
door.
]// //
To remove
(Handles
freezer
handle:
may be easier to reverse while
doors are off.)
Handle
1.
Remove two screws attaching
to bottom of freezer door.
2.
Slide handle
handle
Style 3
To remove
(Handles
refrigerator
3.
handle:
may be easier to reverse while
doors are off:.)
2.
Slide handle
handle
3.
off
straight
mounting
Remove mounting
plugs from
corresponding
corresponding
screw; pull handle
].
holes to
is aligned
until
with screw holes on
top of door.
Secure top of handle
removed earlier.
freezer
with two screws
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hole
holes to
Models:
knife to gently
peel
reapply
handle:
Place top of handle
handle
bottom
down
Nameplate
putty
screw; pull handle
over mounting
straight
side, moving
side.
Self-Adhesive
To attach
hole
handle:
1. Place top of handle
2.
plugs from
off nameplate
from door and
over old holes.
side.
refrigerator
handle
door
side, moving
and pull
screw from door
on other
Use plastic
screw on door.
screw from
on other
To attach
4.
handle
up and pull
and install
opposite
Remove mounting
down
screw on door.
and install
opposite
1. Remove two screws attaching
to top of refrigerator
door.
straight
off mounting
handle
is aligned
of door.
over mounting
straight
up until
with screw holes on
Door Removal/Reversal
2,
Instructions
Secure boffom of handle with two screws
removed earlier.
To reverse
refrigeratar/freezer
Handles may be easier
doors are off.
Reverse freezer
by inverting
to reverse while
and refrigerator
the handle
from
freezer
refrigerator
handles
removed
refrigerator
door and attaching
freezer door. Invert the handle
J
handles:
door and attach
from the
to the
removed
to the
door,
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Temperature
Controls
Cool down period
To ensure safe food storage, allow the
refrigerator
to operate with the doors closed
for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it
with food.
NOTE
When making changes to the temperature
controls, wait 24 hours for the temperature to
stabilize before making additional changes.
Turning the refrigerator
control will change
temperatures
in both compartments.
For
example, if the refrigerator
control is turned
to a colder setting, the freezer control may
have to be adjusted to a warmer setting.
Turning the freezer control will change only
the freezer temperature.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates
air in the refrigerator
and freezer
compartments.
For good circulation, do not
block cold air vents with food items.
When first turning refrigerator on, move
refrigerator and freezer controls to
recommended setting. After 24 hours, adjust
the controls as needed.
==lAllow24 hrs for adjustments
Normal
iMPORTANT
Refrigerator
Turning the refrigerator temperature control
to "0" turns off the compressor and prevents
the refrigerator from cooling, but does not
Control
(some
models)
Normal
disconnect the power to the light bulb and
other electrical components. To turn off
power to your refrigerator, you must unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet.
Refrlgera_or
Temperature
controls
8= freezer
adjustment
* Adjust temperature gradually:
move the
knob in small increments, allowing the
temperature to stabilize.
* For colder temperatures,
towards Colder.
turn the knob
* For warmer temperatures,
towards Cold.
turn the knob
Freezer
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
Control
(some
models)
GUIDE
if Refrigerator
Warm
compartment
is Too
Turn Refrigerator
Towards Colder.
Control
Slightly
if Refrigerator
Cold
compartment
is Too
Turn Refrigerator
Towards Cold.
Control
Slightly
if Freezer
compartment
is Too Warm
Turn Freezer
Colder.
Control
Slightly
Towards
if Freezer
compartment
is Too Cold
Turn Freezer
Cold.
Control
Slightly
Towards
To Turn Refrigerator
Off
Turn Refrigerator
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Control
To O.
Looking Inside
Door storage
_
CAUTION
To ovoid personal injury or property
damage, handle tempered gloss shelves
corefully. Shelves may break suddenly if
nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature
change. Allow the gloss
shelves to stobilize to room temperoture
before cleaning. Do not wash in
dishwasher.
Shelf Adjustment
Refrigerator shelves are easily adiusted to
suit individual needs. Before adjusting the
shelves, remove all food.
Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for
convenient storage of jars, botiles, and cans.
Frequently used items can be quickly selected.
Some models
have door racks or bins that
can accommodate
gallon=sized plastic drink
containers and economy=sized jars and
containers. Some racks are adjustable for
maximum storage capacity.
The dairy compartment,
which is warmer
than the general food storage section, is
intended
spreads,
for short term storage of cheese,
or butter.
To adjust sliding shelves:
l.
Remove shelf by pulling forward
position.
2.
Lift front edge up and pull out.
to stop
To replace shelf, rest side edges on any pair
of shelf rails and carefully push shelf back
into position.
Door Rock
NOTE
Cantilever shelves are supported at the
back of the refrigerator.
Cantilever shelves
are available in either glass or wire.
Sliding Gloss Shelf
To adjust cantilever
1.
2.
shelves:
Lift front edge up.
Pull shelf out.
Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at
rear of the shelf into the wall bracket. Lower
the shelf into the desired slots and lock into
position.
Sliding Wire Shelf
SpillProof TM gloss sheives (some models)
catch and hold accidental spills. In some
models, the SpiilProof TM shelves slide out for
easy access to food and for fast cleaning.
The shelves slide out independently
of the
cantilever brackets. Just pull the front of the
shelf forward. The shelf can be extended
as far as the stopper wiil allow but it is not
removable from the cantilever bracket.
2O
Looking Inside
Full Width Cantilever
Glass Shelf
Freezer Tilt Out Door Rock
The Tilt=Out Door Rack flits out for easy
access. Pinch the sides and pull out for
easy cleaning.
Cantilever
Glass Shelf
Fixed and Sliding
Crisper Humidify
Adjustable door bins
Some models have adjustable door bins that
can be moved to suit individual needs.
The crisper humidity control, present on the
crisper drawers of some models, allows you
to adjust the humidity within the crisper. This
can extend the life of fresh vegetables that
keep best in high humidity.
To move door bins:
1. Lift bin straight
2. Remove bin.
up.
3.
Place bin in desired
4.
Lower bin onto supports until locked in
place.
Control (some
models)
position.
I
Humidit
High
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Looking Inside
Crispers (same models)
The crispers,
located
under
the bottom
refrigerator
shelf, are
designed
for storing
fruits,
NOTE
vegetables,
and other
Leafy vegetables
keep best when stored
fresh
with the Humidity
Control
produce.
Wash items
Humidity,
or in a drawer
Humidity Control.
air to a minimum
maximum
leafy
without
a
This keeps incoming
and maintains
moisture
vegetables
set on High
content.
in clear water
before
Store non=
excess water
them in the crispers,
items
with strong odors or high moisture content
should be wrapped
before storing.
and fruits still in their
skins at the low humidity
and remove
placing
setting.
Wine Rack (some models)
Pantry Drawer
Some models
Drawer
(some models)
are equipped
There are two different
with a Pantry
(See A and
for
B below.)
stores bottles
style Wine
The Wine
Racks.
Rack
of wine0 or single two-liter
storage of
luncheon
plastic
bottles
install,
slide Wine
meats,
with the curve facing in. To remove, slide
the Wine Rack out. Install on either side of
spreads,
shelf. The Wire
on the shelf.
other
cheeses,
and
deli items.
Please be
sure to
support
glass when
removing
the drawer.
Speclal Item Rack (somemodels)
The innovative
Rack allows
you to store
a six=pack
design
of the Special
Item
c_
of 12 ounce
drink cans,
a bottle of
wine, a twoliter soft
t
drink bottle,
or a carton
of eggs. The Special
Item Rack mounts
the Jeff side of your refrigerator.
just slide the Special
on
To install,
item Rack onto any
shelf as shown in the drawing.
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of juice
or soda pop. To
Rack (A) onto the shelf
Wine
Rack (B) simply
sets
Food Storage & Energy Saving ideas
Food storage ideas
Energy saving ideas
Fresh Food Storage
* Locate the
refrigerator
in
the coolest part
of the room, out
of direct sunlight,
and away from
heating products
or registers. Do
not place the
refrigerator
next to heat-producing
appliances such
as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is
not possible, a section of cabinetry or an
added layer of insulation between the
* The fresh food compartment should be kept
between 1°C (34°F) and 4°C (40°F) with an
optimum temperature of 3°C (37°F).
* Avoid overcrowding
the refrigerator
shelves. This reduces the circulation of
air around the food and results in uneven
cooling.
Fruits and Vegetables
* Storage in the crisper drawers helps
preserve the fruit and vegetable quality
for longer time periods.
Meat
two appliances
will help the refrigerator
operate more efficiently.
* Raw meat and poultry should be
wrapped securely so leakage and
contamination
of other foods or surfaces
does not occur.
* Level the refrigerator
close tightly.
o
Frozen Food Storage
" A freezer operates
is at least 2/3 full.
Packaging
most efficiently
dehydration
when it
and quality
energy.
,
can cause food to dry out, change color,
and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).
soon as possible.
meat that has completely
Loading the Freezer
" Avoid adding too much warm food to the
freezer at one time. This overloads the
freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and
can raise the temperature of frozen foods.
" Leave a space between the packages,
so cold air can circulate freely, allowing
food to freeze as quickly as possible.
storing
cream
door
in the
temperature
Cover foods and wipe containers dry
before placing them in the refrigerator.
This cuts down on moisture build-up inside
the unit.
* Organize the refrigerator to reduce door
openings. Remove as many items as
needed at one time and close the door as
" Wrap fresh meats and poultry with
suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
" Avoid
as ice
freezer
stored
for the
settings.
* Do not overcrowd the refrigerator
or
block cold air vents. Doing so causes the
refrigerator to run longer and use more
deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer
wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers.
Force as much air out of the packages as
passible and seal them tightly. Trapped air
" Do not refreeze
thawed.
control
* Periodic cleaning of the condenser will
help the refrigerator
run more efficiently.
See the Care and Cleaning Chart.
should be kept
Foods for Freezing
* To minimize
Refer to this Use & Care Manual
suggested temperature
* The freezer compartment
at -18°C (0°F) or lower.
so that the doors
hard-to-freeze
foods such
and orange juice on the
shelves. These foods are best
freezer interior where the
varies less.
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Ice Service
If your
maker,
ice for
of your
during
in new
maker
refrigerator
has an automatic ice
it will provide a sufficient supply of
normal use. During the initial startup
refrigerator,
no ice will be produced
the first 24 hours of operation. Air
plumbing lines may cause the ice
to cycle two or three times before
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is shipped from the factory
with the wire signal arm in the ON position.
To ensure proper function of your ice maker,
hook up water supply immediately or turn
ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm
until it clicks and locks in the UP position. If
the ice maker is not turned off and the water
making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it
will take approximately
one to two days to
fill the ice container.
supply is not connected, the water valve will
make a loud chattering noise.
New plumbing connections may cause the
first production of ice cubes to be discolored
or have an odd flavor. Discard ice made
Ice Production: What To Expect
during the first 24 hours.
The ice maker will produce two to three
pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on
usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of
eight cubes every 75 to 160 minutes.
NOTE
Automatic ice makers are also optional
accessories that may be installed in most
models at anytime. Call 1-800-4MY-HOME
for information.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker. If
the ice maker is connected to soft water,
ensure that the softener is maintained
Turning your Ice Maker on
After the plumbing connections have been
completed, the water supply valve must be
opened. Place the ice container under the
and working
properly.
Ice Maker Tips
ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible.
Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or
ON position.
* Ice cubes stored too long may develop an
odd flavor. Empty the ice container and
ensure that the wire signal arm is in its
"down" or ON position. The ice maker will
then produce more ice.
Turning your Ice Maker off
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal
arm until it clicks and locks in the "up" or
OFF position. The ice maker also turns off
automatically
when the ice container is full.
If your model has an adjustable freezer
shelf, place the shelf in the lower position, so
that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when
the container is full.
* Occasionally
shake the ice container
to
keep ice separated.
* Stop the ice maker when cleaning
freezer and during vacations.
the
" If the ice maker will be turned off: for a
long period of time, turn the water supply
valve to a closed position.
)N
NOTE
For information
on ice maker noises, see
Normal Operating Sounds section.
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your
dishwasher.
nal Arm
Wash
with
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the ice container
mild detergent.
in warm
water
Rinse well and dry.
Normal
Operating
Sounds
Understanding the sounds you may
hear
Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may
make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal
B°
Evaporator
C°
You may hear air being forced through
the refrigerator
by the evaporator
fan.
Defrost Heater
Fan
During defrost cycles, water dripping
onto the defrost heater may cause
a hissing or sizzling sound. After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
sounds and soon will become familiar to you.
They also indicate your refrigerator is operating
as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or
wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may
make sounds more noticeable. Listed below
are descriptions of some of the most common
IMPORTANT
sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.
During the automatic defrost cycle, you
may notice a red glow in the vents on the
back wall of your freezer compartment.
This is normal during the defrost cycle.
NOTE
Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient,
but is not a sound insulator.
D.
Automatic
ice maker
If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic
ice maker, you will hear ice
E.
cubes falling into the ice bin.
Cold Control & Defrost Timer or
Automatic Defrost Control
These parts can produce a snapping or
clicking sound when turning the refrigerator
on and off. The timer also produces sounds
similar to an electric clod<.
F. Condenser Fan
If condenser
coils are located
underneath your refrigerator as shown
in the drawing at the left, you have a
condenser fan. You may hear air being
forced through the condenser by the
condenser fan.
G.
Compressor
H.
Modern, high-efficiency
compressors
operate much faster than older models.
The compressor may have a highpitched hum or pulsating sound.
Water Valve
If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic
ice maker, you will hear a
buzzing sound as the water valve opens
to fill the ice maker during each cycle.
I.
Drain Pan (Nonremovable)
You may hear water running into the
drain pan during the defrost cycle. The
drain pan will be located on top of the
A,
compressor for air-oooled condensers
(black coils on back of refrigerator).
Evaporator
J.
The flow of refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
Condenser Coils (Fan=cooled models only)
You may hear air being forced
the condenser coils.
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through
Care & Cleaning
Protecting Your investment
Keeping
your refrigerator
appearance
clean
and prevents
IMPORTANT
maintains
odor build-up.
If you
store
or
move
your
Wipe up any spills immediately
and clean
the freezer and fresh food compartments
in freezing
temperatures,
completely
drain
at least twice
a year. When
system.
the following
precautions:
* Never
to clean
take
water
use CHLORIDE
bleach
cleaning,
or cleaners
stainless
back
with
unplug
the electrical
from the wall outlet
* Remove adhesive
power
Never
by hand.
the serial
greasy
plate.
sprays, scouring cleansers,
brushes, flammable
concentrated
fluids, cleaning waxes_
detergents,
cleansers containing
bleaches or
petroleum
products
on
plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets or cabinet
liners. Do not use paper towels, metallic
scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning
materials
or strong alkaline
solutions.
NOTE
If you set your temperature
controls to
turn off: cooling, power to lights and other
electrical components
will continue until you
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
_
CAUTION
• Pull the refrigerator
straight
out to
move it. Shifting it from side to side
may damage
flooring.
to move the refrigerator
plumbing
• Damp
Be careful
not
beyond the
connections.
objects stick to cold metal
surfaces.
surfaces
Do not touch
refrigerated
with wet or damp
Contact
in
is put
a service
this
operation.
is equipped
with a
Condenser
operating
conditions.
If the refrigerator
is operated
under particularly
dusty or
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as
window
Cleon
result
refrigerator
Never Clean condenser, there's no need
to clean the condenser under normal
surface.
* Do not remove
so could
to perform
If your refrigerator
Do
not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments which can scratch the
appliance
service.
the
to
supply
(some models)
cord
before cleaning.
labels
into
water
to do
when
representative
steel.
* Do not wash any removable parts in a
dishwasher.
* Always
Failure
leaks
the
refrigerator
be sure
hands.
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conditions,
or if there is significant
pet traffic
in your home, it may be
necessary
condenser
to periodically
for maximum
clean the
efficiency.
Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Tips
Part
What To Use
Tips and Precautions
interior &
*
Soap and water
Use two tablespoons
Door Liners
.
Baking
water
one quart
soda and
wring
excess water
cloth before
soft cloth.
Soap and water
Wipe
*
Soap and water
Use a soft cloth
Toe Grille
controls,
part.
*
Glass Shelves
around
light bulb or any electrical
Drawers
Bins
soda in
Be sure to
out of sponge or
cleaning
Door Gaskets
&
of baking
of warm water.
gaskets with a clean
to clean
drawer
runners
and tracks.
*
Soap and water
Allow
e
Glass cleaner
before
e
Mild
*
Soap and water
Vacuum
e
Mild
Remove toe grille
e
Vacuum
liquid
liquid
glass to warm
to room
temperature
immersing in warm water.
sprays
sprays
attachment
dust from front of toe grille.
(see Installation
Instructions).
Vacuum
sudsy cloth
or sponge.
backside,
wipe with
Rinse and dry.
Exterior &
*
Soap and water
Do not use commercial
Handles
.
Non Abrasive
cleaners containing
ammonia,
bleach or
alcohol to clean handles. Use a soft cloth
Glass
Cleaner
to clean
smooth
dry cloth
handles.
to dean
*
Soap and water
Never use CHLORIDE
Handles
.
Stainless
bleach
Cleaners
(Stainless
Steel Models
DO NOT
use a
smooth doors.
Exterior &
Steel
household
or cleaners
with
to clean stainless steel.
Clean stainless steel front and handles with
non-abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth.
Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Use
Only)
a non=abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These
cleaners can be purchased at most home
improvement
or major department
Always follow
manufacturer's
stores.
instructions.
Do not use household cleaners containing
ammonia or bleach.
NOTE: Always
clean,
wipe and dry with
the grain to prevent scratching. Wash the
rest of the cabinet with warm water and
mild liquid
detergent.
dry with a clean
Replacing
*
Unplug
Light Bulbs
.
Wear
refrigerator
e
Remove light
e
Replace
old bulb
e
Replace
light
e
Hug in the
CAUTION:
Rinse well,
and wipe
soft cloth.
Wear gloves when
replacing
light bulbs to avoid getting cut.
gloves
cover
Use same wattage
cover
refrigerator
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when
replacing
bulb
Care & Cleaning (continued)
Replaclncj the freezer llcjht bulb
(somemodels)
1.
2.
Unplug
Wear
refrigerator.
gloves
possible
3.
Unsnap
4.
Unscrew
as protection
broken
light
and
appliance
5.
Repiace
6.
Remember
back in.
cover
light
as shown.
replace
bulb
against
glass,
old
of the
bulb
same
with
an
wattage.
shield.
to piug
the
refrigerator
Replaclncj Mid=Level Refrlcjerafor
llcjht bulb (some models)
I.
2.
Unplug
Wear
gloves
possibie
3.
Unsnap
4.
Unscrew
with
Freezer Light Cover Removat
refrigerator.
as protection
broken
light
and
against
ht
glass,
libs (2)
cover,
replace
an appliance
old
bulb
bulb(s)
of the
Light
Cover
same
wattage,
5,
Replace
6.
Remember
back in.
_
light
cover.
to plug
the
refrigerator
CAUTION
Wear gloves to avoid cuts when replacing
light
bulbs.
Refrigerator
Mid=Level
Light Cover Removal
Vacafion
Short
Vacations
"
Leave
refrigerator
*
Use all
*
Turn automatic
perishable
be gone
Long
Vacations
items
ice
Remove
all food
*
Turn off
automatic
during
from
maker
for a few
*
and Movincj Tips
operating
vacations
refrigerator
of]: and
empty
of three
weeks
or less.
compartment.
ice
bucket,
even
if you
will
only
days.
and
ice if you
ice maker
will
and
be gone
turn
water
one
month
supply
or more.
valve
to closed
position.
*
Turning
only
control
controls
refrigerator
*
*
Clean
Moving
you
interior
Leave
open
knobs
your
both
to "0"
on the refrigerator
refrigerator's
must unplug
cooling
the power
system.
cord
(fresh
food)
To turn
off
power
the wall
outlet.
from
control
box
to your
thoroughly.
doors
open
to prevent
odors
and
mold
build-up.
Block doors
if necessary.
*
Remove
all food
*
If using
handcart,
*
Adjust
*
Pad
rollers
cab!net
all
and
ice.
load
the way
exterior
from
side.
up to protect
to avoid
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scratching
them
during
surface.
sliding
or moving.
Before You Call
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Before
calling
for service,
review
this list. It may save yov
time and expense.
This list includes common
occurrences
that
are not the result of defective
workmanship
or materials
in
this appliance.
Problem
Cause
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER
Ice maker is not
making any ice.
(some
Correction
models)
*
Ice maker wire signal
arm is in the "up" or
OFF position.
* Move wire signal arm to the "down"
or ON position. (side mounted)
•
Household
water line
valve is not open.
*
Turn on household
Freezer is not cold
enough.
• Saddle valve on cold
*
See PROBLEM column
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO
*
Turn off household water line valve.
Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not
a self-piercing
saddle valve. Clean
valve. Replace valve if necessary.
*
The ice maker will produce two to
three pounds of ice every 24 hours
depending
on usage conditions.
Ice
is produced at a rate of eight cubes
every 75 to 160 minutes.
See PROBLEM column
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM.
*
Turn on household
•
water pipe is clogged
or restricted
by foreign
material.
Ice maker
making
is not
enough
*
Ice maker is producing
less ice than you
expect.
*
Freezer
enough.
*
Household water line valve
is not completely open.
ice.
*
is not cold
Freezer control
is set too
water
line valve.
water
WARM.
line valve.
Set freezer control to colder setting to
improve performance
of the ice maker.
Allow 24 hours for temperature
to
stabilize.
warm.
Ice maker will not stop
making ice.
*
ice maker wire signal arm
is being held down by
some item in the freezer,
*
Move item and release wire signal arm.
Remove any ice cubes that are frozen
together over the wire signal arm.
Ice cubes
together,
*
Ice cubes are not being
used frequently
enough,
*
Remove ice container
and discard
ice from container.
Ice maker will
produce fresh supply.
Freezer control
too warm.
*
Set freezer control to colder setting. Allow
24 hours for temperature to stabilize.
are freezing
is set
Add
* Very little food in freezer.
Ice has bad odor and
taste.
ice has picked up
odor or flavor from
strong food stored in
refrigerator
or freezer.
*
Water running to ice maker
has poor taste or odor.
BULB
Light bulb
ODORS
Interior
IS NOT
is not on.
IN
to freezer.
Add filter to water supply line. Consult
a water purifying
company.
*
Discard
*
See Replacing
Light Bulbs in NORMAL
OPERATING
SOUNDS
section.
No electric current is
reaching
refrigerator.
*
See PROBLEM column
REFRIGERATOR.
interior needs to be
cleaned,
*
See table of Care and Cleaning
in CARE & CLEANING
section.
Food with strong
is in refrigerator.
*
Cover food
Ice not used frequently
enough.
LIGHT
more food
Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice.
ice maker wilt produce
fresh supply.
Replace air filter (available
in select
models).
stale ice.
ON
*
Light bulb
is burned
out.
RUNNING
OF
REFRIGERATOR
is dirty.
*
odors
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tightly.
Tips
Before You Call
Problem
OPENING/CLOSING
Door(s) will
close,
Correction
Cause
OF
not
DOORS/DRAWERS
*
Door was closed too hard,
causing other door to open
slightly.
*
Close both
•
Refrigerator
is not level.
It rocks on the floor when
*
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can
adequately
support the refrigerator.
Contact a carpenter
to correct a
sagging or sloping floor.
*
Remove
*
Ensure drawer
track.
*
Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See
table of Care and Cleaning
Tips in
CARE & CLEANING
section.
moved
Drawers
are
dimcult to move.
*
•
slightly.
Food is touching
top of drawer.
shelf on
Track that drawers
is dirty.
slide on
doors gently.
top layer of items in drawer.
is properly
installed
on
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor
not
does
Refrigerator
cycle.
run.
is in defrost
Plug at electrical
disconnected.
outlet
This is normal for a fully automatic defrost
refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs
periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
is
*
Ensure plug
outlet.
House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
*
Check/replace
fuse with a 15 amp
time-delay
fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Power outage.
*
Check house lights.
company.
*
It is normal for the refrigerator
longer under these conditions.
*
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator
to coot down completely.
*
Ice maker
refrigerator
Doors are opened too
frequently
or too long.
*
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes
it to run more. Open doors less often.
Fresh Food/freezer
door
may be slightly open.
*
Ensure refrigerator
is level. Keep food
and containers
from blocking door.
See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Fresh Food/freezer
gasket
is dirty, worn, cracked,
or
poorly fitted.
*
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door
seat will cause refrigerator to run longer
in order to maintain desired temperatures.
Thermostat
refrigerator
temperature.
•
This is normal. Refrigerator
goes on
and off to keep temperature
constant.
*
Set freezer control to a warmer
setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature
to stabilize.
*
Set fresh food
Refrigerator
runs
too much or too
Room or outside
is hot.
weather
long.
Refrigerator
has recently
been disconnected
for a
period of time.
Automatic
ice maker
operating.
Compressor
•
goes off and on
frequently.
TEMPERATURES
ARE
TOO
keeps the
at a constant
*
Freezer
cold.
Fresh Food
*
Fresh Food control
Food stored in
drawers freezes,
control
is set too
is set
too cold.
*
pushed
Call local
into
electric
to work
operation
causes
to run slightly more.
COLD
Freezer temperature
too cold. Fresh
Food temperature
is
satisfactory.
temperature
too cold.
Freezer temperature
is satisfactory.
is
is tightly
Fresh Food control
too cold.
control
to a
warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature
to stabilize.
is set
3O
*
See solution
above.
Before You Call
Problem
Cause
TEMPERATURES
Freezer/Fresh
temperature
warm.
ARE
Food
is too
TOO
Correction
WARM
*
Doors are opened too
frequently
or too long.
* Warm
air enters the refrigerator
whenever the door is opened.
Open
the door less often.
•
Door
open.
* See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Freezer temperature
is too warm. Fresh
Food temperature
is
satisfactory.
*
Freezer
warm.
is set too
* Set freezer control to a colder
Allow 24 hours for temperature
stabilize.
Fresh Food
temperature
is too
warm. Freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
*
Fresh Food
too warm.
WATER/MOISTURE
Moisture collects on
inside of refrigerator
walls.
Water collects on
bottom side of
drawer
is slightly
control
control
1FROSTiNSiDE
is set
Weather
is hot and humid.
*
Door
*
Door is opened
or too long.
*
Open
*
Vegetables
contain
give off moisture.
open.
WATER/MOISTURE
Moisture collects
on outside of
refrigerator or
between doors.
* The rate of frost buildup
sweating
increases.
too often
containers.
and
* Open
door
less often.
*
Keep containers
*
it is not unusual to have moisture
the bottom side of the cover.
covered.
* Move humidity
control
to lower setting.
*
Washed vegetables
and
fruit drain while in the
drawer,
1FROSTOUTSIDE
*
Weather
and internal
* See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
cover.
Water collects _n
bottom of drawer,
* Set Fresh Food control to a
colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature
to stabilize.
REFRIGERATOR
•
is slightly
setting.
to
*
Dry items before putting
drawer. Water collecting
drawer is normal.
on
(some models)
them in the
in bottom of
REFRIGERATOR
is humid.
* This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity
is lower, the moisture
should disappear.
Door is slightly open,
causing cold air from
inside refrigerator
to meet
warm air from outside.
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See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
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