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SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.estateappliances.com
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
CÔTE À CÔTE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à
www.estatea
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ........................................... 25 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3 Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................25 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..........................................4 INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ......................................26 Unpacking
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
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Space Requirements INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WARNING Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Explosion Hazard Use two or more people to move and install Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as refrigerator. gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Removing packaging materials Remove tape and glue from your refrigerator before using. To ensure proper ventilatio
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Electrical Requirements Base Grille WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. To remove the base grille: Do not use an adapter. 1. Open both refrigerator doors. Do not use an extension cord. 2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs along the top. Push in with your thumbs and pull up on the Failure to follow these instructions can result in bottom. death, fire, or electrical shock. NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech She
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Door Removal TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Reconnect both ground wires before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 4 Top Left Hinge Door Removal Top Right H
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Tools Needed: ¹⁄₄ ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench, in. hex-head Door and Hinge Replacement socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver. 1. Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws. NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle 2. Assistance may be needed to feed the water dispenser or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your tubing through the bottom hinge while reinstalling the freezer residence. Measure the door opening to determine whether
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5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT: If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing 1. Cold Water Pipe code requirements. 2. Pipe Clamp Use copper tubing and check for leaks. 3
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3. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gallons (8 to 12 liters) or approximately 6 to 7 minutes Water System Preparation of water after the water begins dispensing. It will take 3 to 4 minutes for the water to begin dispensing. This will clean the (on some models) system and help clear air from the lines. Additional flushing Please read before using the water system. may be required in some households. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make NO
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setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder. USING YOUR The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting REFRIGERATOR make the temperature colder. Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into Ensuring Proper Air Circulat
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3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor Water and Ice Dispensers from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take (on some models) large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser. The water dispenser WARNING If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gallons (8 to 12 liters) or approx
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2. To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure Interior Water Filtration System the ice maker will not continue to operate. (on some models) MAX The interior water filter cartridge is located in the upper corner of the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator. The interior water NORMAL filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice make
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To remove and replace ice bucket: 1. Place four fingers in bucket base opening and rest thumb on Refrigerator Shelves the release button. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your 2. Holding the base of the bucket with both hands, depress the individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire release button and lift the bucket up and out. It is not shelves. necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) Storing similar food items together in your re
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To remove the shelf: NOTE: The shelf is heavy and must be removed using Adjustable Flip-up Shelf both hands. (on some models) 1. Hold the back of the shelf with one hand. To raise and lower the shelf: 2. Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45° angle 1. Raise the shelf by first sliding it back and down to make it and lower it slightly to release it from the upper channel of the half-width. (You can use the shelf in this position to allow track. Pull the shelf straight out.
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To remove and replace the crisper or vegetable/meat drawer covers: Crisper Humidity Control 1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of (on some models) crisper glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Holding the crisper glass firmly, carefully slide the glass insert You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed forward to remove. crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. 2. Lift crisper cover frame up and remove. Repeat
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FREEZER FEATURES DOOR FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please If you
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Style 2 - Condenser coils in back of the refrigerator: Pull refrigerator out away from the wall (see the CARING FOR YOUR “Unpacking Your Refrigerator” section). Vacuum coils when they are dusty or dirty. REFRIGERATOR Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1 in. (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall. Check to see if the refrigerator is level. Cleaning Your Refrigerator 6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. Changing the Light Bulbs NOTE: Not all appliance
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Upper Freezer Light (on some models) Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing Vacation and Moving Care in towards the center and while pulling forward the shield. Vacations Replace the light shield by fitting the tabs into the slotted If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, holes in the freezer liner. Push in the shield until it snaps into use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. place. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze
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Are the doors not closed completely? Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see “The doors will not close completely” later in this section. TROUBLESHOOTING Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the “Cleaning Your cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator” section. Your refrigerator will not operate Are the
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Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? Is ice stuck in the delivery chute? Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator Clear the ice from the delivery chute with a plastic utensil. Do to a Water Source” section. not use anything sharp to remove the ice. You could cause damage. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Is there ice in the bucket? The filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructio
