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REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR....................................... 4 Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................................................4 Space Requirements....................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 Base Grille ..........................................................
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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 (earthed) 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 S
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Door Removal TOOLS NEEDED: Z\v in. hex-head socket wrench, B\zn 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 5 Door Removal Top Right
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Tools Needed: Z\v in. hex-head socket wrench, B\zn 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 to
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2. Install the interior water filter cartridge. The interior water filter mounting bracket is located in the upper corner of the fresh Connecting the Refrigerator food compartment of the refrigerator. to a Water Source NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate (on some models) disinfection before or after the system. Read all directions carefully before you begin. ■ Carefully remove the interior water filter cartridge from its IMP
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■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator. Setting the Controls ■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at your food items at the desired temperature. The high the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run that the controls are still preset. The Refrigerat
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Style 2 Adjusting Control Settings Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding 2 food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should 13 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. If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
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To dispense ice: 1. Press button for the desired type of ice. Water and Ice Dispensers 2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the (on some models) glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass. WARNING IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities. 3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. Cut Hazard N
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The dispenser lock (on some models) 5. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gallons (8 to12 liters) or approximately 6 to 7 minutes of Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent water through the dispenser. This will clean the system and accidental dispensing by small children and pets. To turn off the help clear air from the lines. Additional flushing may be dispenser, press the LOCK button. The indicator will appear required in some households
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2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO NOT Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket DISCARD THE CAP. (on some models - Accessory) To turn the ice maker on/off: (Style 1) The on/off switch for the ice maker is a wire shut-off arm located on the side of the ice maker. 1. To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shut-off arm. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shut-off. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fil
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To turn the ice maker on/off: (Style 2) The ON/OFF switch is located on the top right side of the freezer compartment. REFRIGERATOR 1. To turn the ice maker on, slide the control to the ON (left) position. FEATURES NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shut-off. The ice maker sensors will automatically stop ice production but the Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that control will remain in the ON (left) position. can be purchased separately as product accessories
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3. Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that the shelf is securely in position. Flip-up Shelf (on some models) 1. To raise the shelf, pull forward on the lever located at the bottom front of the shelf and lift until the shelf locks into the vertical position. 2. To lower the shelf, lower the shelf until it is latched securely in place. Lateral Adjustable Shelf (on some models) To slide the shelf from side to side: 1. Lift up on the front of shelf and slide to the desired lo
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Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer and Covers Temperature Control The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to (on some models) properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is To remove and replace the crisper and convertible vegetable cooled to prevent “spot” freezing and can be set to keep meats meat drawers: at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage 1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to the
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Frozen food storage guide Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, Utility or Egg Bin the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and (on some models - Accessory) moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in Depending on your model, you may have a one, two or three the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice piece bin. Eggs may be stored in the egg
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Drop-in Door Rails To remove and replace the rails: CARING FOR YOUR 1. Remove the rails by pulling straight up on each end of the rail. 2. Replace the rails by sliding the shelf rail into the slots on the door and pushing the rail straight down until it stops. REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Your Refrigerator Door Bins (on some models) To remove and replace the bins: 1. Remove the bin by lifting it up and pulling it straight out. Explosion Hazard 2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired su
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5. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be Crisper Light or Upper Freezer Light (on some models) cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save ■ Remove light shield by grasping the top center of the shield energy. and pulling forward while turning it slightly to one side. If Style 1 - Condenser coils behind base grille: necessary, remove top crisper drawer to access crisper light shield. ■ Remove the base grille (see the “Base Grille” section). ■ Replace the l
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3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control, depending on the model) to OFF. See Power Interruptions the “Setting the Controls” section. If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company 4. Unplug the refrigerator. and ask how long it will be off. 5. Empty water from the defrost pan. 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both 6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. refrigerator doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen. 7
