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Side by Side
Refrigerators
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
For Australia and New Zealand . . .36
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Model 23
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .15
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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CustomCool . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 7, 8
Freezer Compartment . . . . . . . . . .13
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .16, 17
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Replacing the Ligh
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed Installation of the icemaker must be done by and located in accordance with the Installation a qualified service technician. Instructions before it is used. Also
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems Refrigerants of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” under federal law must be removed prior to product If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please disposal. If you are getti
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About the temperature controls ™ on CustomCool models. (for other models, see next page) The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 3°C for the refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature
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About the temperature controls. ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the setting you have selected. Setting either or b
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About the temperature controls. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the setting you have selected. Setting either or both controls to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut o
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™ About CustomCool. (on some models) How it Works ™ The CustomCool feature is a system of The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan’s dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor temperature from causing temperature and a heater. Depending on the function fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator. selected, a combination of these will be The controls for this pan are located at the used to quickly chill items, thaw items or top of the refrigerator with the temperature hold the pan at a specifi
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™ About CustomCool. (on some models) ™ CustomCool Chart NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits. 0.25 kg (4 hours) 15 Minutes Citrus Setting (6°C) Hamburgers (0.25 kg) 1 Beverage Can (355 ml) Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Pineapple, Cantaloupe Individually Wrapped 2 Small Juice Boxes Filet Mignon (0.25 kg) (175–240 ml each) Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Aubergine, Squash 0.50 kg (8 hours) 30 Minutes Produce Setting (1°C) Chicken
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About the water filter. Water Filter Cartridge (on some models) The water filter cartridge is located in the In-Line Filter (on some models) back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. When to Replace the Filter There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This Refrigerator Water Filter Kit light will turn orange to tell you that you need Model #GXITQ to replace the filter soon. The filter cartridge should be replaced when Installation ins
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About the refrigerator doors. Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones you are used to. The special door opening/closing feature makes sure the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. When opening and closing the door you will notice a stop position. If the door is opened past this stop point, the door will remain open to allow you to load and unload food more easily. When the door is only partially open, it will automatically close. The resistance you
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Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to downward. Slide shelf down to the desired reach items stored behind others. The special position, line up with the supports and slide edges are designed to help prevent spills from into place. dripping to lower shelves. Make sure you push the shelves all the way back in To remove: before you close the door. Press tab and pull shelf Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop, forward to remove then press down on the tab
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About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Deep Freezer Baskets To remove, push the basket all the way to the WARNING: Poor performance may occur back of the freezer. Lift up until the back pins if freezer baskets are not used. Storage of items in are disengaged. Lift the entire basket up and the freezer without using baskets may result in poor pull out. temperature performance due to restrictions of air flow Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in within the fr
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About the freezer compartment. Loading the Freezer Compartment Load so that at least 15 mm of space remains Do not store commercially quick-frozen food clear between stacks of packages and 15–25 mm longer than the time recommended by the of space between the top of any stack and any food manufacturers. shelf or basket above it. Packages may hang If the power to the appliance is shut off over the front of shelves but must remain for an extended time or if the refrigerating 15 mm from doors
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T S E D L O C About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry. On some models, the bottom drawer has full extension slides that allow full access to the drawer. Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all the way to the LO setting to provide high humidity recommended for to provide lower humidity levels rec
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker Power Switch The icemaker will produce seven cubes per If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will Icemaker cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes in a become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. 24-hour period, depending on freezer If ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker, the compartment temperature, room temperature, green power light will blink. To correct this, number of
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About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE Dispenser Light (on some models) or WATER . This pad turns the night light in the dispenser on Press the glass gently against the top of the and off. The light also dispenser pad/cradle. comes on when the The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce dispenser pad/cradle water spotting, the shelf and its grille should is pressed. If this light be cleaned regularly. bu
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Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models To remove: Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) Rotate position. Pull the drawer straight out and then lift past the stop position. To replace: When replacing the drawer, be sure to press it firmly into place. If it does not go all the Drive way back, remove it and rotate the drive Mechanism mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the drawer back again. Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area, beneath the grill
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t from the wall. All types of floor coverings can roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line. be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the
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T S E D L O C Replacing the light bulbs. Setting the controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace The bulbs are located at the top of the the light shield and screw. When replacing Tabs compartment, inside the light shield. the light shield, make sure that the tabs at Remove the screw at the front of the the back of the shield fit
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Trim kits and decorator panels. For Built-In Style models Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. Panels less than 6 mm thick When installing wood panels less than 6 mm thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as 3 mm cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door and the wood panel. If you are installing the pre-cut decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the k
