Page 1: ...tTo Water Supply 4 5 Door Removal Reversal 6 o 9 Features at a Glance 9 Temperature Controls 10 _ _ Looking inside 11 12 Food Storage Energy Saving Tips 13 ice Service 14 Normal Operating Sounds 15 Care Cleaning 16 17 Before You Call 18 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS pl 24o_1_4os J_n 2oo_ ...
Page 2: ...E iNSTRUCTiONS This Use Care Manuai provides specific operating instructions for your modek Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Pmease record your model and serial numbers below for fut...
Page 3: ...must be installed in accordance with Iocalcodes and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer service technician or a qualified person to prevent any risk Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and puII straight out from the receptacle...
Page 4: ... Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker INSTALLATION DOOR OPENING Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food To make this possible the direction in which the doors open can be reversed See Door Removal Reversal Instructions LEVELING All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor Yo...
Page 5: ...nnect refrigerator from electric power source 2 Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket Turn ON water supply and flush suppIy Iine until water is clear Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve 3 Unscrew pIastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap 4 Slide brass compression nut then ferruIe sIeeve onto water supply line as shown 5 Push water supply line into water vaIve inIet as far ...
Page 6: ...3 8 socket wrench 8 Instatl bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adiustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adiustable wrench 10 Reverse door handles see instructions on next page 11 Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side Before starting screws use an awl to puncture the foam 12 Posit...
Page 7: ...y from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side using the same holes as nameplate 4 Magnetic Nameplate Models Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic namepIate frame from door Remove namepIate from its frame turn frame upside down and instalI in oId handle holes Insert magnetic nameplate into frame Serf Adhesive Na...
Page 8: ... away from door Place bottom of handle over dovetail button swing handle into an upright position and pull upward locking it into place 2 Secure top of handle with screws TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door 2 Remove button plug using edge of putty knife 3 Remove screw on side of refriger...
Page 9: ...outside screws enough to allow hinge to sIide out Remove bottom hinge Reinsert two outside screws in holes and tighten 7 Reverse steps 1 6to reinstalI doors To Remove Handles ShouLder i i i i ShouLder Set Screw Screw Typical Handle 1 Firmly hold freezer handle while Ioosening set screws with 3 32 allen wrench Remove freezer handle 2 Repeat step 1 for refrigerator door ice Maker_ Freezer Controt Re...
Page 10: ...e 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 Freezer Control some models OR Refrigerator Control some models OR Refrigerator Freezer Control some models TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE i...
Page 11: ...ves and racks are provided for convenient storage of jars bottles and cans Frequently used items can be quickly selected Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate ga Ion 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 for...
Page 12: ... Special HtemRack onto any shelf as shown in the drawing CRISPERS SOME MODELS The crispers located under the bottom refrigerator shelf are designed for storing fruits vegetables and other fresh produce Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers Htemswith strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing Special item Rack Crisper Drawe...
Page 13: ...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 Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less ENERGY SAVING IDEAS _ Locate...
Page 14: ...ater supply valve toaclosed position TURNINGYOUR ICE MAKER ON After the plumbing connections have been completed the water suppIy valve must be opened PIace the ice container under the ice maker pushing it as far back as possible Lower the wire signal arm to its down or ON position TURNINGYOUR ICE MAKER OFF To stop the ice maker Iift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the up or OFF p...
Page 15: ...c ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin_ E 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 clock F CondenserFan If condenser coils are Iocated underneath your refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left you have a cond...
Page 16: ... Vacuum Cleaner Condenser Coils Vacuum Cleaner Air cooled models only Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel and rinse Use a non abrasive stainless steel cleaner These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major department stores Always follo...
Page 17: ...ember to plug the refrigerator back in Freezer Light Cover Removal Short Vacations Long Vacations Moving Refrigerator Mid Level Light Cover Removat Vacation and Moving Tips Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Remove all f...
Page 18: ...emperature toocold Setrefrigerator control toawarmer setting Allow 24hours fortemperature to Freezer temperature issatisfactory stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust asneeded The cabinet isnotlevel Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates Floor is weak See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section Interior needs to be cleaned Odors in refrigerator Foods that produce odors should be covere...
