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Summary of Contents for WRS23MF5AS5

Page 1: ...e 9 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 12 Food Storage Energy Saving Tips 17 11 D 16D 3 Normal Operating Sounds 18 Care Cleaning 19 Warranty 21 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems 22 25 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P N240389311 0303 ...

Page 2: ...tion that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Questions 1 800 944 9044 United States 1 866 213 9397 Canada Extend Your Warran...

Page 3: ... place so children may not easily climb inside Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only electric outlet The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly g...

Page 4: ... freezer and fresh food compartment doors 2 Working from left side of toe grille slip your fingers between top of toe grille and cabinet Gently pull forward until first set of tabs are free Slide your hand down past the free tabs and pull forward again until the second set of tabs are free Continue this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed See graphic at top of page in...

Page 5: ...onnect refrigerator from electric power source 2 Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear Turn OFF water supply at shut off valve 3 Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap 4 Slide brass compression nut then ferrule sleeve onto water supply line as shown 5 Push water supply line into water valve inlet as fa...

Page 6: ...der front of freezer Press outer ring against face of fitting then pull to remove tube 2 Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover 3 Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth then with firm grasp pull both pieces apart 4 Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil This will make it eas...

Page 7: ...Refrigerator Controls Ice SpillSafe Shelf Water Filter Door Small Items rBin Meat Keeper and Cover Fixed Shelf Largq Special Item Bottle Retainer Largq and Cover Door Bin Toe Grllle Features may vary according to model ...

Page 8: ...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 Factety ttil Factety _ ttln t Freezer _ FreshFood Refrigerator Freezer Controls TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh ...

Page 9: ...eds Before adjusting the shelves remove all food Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator TO adjust cantilever 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 SpillSafemglass shelves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some ...

Page 10: ... retainer at the top and slide it over the outside walt of the bin as shown in the diagram The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bin Snugger Tall Bottle Retainer left and Bin Snugger right ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individualneeds To move door bins 1 Liftbin straight up 2 Remove bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto sup...

Page 11: ... and cannot be moved up or down If fruits or vegetables are to be stored inthe Meat Keeper set the Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a warmer setting to prevent freezing HUMIDITY CONTROL SOME MODELS The Humidity Control present on some models with crisper drawers allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity Crisp...

Page 12: ...nsed Replace light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage The FILTER STATUS indicator light above the Touch Pad_will light up each time the dispenser is used The following filter light indications are Green The filter is still operating within its specified life cycle Amber The filter has reached approximately 80 of its useful life This is the recommended time to purchase a replacement fi...

Page 13: ...or is installed properly and has cooled for several hours the ice maker can begin making ice within 24 hours Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice To begin ice production lower the wire signal arm to the down or ON position With no usage it wilt take approximately 2 days to fill the ice container The ice maker turns off autom...

Page 14: ...ce container to dry completely before replacing in the freezer 3 Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice container 4 Replace the ice container Lower the wire signal arm on the ice maker to the down or ON position and the ice maker will resume production Remove and empty the ice storage bin if 1 An extended power failure one hour or longer causes ice cubes in the ice st...

Page 15: ... refrigerator The dispenser system will also operate without filtration with filter cartridge removed To change filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter 1 Open freezer door and leave open until filter change is complete 2 Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF up position See illustration on page 13 3 Hold filter cup firmly end unscrew towards left Some water ...

Page 16: ...dispenser Also if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile during moving for example change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator The dispenser system will also operate without filtration with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed To change filter It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter 1 2 Set ice maker wire signal a...

Page 17: ...s 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 the r...

Page 18: ... the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off E Condenser Fan You may hear air...

Page 19: ...st from front of toe grille Remove toe grille See illustration on page 4 Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge Rinse and dry Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum attachment Soap and water Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner Soap and water Ammonia Stainless Steel Cleaners Do not use commercial household cleaners ammonia or alcohol to clean ha...

Page 20: ...eeks or less Short Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Vacations Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Remove all food and ice if you wilt be gone one month or more Turn controls to O the OFF position and disconnect power Long Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position Vacations Clean inter...

Page 21: ...ent of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features EXCLUSIONS This warra...

Page 22: ...often Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures Clean conden...

Page 23: ...ss often Keep containers covered Water collects on bottom Vegetables contain and give It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of side of drawer cover off moisture the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of Washed vegetables and fruit Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water drawer drain while in the drawer collecting in bottom of...

Page 24: ...ing company Ice not used frequently enough Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice Ice dispenser is jammed Ice storage container is empty Freezer temperature is set too warm Household water line valve is not open Freezer door is not closed Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4 5 minutes Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use temperature f...

Page 25: ...system to be below regenerative phase 20 psi during the regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Food with strong odors is in Cover food tightly refrigerator OPENING CLOSING OF DOORSADRA WERS Door s will not close Close both doors gently Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly R...

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