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P/N 241661500   (0505)

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Use & Care Manual

Refrigerator

Side by Side

Welcome

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Safety Instructions

Installation -- 

Includes Connecting

Ice Maker To Water Supply

 

Door Removal
Instructions

Features at a Glance

Temperature Controls

Looking Inside

Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips

Automatic Ice and Water
Dispenser

Care & Cleaning

Normal Operating Sounds

Warranty

Before You  Call

Solutions to 
Common Problems

Español

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Summary of Contents for FRS23KF5D

Page 1: ... 20 21 24 Safety Instructions Installation Includes Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply Door Removal Instructions Features at a Glance Temperature Controls Looking Inside Food Storage Energy Saving Tips Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Care Cleaning Normal Operating Sounds Warranty BeforeYou Call Solutions to Common Problems Español 25 ...

Page 2: ...st 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 pÉêá ä mä íÉ Please attach sales receipt here for future reference Extend Your Warranty Protection With An Extended Service Co...

Page 3: ...ull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10 or more Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor Such damage is not covered under your warranty Do not plug the unit into an outlet cont...

Page 4: ...o LevelYour Refrigerator 1 Remove toe grille See To Remove Toe Grille 2 Use flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 socket wrench to adjust front rollers To Remove Toe Grille 1 Open 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...

Page 5: ...on nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Water line kit number 5303917950 available from your appliance dealer at additional cost contains 25 feet 7 6 meters of inch OD copper tubing a saddle type shutoff valve nonpiercing 2 inch brass compression nuts 2 ferrules sleeves and instructions for installing a water supply line ...

Page 6: ...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 easier to realign doors when they are replaced 5 Remove top hinge allowing wiring harness to pull throu...

Page 7: ... s I t n e m t r a p m o C d o o F h s e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r t n o C d o o F h s e r F n r u T r e d l o C d l o C o o T s I t n e m t r a p m o C d o o F h s e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r t n o C d o o F h s e r F n r u T d l o C m r a W o o T s I t n e m t r a p m o C r e z e e r F f I s d r a w o T y l t h g i l S l o r t n o C r e z e e r F n r u T r e d...

Page 8: ...elves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some models the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning The shelves slide out independently of their mounting brackets Just pull the front of the shelf forward Shelves can be extended as far as the stopper will allow but are not removable from their mounting brackets CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION To...

Page 9: ...ontrol 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 Crisper Humidity Control DELI DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when st...

Page 10: ...same wattage FILTER The FILTER STATUS indicator light above the Touch Pad will light up each time the dispenser STATUS 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 filter Red The filter is 100 used up Chang...

Page 11: ... r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d n o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T f f O t h g i L e h t s s e r P f f O t h g i L d a P h c u o T e h t e v o b a r a e p p a l l i w r o t a c i d n i d e r A t h g i l r e s n e p s i d f f o n r u t o t d a P h c u o T R E T A W r e s n e p s i d r e t a w e h t e t a r e p o o T l l u p r e t a w g n i s n e p s i d p o t s o T e l d d a p g n i s n e p s i d R E...

Page 12: ...s On Off power switch Press the switch to the OFF ON O position to turn it Off and press it to the I position to turn it On With no usage it will take approximately 2 days to fill the ice container The ice maker also has a built in wire signal arm which automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is full This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the ice maker The ice maker produc...

Page 13: ...d protector will reset automatically after 3 or 4 minutes CLEANINGTHE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals particularly before you take a vacation or move or if the ice dispenser sticks 1 Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the up or OFF position side mounted or the ice maker s On Off power switch turned Off set to the O position rear mounted 2...

Page 14: ...er Filter System with the RG 100 cartridge is tested and certified by NSF International the nationally recognized and respected not for profit certification organization for public health safety The PureSource system is tested and certified to ANSI NSF Standard 42 See performance data sheet for specifications This system should not be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of...

Page 15: ...sary to turn the water supply off to change the filter 1 Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF up position side mounted or the ice maker s On Off power switch turned Off set to the O position rear mounted 2 Push the Filter Release Button located to the right of the filter cartridge to release the filter from the housing To minimize the possibility of the filter falling out of the housing during...

Page 16: ...ds the freezer 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...

Page 17: ...cking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off F Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound H WaterValve If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear a buzzing sound as the...

Page 18: ...ge 17 for location Care Cleaning Chart Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior Door Liner Soap and water Baking soda and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical part Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth Drawers Bins Soap an...

Page 19: ... scratching surface REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1 Unplug refrigerator 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass 3 Remove light cover if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage 5 Replace light cover if necessary 6 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in Refrigerator Light Replacement CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Wear gloves when rep...

Page 20: ...n authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement 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 sh...

Page 21: ... the refrigerator causes it to run more Open doors less 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 longe...

Page 22: ...ERS Open door less often Keep containers covered Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover Vegetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover Move humidity control some models to lower setting Water collects in bottom of drawer Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer Dry items before putting them in the drawer Water collect...

Page 23: ...ter to water supply line Consult a water purifying company Discard stale ice ICE DISPENSER Dispenser will not dispense ice 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 When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container the dispenser should op...

Page 24: ... cut on pressure on the water pump system well systems only It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi during the regenerative phase ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty Interior needs to be cleaned Food with strong odors is in refrigerator See Care Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section Cover food tightly OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door s will not close Door was cl...

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