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This manual contains several important safety notices.  Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury 

or damage to you, others or the product.  All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the 

word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury 

or damage to the product.

All safety messages inform you of potential danger, advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what 

can occur if the instructions are not followed.

 

To  reduce  the  risk  of fire,  electrical  shock  or  personal 

injury,  the  following  precaution  measures  should  be 

followed:

• NEVER  disconnect  the  refrigerator  by  pulling  the 

power cord, always grip the plug firmly and disconnect 

it directly from the outlet.

• Immediately  repair  or  replace  all  faulty  or  damaged 

service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or 

abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the 

plug.

• When  moving  your  refrigerator,  take  care  not  to  roll 

over the electrical cord.

• 

DO NOT

 store or use gasoline or other combustible 

liquids  or  vapors  in  proximity  with  this  or  any  other 

electrical appliance.

• 

DO NOT

               store, use on it or in proximity, explosive and

/or flammable propellant substances such as; gasoli-

ne, aerosol cans or other combustible liquids or vap-

ors in this or any other  electrical appliance. 

• Keep  your  fingers  away  from  areas  in  which  they 

can  become  caught,  such  as  the  doors,  hinges  and 

cabinets. Be careful closing the doors when children 

are near.

• Unplug  the  refrigerator  before  cleaning  or  repairing. 

NOTE:

  We  strongly  recommend  that  any  repair 

services be performed by a qualified professional. 

• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the 

refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid 

contact  with  a  live  wire  (the  bulb  could  break  while 

being replaced). 

NOTE:

 Setting the control to the OFF 

position does not disconnect the power from the light 

bulb circuit.

• Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they

  could explode after freezing and cause damage.

• For  your  safety,  this  product  should  be  properly  

grounded.  Have  a  qualified  professional  check  the 

electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground 

connection.

• Read all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize 

this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

• Once the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold 

surfaces  of  the freezer with  damp  or wet  hands;  the 

skin could become adhered to these surfaces.

• In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid 

contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism 

or  with  the  heating  mechanism  that  discharges  the 

cubes. 

DO  NOT

  place  your  fingers  or  hands  in  the 

ice  dispenser  mechanism  while  the  refrigerator  is 

connected.

• 

DO  NOT

  refreeze  foods  which  have  already  thawed. 

The Department of Agriculture of the United States, in 

your Bulletin of Home and Gardens No. 69 establishes 

that:

“...You can refreeze food that has thawed if they contain 

ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)”.

“...Ground  beef,  perishable  food  or  seafood  that  is 

discolored  or  has  an  unpleasant  odor  should  not  be 

frozen or consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream 

should also be avoided. If the odor or color of food is 

questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to 

consume”.

“Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the 

food,  especially  fruit,  vegetables  and  prepared  meals. 

The quality of red meat is less affected than other foods. 

Use  refrozen  products  as  soon  as  possible  in  order  to 

maintain their quality”.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

   WARNING

    DANGER

    WARNING

    CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for GM-F223R*XM

Page 1: ...l carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference ENGLISH ESPAÑOL MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro Model Name Nombre de Modelo color number número de color ...

Page 2: ...gerator 13 20 Adjusting Control Settings 13 14 Automatic Icemaker 15 Food Storage Guide 16 Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser 17 Refrigerator Shelves 18 Humidity Controlled Crisper 18 Pantry Drawer 19 Door Bins 19 Dairy Bin 19 Freezer Section Durabase 20 Durabase Divider 20 Pullout Drawer 20 Water filter 21 24 Care and cleaning 25 26 General cleaning tips 25 Connecting the Water Line 27 29 Troub...

Page 3: ... recommend that any repair services be performed by a qualified professional Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire the bulb could break while being replaced NOTE Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light bulb circuit Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment...

Page 4: ...ctrical installation must be verified by a qualified technician This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a fire from the overheating of the cables Do not use an extension cable It is your responsibility and obligation to replace two prong outlets with that of an adequately grounded three prong outlet Do not under any circumstance cut or extract the third prong ...

Page 5: ... some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model On some models Water Filter Refrigerator Light Refrigerator Shelves Humidity Controlled Crispers Pantry Articulating Mullion Ice Maker Ice Bin Durabase Divider Durabase Pull Out Drawer Freezer Light Door Bins Dairy Bin A I B J K C L D M E N F G H Water Tank Cover O C F N M L K J D E O B A G H ...

Page 6: ...XPLOSION HAZARD Keep all flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from the refrigerator Not following these instructions may cause death explosion or fire INSTALLATION 1 Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or humidity 2 To avoid vibration the unit should be leveled If needed adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an unleveled floor The front should be slightl...

Page 7: ...TOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 in 2 5 mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 in 6 4 mm Allen wrench HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Place the handle on the door by fi...

Page 8: ...n the lower side of the handle with a 1 8 in 3 1 mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 in 6 4 mm Allen wrench HOW TO REPLACE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the se...

Page 9: ...s 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Lift up the cover 2 2 Remove the cover 3 Pull out the tube 3 4 Disconnect all wire harnesses 4 5 Remove the grounding screw 5 6 Remove the three bolts 6 using a 10mm socket wrench Lift off the top hinge 7 CAUTION When lifting the hinge be careful that the door does not fall forward 7 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door 8 ...

Page 10: ...tor until you see only one scale mark Fully insert the tube over 5 8 in 15 mm 6 Hook tabs on left side of hinge cover 1 under the edge of the top hinge 7 and position the cover in place Insert and tighten the cover screw 1 CAUTION Right Door 1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 9 2 Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator Insert and tighten the three Bolts...

Page 11: ... both hands hold the center bar and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle may come off causing personal injury REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower basket 1 by lifting the basket from the rail system 1 To remove pull the drawer o...

Page 12: ... Grasp the drawer on each side and hook door supports 1 into the rail tabs 2 located on both sides Lower the door into its final position and tighten the screws 3 located on both sides With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly To replace with the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the drawer in the rail assembly 4 2 1 3 ...

Page 13: ...akes some weight off of the leveling legs This makes it easier to adjust the legs 2 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If the doors do not close easily tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount NOTE Your refrigerator is uniquely desi...

Page 14: ...ional adjustments The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like and when ice cream is firm If the temperature in either compartment is too cold or too warm change the setting one increment at a time Wait 24 hours for the change to stabilize before adjusting again Dispenser Some dripping may occur after dispensing water Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few ...

Page 15: ...m will stop Lock When power is initially connected to the refrigerator the Lock function is off If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons press and hold the Door Alarm button for three seconds or more The Lock icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled When the Lock function is activated no other buttons will work The dispenser pad is also deactivated To disable t...

Page 16: ...icemaker will stop producing ice It is normal for some cubes to be stuck together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice Such containers may chip o...

Page 17: ...or freezing or food storage times Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze a large quantity of food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot 1 to 1 5 kg of food per each 30 liters of freezer space Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the fron...

Page 18: ... that collects in it To replace the tray slightly tilt up the front of the tray and snap the tabs into the holes Dispenser Switch Push Tabs Holes USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WARNING DO NOT STORE ELECTRCAL APPLIANCES do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartment unless they are recommended by the manufacturer Refrigerato r Freeze r Light Express Freeze Wat...

Page 19: ...ted in the correct position Left shelf to left hole right shelf to right hole only Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food 3 4 To reinstall a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height 3 Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots 4 HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The crispers provide fresher t...

Page 20: ...the bin simply lift the bin up and pull straight out 2 To replace the bin slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place NOTE Some bins may vary in appearance and will only fi t in one location FREEZER SECTION ICE BIN 1 Pull the Freezer Drawer and the Pullout Drawer out as far as possible to remove the Extra Ice Bin 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin 3 To replace...

Page 21: ...drawer pulled out to full extension insert the drawer in the rail assembly 1 2 NOTE Assemble the Durabase before assembling the pullout drawer The pullout drawer needs clearance in order to properly seat its rollers If the items are assembled improperly the freezer door may not close DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections It can be adjusted fro...

Page 22: ...ackaging and remove the protective cover from the o rings With water filter tabs in the horizontal position push the new water filter into the manifold hole until it stops Rotate the water er up into position and close the cover The cover will click when closed correctly 3 After the water filter is replaced dispense 2 5 gallons 9 liters of water flush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped ...

Page 23: ...282 Asbestos 190 MFL 107 to 108 MFL greater than 10 òm in length 99 1 MFL N A Ă99 J 0004928 Atrazine 0 0094 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 7 0 00005 mg L 0 003 mg L N A J 00049293 Benzene 0 016 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 96 7 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A J 00049300 Carbofuran 0 08 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 1 0 002 mg L 0 04 mg L N A J 00049294 Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 98 2 0 00004 mg L 0 0002 mg L N A J 00051975 P...

Page 24: ...ystems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts EPA Establishment Number 10350 MN 005 CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage Read and follow the Water Filter instructions before installation and use of this system Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes Do not install if...

Page 25: ... s listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants s o t s e b s A s t s y C Lead Mercury 2 4 D Reduction Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran Lindane p Dichlorobenzene Toxaphene Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Organic Contaminants 200 gal Rated ...

Page 26: ...lean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the ...

Page 27: ...llow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 2 Unplug the refrigerator 3 Clean wipe and dry thoroughly 4 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they do not shift and rattle during the move Refer to the Using your Refrigerator section for removable instructions 5 Depending on the model raise th...

Page 28: ... tank on the reverse osmosis system to refi ll after heavy usage If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse osmosis remains call a licensed qualifi ed plumber All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements CAUTION Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper Tubing in outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the wa...

Page 29: ...the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferule sleeve NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and their use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 5 TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell NO...

Page 30: ... copper tubing into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting Tubing Clamp in Tubing in Compression Nut Refrigerator Connection Ferrule sleeve 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak CAUTION Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vib...

Page 31: ...has completed Refrigerator was recently installed It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature Refrigerator was recently relocated If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of time or moved on its side it is necessary for the refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to power Cooling System runs too much Refrigerator is replacing an ...

Page 32: ...me When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time warm humid air enters the compartment This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment To lessen the effect reduce the frequency and duration of door openings Unit is installed in a hot location The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110F 43 C A large amount of food or hot food was added to e...

Page 33: ...ntainers can lead to moisture accumulation within each compartment Wipe all containers dry and store food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and frost Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment Food with high water content was placed near an air vent Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly If the temperature is ...

Page 34: ...ld water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully open If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Water filter has been exhausted It is recommended that you replace the water filter Approximately every six months When the water er indicator turns on When the water dispenser output decreases When the ice cubes are smaller than normal Low house water...

Page 35: ...t a plumber Low house water supply pressure Icemaker is not making ice Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice Icemaker not turned on Locate the icemaker ON OFF switch and confirm that it is in the ON I position The ice detecting sensor is obstructed ...

Page 36: ...oximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system Do not dispense the entire 2 5 gallon 9 liters amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF The dispenser panel is locked Press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser The dispenser is not set for water dispensin...

Page 37: ...proximately 10 to 30 oz 0 3 to 0 9 liters Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the first glass dispensed may be warm Discard the first 10 oz 0 3 liters Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe WARNING Connecting the refrigerator to a hot water line may damage the...

Page 38: ...condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system Normal Operation Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature Normal Operation Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle Normal Operation Vibrating If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall some of the normal vibrations...

Page 39: ...ch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Leveling legs are not adjusted pro...

Page 40: ...uptions or inadequate electrical service 3 Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes frozen water pipes restricted drain lines inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air 4 Damage resulting from operating the product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the product owner s manual 5 Damage to the product caused by accidents pests and vermin...

Page 41: ...ncial law is severable where it conflicts with provincial law without affecting the remainder of this warranty s terms THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Service trips to deliver pick up install or repair the product instruct the customer on operation of the product repair or replace fuses or correct wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs installation 2 Failure of product to ...

Page 42: ...ive minutes you must deactivate the lock and then ractive it 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door when instructed to do so by the call center 4 Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker 5 After you hear three beeps release the Free zer Temperat...

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