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A Note to You ..........................................2

Refrigerator Safety .................................3

Parts and Features .................................4

Installing Your Refrigerator ...................5

Unpacking your refrigerator .................5

Space requirements .............................5

Removing and reversing doors ............6

Attaching the automatic ice maker

to a water supply..................................7

Electrical requirements .........................9

Leveling and door alignment................9

Using Your Refrigerator .......................10

Setting controls ..................................10

Ensuring proper air circulation ...........11

Refrigerator features...........................12

Refrigerator shelves ...........................12

Meat locker and cover .......................13

Crispers and crisper cover .................13

Utility bin.............................................14

Bottle shelf .........................................14

Light bulbs..........................................14

Refrigerator door features ..................15

Freezer features..................................16

Ice maker operation ...........................16

Saving energy.....................................17

Understanding the sounds

you may hear......................................17

Caring for Your Refrigerator................18

Food Storage Guide .............................20

Troubleshooting Guide ........................22

Requesting Assistance or Service......27

Top-Mount Refrigerator

Summary of Contents for 1VET27DKGW1

Page 1: ... Using Your Refrigerator 10 Setting controls 10 Ensuring proper air circulation 11 Refrigerator features 12 Refrigerator shelves 12 Meat locker and cover 13 Crispers and crisper cover 13 Utility bin 14 Bottle shelf 14 Light bulbs 14 Refrigerator door features 15 Freezer features 16 Ice maker operation 16 Saving energy 17 Understanding the sounds you may hear 17 Caring for Your Refrigerator 18 Food...

Page 2: ...you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate If you need assistance or service First see the Troubleshooting Guide section of this book After checking the Troubleshooting Guide additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Servi...

Page 3: ...liance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions...

Page 4: ...ot shown in illustration above optional on some models Automatic ice maker pp 7 8 Utility bin p 14 Adjustable glass shelves p 12 Freezer light p 16 Refrigerator and Freezer control panel p 10 Model and serial number label plate on side wall Refrigerator light p 14 Meat locker and cover p 13 Crisper covers p 13 Freezer shelf p 16 Base grille p 9 10 Crispers p 13 Bottle shelf p 14 Leveling rollers b...

Page 5: ...rigerator or the Tech Sheet that is attached to the refrigerator behind the base grille Cleaning before use After you remove all of the packaging materials clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it See the cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Refrigerator section for more information Space requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasolin...

Page 6: ...installed Attach bottom hinge and center hinge to opposite side of cabinet Insert screws into screw holes where hinges were originally installed 11 Replace base grille by inserting clips into holes in cabinet and snapping base grille into place Replace bottom hinge cover 12 Replace refrigerator door on bottom hinge 13 Insert center hinge pin into center hinge bracket and tighten pin 14 Remove plug...

Page 7: ... must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection turn ice maker to the OFF position arm up to prevent operation without water Connecting to water line 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power 2 Turn OFF main water supply Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water 3 Find a 1 2 1 3 cm to 1 1 4 3 2 cm...

Page 8: ... to refrigerator position copper tubing so that it is out of the way and will not be crushed or kinked Connecting to refrigerator 1 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port Hand tighten brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port Use a wrench to finish tightening nut Be careful not to ...

Page 9: ...de If front of refrigerator is not level turn roller adjustment screw until refrigerator is level from side to side 9 Before you move your refrigerator into its final location it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz Plug 1 220 240 Volt 50 Hz Plug 2 220 Volt 60 Hz Plug 3 AC only 10 ampere fused and properly grounded earthe...

Page 10: ...rate at normal household temperatures of 55 F to 110 F 13 C to 43 C This section tells you how to set the controls remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting controls The Refrigerator and Freezer Controls are located between the two sections at the top of the refrigerator section The Freezer Control is located to the right side of the cabinet and the refrige...

Page 11: ... conditions Recommended Adjustment Turn Refrigerator Control to next higher number Turn Freezer Control to next higher number Turn Refrigerator control to next lower number Ensuring proper air circulation In order to ensure proper temperatures you need to permit air flow between the fresh food and freezer sections The evaporator fan circulates air inside of the two sections Most of the air circula...

Page 12: ...and cut down the amount of time the door is open Some shelves have rollers which allow you to roll the shelf out for easier access to foods stored on the rear of the shelf NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Handle them carefully To roll shelf out carefully pull front of shelf toward you To roll shelf in push shelf in until it stops To remove a shelf from the metal frame 1 Pull shelf out to the stop 2 Ti...

Page 13: ...vel position and replace meat locker NOTE The meat drawer can be located on the left or right side We suggest that you place the meat drawer on the same side as the refrigerator door handle The crispers are designed to keep fresh vegetables and fruits longer To remove shelf and crispers 1 Open left crisper For doors hinged on left open right crisper 2 Remove shelf by gently pushing up from underne...

Page 14: ...refrigerator compartment Light bulbs To change refrigerator light bulbs 2 separate light bulbs 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power 2 Use 1 4 hex nut driver to remove screw located at the rear of light cover 3 Remove cover Replace burned out bulb with a 40 watt appliance light bulb 4 Replace light cover 5 Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power To change freezer light bulb 1 light bulb Follow...

Page 15: ...bin forward to remove 2 To replace door bin slide bin in above desired support and push down until bin locks in place Bin loadlock Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to meet individual storage needs Divider fits in any door bin SLIDE N LOCK can racks The can rack holds five beverage cans in a convenient place leaving more shelf space for larger items To remove the rack 1 Remove al...

Page 16: ...not kinked freezer is operating at proper temperature If ice maker is not producing enough ice check that all steps above have been checked number of batches Ice maker will make 7 to 9 batches in a 24 hour period For higher production turn freezer temperature lower If ice maker makes unusual sounds check the Understanding the sounds you may hear section The sounds may be normal Full width wire she...

Page 17: ... a pulsating or high pitched sound E Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound F You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments G As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator H Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a pop...

Page 18: ...oda 2 tbs to 1 qt 26 g to 95 L of water Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts Do not use paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material Remove base grille Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month Use a vacuum with an exten...

Page 19: ...ood from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 5 Unplug the refrigerator 6 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle during the move 7 Screw in the leveling rollers 8 Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to Installing Your Refrigerator for...

Page 20: ...rator shelf Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper FOOD STORAGE GUIDE There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food Vegetables with skins ...

Page 21: ...oper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap Storing frozen food Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours about 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot 907 1 350 g per l...

Page 22: ...use or reset the circuit Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle The lights do not work Check if The power supply cord is unplugged A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped A light bulb is loose in the socket A light bulb has burned out Then Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage Repla...

Page 23: ... conserve energy try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed Refer to Setting controls in the Using Your Refrigerator section Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way see The doors will not close completely later in this section This prevents air circulation and makes ...

Page 24: ...is a water filter installed on the refrigerator This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly Then Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin Once your refrigerator is cooled down the ice maker should begin producing 56 72 cubes every 24 hours Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice Refer to Setting controls in the Using Your Refrigerator section Turn valve on fully Refer to Ice...

Page 25: ...e refrigerator will warm when this occurs In order to keep the refrigerator cool try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature Refer to Setting controls in...

Page 26: ...or alignment in the Installing Your Refrigerator section Remove and replace the doors or contact a qualified person The doors are difficult to open Check if The gaskets are dirty or sticky Then Clean gaskets according to the directions in the Caring for Your Refrigerator section There is interior moisture build up cont Check if The food is not packaged correctly The controls are not set correctly ...

Page 27: ...e complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build eve...

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