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Door Handle Installation and Removal
Tools Needed: Flat-blade screwdriver
1. Place the handle on the door as shown.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, attach the handle to the door
with the 4 handle screws (provided).
3. Place the trim pieces on the upper and lower handle ends as
shown.
NOTE: Some models have an (optional) gold trim piece that
snaps on the handle ends before placing the end trim pieces.
4. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim.
Slide the top trim down and the bottom trim up toward the
handle.
5. To remove the handle, reverse these directions.
Door Closing
NOTE: Keep the two bolts that secured the refrigerator in the
shipping case. They are the front leveling legs.
Your refrigerator has 2 adjustable leveling legs. If your refrigerator
seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using these instructions.
1. Screw the legs all the way into the bolt holes in the bottom
corners of the refrigerator.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
4. Adjust the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of
the floor.
NOTE: If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs
should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to
ensure the convertible refrigerator/freezer does not roll
forward when the door is opened.
5. Adjust the legs to level the refrigerator:
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Turn the leveling leg to the right to lower that side of the
refrigerator.
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Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the
refrigerator.
6. Check with a level.
7. Open and close the door to make sure it swings as easily as
you like.
Normal Sounds
Your new convertible refrigerator/freezer may make sounds that
your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you,
you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can
make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds
of sounds and what may be making them.
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Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is designed to run more
efficiently to keep your food items at the desired
temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high
efficiency compressor and fans may cause your convertible
refrigerator/freezer to run longer than your old one. You may
also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the
compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.
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You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through
the compartment. The fan speed may increase as you open
the door or add warm food.
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Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
water line, or items stored on top of the convertible
refrigerator/freezer.
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Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle
may cause a sizzling sound.
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As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to
the refrigerant flowing in your convertible refrigerator/freezer.
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Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a
popping noise.
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You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
USE
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air
enters through the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents
are blocked, airflow will be prevented, and temperature and
moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To prevent odors and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.
1. Handle trim
2. Handle screws
3. Door handle
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