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Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

A.  Evaporator

The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurgling sound.

B.  Evaporator Fan

You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan.

C.  Defrost Heater

During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost
heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur.

NOTE:

  Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient,

but is not a sound insulator.

IMPORTANT: 

During the automatic defrost cycle, you

may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of
your freezer compartment. This is normal during the
defrost cycle.

UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar
sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become
familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating
as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors,
walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more
noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most
common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.

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 & Defrost Timer or Automatic

Defrost Control

These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off. The timer also
produces sounds similar to an electric clock.

F.  Condenser Fan

If condenser coils are located underneath your
refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left, you
have a 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.  Water Valve

If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve
opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.

I.  Drain Pan 

(Nonremovable)

You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle. The drain pan will be located on top
of the compressor for air-cooled condensers (black coils
on back of refrigerator).

J.  Condenser Coils 

(Fan-cooled models only)

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Страница 2: ...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 your serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment NOTE Use only soap and water to clean serial plate Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Questions 1 800 944 9044 United State...

Страница 3: ...y 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 grounded three prong r...

Страница 4: ...f your refrigerator Installation Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides Top 3 8 Back 1 NOTE If you see black coils tubing on the back of your refrigerator air cooled condenser leave 3 clearance at top of refrigerator DOOR OPENING NOTE If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wa...

Страница 5: ...f the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NOT use a self piercing type shutoff valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve IMPORTANT It takes approxima...

Страница 6: ...out Tighten screws 6 Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator remove inside screw and install center hinge 7 Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3 8socketwrench 8 Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench 10 Reverse doo...

Страница 7: ...ttaching handle to bottom of freezer door 2 Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side using the same holes as nameplate 4 Magnetic Nameplate Models Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from door Remove nameplate from its frame turn frame upside down and install in ...

Страница 8: ... two hole plugs and hinge pin plug on top of door and install on opposite side Use Phillips head screwdriver to remove plastic screw plug from front of door and install on opposite side Figure 2 Style Handles 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door 2 Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle down and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and i...

Страница 9: ... Stainless steel doors are not reversible Follow these steps to remove doors 1 Remove toe grille and top hinge cover 2 Remove top hinge and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin Set door aside 3 Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin 4 Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside 5 Remove center hinge and sh...

Страница 10: ...10 Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model ...

Страница 11: ...o r t n o C r e z e e r F n r u T d l o C f f O r o t a r e g i r f e R n r u T o T o T l o r t n o C r o t a r e g i r f e R n r u T 0 Freezer Control some models Refrigerator Control some models Refrigerator Freezer Control some models For colder temperatures turn the knob towards Colder For warmer temperatures turn the knob towards Cold Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures ...

Страница 12: ... the back of the refrigerator Cantilever shelves are available in either glass or wire 1 Lift front edge up 2 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 SpillSafeTM glass shelves some models catch and hold accidental spills In some models the SpillSafeTM shelves slide out for easy ...

Страница 13: ...ve bin 3 Place bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place TALL BOTTLE RETAINER SOME MODELS The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door To install hold the retainer at the top and slide it over the outside wall of the bin as shown in the diagram The Tall Bottle Retainer works best with a Bi...

Страница 14: ...e of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity NOTE Leafy vegetables keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on High Humidity or in a drawer without a Humidity Control This keeps incoming air to a minimum and maintains maximum moisture content DELI DRAWER SOME MODELS Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage of luncheon meats spreads cheeses and other deli items Cr...

Страница 15: ... from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker If the ice maker is connected to soft water ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly ICE MAKER TIPS Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in its down or ON position The ice maker will then produce more ice Occasionally shake the ice container to k...

Страница 16: ...ads 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 SAVIN...

Страница 17: ... of some of the most common sounds you may hear and what is causing them 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 Defrost Timer or Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off The timer also produces sounds similar to a...

Страница 18: ... water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water Toe Grille Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum attachment Vacuum dust 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 Exterior and Handles Soap and water Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner Do not use comm...

Страница 19: ...ficant pet traffic in your home it may be necessary to periodically clean the condenser for maximum efficiency Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Long Vacations Remove all food an...

Страница 20: ...t 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 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 Thi...

Страница 21: ...rol to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak Odors in refrigerator Interior needs to be cleaned Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped Cabinet light not working Replace light bulb Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet Lig...

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