Fisher & Paykel RX256DT4X1 User manual

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Service Manual
Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Fisher & Paykel
Models:
RX256DT4X1 FP
RX256DT7X1 FP
Elba
Models:
RX256ET2B1 EL
RX256ET2W1 EL

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Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc
5800 Skylab Rd,
Huntington Beach
California, CA92647
USA
Telephone: [phone]
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Fisher & Paykel Appliances Canada Inc
2900 – 595 Burrard Street
Vancouver
BC, V7X 1J5
Canada
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
COPYRIGHT ©FISHER & PAYKEL LTD 2008 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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PRODUCT
Brand: Fisher & Paykel
Models: RX256DT4X1 FP, RX256DT7X1 FP
Brand: Elba by Fisher & Paykel
Models: RX256ET2B1 EL, RX256ET2W1 EL

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CONTENTS
1COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................8
2PRODUCT DESIGN ........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Refrigeration System................................................................................................................9
2.2 Fully Electronic Defrost System ...............................................................................................9
2.3 Refrigerant Flow .....................................................................................................................11
2.4 Cabinet Air Flow .....................................................................................................................12
2.5 Ice And Water Dispenser Diagram.........................................................................................13
2.6 Water Valve Diagram .............................................................................................................14
2.7 Typical External Sweat Pattern ..............................................................................................15
3INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................16
4WATER FILTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (SELECTED MODELS)..............................19
4.1 Initial Installation.....................................................................................................................19
4.2 Replacing Water Filter............................................................................................................19
5TEMPERATURE CONTROLS & USER OPTIONS.......................................................................20
5.1 Warm Cabinet Temperatures .................................................................................................20
5.2 Adjusting The Controls ...........................................................................................................20
5.2.1 Touch Temperature Controls (Selected Models - Style Varies by Model).......................20
5.2.1.1 Initial Control Settings...............................................................................................20
5.3 Speed Ice ...............................................................................................................................20
5.4 Reset Filter (Selected Models) ...............................................................................................21
5.5 Vacation Mode .......................................................................................................................21
5.6 Temp Alarm............................................................................................................................21
5.7 Door Alarm .............................................................................................................................21
5.8 Max Cool ................................................................................................................................21
5.9 User Preferences ...................................................................................................................22
5.9.1 Super Cool (CC) (Selected Models) ................................................................................22
5.9.2 Temperature Display (F_C) .............................................................................................22
5.9.3 Alarm (AL) .......................................................................................................................22
5.9.4 Auto Light Level (LL) (Selected Models) .........................................................................22
5.9.5 Sabbath Mode (SAB).......................................................................................................22
6ICE AND WATER..........................................................................................................................23
6.1 Dispenser Features (Selected Models) ..................................................................................23
6.1.1 Dispensing Light (Selected Models)................................................................................24
6.1.2 Dispenser Pad.................................................................................................................24
6.1.3 Removable Tray ..............................................................................................................24
6.2 Dispenser Control (Selected Models).....................................................................................24
6.2.1 Ice Dispenser Operation..................................................................................................25
6.2.2 Dispenser Lock (Selected Models)..................................................................................25
6.2.3 Water Filter Status Indicator Light (Selected Models) .....................................................25
6.2.4 Auto Light (Selected Models) ..........................................................................................25
6.2.5 Light (Selected Models)...................................................................................................25
6.2.6 Sabbath Mode (Selected Models) ...................................................................................26
6.2.7 Front Fill (Selected Models).............................................................................................26
7COMPONENT TESTING...............................................................................................................27

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8ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD...............................................................................................33
8.1 Full Electronic Specification Control Board (RX256DT7X1) ...................................................34
8.1.1 Programming Mode .........................................................................................................34
8.1.2 Forced Defrost Mode .......................................................................................................35
8.1.3 Service Test Mode...........................................................................................................35
8.1.4 Service Test Mode - Navigation.......................................................................................36
8.1.4.1 Service Test 001 - Power-Up Test Results...............................................................36
8.1.4.2 Service Test 101 - Defrost Heater. ...........................................................................37
8.1.4.3 Service Test 102 - Compressor/Condenser System. ...............................................38
8.1.4.4 Service Test 112 - Freezer Fan Operation. ..............................................................38
8.1.4.5 Service Test 121 - Damper Operation. .....................................................................39
8.1.4.6 Service Test 141 - Refrigerator Thermistor (See Thermistor Chart in Section 8.1.13).
..................................................................................................................................39
8.1.4.7 Service Test 142 - Freezer Thermistor Test. (See Thermistor Chart in Section
8.1.13).......................................................................................................................40
8.1.4.8 Service Test 143 - Ambient Thermistor Test. (See Thermistor Chart in Section
8.1.13).......................................................................................................................40
8.1.4.9 Service Test 152 - Freezer Door State. ....................................................................41
8.1.4.10 Service Test 161 - Cube Dispense Test. ..................................................................41
8.1.4.11 Service Test 162 - Crush Dispense Test. .................................................................42
8.1.4.12 Service Test 163 - Water Dispense Test. .................................................................42
8.1.4.13 Service Test 164 - Ice Chute Test. ...........................................................................42
8.1.4.14 Service Test 165 - Dispenser Light Test...................................................................43
8.1.4.15 Service Test 171 - Actuator Pad Test.......................................................................43
8.1.4.16 Service Test 172 - Sports Fill Test............................................................................43
8.1.4.17 Service Test 173 - Ambient Light Test......................................................................44
8.1.4.18 Service Test 174 - Dispenser Water Actuator (Bottom Mount units only).................44
8.1.4.19 Service Test 175 - Dispenser Line Test....................................................................44
8.1.4.20 Service Test 181 - Keypad Operation Test...............................................................45
8.1.4.21 Service Test 182 - Indicator Operation Test. ............................................................46
8.1.4.22 Service Test 191 - Valve State Test. ........................................................................46
8.1.4.23 Service Test 241 - Main Control Software. ...............................................................46
8.1.4.24 Service Test 242 - Main Display Software................................................................46
8.1.4.25 Service Test 243 - Main Fountain Software..............................................................46
8.1.4.26 Thermistor Reference Chart .....................................................................................47
8.1.5 Show Room Mode ...........................................................................................................47
8.1.6 Sabbath Mode .................................................................................................................47
8.1.7 Fahrenheit or Celsius Mode.............................................................................................48
8.1.8 Cooling Fan Mode ...........................................................................................................48
8.1.9 Alarm Enable Mode .........................................................................................................48
8.1.10 Light Level Mode .............................................................................................................48
8.1.11 Filter Status Light.............................................................................................................48
8.1.12 Filter Status Light Reset ..................................................................................................49
8.1.13 Thermistor Resistance Chart ...........................................................................................49
8.2 Troubleshooting Flow Chart (RX256DT7X1)..........................................................................50
8.2.1 Compressor Does Not Turn On .......................................................................................50
8.2.2 Evaporator Fan Does Not Turn On..................................................................................51
8.2.3 Damper Does Not Move ..................................................................................................52
8.2.4 Damper Opens and Never Closes...................................................................................53
8.2.5 Flashing Display at Power Up..........................................................................................54
8.2.6 Blank Display ...................................................................................................................55
8.3 Mid Electronic Specification Control Board (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1) ..56
8.3.1 Programming Mode .........................................................................................................56
8.3.2 Forced Defrost Mode .......................................................................................................57

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8.3.3 Service Test Mode...........................................................................................................58
8.3.4 Service Test Mode – Navigation......................................................................................58
8.3.4.1 Service Test 1 – Defrost Thermostat & Defrost Circuit Test.....................................59
8.3.4.2 Service Test 2 - Compressor/Condenser Fan Test. .................................................59
8.3.4.3 Service Test 3 - Evaporator/Freezer Fan Test. ........................................................59
8.3.4.4 Service Test 4 - Refrigerator Thermistor Test. .........................................................60
8.3.4.5 Service Test 5 - Freezer Thermistor Test.................................................................60
8.3.4.6 Service Test 6 - Open Damper Test.........................................................................61
8.3.4.7 Service Test 7 - Refrigerator Performance Adjustment............................................61
8.3.4.8 Service Test 8 - Freezer Performance Adjustment. .................................................62
8.3.5 Show Room Mode ...........................................................................................................62
8.4 Troubleshooting Flow Chart (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1).........................63
8.4.1 Compressor Does Not Turn On.......................................................................................63
8.4.2 Evaporator Fan Does Not Turn On..................................................................................64
8.4.3 Damper Does Not Move ..................................................................................................65
8.4.4 Damper Opens and Never Closes...................................................................................66
8.4.5 Flashing Display at Power Up .........................................................................................67
8.4.6 Blank Display...................................................................................................................68
8.5 Defrost Cycle..........................................................................................................................69
9ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................70
9.1 Models RX256DTX1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1..............................................................70
10 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................73
11 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.............................................................................75
11.1 Fresh Food Compartment ......................................................................................................75
11.1.1 Light Switch .....................................................................................................................75
11.1.2 Electronic Control (Full Electronic Specification Model (RX256DT7X1)) ........................75
11.1.3 Ice And Water Dispenser Board......................................................................................75
11.1.4 Main Control Board (Full Electronic Specification Model (RX256DT7X1))......................77
11.1.5 Electronic Control (Mid Electronic Specification Models (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1,
RX256ET2W1)) ...............................................................................................................77
11.1.6 Electronically Controlled Damper ....................................................................................79
11.1.7 Fresh Food Thermistor ....................................................................................................79
11.1.8 Water Filter Assembly .....................................................................................................79
11.1.9 Water Tank Assembly .....................................................................................................79
11.1.10 Crisper Light Cover and Socket.......................................................................................80
11.2 Freezer Compartment ............................................................................................................80
11.2.1 Freezer Light Socket .......................................................................................................80
11.2.2 Auger Motor Assembly ....................................................................................................80
11.2.3 Auger Motor.....................................................................................................................80
11.2.4 Auger Motor Capacitor ....................................................................................................80
11.2.5 Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly .....................................................................................80
11.2.6 Evaporator Fan Motor and Fan Blade .............................................................................81
11.2.7 Freezer Thermistor ..........................................................................................................81
11.2.8 Evaporator Removal........................................................................................................81
11.2.9 Defrost Terminator (Thermostat) .....................................................................................81
11.2.10 Defrost Heater .................................................................................................................83
11.2.11 Ice Maker Removal..........................................................................................................83
11.3 Machine Compartment ...........................................................................................................83
11.3.1 Water Valve.....................................................................................................................83
11.3.2 Condenser Fan Motor and Blade ....................................................................................84
11.3.3 Compressor.....................................................................................................................84
11.3.4 Condensate Drain Tube ..................................................................................................84
11.3.5 Condensate Drain Pan ....................................................................................................84

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11.3.6 Overload/Relay ................................................................................................................84
11.3.7 Condenser Removal ........................................................................................................85
11.4 Bottom of Cabinet...................................................................................................................85
11.4.1 Front Levelling Rollers .....................................................................................................85
11.4.2 Rear Levelling Rollers......................................................................................................85
11.5 Cabinet Doors.........................................................................................................................85
11.5.1 Door Gaskets...................................................................................................................85
11.5.2 Dispenser Façade............................................................................................................85
11.5.3 Dispenser Ice Chute Door ...............................................................................................86
11.5.4 Dispenser Light Socket....................................................................................................86
11.5.5 Dispenser D/C Solenoid ..................................................................................................86
11.5.6 Dispenser Water Tube.....................................................................................................86
12 SEALED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS ..............................................................................87
12.1 Symptoms of an Overcharge ..................................................................................................87
12.2 Symptoms of Refrigeration Shortage......................................................................................87
12.3 Symptoms of a Restriction......................................................................................................88
12.4 Symptoms of Air in System.....................................................................................................90
12.5 Symptoms of Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation.................................................90
13 SEALED SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES ........................................................92
13.1 Service Equipment..................................................................................................................92
13.2 Drier Replacement..................................................................................................................92
13.3 Refrigerant Precautions..........................................................................................................94
13.4 Line Piercing Valves ...............................................................................................................94
13.5 Open Lines .............................................................................................................................94
13.6 Compressor Operational Test.................................................................................................94
13.7 Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System..............................................................................95
13.8 Leak Testing ...........................................................................................................................95
13.8.1 Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge .........................................................95
13.8.2 Testing Systems Containing No Refrigerant Charge.......................................................95
13.9 Restrictions.............................................................................................................................97
13.9.1 Symptoms........................................................................................................................97
13.9.2 Testing for Restrictions ....................................................................................................97
13.10 Evacuation and Charging .......................................................................................................98
13.10.1 Evacuation .......................................................................................................................98
13.10.2 Charging ........................................................................................................................100
13.10.3 Refrigerant Charge ........................................................................................................100
13.10.4 HFC134a Service Information .......................................................................................100
13.10.5 Health, Safety, and Handling .........................................................................................101
13.11 Replacement Service Compressor .......................................................................................103
13.11.1 Compressor Testing Procedures ...................................................................................103
13.12 Brazing 103
14 WIRING DIAGRAMS..............................................................................................104
14.1 Wiring Schematic (RX256DT7X1) ........................................................................................104
14.2 Wiring Diagram (RX256DT7X1) ...........................................................................................105
14.3 Wiring Schematic (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1)........................................106
14.4 Wiring Diagram (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1) ..........................................107

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important Notices for Service Technicians and Consumers
Fisher & Paykel Appliances will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage from
improper service procedures. Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers
with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service.
Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety
procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing instruments
and the appropriate service information. IT IS THE TECHNICIAN’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW
ALL APPROPRIATE SERVICE INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit
before working on/servicing the appliance.
To locate an Authorised Service Centre, please consult the dealer from whom you purchased this
product. For further assistance, please contact:
Fisher & Paykel Customer Care
E-mail Telephone
 New Zealand [email protected] 0800 372 273
 Australia [email protected] 1300 650 590
 USA/Canada [email protected] 1 888 936 7872
 United Kingdom [email protected] 0845 066 2200
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels
DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury, product or
property damage.

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1 COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from
power before servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000 ohm
resistor before handling. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals
to ensure proper grounding and polarization.
Component Specifications all parts 115VAC/60HZ unless noted
Compressor Run Capacitor Volts............................................................................................................... 220 VAC
Capacitance...................................................................................................... 15µfd ± 10%
Compressor BTUH ............................................................................................................. 905 BTUH
Watts................................................................................................................. 60 Hz / 153 watts
Current Lock rotor............................................................................................. 19.0 amps ± 15%
Current Full load ............................................................................................... 1.26 amps ± 15%
Resistance Run windings ................................................................................. 3.33 ohms ± 15%
Resistance Start windings ................................................................................ 4.28 ohms ± 15%
Electric Damper Control Maximum closing time (RX256DT7X1)............................................................ 8 seconds
Maximum closing time (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1) .......... 36 seconds
Temperature Rating ......................................................................................... 20°F - 110°F
RPM (RX256DT7X1) ....................................................................................................... 5
RPM (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1).............................................. 1
Thermistor Temperature................................................................................................ Resistance
77°F...................................................................................................................................... 10,000 ohms ± 1.8%
36°F...................................................................................................................................... 29,500 ohms ± 1.0%
0°F........................................................................................................................................ 86,300 ohms ± 1.8%
Condenser Motor Rotation (facing end opposite shaft) .............................................................. Clockwise
RPM ..................................................................................................................................... 1120 RPM
Watts................................................................................................................. 3.4 watts ± 15% @ 115 VAC
Current.............................................................................................................. 0.085 amps ± 15% @ 115
VAC
Evaporator Fan Motor Rotation (facing end opposite shaft) .............................................................. Clockwise
RPM ..................................................................................................................................... 2800 RPM
Watts................................................................................................................. 6.0 watts ± 15% @ 115 VAC
Note: Fan blade must be fully seated
on shaft to achieve proper airflow.
Overload/Relay Ult. trip amps @ 158°F (70°C) ......................................................................... 2.40 amps ± 15%
Close temperature ............................................................................................ 140° ± 10°
Open temperature (RX256DT7X1) .................................................................. 230° ± 5°
Open temperature (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1)................. 284° ± 9°
Short time trip (seconds) (RX256DT7X1) ...................................................... 17 seconds ± 5
Short time trip (seconds) (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1) ...... 10 seconds ± 5
Short time trip (amps @ 77°F (25°C) .......................................................... 12 amps ± 2 amps
Thermostat (Defrost) Volts............................................................................................................ 120/240 VAC
Watts (RX256DT7X1) ............................................................................................ 475 watts
Watts (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1)........................................ 495 watts
Current (RX256DT7X1) ......................................................................................... 10/5 amps
Current (RX256DT4X1, RX256ET2B1, RX256ET2W1)..................................... 5.8/2.9 amps
Resistance across terminals:
Above 42°F ± 5° ............................................................................................... Open
Below 12°F +7° .................................................................................................... Closed
Evaporator Heater
26 cu. ft.
Volts............................................................................................................... 115 VAC
Wattage.......................................................................................................... 450 ± 5% watts @ 115 VAC
Resistance ..................................................................................................... 29 ± 5% ohms
Control Board Volts............................................................................................................... 120 VAC, 60 HZ
....................................................................................................................... See Control board
troubleshooting section.
Auger Motor Rotation (facing end opposite shaft) Power to blue and white is clockwise. Power to orange
and white is counterclockwise.
RPM ............................................................................................................... 17 ± 3 RPM
Water Valve Watts.............................................................................................................. Brown side 35W
Yellow side 20W

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Light Switch (RX256DT4X1,
RX256ET2B1,
RX256ET2W1)
Type ............................................................................................................... SPST NC
Volts ............................................................................................................... 125/250 VAC
Current ........................................................................................................... 8/4 amps
Light Switch / Interlock Type ............................................................................................................... SPDT NO/NC
Volts ............................................................................................................... 125/250 VAC
Current ........................................................................................................... 8/4 amps
Solenoid (Ice Chute) Resistance across leads ................................................................................ 101 ohms ± 10%
Ice Maker Harvest 4 lbs of ice per 24 hours.
No-Load Performance, Controls in Normal Position
Kw/24 hr ±0.4
Percent Run Time
±10%
Cycles/24 hr
±25%
Provision Center
Compartment
Average Food
Temperature ±3°F
Freezer Compartment
Average Food
Temperature ±3°F
Ambient °F 70° 90° 110° 70° 90° 110° 70° 90° 110° 70° 90° 110° 70° 90° 110°
26cuft 1.2 1.85 2.6 35 55 75 24 24 19 37 39 42 0 0 -2
Temperature Relationship Test Chart
Evaporator Outlet
±3°F
Evaporator Inlet
±3°F
Suction Line
±7°F
Average Total
Wattage ±10%
Suction Pressure
±2 PSIG
Head Pressure
± 5 PSIG
Ambient °F 70° 90° 70° 90° 70° 90° 70° 90° 70° 90° 70° 90°
26cuft -15 -15 -16 -16 72 98 132 138 6"(Vac.) 0 87 137
2 PRODUCT DESIGN
2.1 Refrigeration System
The compressor forces high temperature vapor into the fan cooled tube and wire condenser, where
vapor is cooled and condensed into high pressure liquid by circulation of air across the condenser
coil (refer to Section 2.3).
High-pressure liquid passes into a post-condenser loop, which helps to prevent condensation
around the freezer compartment opening, and through the molecular sieve drier and into the
capillary tube. The small inside diameter of the capillary offers resistance, decreasing pressure and
temperature of the liquid discharged into the evaporator. The capillary diameter and length is
carefully sized for each system.
The capillary enters the evaporator at the top front. Combined liquid and saturated gas flows
through the front to the bottom of the coil and into the suction line. The aluminium tube evaporator
coil is located in the freezer compartment where the circulating evaporator fan moves air through the
coil and into the fresh food compartment.
The large surface of the evaporator allows heat to be absorbed from both the fresh food and freezer
compartments, by airflow over the evaporator coil causing some of the liquid to evaporate. The
temperature of the evaporator tubing near the end of the running cycle may vary from –13OF to –
25OF (-25OC to –31OC).
Saturated gas is drawn off through the suction line, where superheated gas enters the compressor.
To raise the temperature of the gas, the suction line is placed in heat exchange with the capillary.
2.2 Fully Electronic Defrost System
The Control Board adapts the compressor run time between defrosts to achieve optimum defrost
intervals by monitoring the length of time the defrost heater is on.

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After initial power up, the defrost interval is 4 hours compressor run time. Defrost occurs
immediately after the 4 hours.
Note: Once the unit is ready to defrost, there is a 4 minute wait time prior to the beginning of the
defrost cycle.

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2.3 Refrigerant Flow

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2.4 Cabinet Air Flow

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2.5 Ice And Water Dispenser Diagram

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2.6 Water Valve Diagram

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2.7 Typical External Sweat Pattern

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3 INSTALLATION

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4 WATER FILTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(SELECTED MODELS)
WARNING
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use the refrigerated water where the water is unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after filtration.
CAUTION
After installing a new water filter, always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter
for any reason. Air trapped in the system may cause water and the cartridge to eject. Use caution
when removing.
 The bypass cap does not filter water. Be sure to have a replacement cartridge available when a
filter change is required.
 If the water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace the filter cartridge.
 If the system has not been used for several months, or water has an unpleasant taste or odor,
flush the system by dispensing water for two or three minutes. If the unpleasant taste or odor
persists, change the filter cartridge.
4.1 Initial Installation
The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the fresh food
compartment.
 Remove the blue bypass cap and retain for future use.
 Remove the sealing label from the end of the filter and insert the filter into
the filter head.
 Rotate gently clockwise until the filter stops. Snap the filter cover closed.
 Reduce water spurts by flushing air from the system. Run water continuously for two minutes
through the dispenser until the water runs steadily. During initial use, allow
about a one to two minute delay in water dispersal to allow the internal
water tank to fill.
 Additional flushing may be required in some households where water is of
poor quality.
4.2 Replacing Water Filter
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in the system may cause water and the
cartridge to eject. Use caution when removing.
 Turn the filter counterclockwise until it releases from the filter head.
 Drain the water from the filter into a sink and dispose of the filter in normal household trash.
 Wipe excess water from the filter cover and install the new filter as described in Initial Installation
above.
The filter should be changed at least every 12 months.
IMPORTANT: The condition of the water and the amount used determines the life span of the water
filter cartridge. If the water use is high, or if the water is of poor quality, replacement may need to take
place more often.
The dispenser feature may be used without a water filter cartridge. If this option is chosen, replace the
filter with the blue bypass cap.

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5 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS & USER OPTIONS
5.1 Warm Cabinet Temperatures
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
the refrigerator is first started, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.
5.2 Adjusting The Controls
 24 hours after adding food, the customer may decide that one or both compartments should be
colder or warmer, so they can adjust the control(s) as indicated in the temperature control guide
table below.
 Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time.
 Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
 Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment.
5.2.1 Touch Temperature Controls (Selected Models - Style Varies by Model)
The controls are located at the top front of the fresh food compartment compartment.
5.2.1.1 Initial Control Settings
 Pressing the TEMPERATURE UP or TEMPERATURE DOWN keypads, adjust the controls to the
desired setting.
 Set the freezer control to 4.
 Set the fresh food compartment control to 4.
 Let the refrigerator run for at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food.
Fresh food compartment too
warm.
Set the fresh food compartment control to the next higher
number by pressing the FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE UP keypad.
Fresh food compartment too
cold.
Set the fresh food compartment control to the next lower
number by pressing the FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE DOWN keypad.
Freezer too warm. Set the FREEZER control to the next higher number by
pressing the FREEZER TEMPERATURE UP keypad.
Freezer too cold. Set the freezer control to the next lower number by
pressing the FREEZER TEMPERATURE DOWN
keypad.
Turn refrigerator OFF. Press the freezer or fresh food compartment
TEMPERATURE DOWN keypad until a dash “-“ appears
in the display.
5.3 Speed Ice
When activated, Speed Ice reduces the freezer temperature to the optimum setting for 24 hours in
order to produce more ice.
NOTE: When the Speed Ice feature is in operation, the FREEZER TEMPERATURE UP and
FREEZER TEMPERATURE DOWN keypads will not operate.