GE 22 Models Training manual

Use and Care&Installation Guide
Refrigerator
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English Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Version franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Version en espaiiol . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety instructions . . . . . . ............3
Operating Instructions,Tips
Automatic lcemaker & Dispenser . . ..5–7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . .............................2
Food Storage Suggestions .........................8
Shelves~.............~... ..ti. . . . . . . . 10
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . ...........................9
Temperature Controls . . ............................4
Careand Cleaning
Behind the Refrigerator. . . ......................11
Cleaning–lnside and Outsid e..................
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Drawer and Cover Remova l.... . . . . . . . . . 12
Light Bulb Replacement ..............12
Under Refrigerator . . . . . ..............11
Water Filter Accessory ................................7
GE Appliances
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . .... 17-19
Normal Operating Sound s . . . . . . . . . . .
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More questions ?...ln the United States call
GEAnswerCenter@ 817~626.2000
lnCanada consultyourlocaltelephone
dkectoryforthe Cameo Service Center
Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........13
Levehng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................13
Location
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Moving &Vacation . . . . ...............13
RoHers........~....~ti.... ...........13
Water Supply to
Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . ..13
Installation
InstatiationHH==tiHHHHH.H..-. ............. 14-16
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................14
Electrical Requirements.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Extension Cord . . . . . . . .............14
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................14
Water Line installation . . ........ 15, 16
Consumer Services . . . ...........20
Appliance Registration ................2
ModeIand Serial Numbers .........................2
Warranty forCanadian Customers
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WarrantyforU. S.Customers ......Back Cover
Profile:SidebySide2z 24and27 Models
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
YoL1’11 see them cm a label on the wall be~icle
the top drawer or at the bottom, just inside (he
fresh food compartment door.
These numbers
tire also on the Con\umer
Product Ownership Registration Card that
came with your refrigerator.
Before sending in this card,
please write thew
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbel”s in any corre~pondence or
service
call~ concerning your refrigerator.
Read this book carefully.
It i~ intended to help you operate and
maintain your new refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If yOLI don-t understand something or need
more help. write (include your phone number):
In the United States:
Con\umer Affair$
GE Appliance\
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
In Canada:
Munager. Con\umer Relations
~&$5 ShV mark .4\ e.,
Mis\is$a’uga. Ontario
Canadti L4W 4H2
If you received a damaged
refrigerator . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
Check the Problem Solver section in this
book. It lists minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
● Location of your refrigerator i~ important. A\oid locating it next to ● Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or
your range.
u heating vent or where the iLIn will shine directly on it.
retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been left
● Close the doors as soon tii posiible, particularly i n hot, humid weather. open accidentally.
● Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain ~ervice. see the Consumer Scr\ icei
For- Customers in the United States:
page in the back of thi~ booh.
FIRST, contuct [he people who serviced your
We’re proud of our W\’iCe and want J 011 to
appl itince. Explain why you are not pleased.
be pleased.
It’ for some reuwm JOLI are nc)t
In mo~t caiei thi$ will \ol\e the problem.
happy with the
wnicc yOLI rccei~’e. here are
NEXT, if’ you are \till not pleased. write
3 steps to follow for further help. all the de[ails-including your phone
llLllllbel’—tO:
M~nager, Con\umer Re]ation$
GE Appliance\
Appliance park
Louis\illc. KY 40225
FINALLY. if your problem is \till not
resol \ cd. u rite:
Nl:ljor Appliance Con\urner
Action
Panel
70 Not-[h Wacher Dri \ e
Chicago. IL 60606”
For Customers in Canada:
FIRST. contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all
the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Z64S Skymarh Ave.,
Missi$%iuga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4H2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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WARNING—When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
This refrigerator must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
hefore it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator by
pulling on the power cord.
Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet.
c Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.
● When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall? be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
● Do not allow children to climb? stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
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● If your old refrigerator is still around
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the house but not in use? be sure to
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remove the doors. This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
@ After your refrigerator is in operation7 do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment? particularly when hands are
damp or wet.
Skin may adhere to these extremely
cold surfaces.
● If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker?
avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
● Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin
No. 69 says:
“.. .You may safely refreeze frozen foods that
have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if
they are still cold—below
40”F. (4”C.).
“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that
have any off-odor or off-color should not be
refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of
any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The
food may be dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible to save as much of their eating quality as
you can.”
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. Unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning and making repairs.
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NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
● Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Turning control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
c Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Set the Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)
The temperature controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh
food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the Fresh Food control at “5” and the Freezer control at “C”.
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are
\etting the con[rols for the first time or adjusting them later. Then, if
you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step
at a time.
NOTE: Moving the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off cooling in
both compartments-fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
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Freezer Control
C is Initial Setting
E is Coldest
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Fresh Food Control
5 is Initial Setting
9 is Coldest
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check
later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
Automatic Energy Saver System No Defrosting
You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator. It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically
Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.
circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help
keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special electric heaters, This refrigerator needs
none. That’s why there is no “energy saver” switch.. there’s no need
for it.
If you turn your household thermostat below 60°F. (16°C.) at night...
. . . you may want to move the freezer control one
step colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may
cause the compressor to operate less frequently, ,
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thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm
somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply,
leave the freezer setting at this colder setting for
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Moving the freezer control to colder setting should have no effect on
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your fresh food compartment. However, if freezing occurs, move the
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fresh food control one step warmer.
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When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the refrigerator’s
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controls back to their regular settings.
the entire winter or for as long as you keep
youf
thermostat turned down.
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER
(on some mode]s)
How They Work
The automatic icemaker makes ice continual y. The di~penser
dispenses water, ice cube~ or crushed ice through the freezer
compartment door. Here’\ how they work.
Water flows
f’rom the household supply through a
(1)
dual solenoid La]le
to the
(2) water tubing and
to the
(3) automdtic icemaher
as needed.
Water is frozen in the
(4)
(5)
cube mold and
ejected into the
stortige bin where
a motor-powered
auger mo} es
cubes forward.
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Cubes fall through the chute in the door when the dispenser
pad is pressed.
When CRUSHED is selected (on some models).
a baftle channcl~
cubes through the crusher and crushed ice fal Is through a chute into
the
,gltiM.
When WATER is selected, (on some models) water flows through tht
(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the diipenjer
ptid is pressed.
(7) A
light switch (on some models) turns the night light in the
dispenser on or off.
The light also
come~ on when the dispenser pad is pressed.
The light in the
di~pen~er $hould be replaced with a 7 watt maximum
bulb when it
burn$ out.
Important Facts about Your Ice & Water Dispenser
● If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar. The\e are normal
icemaking wund~ and are not
cause
for concern.
“ Your icemaker will produce 8 cubes per cycle-approx irnately
] 20 cLlbe~ in a 24-hour period-depending on freezer compartment
temperature. room temperature. number of door
opening~ and other
use
ct~nditioni.
● Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice flow interruption i ~
more than brief. ice clump($) ITMy be the cause and ~hou]d be
remo~ed fo] lowi n: instruction~ in this wxtion.
Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall
glasses. Thi\ can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to
f’reeze ~hut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and 100L
down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute. poke it through with
a wooden spoon.
● To help keep bits of’ ice from being sprayed beyond the glass,
place the
gla$s close to the ice chute-but not w) clofe that it blochs
outcoming ice.
● Fill glasses with ice before adding soda or other beverage mixes.
● Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans.
bott]es or food packages i n the ftorage bin m~}
cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
● Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may n~~t
cl”ush or dispense well.
Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
1~ yoLl uw your refrigerator bef’ore the water
1 ~ ~
At first there will be a delay before water ii dispensed and ice is made.
arm to ON (down) position.
connection is made. raise the ice access door and
make
sure the icemaker feeler arm i~ in the
STOP (up) po~ition. When the water JLipply ha~
been connected to the icemaker, mo~e the feeler
“~ d’
On models with a wat
2/ :&_K
‘ 4—-;: water is dispensed wh
first installed, there nl
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sy~tem. Press the disp
minutes to remove
tra
line and to fill the wat
position position
The ice cube mold will automatically fill with wrater AFTER cooling
to freezer temperature. The first cubes normally
freeze after
se\Jeral hours.
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NTOTE: With a new Iy-in\talled refrigerator, allow about 24 hourj
for the freezer compartment to get cold enough to make
ice.
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER
(continued,)
Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation
Throw away the firft few batches of ice cubes ( 16 or 24 cube~). Thi\ To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally.
will
flush away any impurities in the water line. DCJ the wlme thing When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker
after
~’acations or extended periods when icc lm”t u~ed. and push the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position before the bin gets
On models with a water dispenwr. pour the tir$t 6 gla~sful$ of water in full. Keeping the
cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.
the kitchen
sink. The fir$t water through the ~~ stem pich~ LIp a \light
‘bpltistic”
taste from the w:iter tubing.
To Dispense Ice and Water
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F%% ● Select CL~ BES. CR LjSHE; D ICE
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● Gri P the clafs or other container
1
wlnc Inodcis ) or WATER.
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Dispenser
pad
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near the rim and press the rim
against the cent~r of’ [he
di~penier pad.
Dispenser
pad
When Dispensing Ice... When Dispensing Water...
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though JOU selected The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the
CUBES. Thi\
h.ippcn~ occa~ion;dly when a few cube~ get chiinncled
following ones. Thi\ is normal.
to the cruiher, Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder water.
~impl) add
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute. crushed ice or cubes
before di $pen$ing water.
This condition
i~ nor]nu]. and Li\Ll;llly occL]r\ w hen yoL[ hal c di~penwd
crushed ice repeatedly. The in(~w w’i ]1 ei cntual 1} cluporate,
Sonlttimes cru~hed ice w ill ~pra> beyond the :ltl\\. To ~~oid thi~.
hold the @;lSS Up c]ow [() the chute.
CALJTION: Never put fingers or other objects into the
dispenser opening.
To Stop Dispensing If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin...
Re]eme pressLII”c from the
difpenwr pad :md wait a tew
sccondi [() c:~[ch the la~t biti of ice
01” drop\ of m iiter.
There muy be wme dripping ;ti’ter
di~pensing cru~hed icc or M :iter. If
there is
a 10L of dripping. the ipil]
should h wiped dry right au a!.
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The iccmaker ejects cubej in group~ of 8, and it i~ norimai for W! cral
cLIbe\ to be joined together. How c\ er, if y (JLI don - t Llw the
ice
\ ery often. ice clump~ ma> form in the ~tortige bin and cm clog
the dispenwr.
It’
this happenf:
● Renlo\ e the ~torage bin from the freezer.
● B reah up ice c 1 L] IJlp$ M I [h ] tlL]r hand $. Thro\$ ;iw a} an> c 1 ump\ 1 hat
> OU can’t break Lip.
o Rcpl tice the bl n before the rem~i n i ng c ubef melt Lmd fuw tc~gethcr.
Do not poLIr u ater in tht ipil] shelf bccauw it i~ not \e]f draining--
pour it in the kitchen
\inh. The \llelf and it~ grille ihou]ct be cleaned
J“~~U]:U”])’ accord in: to CtiJ”~ and Clc;ming
Press here to remove grille
in ftruction~. The gri IIe if euii 1> rcnlo~ ed
b) pre~sing on the bach right corner.
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To Remove Ice Storage Bin To Replace Ice Storage Bin
Lift the Iei’t comer to free the bin from
the ~helt’. Pull the bin itraisllt out w hi]c
Slide the bin bach until the tab on the bin loch\
into
the \lot in the \hclt.
Ii’ the bill dm$ not :() all the )! J} h:lch. renlo~ c
1 t mld turn the dri \ f-’ nlechan i inl ]/~ tul”n. Then
pu~h [he bln b:lch ;I::iin until the t:lb on the
bin loch\ into the \lot in the \helt. Drive
Mechanism
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If Ice Is Not Used Often . . . Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position when...
“01(1” ice CLIbM mill become cloud~ :md ta\te \tale. Empty ice ●
Home \\ :I[el’ \Ll]?Jl] ! i \ to k tlll”lled ot’f fol” \L2\ c[-a 1 hoLll”\
stor;ly bin periodic:ll [j :md y$ a$h i t in 1 uhey! M-m w :mr. Be jure to
● Ice ~t(~r:~ge bin i \ [() be I.CINOI d t’or :t pet”i od of t i me.
LII low \tot-+ze bin to cool” be lot-e t-q] ac in: it—othem i$e icc cube\
wi
1 ] \tich [() the met:~] ;LLI:e I”. ●
C;{) i n: d\\ :Ij on I xat ion. at \\ h I ch t i mc }:OU \hou ] d JI w) tum ofl’ the
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Lil\ (2 111 []1(? W LLtCI” \Ll[2p]> i i llC to \ OLI1- l-Ct l“i:O”dtol”.
ICE SERVICE
Ice Trays (~)tl wtllc tll(~~t]~j
1’0 release ice cubes, in\crt tin}, hold it
()\er \tot-:~gc bin 01” bow 1. md [w i \t Llt
both end\.
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For onl~ one or two ice cubes, lcLI\ c
,/
trii} righ-\ide Lip. tw i \t both end\
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$Iightl> Jnd r-crno~ c dcjird nunlbcl”
[!*
of cube\.
V$rash ice tra~s and storage bin in
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<:>
lukewarm water on]!. Do not put
f / (;)J ,
. .
them in an :~utomatlc diih~i aiher.
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ACCESSORIES
Water Supply Kit Automatic
Icemaker Accessory Kit
,4 kit corrt:lining copper tubing.
\hut-ot’t’ \ iil L e t’ittin:~ and in\tmctions
It’ j our mir-l:er:ltor” did not come dmd> quipped with an automatic
needed to conned the icemaher- to yoLII” cold w alter Ii ne i \ a\ tii I uble at
icer)~tiher-. m lcenl:Lher” ACCe\\OI-} Kit i\ aI :li Itible at extm co$t. Ckh the
cxtr”d co$t. SW Pmpamtion valion. bxh
of’ the mt’nymt(w for the \pccitic icermikm kit naxlcd fm” j ouI” mock].
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FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*
Eating quality
DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eatingquality
DAYS IN MONTHS IN
drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
time shown AT 35° to 40°F.
AT O“F. time shown
(2° to 4°c,)
AT 35° to 40°F. AT O“F.
(-18°C,)
(2° to 4“C.)
(-lll”c.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb). 3 to 5.......... ,,..............6 to 12
Roasts (Pork
& Veal). 3 to 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) .3 to 5. ..6 to 12
Chops (Lamb). .3 to 5 . . . .
.....6 to 9
chops (Pork) 3 to 5.. ., .3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ..””,::....::::.. 1 to 2... . . . . . . . . . . .,...,,,,. .3 to 4
Variety Meats 1 to 2 . . . ...3 to 4
Sausage (Pork). . . . . 1 to 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon 7 . . . . . . . . . .. ....1
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole). ..... ........1 to 2.. ...........................12
Chicken (Pieces) . . . . ..,, ............ .....1 to 2.... ....... . .. .. .......9
Turkey (Pieces) ,,.,. ..., 1 to 2, .6
Duck & Goose (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Giblets.. . . .1 to 2 . . . . .3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered w[th Broth) . . 1 to 2.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .6
Pieces (Not Covered) ,. ..,,,,...,, 3 to 4 . . . . . . . . . ..1
Cooked Poultry Dishes ...... .... ......3 to 4.. .. ..... .. .... ......4 to 6
Fried Chicken
..,, 3 to 4.. . ...... ....4
(Other than for meats & poultry)
FREEZER
Ham (Half) ‘ 3 to 5.. ..... ...... ........1 to 2 Most fruits and vegetables.. .... .8-12 months
Ham
(Sllces). ,.. 3,,.. . . . .... . ........1 to 2 Lean fish. . ...... .....6-8 months
Luncheon Meats. 3 to 5.......
.Freezmg not recommended.
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew, casseroles ... .....2-3 months
Sausage (Smoked). 7.. .. Freezing not recommended.
Cakes, pies. sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14 to 21 .Freezlng not recommended.
Ice cream (orlglnal carton) ,. ., .. ...1 month max
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes.. .. ..3 to 4. .... ....... . ........2 to 3
Meats. fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in yualit> and age:
consequently, safe storage time in
~our refrigerator will vary.
Gravy & Meat Broth .... ...1 to 2 . . . . . ....2 to 3 *U.S. Department
of Agriculture
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store vegetables: ● As z further aid to freshness, Cheese:
● Llse the vegetable drawers—they have prepackaged
vegetable$ can be ● Wrap well
w ith wax paper or aluminulm
been designed to preserve the natural stored in their original wrapping. foil. or put in a plastic bag.
moisture and freshnefs of produce. Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry: ● Carefully wrap to expel air and help
● Co\ crl ng vegetables with a moist towel ● Alwzys remove store wrappings.
prevent mold.
help\ maintain cri\pne\\. ● Rewrap in
foi 1. plastic wrap or wax paper ● Store prepackaged cheese i n its own
and refrigerate immediately. wrapping if
yOLI wi~h.
Tips on Freezing Foods
There are 3 es\ential requirements for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality food\. Freezing retain\
quality
and fla\or: it cannot improve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits
and \egetables are fro~en after picking,
the better the
frozen product will be. You’ 11 wi~e time, too, with le$$
culling and \orting 10 do.
3. Proper packaging. [J\e focxl wrap\ de$igned especially
t’LN- freezing.
To freeze meat,
fish and poultry, wrap well in freezel--weight toil (or
other heavy-duty wrapping material ). forming it carefully to the
~hape
of the contentj. Thi\ expel\ air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to
pro\ide a good, lasting wal. Don’t refreeze meat that has been
completely
thaw ed; meat. whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
succe\sfull}I only once.
Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally
require \lightly
lower temperature~ than more “’airy” already -packtiged
brandf with low cream content,
● It w i I I be necessary m experiment to determine the freezer
compartment location
and temperature control \etting to keep your
ice cream at the
right ser\ i ng temperature.
● The rear of [he f’reezer compartment i \ SI ightl y colder than the front.
~[~>~, t~(}l}liql~~,~ (iI-~ (ofl\f(illt[} heifl<s d(>i’(’lop~d. Cotl.~ilit tllc’ coi{~lt>”
Ex[cnsiofi .knic’e ot- ivitr loc(il Utilit> ComplitlJ for the lfite.~[
itlfi)rm~itio?l OH fr(~e:in,g (id .~tori)l,q fimis.
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STORAGE DRAWERS
Fruit & Vegetable
Drawer
4
Convertible
s’
Meat Keeper -
Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (cm some model$) Convertible Meat Drawer (on some models)
This refrigerated drawer keeps unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own
natural moisture content of foods such as:
cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air II
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● Artichokes ● Cherries ● Plums ● Asparagus
from the freezer compartment to flow /
● Corn
around the drawer.
● Radishes ● Beets, topped ● Currants
The variable temperature
● Rhubarb ● Blueberries ● Greens, leafy
● Spinach
control regulates the air flow from
● Carrots
● Lettuce
● Tomatoes, ripe ● Celery
the freezer compartment.
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. Parsley ● Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped—foods such as:
● Broccoli
● Cabbage
. Parsnips ● Brussels sprouts
● Cauliflower
● Turnips ● Green onions
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawers.
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawer should
be emptied and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially sealed
by gaskets attached to the cover. Always replace the drawer in this
cover and push the drawer all the way in.
Set control lever to MEATS or to
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the coldest setting to store fresh meats.
If lever is left in this position for a long
period of time, some frost may form on
the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever to VEG or away from the coldest setting to convert
the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can be selected.
Sealed Snack Pack (on some models)
The sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is attached—can be relocated within the Fresh
Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of
lunch meats, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
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SHELVES
How to Rearrange Your Shelves
Shel\ m in the t’re~h ttmcl compartment are adju~tabie, enabling
yLJLi [o mt~he et’ficien( \helt’ w-rangementf to fit >our farnily’$ food
Stol”age nceLi\.
To remove shel~es:
Tilt the shelf’ LIp N front.
then lift it up
wld out of [he
tr:lcks on the r-ear- w:lll 01”
the ret’riger:itor.
To relocate shel}es:
Select
ckired \hclt’ hcisht.
With \helf front raiwd
slightly,
eng:lge the tt~p
hooks in the trwh\ :it the
rear of the cabinet. T“hcn
lower the front ot’ the ~helf
until it lochs into po\ition.
1 EI-rgage J(’G
❑
~jr
top hook ‘1
❑
2
~owe,to ~~~
‘k
1
lock into place,
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Quick Space Shelf
This \helt’ \plits in h:df
and ~lide\ under it\ell” I-clr
\torfige [Jt t:il I item on the
\helf below.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (OJ1 ~OInt nlodt’li~
The \lide-out \helf allo\$ \ you to rc:wh
iten-r\ stored bchlnd others. ‘l-he spcci :Ll
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edge~ are designed [o help pre\ en!
\pi 1 If trom dr-i ppi ng to lower \hel \e\.
Make fure YOLI pu\h the \}lc]\ cs :1]] the
Removable Wine Rack
The wine rach is de\igned to bold a
bottle on it~ \i&. A good locution for the
wine r:lch i\ the Quich Space Shell-.
Freezer Baskets (c)n wrne nlmie!~)
Wire \lide-out frec~er b~i\kct\
c:m be pulled OU[ {or cu~> acce~~ to
frozen tood\.
Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door Multi-Position Shelves In Freezer Compartment
(on some models) (on \onle
nl(xicl\)
Adjust:lb]e bin$ can ea\il) be carried l’r-om refrigerator to wor-h ar-ea.
Shelf \upp[)r’t\ w \ wIOLI\ ]CI cl\ in the t’ree~cl” ctlnlp:~[”tnlent let > {)11
To remove:
Lift bin
\tr:~ight up until
m(mnti n g hooh\ d i \engagc.
To replace or relocate:
Select de~ir-ed \helt’ height.
engtigc bin’\ hooh in \lot~
on the tr:ich\ of the door.
and push in. Bin \\ i II loch
in pluce.
The divider (on \onle models) help\ prevent tipping. spilling or
Juice Can Rack (otl WIW ]lloLk]\)
Can\ of f’ro/cn .IUICC M-C
emily ac~es~ible w hen \t(wed
in the rack on [he tt-ce~er
❑
2
compartment doi)r.
Addltlonal
To load it, place the t ir\t cans go here –
can in the bottom of the
sliding of’ ~rn:ill items ~tor-ed on the door \helf. Place index finger and
rach. Then load ddi(i{)n:[l
c:ms into the rack i’rom
❑
1
middle finger on either- \ide of the divider near the front and simply the top.
Place first
mo\e it back ;md forth to fit your need~.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning—Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf (on mme rnodel$) \hould
be wiped dry immediately to pre\ent spotting. Water left on the shelf
may lea\e deposits that you
can rerno\ e by foaking with undiluted
\’inegar. You can also use a pa~tc of’ non-precipitating water softener
(such a\
Calgon brand) and water. or 1 tea~poon (5 ml) of citric acid
powder per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water. ScMk until the deposit
disappear$ or become\ ]Oo$e enough to t“inw aW ay. (~~ua[ly 30
rninutej soahing time i\ adequate. A\ oid u~ing wax on the \pill
\helf’ and trim.
The dispenser pad cm
be cleaned b} u\ing a warm water and btiking
Joda solution-about a tablespoon ( I S m]) of baking Joda to a quart ( ] L)
of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water und wipe dr}.
The door handles and trim (on some model\) can be cleaned uith a
cloth dampened with u w)lution of mild liquid di~hwadling detergent and
water. Dry with a ~oft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.
The sof’t door handles (on wme rnodel~ ) are eas} to keep clean
if they are waxed ever) few month~. U w ir !lou\ehold wax \uch a$
Pledge brwd or jubilee brand to coat the handle\. Soil will then
ea\i 1] w ash i~ff with a di \h detergent and water ~~r a nomahras i\ c
al ]-pur-pose cleaner.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance
wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled
di~hwashing cloth or wet towel. These may lea\ e a residue that
can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or
cleaner-$ containing bleach because these productj can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator
is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will
sta>r
new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner is available from Service and
Part\ Centers.
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Cleaning—Inside
Inside the fresh food and f’reezer compartments \hould be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug [he refrigerator before clcanlng. If this i~
not prtictical, wring exce\\ moisture out of sponge or cltxh when
cleaning around
\w itches, Iighti or controlj.
U$e wurm water and baking soda w]u[ioll-about a tablespoon
(
15 ml) of baking mla to a quart ( 1 L) of water. Thi\ both cleans and
ncutralizc~ odors.” Rinw thorou:hlj with water and wipe dr-].
Other parts of the refrigerator—incluc ling (ioor ga\hct\. meat and
\egetabie drawer\, ice \torage bl n and a] 1 pia~tic partf--can be
cleaned the same wa}’. A I’ter clean i ng door ga~het\. apply a thin 1 aj’er-
of petroleum jel Iy to the door ga~het~ at the hln:e \ ide. Thi \ help$
heep the gashet\ from \tiching and bcrlding out of ~,hape. Do not LIW
clean\ing powder\ or other ~br,~\i \ e cleaner\.
A\ oid cletinin:
cold gla\\ shel\ e\ \\ ith hot \$ a[er becauw the extreme
temperature
dif-fcl”ence ma) caLIw them tc~ breah.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of tmking soda in the
rear of the
r-efrigerator. on the top shelf. Change the box e\ery 3
months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb \tale
freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in
your automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer compartment.
Dur”ing yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer ❑ ==
ba~ket and flush a solution of baking soda —
I teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of hot
(not boiling) water— through the drain
line with --—
the help of a meat baster. Thi\ will help eliminate
odor and reduce the 1 ikelihood of a clogged drain
line. If drain become\ clogged. L~se a meat ba~[er
and baking-soda-and-water \olution to force the
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clog through the drain line.
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Behind Refrigerator
(’are shoLIld be taken in nlo\ in: y(mr refrigel”ator aw’a) from the wall.
,411 typej of floor co\ering\ can be damaged, particularly cu~hioned
co\ eri ng~ and thow w ith embos\ed {urface}. PLI1 1 (he ret rigera[or
\trai gh t out and return it t~> po\ i tion b} pu\hi ng i t ~traight in. Movi n:
> our ret rigerator in a side direction may rc\Lllt in damage to } OLII- floor
LIO\ eri ng or refrigerator.
wh~[~ pLl\hil~g (he r~irlger~tol” back. nlake \Llre yoLk don’t 1“0!1 ()\/et” the
po\kcr cord ~)r iccma~cr \uppl) line (on \(Jmc model\).
Under Refrigerator
For mo\t efficient operation,
you need to keep the area under
the
refrigerator clean. Remove the base
c71-1 ] ]c arid either ~weep away Or
~A
\ acLIum up du\t that i$ readily
acce~sib]e. For best re~u Its. use a
bru~h specially designed for this
purpo$e. It is a\ ailable at mo\t
appl i ancc parts ~tores. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
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at lea\t once a year. Clean the condenser coIls
at least once a year.
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CARE AND CLEANING
(cont]nued)
Drawer Removal
Drawer\ will stop bel’(ire coming all the w tiy out of the refrigerator to
help prevent content\ from ~pilling onto the floor. Drawers can easily
be remo\red by tilting up slightly and pulling past the “~top” location.
To remove drawers when the refrigerator door cannot be opened
all the way:
1.
2.
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4.
5
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6.
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Remo\ e l’~md from the drawer and it~ co\Jcr. If’ ]our relrigerutor ha\
:ld]u\tab]e \hc?]\ cj, rcmo\’e food from [he bottom \helf and
temporarily reloc:tte it higher up in cabinet.
Rcmo\ e the flexible ga\ket at the
rear of the top drawer. Li fi e:~ch
end \traight LIp until the \lot\ on
the ::l~het are t’ree ol’ the drawer
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\Llpp(M”t tdb~.
pu]] the dr:~wer pat-tw a} Ollt. Retich
in. push the rear of the :1 ass Lip: at
the ~L~me time, pLIsh it b:tch until it
clem t’rent-corner retainer\.
Tilt ~nd rcmo~c the cover,
“?iii!!mR
Pull the dr~iwer [m-u w-d. Iii’1 the
front to CICM \top\, and remo\ e the
drawer.
If’ the refrigerat(~r dtx~r
d(>e\n’t open completely, pull the
dr:[w c[- OLI[ Llnti I it hit\ the d(>or.
Then lift the dra\\’er up until it is
higher [h~ln the dr:~wcr ~upportj, [Ilt
it and tahe it (ILI[.
11’ tape hold\ the Con~ertlblc Metit
Drawer (on some model~) co\er to
the drawer- fupportf, remove the
tape. PLI!I Lh-awel” partway out. Reach
“d
in. pu$h the re~m of the glu$s up and.
at the \ mne t i me, b:ick, unti 1 it c lcar~
front -cxlrncr re[ainer\.
7. Tilt and remo\ e the co\er.
A\
oid cleanin: the cold gla~s cover
with hot water becau\e the extreme
temperatul-e difference Inay caLIsc it
to brcah.
8. Tilt mcf remo\ e the drawer.
Af[er cletinlng. replace in re~ erse
order. When rcplxi ng the drtiw cr
rn;dw sure yOLI \lide it through both
dr~i\$~r guide\ on the left \ide,
When drawer-\ and co\er\ are back in
place, rein~t~ill gti\het at the rear ot’ the
top
draw er. Fit the end of the pla\tic
druwer $upport into the $lot on the
g~~\het, with the rubber ga~hct flap
facing yoL]. Make sure the gafhet
\nap\ Into place.
Light Bulb Replacement
Fresh Food Compartment-Lipper Light
1. Llnplug rcf’riger:itor.
2. PuII ot”t” the telllpel”2tL11-e Contl”ol”
hnob\.
3. Pull b(~ttt~tn 01’ the light ~hield
down and t’orwm -d. then rot:ite
(tic top up ilnd off.
After replacing with wunc \i~c
bulb. reinjtall the light \hield.
Fresh Food Compartment-Low er Light (on some models)
Thi\ light i~ l[w~~ted behind a \hield at the rear- of the f’resh fmd
Lmlpmnmt
1. Unplug the ref’riger~tor.
2. Gra\p the top edge of’ the \hield and lift it up and forward to f’ree it\
top edge.
3. After replacing with the \Lune \ize bulb. hooh the top of the shield
b:lch in pltice.
Freezer Compartment
1.
[Jnplu,g the refrigerator.
2. Remo\e the Jhelfju$l below light shielci. (The Jhelf
w ill be e~i$ier to remo} e if it i~ emptied fir~t. )
3. Pull the light ~hielcl toward jou to reach the bulb.
After replacing with wrtne size bulb. rein$tfill ~helf and plLIg the
refrigerator
bach in,
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Preparing for Vacation
Preparing to Move
For shorter vacations, renlo~e perishable foods and le:I\ c controlf Disconnect power cord from wall out]ct. remove all food, and cle:in
at regu I W“ \ett i ngs. HOW e\’er. it’ room temperature i $ expected to
and dry the interior.
drop below 60cF. ( 1 (>”C. ), foll~w >arnc instructims in Tmpmlure
Secure all loose items such as grille. \hcl\ es ond storage panj by
Control
section.
uipi n,g them \ectrrely in place to prevent damage.
For long vacations or absences, remove food and ~hut off power to
Be \LIre refrigerator \tays in Upt-igh[ positio?l during actu:l] mo\ ing and
refrigerator. Mo\ e the Fre\h Food control to OFF position :intf clean
in \ tin. Refrigerator must be \ecLIrd in tan t(> pre\Jent mo\’enlent.
interior w ith bah ins \oda \olution of I tablespoon ( 15 m I ) of wxkr to
1 quart ( 1 L) of water. Wipe dry. To pre\ent odorj. ]ea\ e open box of
Protect {~utside of” ref’ri:erator with blmhet.
soda in
refriger~tor. Leti\ e doors open.
Mo\e the icelnaher (t~n wlme modc]\) feeler arm to STOP (up)
po\ition and be sure to ~hu[ off wttter \uppl) tc) the refrlgerutor.
Refrigerator Location Clearances
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will be below Allow the follo\\ ing cleurance~ ft)r caw of in\ttillation, proper air
60’’1”. ( 16”C. ) because it will not run often enough [o m~intain
cvrcu 1 ation. plumbing and electrical connect ic~ns.
proper tenlperature~.
Side\
5/8” ( 15 mm)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1“ (25 mm)
refrigerator.
(If {Il(ilt-ifl, (11[()~1 7/8’’ [22 mfllj,fot- hi)l<qe (ol’ers. )
Also wc Energ}-S:lving I’ip\ regarding loc:ltion.
Bach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“ (25 mm)
Ii’ the refrigerator i\ again\t a w:L1l on either side. allow the
follow in: door” clearances:
fi~r 22’ and 24’ model$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4” ( 19 mm)
for 27’ model\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I /“ (38 mm)
Rollers Leveling
Adiu\tab{t_’ r(~ller\ behind the haw
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remove the ba\c II
Turn the roller adjusting screws
clochw i w to rai \e the refrigerator.
counterc l(x’hw i w to IOU el” it. L] w :m
:td.justable wrench (3/8” [ 9 mm] hex
he:ld bolt) or plier$.
when ]e\ eiing. you can Inlpro\ e Lk)or uio\LIre by l“:ll SiIlg the f’mnt
:ippro Y i mate 1} 5/8” ( 15 m m ) f’rom the tloor.
To replace base grille, align prongj on bach of grille with cltimp$ in
cabl net :ind pu\h f-orm ard untl ] :1”1 ]]c \n:lp\ into pi ace.
Water Supply to Icemaker (~)tl ~(~nlt nl~xJ~[\)
If your refriger:ttor h:l~ m iccnltihcl”. or it } C)LL pldn to add an iwmaher” later. the Icemaher u III h~lt c
to be connected to a cold \\ ’atcr Ilnc. A \\’:lter \uppl} hit conti~lnin: copper tubln:. ~hu-(~f’t’ I al~ c.
f’itting~ and inilructlon~ I\ :I\ aI I able at ektra c~>~l f’rotn J OLII” dt?:iler. There \h(Juld be \uff’lulen[ tubing
tor the icemikcr
fI”c)nl [he cold M alter \upp]! to alio\J > OU to nlo\ c the ret’rigeralor out t’rom the u all
\e\ eral feet ( :~ppro<[nl:itcl> S f’ce~ [ 244 cm] of” I /4” [ 6 tnn] ] ~x)ppcr tubing in thrtw i ()-inch [25 ctn I
diameter col l\ ).
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT... PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
How to Connect Electricity
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r or personal saltny, uns
appliance must be
properly grounded.
The rN~W er cord of thi~
appl i tince Is equipped w i th a
3-prOrlg (grounding) plug
which mate\ w ith a \tandal d
3-prOII: ( groLlnding) wall
(Jllt]et to ml n I mi zc the
po\\ibillty of electr]u \hoch
hazard from thi\ appliance.
Preferred method
proper
Ing exists
using.
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Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE
THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
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Use of Adapter Plug
Becauw 01’ potential
hwards LInder certain
condition\,”
\k e \trOngly
I-ccom mend agal n \t Ll\C
of an adapter plug.
How c\ cr. it’ >OLI still elect
to Li\e an adapter, \\ here
local LX)dc\ permit. a
TEMPO RAR}7
CONNEC’l”ION m.~j bc
made to a proper-l}
(mm ndcd 2-prong
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M ;li ~ OLl(l Ct bj U\L? of
:1 [11. ll\tcd adapter
avai Iabic at
mo\t lociiI
hardware \torc\.
Temporary Method
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Insure proper grounding and firm
connection exists before use.
The
Iar:cr \lc)I in the adapter mu\t be aligned with the larger \lot in
the \$ all (~utlct t[~ prtJ\ ide pr(~per polarity in the connection of’ the
po\\ cl” cord.
Uw 01” ~n adapter plug will increase the clearance needed for the back
of the rc l’rigerat(~r.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminat to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unleis the
cot’er wrew if
rneta!, and not insulated. and the wall outlet is grounded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
alwayf 1101(J
the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug
with the other hand. If this is not done, the ~dapter gi”ound terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Electrical Requirements Use of Extension Cords
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual Because of potential
safety hazards under certain condition\. me
electrical outlet which has a \ oltage rating that matches the rating plate.
strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. Howe\ U. it’
‘l-his prt)\ide\ the be\t performance and also prevents overloading house
you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely nece\sar} that it
wiring circuits \\ Jl]ich could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. be a UL-listed 3-wire grounding type
apptiance exten~ion cord ha\ing
a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION:
● If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm
is kept in the STOP (up) position.
c Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
● When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
● All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
● A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
● Power drill, unless you have a self-piercing valve.
● Copper tubing, 1/4” (6 mm) outer diameter to
connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be
sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
measure the distance from the water valve on the
back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe.
Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm]
coiled into
3 turns of about 10 inches [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation. Do not use plastic
tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply
line is under pressure at all times. Also, certain
types of plastic tubing may become brittle with
age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
s Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shut-off valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32” (4 mm) at the
point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddle-type valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
c Two 1/4” (6 mm) outer diameter compression
nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
c If your existing water line has a flared fitting at
the end, you will need an
adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line
to the refrigerator OR—you can cut off the flared
fitting with a tube cutter and then use a
compression fitting.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This water line installation is not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Follow these instructions carefully to minimize
the risk of expensive water damage.
❑ SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
~ INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE
NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING
WATER LINE.
Typical ways to connect to water supply
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Through floor
Under sink
Through wall to
In crawl
to basement
tO cold utlllty room cold
space under
cold water pipe water pipe water
pipe house
a. Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of
a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
b. Drill a 1/4” (6 mm) hole in the water pipe,
using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting
from drilling the hole in the pipe. (Do not drill a
hole if the valve is a self-piercing type.)
c. Fasten the
shutoff valve to
the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
d. Tighten the
t
clamp screws until the
sealing washer begins to
Vertical
swell. Do not overtighten
or you may crush the
T
cold water
pipe
copper tubing.
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WAmR LINE INSTALLATION JPJSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
❑ ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE
COLD WATER LINE AND THE REFRIGERATOR.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the
floor or wall (behind the refrigerator or adjacent
base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be
sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10” [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the
wall after installation.
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❑ CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
t
Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the encl of the
tubing and connect it to
the shutoff valve.
.Make
sure the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression ~u~l,~v~[~ 1 I ‘ Ferrule
nut securely.
(sleeve)
~ TURN ON THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT
THE TUBING.
a. Turn the main water supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water is clear.
b. Shut the water off at the water valve after
about one quart of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
E CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO
THE REFRIGERATOR.
Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
We recommend installing a water filter
(available at Service and Parts Centers) if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install
it in the water line near the refrigerator.
a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from, the
water valve.
b. Place the
compression nut
and ferrule
(sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing
as shown.
c. Insert the end
of the copper
tubing into the
water valve
1/4” (6 mm) Tubing
Copper tubing
clamp
connection as far
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Refrigerator connection
as possible. While holding
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
d. Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may
need to pry open the clamp.
❑ TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Tighten any connections that leak.
❑ PLUG THE REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD
INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
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~ SET THE ICEMAKER FEELER ARM TO THE ON
(DOWN) POSITION.
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature of 15” E (-9” C.)
or below. It will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker is in the OJN (down) position.
N-OTE: The icemaker may double-cycle when it
first starts, causing some water spillage from the
icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and
should not happen again. The first few batches of
cubes should be thrown away, so that remaining
impurities in the water line will be flushed out.
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❑ MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO
THE WALL.
Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does
not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
. Temperature control in OFF position.
● If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
● If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
“ Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24
hours to completely cool down.
● Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
● Hot weather—frequent door openings.
● Door left open.
● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use
of Temperature Controls.
● Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning page.
● Check Energy-Saving Tips.
● Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and
front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven.
Refer to Rollers section on Installation Requirements page.
● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
These sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for service.
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.
Defrost timer and refrigerator control clicks on and off.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the
feeler arm to the
STOP (up) position. Thk+ will stop the buzzing.
(co)ltitlud ?It.xt pqe)
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
FRESH FOOD OR
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
(on
some models)
AUTOMATIC
lCEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
(on some models)
CUBE DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
(on some models)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
“ Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat
be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier
should be consulted if you object
to this discoloration.
● Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small
amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to Temperature Control section.
Q Warm weather—frequent door openings.
● Door left open for long time.
● Package may be holding door open.
“ Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
. Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
. Too frequent or too long door openings.
● Frost within package is normal.
● Door may have been left open.
Q Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
● Old cubes need to be discarded.
● Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed,
● Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
. Interior of refrigerator needs clean
ing—
refer to Care and Cleaning section
Q Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter—see Water Filter
Accessory section.
c ON-STOP control in STOP (up) position.
● Water supply turned off or not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Cubes too small—water shutoff
valve connecting refrigerator to home
water line may be clogged.
Sometimes cubes fuse to the side
of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm
STOP (up) position. Remove this ice to restart the icemaker.
in the
When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler arm into the
STOP (up) position by mistake.
Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too soon. With
icemak& feeler arm in-STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin.
Q No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubes are frozen to wire arm,
remove cubes.
e No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off.
● Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as many as you can with
fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps.
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PROBLEM
WATER HAS POOR
TASTE/ODOR
(on some models)
WATER IN FIRST
GLASS IS WARM
(on some models)
W’”ATER DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
(on some models)
DIVIDER BETWEEN
FRESH FOOD AND
FREEZER COMPART-
MENTS FEELS WARM
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
WATER ON KITCHEN
FLOOR OR ON
BOTTOM OF FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Q lf the water dispenser has not been used for a long time, dispense water
in regular manner until all water in the system is replenished with fresh water.
● Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter—see Water Filter section.
● Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after
refrigerator is first installed.
●
●
If water dispenser has not been used for a long time, water in first
glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses.
If the water system has been drained, allow several hours for replenished
supply to chill.
● Water supply line turned off or not connected.
● Supply line may be clogged with sediment.
● If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air
in the water system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove
trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system.
● Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm
liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation
on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
● Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
● Too frequent or too long door openings.
● In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
● The drain in the bottom of the refrigerator may be clogged. Remove any ice on
the freezer bottom and clean the drain. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
. When using the dispenser use a glass no taller than six inches
(15 cm) tall. A taller
glass may be jamming cubes in the funnel chute. They can fuse inside the chute
and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.
● Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
● Check for spoiled food.
● Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
● Defrost water system needs cleaning.
c Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
● No power at outlet.
● Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning section.
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In Canada: Manager, Consumer Relations
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Ontario, Canada L4W4H2
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Service Contracts In the United States:800-626-2224
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should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
In Canada consult your local telephone directory for the Cameo Service orAuthoriedService Center
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