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Safety Instructions ......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning of
the refrigerator ................ 6, 7
Control Settings
............... .4, 5
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator
.................. 8
Reversing the Door Swing
..... 9-11
Troubleshooting Tips ... 12-14
Normal Operating Sounds
...... 12
ConsumerSupport
Consumer Support .............. 18
Product Registration
........ 15, 16
Warranty ...................... 17
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model
______ _
Serial
______ _
You can find them on a label inside
the refrigerator on the upper left
sidewall.
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
Mode/MBR12
La section fran~aise
commence ala page 19.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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A WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold surfaces.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
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.
• Keep fingers out of the "pinch point'' areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
• Turning the control to the OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
• 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.)
A DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous ... even ifthey will sit for 'justafew days.''
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator. please
follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which
must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are
getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with
the company handling the disposal about whatto do.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States)
or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

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A WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize
the possibility of electric shock hazard from this
appliance.
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.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power 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 end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
~ USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
~ Adapter plugs are not permitted in Canada.
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If you wish to drop the temperature inside the
freezer compartment quickly,
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid dish detergent. Dry
with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or
wet
towel. These may leave a residue that can erode
the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because
these products can scratch and weaken the paint
finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches,
lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon (15 mll of baking soda to a quart (1 literl of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-including door
gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, and all plastic
parts-can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape. Do not use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
Behind the Refrigerator
Once a year, move the refrigerator out and vacuum
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from
the wall. All types offloor coverings can be damaged,
particularly
cushioned covering and those with
embossed surfaces.
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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 stay 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.
Defrost water pan. The non-removable pan is
located under the compressor at the rear of the
refrigerator. It should be cleaned at least once a year.
Move the refrigerator out from the wall as far as
necessary, and unplug the power cord from the woll
outlet. Let the compressor cool before cleaning the
pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge dampened in warm
water
and baking soda solution-one tablespoon
(15 mil of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Do
not use cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach
or cleaners containing chlorides.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to
position by pushing itstraight in. Moving the
refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage
to the floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord.

Preparing for Vacation
For long vocations or absences, remove food and
unplug the refrigerator. Clean the interior with a
baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 mil of
baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the
doors open.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by
taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
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Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving.
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING ICONT.I
W REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
[A] Tope the door shut with masking tope.
[j] Remove the center hinge ond shimlsJ by removing
the scre.o.is. Be sure to keep the shim(s).
cg Remove the tcpe ond lift the door off the bottom
hinge pin.
[QJ Set the door on a non-scratching surface.
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to
the floor.
[4J INSTALLING THE DOOR STOPS
[A] With the doors laying on a non-scratching
surface. remove the door stop from the bottom of
each door using o Phillips screw driver.
[j] Retrieve new door stops from the accessory bag.
[CJ Install ne.v door stop on the opposite side of each
door by fully inserting the pin into the hole in the
door. You moy hove to clear the hole of insulation
foam using o scre..v driver. Secure each door stop
in place with the scre..v provided.
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[SJ TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE
TO THE LEFT
[A] Remove the bottom hinge bolts with o 5/16"
socket driver. Discard the hinge to the accessory
bag, saving the shimls).
[j] Using o flat blade screw driver. remove the
bottom hinge hole covers from the left side and
transfer to the right side.
cg Retrieve o new bottom hinge from the occessol"ld
bog and install the new hinge and shim(s) on the
left side. Do not tighten the bolts comp~tely.
[§]REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR
[A] Place the freezer door on the bottom hinge, close
the door, MAJ<E SURE IT IS ALIGNED PROPERL V,
end tape it in place with masking tape.
[j] Tighten the t::ottom hinge bolts completely,
ensuring thot the door is level and aligned
properly.