GEAppliances 18 User manual

Contents
Appliance Registration 2Location
Automatic Icemaker 9Moving &Vacation Tips ;; UseandCareof
Base Grille 13 Water Supply to Icemaker 13 Top-Mount
Care and Cleaning 10-12 Problem Solver 20,21
Consumer Services 23 Normal Operating Sounds 20 No-Frost
Energy-Saving Tips 2Safety Instructions 318,21
Food Storage Suggestions 6Shelves 7
Storage Times 6Storage Drawers 8and24
Ice Service 8Drawer&Cover Removal 11, 12
Installation 14 Temperature Controls 4,5 Models
Adapter Plug 14 Warranty Back Cover
Electrical Requirements 14 Water Filter Accessory 9
Extension Cord 14 Whter Line Installation 18, 19
Grounding 14
Light Bulb Replacement 12 How to Reverse the
Model and Serial Numbers 2Door Swing 15-17
Power Saver Switch 4
Preparation 13
Adjustable Rollers 13 GE Answer Center@
Clearances 13 800.626.2000
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HELP US HELP YOU... 1
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Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received adamaged refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of the book.
It lists minor opemting problems that you can
correct yourself.
Write down the model &serial numbers.
You’ll see them on alabel on the left side, near the top
of the fresh food compartment.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
refrigerator.
Before sending in the registration card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these model and serial numbersin any
correspondenceor service calls concerning your
refrigerator.
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ENERGY-SA~G TIPS ●4
‘CLocation of your refrigerator is important. Avoid
locating it next to your range, aheating vent or
where the sun will shine directly on it.
●Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
hot, humid weather.
●Keep Power Saver Switch in the power saver
position unless moisture forms on the outside
of the refrigerator.
cBe sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven’t been left open accidentally. ..
cKeep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refrigerator.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE I
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
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 I
details—including your phone number—to: I
Manager, Consumer Relations I
Appliance Park I
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: ,
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606 ,1 ~
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
eRead allinstructionsbeforeusing this appliance.
AWARNING-When using this ‘
appliance, always exercise basic safe& .
precautions, including the following:
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●Use this appliance only foritsintendedpurpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide. ●
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(, ●This refrigerator must be properly
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~ainstded andlocated inaccordance
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beforeit is used.Seegrounding instructions
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!below and in the Installation section.
~Never unplug your refrigerator by
pulling onthepowercord.Always
grip plug fdy and pull straight out
from the outlet.
oRepair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use acord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
Iength or at either the plug or connector end.
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●When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
sDo not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
●~Yomold refrigeratoris stillaround
the house but not in use, be sure to
remove the doors.This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
●After your refrigerator is in operation,
do not touch the cold surfacesin the freezer
Icompartment particularly when hands are
damp or weLSkin 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
Jthat releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or
.Don’t r&@ezefrozen foodswhichhave thawed
completely.TheUnited States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin
No. 69 says:
“.. .YOUmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they stiIl contain ice crystals or if they are
will cold—below 40°F.
“.. .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 maybe
dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of f~s, 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.”
cUnplug your refrigerator before
cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a,
qualified individual.
●Before replacing aburned-out bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off the power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with
alive wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.) NOTE: Turning the
control to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
cDo not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance,
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SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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‘o hands on the automatic ice-making mech~sm
while the reiiigerator is plugged in.
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TEMl?ERAiURE CONTROLS
The temperature controls in your refrigerator The freezer control
have letters and numbers. Initially set the freezer moves adamper to
control at “C” and the fresh food control at”5 .“ change the amount
The fresh food of cold air that
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control maintains moves from the
the temperatures 5INITIAL SETTING freezer to the fresh
9COLDEST
throughout the food compartment.
FRESH FOOD
refrigerator. Moving Damper
“OFF” stops cooling in I
both areas-fresh food and freezer— Cold air nE(coldest setting)
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but does not shut off power to the refrigerator. from freezer
com~artment %&2$& ! !
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(warmest setting) Ac
Power Saver Switch
The power saver switch is located on the temperature
control panel.
To reduce the amount of electricity required to
operate your refrigerator, push switch to the
POWER SAVER setting.
This turns off the heater in your refrigerator that
prevents moisture from forming on the exterior of
the refrigerator.
With the heater turned off, there is achance that
moisture may form on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is humid.
The humidity is most likely to be high in the summer,
in the early morning hours, and in homes which are
not air conditioned.
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Over an extended period of time, moisture that forms
on the refrigerator surface may cause deterioration of
the paint finish. It will be important to protect the
finish by using appliance polish wax as described in
the Care and Cleanin~ section.
Move the power saver switch from the POWER
SAVER setting and electricity flows through the low ●
wattage heater which warms the inside of the divider
between the refrigerator and freezer.Under most
conditions, this prevents the forming of moisture or
water droplets.
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Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
Place acontainer of milk on the top shelf in the fresh “compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed
food compartment. Check it aday later. If the milk is and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. frost on packages is normal.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Place iicontainer of ice cream in the center of the
freezer compartment. Check it after aday. 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.
If you turn your household thermostat below 60° at night...
D...you may want to move the freezer Moving the freezer control to acolder setting should
,,,,8., control one step colder.Cooler have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
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.temperatures in the house may cause However,if freezing occurs, move the fresh food
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s●the compressor to operate less controlone step warmer.
!-●*frequently,thus allowing the freezer When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
compartment to warm somewhat. To refrigerator’s controls back to their regultir settings.
protect your frozen food supply, leavethe freezer
setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for
●as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.
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FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
Suggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry*
Eatingquality DAYSIN MONTHS IN Eatingquality DAYSIN MONTHS IN
dropsafter REFRIGERATOR FREEZER dropsafter REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
time shown AT35” to 40” F. ATO“F. time shown AT35° to 40° F, AT0° F.
(2° to4° c.) (-18° C.) (2° to 4° c.) (-18° C.)
Fresh Meats Fresh Poultry
Roasts (Beef &Lamb) ...................... 3to 56to12 Chicken &Turkey (Whole) ................ 1to 212
Roasts (Pork &Veal) ........................ 3to 54t08 Chicken (Pieces) ............................... 1to 29
Steaks (Beef) .................................... 3to 56to12 Turkey (Pieces) ................................. 1to 26
Chops (Lamb) ................................... 3to 56t09 Duck &Goose (Whole) ..................... 1to 26
Chops (Pork) .................................... 3to 53t04 Giblets ............................................... 1to 23
Ground &Stew Meats ...................... 1to 23t04
Variety Meats .................................... 1to 23t04 Cooked Poultry
Sausage (Pork) ................................. 1to 2lto2 Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..............1 to 26
Processed Meats Pieces (Not Covered) ........................ 3to 41
Cooked Poultry Dishes ..................... 3to 44t06
Bacon ................................................... 71Fried Chicken .................................... 3to 44
Frankfuders .......................................... 71/2
Ham (Whole) ........................................ 7lto2 (Other than for meats &poultry) FREEZER
Ham (Half) ........................................ 3to 5lto2 Most fruits and vegetables ................................................8.l2 months
Ham (Sllces) ......................................... 3lto2 Lean fish .............................................................................6.8 months
Luncheon Meats ............................... 3to 5Freezing Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew,casseroles .........2-3 months
Sausage (Smoked) ............................... 7not recom- Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),
Sausage (Dry &Semi-Dry) .............14 to 21 mended. lCeCWTI (original caRon) ............................................l month max.
Cooked Meats *U.S. Department of Agriadture
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes, ....... 3to 42t03
Gravy &Meat Broth .......................... 1to 22t03 Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.
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Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store vegetables:
QUse the vegetabledrawers.They havebeendesignedto
preservethe naturalmoistureandfreshnessof produce.
.Covering vegetables with amoist towel helps
maintain crispness.
cAs afurther aid to freshness, prepackaged vegetables
can be stored in their original wrapping.
Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry:
●Always remove store wrappings.
.Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and
refrigerate immediately.
Cheese:
●Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put
in aplastic bag.
●Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
●Storeprepackagedcheesein its ownwrappingif youwish.
Tips on Freezing Foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot
improve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen
after picking, the better the frozen product will be.
You’ll save time, too, with less culling and sorting
to do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing.
Tofreeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer-
weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material),
forming it carefully to the shape of the contents.
This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to
provide agood, lasting seal. Don’t refreeze meat that
has been completely thawed; meat, whether raw or
cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.
Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will
normally require slight]ylower temperatures than more
“airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.
●It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature.
“The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front.
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the Couny Extension Sen’ice or your local ●
Utility Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
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Shelves in the fresh food To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. With
compartment are adjustable, shelf frontraised slightly,engage top lugs in tracks at
enabling you to make rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks
elllcient shelf arrangements into position.
to fit your family’s food Tempered glass shelves (on some models) are
storage needs. adjustable in the same manner.
To remove shelves: Tilt
shelf up at front, then lift it ❑1
Up and out of tracks on rem Engagetop lug ~.
wall of refrigerator. ❑4P
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Lower tolock
intoplace
Multi-Position Shelves (on some models)
To provide extra storage ‘,
flexibility, some models
have atwo-position
freezer-compartment
shelf that can be placed
●on another set of shelf .—— —
supports.
To relocate the two-position freezer compartment
shelf, lift slightly and move it sideways to free the
ends of the shelf from the holes in the walls. Then
tilt the shelf and take it out. To reinstall the shelf,
first insert one end and then the other into the second
set of holes.
Shelves on the Doors
Shelves on both doors keep frequently-used items
readily available. On some models, one of the fresh
food compartment shelves is deep enough to provide
gallon-bottle storage.
Divider (on some models) II II
The divider prevents tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the
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door shelf.
Place index finger and middle finger on either side of the divider near the d
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front and simDlvmove it back and forth to fit your needs. ‘+ ‘7
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STORAGE DRAWERS
Fruit &Vegetable Drawers Detachable Meat Drawer (on some models)
When replacing the The slide-out meat drawer
drawers, always push them can be removed and taken
all the way in. to the sink or food
Storage time will depend preparation area.
upon the type of food and its On wire shelf models, just
condition when placed in slide drawer out, remove
the drawers. -drawer cover from shelf above, relocate cover in the
Excess water that may position you desire it and slide drawer back into place.
accumulate in the bottom of On glass shelf models, the drawer and the adjustable
the drawers should be shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any level.
emptied and the drawers The meat drawer in some glass-shelf models is
wiped dry, partially sealed at the front and rear to help maintain
NOTE: On some models storage drawers are one piece. high humidity for storage of meats and cheese, bacon,
hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
High-Humidity Drawer (on some models) Low-Humidity Drawer (on some models)
This refrigerateddrawerisdesignedto keepunwmpped This refrigerated drawer is designed to provide lower
foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content humidity storage for items such as:
of foods such tlS: ●Apples ●Nectarines ●Raspberries
●Aflichokes ●Celery ●LeflUce ●Radishes ●Apricots ●Oranges ●Strawberries
●Asparagus ●cherries ●Parsley ●Rhubarb ●Grapes ●peaches ●Squash,summer
●Beets, topped ●Corn ●Peas,green ●Spinach ●MljshrOtjms ●Pears ●Tangerines ●
●Blueberries ●Currants ●Plums ●Tomatoes, ripe
.Carrots ●Greens, leafy
As in any refrigeratedstorage area, it is recommended
that foods with strong odors be stored wrapped—
foods such as:
●Broccoli ●cauliflower ●Parsnips
●Brusselssprouts ●Greenonions ●Turnips
●cabbage
ICE SERVICE
Ice Trays (on some models)
To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside down, hold it over acontainer,
and twist both ends.
For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends
slightly, and remove as many cubes as you want.
Wash ice trays in lukewarm Wateronly. Do not put them in an
automatic dishwasher.
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
(on some models)
.
Your icemaker will Icemaker Feeler arm in
produce eight cubes sition
per cycle-
approximately 100 cubes
in a24-hour period,
depending on freezer
compartment
temperature, room
temperature, number of
door openings and other
use conditions. Ice
If your refrigerator is operated before water
connection is made to the icemaker, keep the
icemaker feeler arm in the STOP (up) position as
shown above.
When the refrigerator
has been connected to
the water supply, move
the feeler arm to the ON
(down) position.
The ice cube mold will
automatically fill with
water after cooling to
freezing temperature,
and first cubes will
normally freeze after
Feeler arm in
ition
several hours. When cubes are solidly frozen, they
will be ejected from the mold into the ice storage bin
by means of asweeper arm.
Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses a
sufficient accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin
and halts the operation temporarily. For maximum ice
storage, level the stored cubes with your hand
occasionally. Be sure nothing interferes with the
swing of the feeler arm.
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight and it is
normal for several cubes to be joined together.
Once your icemaker is in operation, throw away
the first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush
away any impurities in the water line. Do the same
thing after vacations or extended periods when ice
isn’t used.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up)
position when:
●home water supply is to be off for several hours.
.ice storagebinis to be removed for aperiod of time.
“going away on vacation.
If ice is not used often, old cubes will become cloudy
and taste stale and will shrink. Empty [he ice storage
bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water.
If this is your first icemaker, you’11hear occasional
sounds that may be unfi~miliar.They arc normal
icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.
Water Filter Accessory
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them. That’s why it’s agood
idea to purify your water with awater filter.
Its activated charcoal removes musty, stale odors and
unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. Aporous fiber
cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt
while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is
available from your dealer. Specify WR97X02 14.
It has complete installation instructions and installs
in minutes on 1/4” OD copper water line.
Water Supply Kit
Akit containing copper tubing, shut-oft VUIVC,fittings
and instructions needed to connect the iccnmkcr to
your cold water line is available at extra cost. Sec
Preparation section.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not come already equipped
with an automatic icemaker, an Icemaker Accessory
Kit is available at extra cost. Check the back of the
refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for
your model.
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Cleaning—Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models) can be Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach,
cleaned with acloth dampened with asolution of mild or cleaners containing bleach, because these products
liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with acan scratch and weaken the paint finish,
soft cloth. Don’t wax handles or trim. -
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with aclean 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 asoiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may leave a
residue that can damage the paint.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside
of the refrigerator is ahigh quality, baked-on paint
finish. With proper care, it will stay new-looking and
rust-free for years. Apply acoat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new, and then at least
twice ayear.
Appliance Polish Wax &Cleaner is available from
Service and Parts Centers.
Cleaning—Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once ayear. 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.
Apply an appliance wax/polish to the inside surface
between the doors.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about
atablespoon of baking soda to aquart of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets, vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic
parts-can be cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. ●
Change the box every three months. An open box of
baking soda in the freezerwill absorb stale freezerodors.
Do not wash any of your refrigerator’s plastic
parts in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator
away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and
those with embossed surfaces.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator. Refer to the Rollers section.
Under Refrigerator
The condenser is located
behind the base grille.
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For most efficient p=
Y
operation, you need to
keep the condenser clean.
Turn temperature control \\F I
to OFF. Remove the base
grille. Sweep away or
vacuum dust that is /
Clean the condenser coils
readily accessible on atleastonceayear.
condenser coils, then turn
the control back on.
For best results, use abrush specially designed for
this purpose. It is available at most appliance and part
.stores. This easy cleaning operation should be done at
least once ayear. ●
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Storage Drawer and Drawer Cover Removal
Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment To remove the drawers and their covers when the
will stop before coming all the way out of the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully,
refrigerator, to help prevent contents from spilling follow the procedure that applies to your model.
onto the floor. These drawers can be removed easily
by lifting the sides up slightly while pulling the
drawers past the “stop” location.
~0 Drawers (on some models)
1. Remove the drawer
farthestfrom thedoor.
2. Remove the other
drawer.
●3.
4.
On models with a
bottom door shelf
that blocks the other
drawer, slide the other
drawer toward the
middle and remove it.
Remove the glass
cover.Reach in, push
&hefront of the glass
cover up and. at the
same time, pull it
forward as far as it
will come. Tilt it and
take it out.
Remove the drawer
frame. (Always
remove the glass cover
before you take out
the drawer frame.)
Lift the frame off the
supports at each side
and back, pull it
forward, tilt it and
take it out.
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To replace:
1.Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at
each side and back.
2. Replace the drawers.
If you removed the
drawer slide, replace it
with the sloped end at
the front.
a.
b.
c.
3.
Slide one side of the
drawer onto the
drawer slide.
Move the slide and
drawer all the way
to the hinge side
until the other side
of the drawer rests
on the frame.
Slide the other drawer into place.
Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge
firmly into the rear frame channel and gentl~
lowering the front into place,
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Half-Width Drawers with Plastic Cover
To remove the drawers, lift front up slightly and pull
the drawer straight out. To remove the cover, support it
with one hand, tilt it and take it out.
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Light Bulb Replacement
Alight bulb and socket are located at the top of
the fresh food compartment opposite the temperature
control panel.
Some models also have abulb and socket in the
upper left comer of the freezer compartment behind
aflexible light shield.
To replace either bulb, unplug refrigerator from its
electrical outlet, unscrew bulb when cool, and replace
with similar size bulb.

PREPARATION
Refrigerator Location Clearances
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will Allow the following clearances for ease of
go below 60°F’.because it will not run often enough installation, proper air circulation and plumbing
to maintain proper temperatures. and electrical connections:
Do install it on afloor strong enough to support it Sides ................................3/4”
fully loaded. Top 1?/
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Back 1?/ ....................................
Rollers
Some models have adjustable rollers that allow you Turn the two front roller adjusting
to move the refrigerator away from the wall for screws clockwise to raise the
cleaning. Rollers should be set so the refrigerator is refrigerator, counterclockwise to -Ull
firmly ~ositioned on the floor and the fron~is raised Iow&irit.
just enough (about 3/4” from the floor) that the doors
close easily when opened about halfway.
Remove the base grille
by grasping the bottom
of the grille and pulling
it out.
To replace the base
grille, line up the clips
on the back of the grille
with the openings in the
baseplate and push the
\grille forward until it
snaps into place.
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Water Supply to Icemaker (on some models)
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to
add an icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be
connected to acold water line. Awater supply kit
containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer.
There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker
from the cold water supply to allow you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall several feet
(approximately 8feet of 1/4”copper tubing in three
10”diameter coils).
Preparing to Move
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all
food, and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and
storage pans, by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during
actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect the
outside of the refrigerator with ablanket.
Preparing for Vacation
For extended vacations or absences, remove food For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
and shut off power to the refrigerator.Clean the interior leave controls at regular settings. However, if room
with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to temperature is expected to drop below 60”F., follow
one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave same instructions as for extended vacations. Move the
open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open. icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be
sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully
How to connect electricity ●
For personal safety, this appliance must Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by aqualified
be mo~erlv grounded. electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
The power cord of this ~re~erre~~et~o~
appliance is equipped
with athree-prong
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(grounding) plug which >
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mates with astandard ,, ‘.
three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet to minimize
the possibility of electric Insure proper
shock hazard from grounding exists
before use.
this appliance.
If you have only astandard two-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with aproperly grounded three-
prong wall outlet.
DO NOT,UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUTOR REMOVETHE THIRD(GROUNDING)
4PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential
safety hazards under
certain conditions,
we strongly
recommend against
use of an adapter
plug. However, if
you still elect to use
an adapter, where
local codes permit,
aTEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to
aproperly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use
of aUL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
TemporaW method
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada.)
PFr
Align large prongs/slots.
w~_lnsure p;oper grounding
and firm connection
II exists before use.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to
the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is mettil, and not
insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by
aqualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
pr~perly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO
NOT USE the appliance until aproper ground has
again been established.
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has avoltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause
afire hazard from overheating wires.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having agrounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.

NOTE: MODELS WITH
THIS TYPE OF HANDLE
DO NOT REVERSE.
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IMPORTANE Once you begin, do not move
the cabinet until the door-swing reversal is
completed.
When reversing the door swing
Read these instructions all the way
through before starting.
Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching
the paint.
Set screws down by their related parts to
avoid using them in the wrong places.
Provide anon-scratchin~ work surface for
the doors. —
TOOLS REQUIRED
●T?O or T25 Torxdriver,
whichever your model requires
●Phillips screwdriver
●5/16” hex socket driver
●3/8” socket and ratchet
(a &point socket is recommended)
●Masking tape
●Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver
These instructions are for changing the
hinges fkom the right side to the lefi side.
If you ever want to change the hinges back to the
right side, follow these same instructions
(merely reverse all references to left and right).
REMOVE THE DOORS
❑GENERAL
a. Unplug the refrigerator from its
electrical outlet.
b. Empty all door shelves, including the
dairy compartment.
❑REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
a. Tape door shut with
masking tape.
b. With Torxdriver, remove
2Torx screws that hold
the top hinge to cabinet.
c. Lift hinge straight up to
fkee hinge pin from socket
in top of door.
d. Remove tape, tilt door j
away from cabinet and lifl
it to free its bottom socket ——————
from hinge pin on center
hinge bracket.
e. Set door on non-scratching surface with
outside up.
❑REMOVE FRESH FOOD DOOR.
a. Tape door shut Plastic I
with masking tape. washer *I
b. Remove the hinge
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pin with a3/8” Hinge
socket and ratchet. pm
c. Remove tape J
and tilt door away cfln~~4
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from cabinet.
Remove and save ~+
bracket Q\
washer on hinge pin.
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d. Iift door straight I
up to free its bottom
socket from pin in
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bottom hinge bracket.
Fresh food door
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CAUTION:Do not let either door drop to the
floor. To do so could damage the door stop.
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REVERSE HARDWARE OH CABINET
~TRAKSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET
TO THE LEFT.
a. Remove the base grille. Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it straight out.
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b. Using the Torxdriver, remove the hinge and
plastic washer from the bottom right side
of the cabinet.
Bottom left
Plastic
washer
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c. Reinstall the hinge and plastic washer to the
bottom left side ofthe cabinet.
~TRANSFER CENTER
THE LEFT.
Do not remove this screw I I
HINGE BRACKET TO
a. Remove the center hinge bracket by removing
the three Torx screws. NOTE: Keep these
screws with the hinge bracket. They are
longer screws and will be used when
installing the hinge on the other side.
b. Removethe three Torx screws tiom the center
left side ofthe cabinet. Screw them into the
holes on the right side, which were uncovered
in Step (a) above.
Center left II I Do not remove this screw
Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at
the center left side of the cabinet, insert the three
screws that were removed with the center hinge
bracket in Step (a) and tighten them.
@TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT. I
Interchange hinge and screws at top right
with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten
screws on hinge side at this time. I
❑TRAKSFER DOOR STOPS.
a. On each door, move the metal door stop from
the right end to the left end.
b. Move anyscrews from the left end to the
right end.
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Left side
Top view
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Bottom view Bottom wew
❑TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE
TO THE RIGHT.
a. Remove bottom cap by pushing it toward
bottom of door and remove screw underneath.
b. I?mo~re two screws holding handle to top
.
c. Remove handle.
d. Attach handle to right side of door with two
screws at top of door.
e. Screw bottom of handle into place, and slide
bottom cap onto handle.
~er removing the Plug button
fresh food door handle:
a. Remove screws from
right edge of door top 0
and insert them into Screws for
handle screw holes on handle holes
left side.
b. Remove plug button
from left edge of door Medalhon
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and insert it into hole
on opposite side.
c. Transfer medallion on -
door to opposite side. d
❑TRAHSFER FREEZER DOOR HAHDLE TO
THE RIGHT. Y
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a. Remove one screw
holding handle to top of
door and two screws
I#dld handle to bottom
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b. Remove handle. r
c. Transfer handle screw
from right edge of door &
top and plug button from ;A
left edge of door top to Left side
opposite side. Right side
d. Attach handle to right side of door with screws
removed in step (a) above.
Plastic
a. Imwer bottom socket washer+
of fresh food door Hinge 1+
onto pin on bottom
hinge bracket. Be sure pin ~ej_
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washer is in place.
b.Tilt door toward Center
cabinet and gently hinge
bracket
push door under
center hinge bracket
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and align with the hole in Fresh
the center hinge bracket. !% v
c. Reinstall hinge pin with
a3/8” socket fid ;atchet so it extends through
hole in center hinge bracket and into socket
on top of fresh food door.
REHANG FREEZERDOOR
a. Lower bottom socket of freezer door onto
center hinge pin. Be sure washer is in place.
b.Tdt door toward cabine~ lifting the top hinge
so the pin fits into the socket on top of the door.
c. T@ten tie top hinge screws after supporting
the door on the handle side and aligning so
the gap between the doors is even all across
the front.
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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.
●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 amanner to
prevent the hazard of electric shock.
●All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
●Acold 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 aself-piercingvalve.
●Copper tubing, 1/4” 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 retilgerator to the water
supply pipe. Then add 8feet. Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8feet coiled into
3turns of about 10 inches 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.
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Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water
line. The shut-off valve should have awater
inlet with aminimum inside diameter of 5/32”
at the point of connection to the COLD WA~R
LINE. Saddle-type shut-off valves are included
in many water supply kits. Before purchasing,
make sure asaddk+type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes.
Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts
and 2ferrules (sleeves)-to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
Ifyour existing water line has aflared fitting at
the end, you WI1lneed an adapter (available at
plumbmg supply stores) to connect the water
line to the refrigerator OR—you can cut off the
flared fitting with atube cutter and then use a
compression fitting.
WARRAHTY INFORMATION
This water line installationis not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Follow these instructionscarefullytn minimim
the risk of expensive water damage.
In1SHUT OFF THE ~lN WATER SUPPLY. I
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water. I
❑INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE
NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING
WATER LINE.
Typical ways to connectto water supply
pl- ~fl ~1~ Mu
Through floor Under sink Through wall to In crawl
to basement to cold utility room cold space under
cold water pipe water pipe water pipe house
a. Choose alocation for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of
avertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into ahorizontal 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 a1/4” 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 aself-piercing type.)
c. Fasten the shutoff
valve to the cold
water pipe with the
pipe clamp.
d. Tighten the clamp
screws until the
sealing washer ical
begins to swell. Do water
not over-tighten or
you may crush the
copper tubing.
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~ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE
COLD WATER LIHE AHD THE REFRIGERATOR
Route the tubing through ahole drilled in the
floor or wall (behind the retligerator or adjacent
base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be
sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8feet
coiled into 3turns of about 10” diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall
after installation.
~CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE
SHUTOFF VALVE. t
Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
ontothe end ofthe tubing
and connect it to the
shutoff valve. Make sure
the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression ~u~le~,~1~~1I‘Ferrule
nut securely. (sleeve)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve. 1)4” Copper Tubing
Place the
compression nut ‘ubing\ I‘“”b
andferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the
tubing as shown. e
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Insert the end of
the copper tubing
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into th-e-water
valveconnection -,&y
Compression mI*
as far as possible.
While holding Refrigerator-connectIon
the tubing, ti~hten the fitting.
Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided to hold it in avertical position. You
‘mayneed to pry open the clamp.
❑TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Tighten any connections that leak.
ETURN OH THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT
THE TUBING. ❑PLUG THE REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD
a. Turn the main water supply on and flush out INTO AGROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
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.
ECONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO
THE REFRIGERATOR.
Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refi=igerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outleL
We recommend installing awater filter
(available at service and parts centers) ifyour
water supply has sand or particles that could
clog the screen of the retilgerator’s water valve.
Install it in the waterline near the refrigerator.
❑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°Eor
below. It will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker is in the ON (down) position.
NOTE: 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.
❑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 IPOSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR DOES ●May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
NOT OPERATE ●Temperature control in OFF position.
IcIf 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 alamp or asmall
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is atripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES .Modern refrigerators with more storage space and alarger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS require more operating time.
.Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
I.L~argeamounts 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 the TemperatureControls section.
●Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to the Care and Cletining section.
●Check Energy-Saving Tips.
MOTOR STARTS &I●Tempemture control starts and stops motor to nmintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY .
VIBRATION OR RATTLING ●If the refrigerator vibrates, mom than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor.
The front rollers or leveling legs need xljusting, or floor is weak or uneven. e
Refer to Rollers in the Preparation section.
●If dishes vibrate on shelves, try ]movingthem. Slight vibration is nornml.
The sound ofcubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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