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Important Safety Instructions ....................... 1=2
InstallatioB ....................................... 3=6
Temperature Controls ................................ 7
Fresh Food Features .............................. 8=10
Freezer Features ................................... 11
Food Storage Tips .................................. 12
Care and Cleaning ............................... 13=16
_] Operating Sounds .................................. 17
li_ Troubleshooting ................................. 18-20
Part No. 12828148 Litho LISA

ImportentSefety
hlsl_ller: Please leave thin guide with thB appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care
Guide for future reference. This guide provides
proper use and maintenance reformation.
Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof
of purchase.
Have complete model and serial number
identification of your refrigerator. ThB is located on a
data plate reside tile refngerator compartment, on
the upper left side. Record these numbers below for
easy access.
Model Number
Senal Number
Date of Purchase
In OLIrcontinuing effort to mlprove tile quality and
performance of our apphances, it may be necessary
to make changes to tile apphance without revising
thin guide.
What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Iml)ortant Safety Instructions appeanng in
this guide are not meant to cover all possfl]le
conditions and s_tuat_ons that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care illUSt be exercised when
mstalhng, maintaining or operating apphance.
Always contact tile manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels
DANGER - Immediate hazards which WiLL result
m severe personal injury or death.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices whlcll
COULD result m severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result m minor personal injury or property damage.
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
Important: Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous - even if they sit out for "just a few
days" If you are getting nd 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 m place so
children may not easily chmb
reside.
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ImporlenlSefelyInstrucllons
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury 13. install refrigerator according to Installation
or death when using your refrigerator, follow these
basic precautions, including the following:
1 Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. 14
2 Observe all local codes and ordinances
3. Be sure to follow earthmg instructions
4 Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
this apphance is properly earthed
5 Do not earth to a gas line 15
6. Do not earth to a cold-water pipe 16
7 Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate
220-240 volt, 10 amp., 50 HZ cycle line
8 Do not modify plug on power cord If plug does not 17
fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a
quahfled electrician 18
9 Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or
power strip 19
10. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls
Instructions All connections for water, electrical
power and earthing must comply with local codes
and be made by licensed personnel when required.
Keep your refrigerator in good condition Bumping
or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or
cause refrigerator to malfuncbon or leak If damage
occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified
serv,ce technician
A qualified service technician must replace worn
power cords and/or loose plugs
Always read and follow manufacturer's storage and
ideal environment instructions for iterns being stored
in refrigerator
Your refrigerator should not be operated m the
presence of explosive fumes
Children should not chmb, hang or stand on any
part of the refrigerator
Clean up spills or water leakage associated w=th
water installation
]] Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator
unless specifically recommended in Use & Care
Guide or pubhshed user-repair instructions. Do not
attempt service if instructions are not understood or
if they are beyond personal skill level
20 The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons w,thout supervision.
21 Young children should be supervBed to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance
12 Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply
before attempting any service Disconnect power
cord by grasping the plug, not the cord
installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. The i]lal]ufacturer cannot be resl)onsible
for improper installation.
Steps to Follow...
Aqualified engineer must connect refrigerator in accordance with these installation instructions.
Measure door opening and depth and width of refrigerator. Remove handles or doors if requued. Engineer mLISt
also do the following:
1. Follow local water and electrical coml)any connection regulations.
2. Complete water supply connection before electrical supply connections.
Service to or replacement of power cord must be performed by a qualified engineer.
Note:
When writing or calhng abou[ a serwce problem, please mchide the following mforma[ion
a Your name, address and telephone number, d A clear descrq)bon of the problem you are hawng,
b Model numl)er and serial number, e Proof of purchase [sales receq)[)
c Name and address of your dealer or engineer,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2

Yourrefrigeratorwaspackedcarefullyforshipment.
Removeanddiscardshelfpackagingandtape.Do not
remove the serial plate.
Measuring the Opening
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully. 1.3
cm (_"} of air space should be provided for the top and
back of the refrigerator.
60 cm deep models
Note: Trim corners of countertop to a 45° angle if
countertop has 25 mm overhang. Provide 5 mm
clearance on both sides of refrigerator, and allow
7 mm on top for ease of installation and leveling.
No minimum clearance is required at the rear of the
cabinet.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs} may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under Leveling.
Important: If refrigerator is to be installed into a
recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.
Transporting Your Refrigerator
• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an
upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or
back-NEVER from its front.
•Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport
by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.
•Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or
bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
Location
• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or
other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator
with cabinet material.
• Do not install where temperature falls below 13° C
or rises above 95° C. Malfunction may occur at this
temperature.
•Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.
How to Remove and Replace
Door and Hinges
How to Connect the Water
Supply (select models)
Leveling
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance,
the refrigerator should be level. (side to side}
Notes:
•Complete any required water supply connection
before leveling.
• Some models only have adjustment screws I:A:}.
Materials Needed:
• 3/8"hex head driver
•Carpenter's level
1. Remove toe grille.
•Grasp firmly and pull
outward to unclip.

2.Usinghexheaddriver,turnthefrontadjustment
screws(A) oneachsideto raiseor lowerthefront
oftherefrigerator.
C C
3. Select models also have rear adjustment screws
(B). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of
the refrigerator.
4. Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of
refrigerator is 6 mm or approximately one half
bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that
the refrigerator is level from side to side.
5. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly
against floor.
6. Freezer drawer models only: Turn adjustment
screws [A) counterclockwise to allow the full
weight of the refrigerator to rest on the
stabilizing legs.
7. Replace the toe grille.
*Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower
cabinet slots.
* Snap bottom portion into place first. Press
down on top of grille until top portion snaps into
place.
For pullout drawer only:
1. Turn both stabilizing
legs clockwise until
firmly against floor.
Turn roller
adjustment screws 2
RollerAdjustmeni Screw
i
!@ Stabilizing
.- Leg
to 3 times counterclockwise so that the full
weight of refrigerator rests on stabilizing legs.
2. Replace toe grille. See markings on inside of toe
grille to insure proper placement.
Handles
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of
the fresh food section or attached to the back of your
refrigerator.
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your
model below.
Fresh Food Handles
Front Mount Handle -Style 1
Materials Needed:
* Phillips screwdriver
*5A6"hex head driver
To install:
1. Remove 0.6 cm hex head screws from
door face with hex head driver, and
Phillips screw from top of door.
*If reversing door, remove door plugs
from opposite side of door and
insert in screw holes.
2. Align handle holes with screw holes on
door face and secure with two door face
screws from step 1.
3. Locate handle trim in literature pack and
install over top and bottom of handle, as
illustrated.
*Secure top handle trim with remaining
screw removed in step 1.
*Snap bottom trim over bottom portion
of handle.
To Remove:
1. Remove top handle trim by removing top
handle screw.
*Retain trim and screw for later
replacement.
2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with
screwdriver flat blade wrapped in
masking tape.
* Retain trim for later replacement.
3. Remove two hex head screws.
Retain screws for later replacement.
Side Mount Handle
Materials Needed:
*Phillips screwdriver
To install:
1. Remove screws from the side of the door.
2. Align the side mount handle with the pre-drilled
holes in the door panel.

3nsertthescrewsnthesequenceaSshownJ
Upper _'_.. 2
Handle
Lower
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4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the
door panel.
To Remove:
Reverse installation procedure.
Freezer Handles
Partial-Width Handle
Materials Needed:
• Phillips screwdriver
To install:
1. Install handle by fastening with
screws removed from edge of door.
• If reversing freezer door, remove
door plugs from top edge of door
and insert into screw holes.
To Remove: _
1. Remove handle screws with Phillips
screwdriver and retain screws for
later use.
Front Mount Handle - Style 2
Materials Needed:
• Gloves to protect hands
To Install:
1. The handles are to be oriented
as shown.
2. Align door handle clip with the
door studs.
3. Ensure the large hole in the
mounting clip is positioned
down on both ends of the
handle.
4. Rotate the handle so that the
handle is flat against the door.
5. Grasp the handle firmly and slide
down.
To Remove:
1. Grasp the lower part of the handle
firmly, slide up, lift and remove from
the surface.
Stud
Attach Extensions to Handle: [select models)
1. Align handle and
extension as shown.
2. Place extension in
handle opening. h\
3. Apply slight pressure _
to both sides of the extension piece.
4. Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of
handle.
Front Mount Freezer Handle
Materials Needed:
•Gloves to protect hands.
Notes:
• There is a slight curve to
this style of freezer
handle.
• For proper installation, be _o.:,,,s_s_..................................................................
sure handle is oriented as shown.

To install:
1. Align drawer handle clips to the left of the studs
attached to the freezer drawer.
2. Ensure the large hole in the mounting clip is
positioned to the right on both ends of the handle.
3. Rotate the handle so the left base is flat against
the door.
4. Grasp the handle firmly and slide handle to the
right.
Handle Door
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Opening and Closing Your
Fresh Food Doors (selectmodels)
Your new refrigerator is uniquely
designed with two fresh food doors.
Either door can be opened or closed
independently of one another.
There is a vertically-hinged section
on the left fresh food door. When
the left door is closed, the hinged
section automatically forms a seal
between the two doors when both
doors are closed.
When the left door is opened, the hinged seal
automatically folds inward so that it is out of the way.
To Remove:
1. With both hands, firmly grasp the handle toward
the right side.
2. Slide toward the left, lift and remove from the
surface.
Handle Removal
Euro Handles
This handle style is installed at the factory
NlateriaJs Needed:
• 3/32"Allen wrench
To Remove:
• Remove set screw from handle
mounting post using 3/3,,Allen
wrench.
• Repeat the procedure on all posts
to remove the handle.
To Replace:
•Align handle with the mounting posts.
• Fully tighten all set screws to secure handle
in place.
How to Connect the Water
Supply [select models)
ice Maker Operation
• To turn ice maker On push arm down from locked
position.
•Lift arm up and lock into position to turn ice maker
Off.

Tempereture
Touch Temperature Controls
([select models, style varies by model)
The controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator compartment.
Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.
•Pressing the or _i,:, pads adjusts the controls
to the desired setting.
• The temperature control range for both
compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest).
• Set the Freezer control on 4.
*Set the Refrigerator control on 4.
.Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
Adjusting the Controls
24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 12
for instructions on checking compartment
tern peratu re.
* Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
* Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator too warm Set the Refrigerator control
to next higher number by
pressing the _ pad.
Refrigerator too cold Set the Refrigerator control
to next lower number by
pressing the _ pad.
Freezer too warm
Freezer too cold
Turn control OFF
Set the Freezer control to
next higher number by
pressing the _pad.
Set the Freezer control to
next lower number by
pressing the_ pad.
Press the Refrigerator or
freezer ,_ pad until a dash
(-) appears in the display.

Shelves
Your refrigerator has either Spill-Catcheff Mor non-
sealed Shelves. The Spill-Catcher TM shelves have a spill
retainer edge which allows for easier clean up and
some are equipped with the Easy Glide TM slide out
feature. To slide out (select models), grasp the front of
the shelf and pull forward. Push in the shelf to return
to the original position.
To Remove aShelf:
• Slightly tilt up the
front and lift up the
rear of the shelf, then
pull the shelf straight
out.
To Lock the Shelf into Another Position:
• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.
• Insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and
let the shelf settle into place.
• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.
Elevator TM Shelf (select models)
The fresh food compartment is equipped with an
Elevator TM shelf.
This shelf can be adjusted up or down without having
to be unloaded of its contents. To adjust an Elevator TM
shelf, pull out the knob on the crank handle. Rotate the
crank clockwise to raise the height of the shelf, and
counterclockwise to lower the height of the shelf.
i Note: Do not raise the shelf to the very top of the
vertical rails, as the shelf may become jammed.
To Remove:
Completely unload the shelf and pull the shelf forward.
When the shelf stops, press up on the tabs located
underneath its outside edges, then continue pulling
forward, clear of the frame.
To install:
Align the shelf to the frame and push it all the way
back. (There is no need to depress the tabs for
reinstallation].
In ordinary use, the Elevator TM shelf frame assembly
does not require removal. Though unlikely, and not
recommended, the correct removal procedure is as
follows:
To Remove:
• Unload the shelf completely.
• Remove glass shelf by pulling forward. When shelf
stops lift up and continue pulling forward.
• Manually move the two rear latches toward the shelf
center.
While supporting the entire shelf and frame from
underneath, lift slightly and rotate the assembly
approximately 30° to allow the rear mechanism to
clear the vertical rear side rails.
•The entire assembly can then be moved forward and
clear of the refrigerator compartment.
To Install:
• Reverse the removal procedure. Be sure the shelf is
in a level position.
•When the sliding shelf is pushed to the rear, it will
reposition the rear latches to their correct operating
position.
(style may vary)
FrameAssembly Slide Out
EasyGlidd _Shelf

Door Storage
Dairy Compartment
The Dairy Compartment provides
convenient door storage for
spreadable items such as butter
and margarine. This compartment
can be moved to different locations to accommodate
storage needs. To use the dairy compartment, raise the
cover.
To Remove:
• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
Door Buckets
Door Buckets can be moved to meet storage
needs.
To Remove:
• Slide bucket up and pull straight
out.
To Install:
•Slide bucket in and down until firmly seated in the
door liner.
Full=Width Door Shelf
Full-Width Door Shelf removes for easy cleaning.
To Remove:
• Slide shelf up and pull
straight out.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
Storage Drawers
Crisper Top
The Crisper Top serves as the lower fresh food shelf.
To Remove the Crisper Top:
•Remove crisper drawers as indicated on page 11.
• Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift
glass out.
• Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
To install:
• Repeat above instructions in reverse order.
Snack Drawer (select models)
The Snack Drawer can be used for ill
storage of miscellaneous items or
extra produce.
To Remove:
• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt
front of drawer and pull straight out.
To Install:
• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into
place.
Beverage Chiller ,M
(select models)
The Beverage Chiller T" keeps
beverages and other items cooler
than the rest of the fresh food
section. A cold air inlet allows air from the freezer
section to pass into the beverage chiller.
The Beverage Chille¢ Mcontrol is located
on the left wall of the fresh food
compartment. The control adjusts the
amount of cold air allowed in to the
beverage chiller. For a cooler temperature
in the Beverage Chiller TMslide the control
(]own.
To Remove:
• First remove the pick off
shelf to the left of the
Beverage Chille¢ M.
• Firmly hold each side of
beverage chiller, lift up
and away from door liner.
To Install:
• Reverse above procedure. M