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User Manual Refrigerator
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters from the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly
Using the Control
The temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, check that the control is still set to the recommended setting as shown.
MPORTANT:
- The recommended setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 37°F (3°C) under normal operating conditions.
- Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature set point to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the refrigerator any faster.
- If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the control.
- The preset temperature setting should be correct for normal household usage. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like.
- When the refrigerator is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the refrigerator is cooled. It may take up to 6 or 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and number of times the refrigerator door is opened. After the refrigerator is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the refrigerator at the proper temperature.
- The outside of your refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. The refrigerator’s design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the refrigerator. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the refrigerator feel warm.
Adjusting Control
If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the TEMP SETTING button to display the desired temperature setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the right (coldest).
NOTE: Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
Cooling On/Off
Your refrigerator will not cool when cooling is turned off. To turn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for 3 seconds. In the off condition, none of the lights on the control panel will be illuminated. The main refrigerator light bulb will still operate. To turn cooling on, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for 3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control panel lights will be illuminated.
Fast Cool
Use this feature to assist with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads or temporarily warm room temperature. To activate Fast Cool, press the TEMP SETTING button until all the snowflake positions are illuminated simultaneously.
The refrigerator will remain in the Fast Cool setting for 24 hours after the extra-low temperature is reached. Once the time has expired, the refrigerator will return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Cool may be manually turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button to select the desired temperature setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the right (coldest).
Over Temperature Alert (on some models)
The Over Temperature Alert lets you know if the refrigerator temperature has risen to 54°F (12°C) or higher. This alert feature will sound a continuous alert tone and repeatedly flash a red light on the control panel. The tone can be turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once. As you press the TEMP SETTING button, the red light will then also change from flashing to continuously illuminated. The red light will remain illuminated until the refrigerator temperature falls below 54°F (12°C).
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel is repeatedly flashing, but the alert tone is not sounding, this means that an over temperature condition has occurred but the refrigerator temperature has since returned to below 54°F (12°C). To turn off the red light indicator for this condition, press the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once.
Door Ajar Alarm (on some models)
The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the refrigerator door has been open for 5 minutes or longer and the cooling is turned on. This alarm feature will sound an alert tone that will repeat every 2 minutes. Close the door to turn off the tone. The feature is reset and will reactivate when the door is again left open for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To mute the alert tone while keeping the door open, such as while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press TEMP SETTING button on the control panel. The alert tone will be temporarily turned off.
Key Eject Lock (on some models)
To lock or unlock the refrigerator, you must hold the key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be left in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact your dealer for a replacement. Always give the model and serial number of your refrigerator when requesting a replacement key.
NOTE: Keep the key out of the reach of children. Do not keep the key close to the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Features
Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.
Refrigerator Shelves
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy.
To Remove and Replace a Shelf:
- Remove the shelf by lifting straight up, and pulling the shelf out.
- Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on the side wall.
Crispers Drawers
To Remove and Replace a Drawer:
- Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.
- Replace a drawer by sliding it back in, fully past the stop
Crisper Cover
To Remove the Crisper(s) Cover:
- Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass, insert firmly with one hand and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Slowly slide the glass insert forward to remove.
- Lift the cover frame and remove it.
To Replace Crisper Cover:
- Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into place.
- Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover frame and lower the front into place.
Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)
You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between “+” and “-”.
“-” (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
- Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag in crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper.
- Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.
“+” (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
- Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.
Door Bin
To Remove and Replace the Bin:
- Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and sliding out.
- Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support tilting it back into place.
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
- Use nonflammable cleaner.
- Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Clean the refrigerator about once a month to keep odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
- Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling.
- Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
- Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.
- Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
- Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.
- To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
- Replace removable parts.
- Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish. Painted Metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
- Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.
- Open the refrigerator door and remove the base grille by removing 2 Phillips-head screws and pulling the grille toward you.
- Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
- Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place. Reinstall the screws.
- Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
- Set temperature control to desired setting. See “Using the Control.”
Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage.
- Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
- Remove the light shield by squeezing the lens from the sides, pushing back and pulling down.
- Replace bulb with a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb or an LED bulb rated for wet/damp locations.
- NOTE: Some LED replacement light bulbs are not recommended for wet/damp environments. Refrigerator fresh food and freezer compartments are considered wet/damp environments. Read and follow all instructions on the LED packaging when replacing the factory installed LED bulb. A replacement LED bulb can be purchased from an authorized dealer
- Replace the light shield.
- Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, consume or can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use up any perishables and freeze other items. If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps.
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the control to the off position. See “Using the Control.”
- Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
- Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
- Remove all food from the refrigerator.
- Turn the control to the off position. See “Using the Control.”
- Unplug refrigerator.
- Empty water from the defrost pan.
- Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
- Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
- Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet. When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to “Installing Your Refrigerator” for preparation instructions.
PROBLEM SOLVER
Refrigerator Operation
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
- Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
- Do not remove ground prong.
- Do not use an adapter.
- Do not use an extension cord.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
- Use nonflammable cleaner.
- Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
PROBLEM & RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
- Refrigerator Will Not Operate
- Check that it is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
- Check that the temperature control is turned on.
- Check that the refrigerator is not running an automatic defrost cycle.
- Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
- NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.
- Lights Do Not Work
- Check that it is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
- Check that the light bulb is tight in the socket and is not burned out.
- Water in Defrost Drain Pan
- It is normal for water to drip into the defrost drain pan when refrigerator is defrosting.
- When humidity is high, it is normal for water in the defrost pan to take longer to evaporate.
- Motor Seems to Run Too Much
- Check that door closes properly.
- Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator causing the unit to run longer to cool back down. If this is the situation, wait approximately 6 to 8 hours to allow the refrigerator to reach the correct temperature.
- Get all items out at one time, keep food organized and close door as soon as possible.
- Check that the condenser coils are clean.
- Check that space around refrigerator meets air circulation requirements.
- See “Location Requirements.” Warmer than normal room temperature will cause the motor to run longer.
- NOTE: If none of the above, your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.
- Temperature Is Too Warm
- Check that air vents are clear. See “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for air vent locations.
- Get all items out at one time, keep food organized and close door as soon as possible.
- Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator causing the refrigerator to run longer to cool back down.
- Check that the temperature control is set correctly for surrounding conditions
- The Door Will Not Close Completely or Is Difficult To Open
- Check that there are no food packages blocking the door.
- On some models, check that the crisper covers, pans, shelves, bins and baskets are in the correct position.
- Check that gaskets are clean. See “Caring for Your Refrigerator.”
- Check that the refrigerator is stable. See “Refrigerator Leveling and Door Closing.”
- Noisy
- The sounds may be normal. See “Normal Sounds.”
- Refrigerator Makes Loud Buzzing/Clicking Sound
- If the refrigerator has recently been plugged in or turned on following a defrost or product move, or if there has been an extended power failure, turn off the temperature alarm for the next 24 hours.
- Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature. Turn the temperature alarm off for the next 24 hours.
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