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OWNER'S MANUAL

English Version

2

Spanish
Version
French Version
Warranty

(U.S.Ao)

Protection

Agreements

Safety instructions
Grounding
Parts

and Features
Installation

Unpacking
installation

Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles
and Doors
Leveling

20

Modular

20

5

Egg Box

6

_ Freezer
Tilting

21
2t
Features

Door

7

ice Bin

7

Titt-Out

21
21

Door Basket

22

Durabase
Durabase Divider
Pull out Drawer

22
22
22

Water Filter

23

Care and Cleaning

14-23

Proper Air Circulation

Door Bins

Dairy Bin

13

Your Refrigerator

Ensuring

Glide N Serve

13

Base Cover
Using

!9

3

8-12

and Door Alignment

18-I 9
on inner

2

7-13

Your Refrigerator

Crisper

Crisper Cover with Lattice
Surface

4-5

Requirements

Refrigerator

Removing

36
70

General

24-25

Cleaning

Tips

24

14

Outside

24

Multi-Flow

14

Inside Wafts

24

Setting

the Controls

14

Door Liner and Gaskets

24

Control

15

Plastic Parts

24

Guide

15

Condenser

Food

16

Light Bulb Replacement

Adjusting

Food Storage
Storing

Frozen

1_ Refrigerator
Water

Settings

Features

Power

Dispenser

16

Refrigerator
Shelves
Wine Holder
Suprafresh

Crispers

Crisper

Humidity

Crisper

with Tilt-out

with TiR-out Compartment

Control
Feature

_FULL

L

1

T

ONE-YEAR

E

FIVE-YEAR

24-25
25

When you go on vacation

25

17
17

When you move
About the Automatic

18

Connecting

18

Troubleshooting

the Water Line

27-30

Guide

31-34

FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTYmU.S.A.

®

WARRANTY

ON REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

ON THE SEALED

Refrigerator

REFRIGERATION

fails due to a defect in material

applies

only to refrigerators

IS AVAILABLE

BY CONTACTING

WARRANTY

SERVICE

This warranty

applies

This warranty

gives you specific

only while this product

which are used for the storage
SEARS

or

SYSTEM

For five years from the dale of purchase, if any part of the seared system (consisting of refrigerant,
tube and compressor)
in this Kenmore Refrigerator
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
repair it tree of charge
The above warranty coverage
household purposes,

25
26

Icemaker

18

For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore
workmanship,
Sears will repair it free of charge
FULL

24

Interruptions

BOSOM
E

Coils

SERVICE

connecting
Sears will

of food for private

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legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which

vary from state to state,

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In the U.S.A.
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Protection

count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase
for years to come Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement
today!

Agreements

Congratulations
on making a smart purchase
Your new
Kenmore = product is designed and manufactured
for years
of dependable
operation
But fike all products, it may
require preventive maintenance
or repair from time to time
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can
save you money and aggravation
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement
now and protect
yourseff from unexpected hassle and expense

Some limitations

For prices and additional information call
1-800-827-6655,,

Sears Installation

by our 12,000 professional

V' Unlimited service and no charge
on all covered repairs

V' Product
be fixed

replacement

if your covered

I/Annual
Preventive
Maintenance
request--no
extra charge

In Canada

repair

Maintenance

for parts and fabor

v" "No-lemon"
guarantee--repiacament
product if four or more product failures
twelve months

of your covered
occur within
product

against

Check at your

electrical

damage

v' Rental reimbursement
if repair of your covered
takes longer than promised

Agreements

"(our purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentraP
for service. Wilh over 2400
Service Technicians and more than a million parts and
accessories,
we have the tools, parts, knowledge and
skills to back our pledge: We Service What We Sell
Your Kenmore°product
is designed,
manufactured
and
tested to provide years of dependable operation
But like all products, it may require service from time to
time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement
offers you an
outstanding
service program, affordabEy priced.

can't

The Sears

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The Master Protection Agreement
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in the Agreement:
it Expert service
specialists

and exclusions apply,

due

product

Once you purchase the Agreement,
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call is aEIthat it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a
service appointment
online
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repair specialists,
who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and
accessories
That's the kind of professionalism
you can

Maintenance

Agreement:

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service at today's

• Eliminates
tear

from normal wear and

• Provides
products

repair bills resulting

phone support from a Sears technician
requiring in-home repair

price

on

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance
Check, at your request, to
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Sears Canada Maintenance
Agreements,
call 1-800=361-6665

about

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification
label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment
Have
these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product
Model No.

Date of Purchase

Serial

Dealer

No

Save these instructions

and attach your sales receipt for future reference

This guide contains many importantsafety messages,Always read and obey all safety messages
This is the safety alert symbol It alerts you to safety messages that inform you
of hazards Ihat can kill or hurt you or otllers, or cause damage to the product
All safety
signal

messages

will be preceded

word DANGER,

WARNING,

by the safety alert symbol and the hazard

CAUTION,

These

words

mean:

You wilt be killed or seriously

injured if you don't

follow

instructions

You ca_._On
be killed or seriously

injured if you don't

follow instructions

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if no[ avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tel] you what can happen if
the instructions are not foliowed

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord Always grip the plug firmly and puli it straight out {rom
the outlet
• Repair or replace immediatelyall electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a
cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end
• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of thisor any other appliance
• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
reldgerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• Keep lingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between
the doors and cabinet are necessariIy small Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual
• Before replacing a bumed-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or lure off power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE, Betting either or both controls to the OFF position
does no! remove power to the light circuit

This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Attention Installer Instructions
that were taped
to the front ol the relrigerator
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp
or wet Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
healing element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place
fingers or hands on the automatic ioemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in
DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely The United States Department of Agricullure
Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says:

in

.You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are sti!l cold--below
40°F (4°C)
Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any offodor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be
eaten Thawed ice cream shoufd be discarded If the odor
or color of any food is poor or questionable,
Tile food may be dangerous to eat

get rid of it

Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared
foods. The eating quality el red meats is affected less than
that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible to save as much of their quality as you can

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stilt
dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please fo_low
tile instructions at right to help prevent accidents

,, Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so Ihat
children may not easily climb inside.

Your old refrigerator

may have a cooling system

CFCs (chloroftuerocarbons).
stratospheric
ozone

CFCs

are believed

that used
to harm

if you are throwing away your oId refrigerator,
make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer
If you intentlona]ly
release this CFC
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental
legislation

IMPORTANT:

Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT

separate

circuit serving

only this appliance

be provided

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain Do not use an extension cord.

ELECTRICITY

Where

a standard

two-prong

wail outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced ,Mth a properly grounded three-prong waft outlet

Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrlcian to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded

Do not, under any circumstances,
cut or remove
third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat,
Refrigerator
Control or Freezer Control,
depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect

Freezer
setting.
grounding

3.proog
RECOMMENDED

Control,

depending

USE OF EXTENSION
Ensur
sts

GROUNDING

the

refrigerator from the electrical source When you are
finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat,
Refrigerator
Control or

3-prong
groundingtype

plug.-.--------_-.

the

METItOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individualproperly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires It is recommended that a

on the model) to the desired

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 (USA). 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type p{ug and outlet,
and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 veils.
Use of an extension

cord will increase

needed for the back of the refr;gerator

the clearance

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features Page references are included for your convenience
NOTE: This guide covers several different models_ The refrigerator you have purchased may have some
or all of the items listed below.The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

O

Refrigerator

O

Filter (inside)

G

Refrigerator

O

Modular

O

Supra

_)

Pull out Drawer (p 22)

Light (p24)
(p23)
Shelves

(p,17)

Door Bins (p 20)
Fresh Crisper

with T_lt-Out Compartment

Glide N Serve

(p20)

Adjusta

Ice Maker

Cube

ice Bin (p21)

(p18)

O

Durabase (p 22)

Q

Divider (p 22)

OTitt-Out
(p 22)

Doer Basket (795.7554", 7555* Models only)

_)Dairy Bin(p21)
(p 26)

O Wine Holder (795,7555" Mode{ Only) (p 17)
_[_Egg Box (p2t)

INSTALLATION
To avoid vibration,

Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator
Failure to de so can result in back or other injury

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the
TechSheet that is attached to back walt of the refrigerator
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb Tape or gfue residue can atso be
easity removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap ever the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm
water and dry
Do not use sharp

instruments, rubbing

alcohol,

flammable

fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator
For
more information,
see the Important
Safety Instructions
section
Refrigerator

shelves

Please reinstalt
storage

are instafled

shelves

according

in the shipping

position.

to your individual

needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor Always pu_l the refrigerator straight out
when moving it Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator
when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur,

Explosion

Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Faiiure

such as

to do so can result in death, expFosion or fire

the unit must be level

If required,

adjust the leveling screws to compensate
unevenness of the floor The front should

for
be stight_y

higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling
screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet
slightly Turn the leveling screws clockwise (i_.)
to
raise the unit, counterclockwise
(_"==") to tower it

Install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55°F (13°C) and 110_'F(43°C) If the
temperature around the appliance is toe low or high,
cooling ability may be adversely affected
3. Allow the clearance of at ]east 2 inch from the ceMng and
1 inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease
of instatlation, proper air circulaUen and electrical
o0nnecUons
A CAUTION:

Avoid placing

direct sunlight

the unit near heat sources,

or moisture

NEXT
1.. Cfean your refrigerator
thoroughly
accumulated
during shipping
2. install accessories
shelves,
together

and wipe off all dust

such as ice cube bin, drawers.

etc, in their proper places They are packed
to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3. Let your refrigerator
run
putting food in it Check
freezer compartment
to
refrigerator
is now ready

for at least 2 or 3 hours before
the flow of cold air in the
ensure proper cooling Your
for use

il WARNING
• Be careful when
stopper

you work with hinge, base cover,

etc You may be injured

• Do not put hands or foot or metal sticks into air vents,
base cover or bottom of refrigerator
You may be injured
or receive an electricar shock.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR/DRAWER

HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator or freezer door handles,
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from
illustrations on this page
1. Removing

Refrigerator

Handle

• Press the handle against door first
• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands
and slide the handte up (1)(this may
require

some force)

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the
handle allow the handle to separate from
the mounting
• , CAUTION:

screws

(3)

The handle

could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer
while removing or attaching

Keyhole slots
on backof
handle

Screws
mounted
on door

A CAUTION:
When you assemble or
disassemble
handle, you must push or
pull with some force

2, Removing Freezer Drawer Handle
• Press the handte against door first

Scows
moun_d
on door

• Grasp the handte tightly with both hands
and slide the handle to right (1)(this may
require some force)
• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the
handle allow the handle to separate from
the mounting screws (3)

Keyhole slots
on backof
handle

HOWTO REPLACE DOOR/DRAWER

HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from
illustrations on th}s page
1. Replacing

Refrigerator

Door Handle

,' Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and
bottom of the back of the handle with
the screws
the door.

(2) mounted

on the front of

• Press the handle against the door
front, making sure that the screws (2)
go into the keyhole
• Holding

slots (t)

the handle with both hands,

press it firmly against the front of the
door and slide the handle down (3)

Q(
mounted
on door

®
2. Replacing

Freezer

Drawer

Handle

Screws
mounted
on door

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and
left sides of the back of the handle
with the screws (5) mounted
front of the drawer

on the

• Press the handle against the drawer
front, making sure that the screws (5)
go into the keyhole
• Holding

slots (4),.

the handle with both hands,

press it firmly against the front of the
drawer and slide the handle to the left

(6)
Keyholeslots
on back of
handle

REMOVING AND REPLACING

REFRIGERATOR

1, Removing

Retrigerator

•0, CAUTION;

Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator

DOORS

Door
Remove food and bins from doors,

Left Door
1 Open door Loosen top hinge cover screw (1),
Use fiat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside
2
3
4
5

of cover (3) Lift up cover

Disconnect door switch wire harness (2) Remove cover.
Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4) and pulling tube out.
Disconnect lhe three wire harnesses (5) Remove the grounding screw (6)
Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise
and remove Ltft top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9)

A CAUTION- When fifttng hinge free of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward
6 Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door
7

Piece door, inside facing

I_ Right

up, down onto a non-scratching

surface

Door

1 Open door Loosen

top hinge cover screw (I)

Lift up cover (3)

2 Disconnect door switch wire harness (2) Remove cover..
3 Disconnect wire hamess (5) Remove the grounding screw (6)
4. Rotate hinge lever (7) clockwise and remove Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).
CAUTION:
When lifting hinge free of latch, be carefut that door does not fall forward
5 Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door
6, Place door, inside facing up, down onto a nomscratching

surface.

10

2,, Replacing
b' Right

Refrigerator

Door

Door

1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10)
2 Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place
counterclockwise
to secure hinge

Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch

3 Instal] the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5).
4 Connect door switch wire harness (2),
5, Hook tab on door switch side of cover under edge of wire opening in cabinet

top,, Position

Rotate lever

cover (3) into place

Insert

and tighten cover screw (1)
I_ Left Door
1 Lower the door onto mtddte hinge pin (10)
2 Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place Insert hinge lever (7) under lever talch
to secure hinge
3 Install lhe grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5),
4 Connect door switch wire harness (2).
5 Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector
(Fully insert the tube over 5/8"(15mm)).
6 Hook tab on door switch side of cover (3) under

Rotate lever clockwise

tube until you see only one scale mark
edge of wire opening

and tighten cover screw (1)

Correct

11

tn cabinet

top

Position

cover into place

Insert

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULLOUT DRAWER

2oInstalling

Pullout Drawer

• Pull both rails (1) out to full extension

IMPORTANT:
To avoid possible injury, product or property
damage, you will need two people to perform the following
instructions,

1. Removing Pullout

Drawer

• Pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the
lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system

,, Hook the door supports (2) into the rail tabs (3), as
illuslraled, and lower the door into final position And
tighten the screw (4),

• Remove the screw (2) from each side of rail system

, With the drawer

pulled out to full extension,

lower basket (5) in the rail assembly
move forward,

insert the

until it doesn't

• Lift the top of door to unhook door supports from rail
system Lift door up to remove

A WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet
entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to
play inside of drawer

CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold
handle If it comes off, it could cause personal injury
A CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful
not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp
edges on hinge side

,& WARNING; DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer Door

12

LEVELING

AND DOOR ALIGNMENT

Open both doors again and check to make sure tidal
they close easily If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more
to the rear by turningboth leveling screws clockwise.. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount

Leveling
Your refrigerator
has two front leveling screws--one
on
the fight and one on the lelt Adjust screws to alter tilt
from front-to-back
or side-to-side
If your refrigerator
seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier,
adjust

the refrigerator's

4_

Re-adjust

5. Replace

tilt using the instructions below:

if necessary.
the base cover,

NOTE: Your new rekigerator is uniquely designed with
two fresh food doors Either door can be opened or

1o Plug the refrigerator's power cord inlo a 3-prong grounded
outlet Move the refrigerator into its final position Remove
the base cover

closed independently of one another: You may have to
exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close

To remove the base cover
1. Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for clarity)
2. Once drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to
remove screws on top of cover

Door Alignment

To replace base cover:
* Place cover into posit_onand insert and tighten screws

tt the space between your doors is uneven,
instructions below to align the doors:

completely

follow the

I, With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at
middle hinge,
2, With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as
shown
3o Insert additional

snap fings until the doors

(Three snap rings are provided

2. Turn the teveiing screw clockwise to raise that side of
the refrigerator or counte_lockwise to lower it It may
take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt
of the refrigerator,
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws.
This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

L..I

LTJ
13

with unit )

are aligned

ENSURING

PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

SETTING THE CONTROLS

In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow
between the refrigerator and freezer sections As shown
in the illustrationbelow, air enters at top of freezer and
circulates down From bottom of freezer, air is forced up
to top of refrigerator Air enters refrigerator through top
vent, then circulates and exists at bottom, where it returns
to freezer

• Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that
lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and
refrigerator compartments
° Initially set the
37"F(3°C) and
Leave it at this
stabilize
Then
desired

MULTI-FLOW

REFRIGERATOR
CONTROL at
the FREEZER CONTROL at 0°F(-18"C)
setting for 24 hours (one day) to
adjust the compartment
temperature as

, Multi-Flow means powerful and effective cooling
operation This is especially noticeable when new food
is placed in the refrigerator compartment
• If water or foreign subs_nces
enter the cool air vent
while cleaning, efficiency will be lowered, in addition, ff
gasket is damaged, efficiency may be lowered because
of escaping cool air

, Refrigerator Temp Control: 33_F/46°F(0°C to 8°C)
The lower the number setting, the colder the refrigerator
compartment will become
• Freezer Temp Control:

-6°F/9_F(-21

_C to -13_C)

When the setting is at a lower number, the freezer
compartment
becomes colder, But the refrigerator
compartment
becomes warmer because tess cold air
flows

into the refrigerator

NOTE; If you want to change °F to °C or the reverse,
press and hold FRZ TEMP button and REF TEMP button
el the same time for 3 seconds
- Express Freezing : Press the EXPRESS
FRZ botton
and the LED wi!i turn on This function will remain
activated for 24 hours and increase the cooling speed of
the freezer and the amount of ice produced
° Dispenser Lock : Press and hold the LOCK button for 3
seconds to lock the dispenser
When it is locked, Ihe LED wil! be off and the dispenser
will nol operate To unlock, press and hold the LOCK
button for 3 seconds

Do not block any of cool air vents with food packages,
If the vents are blocked, airflow witlbe interruptedand
temperature and moisture problems may occur,

• Filter Reset

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both
sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to
the other You must thoroughlyclean both sections to
eliminate odors To prevent odor transfer and drying out of
food, wrap or cover foods tightly (See the Food Storage
Guide section for details )

: When the FILTER

RESET LED turns on,

you have to change the water filter Press the FILTER
RESET button for 3 seconds to turn LED off You need
to change

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the water filter approximately

every 6 months

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ADJUSTING

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator

time to coot down

completely

before

making final adjustments
It is best to wait 24 hours
before doing this The mid-settings
indicated in the
previous section should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm
The refrigerator

control functions

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof
material unless otherwise noted This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout
the
refrigerator
For dated products, check date cede to
ensure freshness
Items

How to

as the thermostat for the

entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections)
The
higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will

Butter

or

i_. Keep opened

margarine

run to keep the temperature colder The freezer control
adjusts the coM air flow from the freezer to the
refrigerator
Setting the freezer control to a lower
temperature
compartment

keeps more cold air in the Freezer
to make it colder

butter

in a covered

dish or closed compartment
When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.

Cheese

_. Store

in the original

wrapping

until

you are ready to use it Once
if you need to adjust temperatures
in the refrigerator or
freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerato_ Then wait 24
hours before checking the freezer temperature
If it is too
warm or toe cofd, then adjust the freezer

controt

opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil
Milk

F Wipe

CONDITION/
REASON:

RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:

[] REFRIGERATOR

section

too

warm
- Door opened often
- Large amount of food added
- Room temperature very warm

Set FREEZER

enough
- Door opened

wait 24 hours,
check

often

- Large amount of food added
- Very cold room temperature
(can't cycle often enough)
- Heavy ice usage
- Air vents blocked by items

_- Store in original carton or Egg Box
on interior shelf, not on door shelf

Fruit

_- Wash,

let dry, and store in

refrigerator

in plastic

bags or in

the crisper Do not wash or hull
berries until you are ready to use
them. Sort and keep berries in
their original container in a
crisper, or store in a sloosely
closed
shelf

control

paper bag on a refrigerator

to next lower number,
then re-

Leafy vegetables

I_ Remove store wrapping

and trim
or tear off bruised and discolored
areas Wash in cold water and
drain

Place in plastic

plastic container
crisper

Move items out of
airstream

Vegetables

with

REFRIGERATOR section too
cold
-Controfs not set correctly for
your conditions

Set REFRIGERATOR

skins (carrots,
peppers)

control to next higher
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check

Fish

ImFREEZER section too cold
- Controls not set correctly for
your conditions

Set FREEZER control
to next higher number,
wait 24 hours, then recheck

i

For best

Eggs

Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next lower
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check

[] FREEZER section too
warm/ice not made fast

milk cartons

storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf..

Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide
Always remember
to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments,

I_ Place in plastic
container

bag or

and store in

bags or plastic

and store in crisper.

I_ Use fresh fish and shellfish

the

same day purchased
Leftovers

I_ Cover leftovers with plastic
or aluminum foil.. Plastic
containers
be used

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wrap

with tight lids can also

STORING FROZEN

REFRIGERATOR

FOOD

FEATURES

NOTE: For further informationabout preparing food for
freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a
reliable cookbook

WATER DISPENSER

Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When
you close and sea! the package, it must not allow air or
moisture in or out if it does, you could have food odor
and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry
out frozen food

click to get cold water

Packaging

Push up the dispenser

switch with a glass until you hear

Dispenser
Switch

recommendations:

• Rigid plastic

containers

• Straight-sided
• Heavy-dubj

with tight-fitting

canningtfreezing
aluminum

lids

jars

foil

• Plastic-coated paper
,, Non-permeable
• Specified

Follow package
freezing

plastic

wraps

freezer-grade

serf-sealing

or container

plastic bags

instructions for proper

methods
Tray can be easily

Do not use;

removed

by pressing

and puffing it

• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Wax paper or wax-coated
• Thin, semi-permeable

freezer

wrap

wrap

,_. CAUTION:
Do not keep beverage cans or plastic
containers
in the freezer compartment
They may be
broken when they are frozen

Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of
food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than
will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 Ibs of Iood
per cubic foot of freezer space) Leave enough space in
the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful
to leave enough room at
the front so the door can close tightly

Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs into the
holes to replace

Storage times will vary according to the quality and lype
of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and
moisture-proof)
and the
inside a sealed package
that moisture in the food
condensed,
creating ice

storage temperature
Ice crystals
are normal This simply means
and air inside the package have
crystals

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for
30 minutes, then package and freeze_ Cooling hot foods
before

freezing

saves energy

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the tray

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!
REFRIGERATOR

_

'el

....

,

SHELVES

CAUTION:

o"
Make sure that shelves

are level from one

side to the other Failure to do so may result in the
shelf failing or spilling food

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs Your model may have
glass or wire shelves

Sliding

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator
and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier; it wilt also
reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open,

', To slide

saving energy
IMPORTANT:

Out Shelves

You can slide glass shelves
as follows
the shell

in and out of your refrigerator

out, carefully

pull front of shelf

toward you
Do not clean glass shelves

o To slide shelf

with warm

in, push shelf in until it stops

water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed
to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as
bumping
For your protection, glass shelves are made
with tempered
sized pieces

glass, which

will shatter

into small pebble-

NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy, Use special
removing them to avoid dropping them,
Adjusting

care when

Shelves

Remove shelves from the shipping
shelves in the position you want

position

and replace

WINE

HOLDER

(795.7555*

Model

Only)

,, To remove a shelf--_tt up the front of the shelf in the
direction of (t) and tilt it in the direction of (2)_ Pull the
shelf out

Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine holder It can
be attached to any shelf

* To replace a shelf--Tilt
the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height
Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop
info the slots

Wine holder can be removed by pulling it straight out and
installed by placing it at the end of the shell you want and
pushing

J

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it inward,

SUPRAFRESH CRISPERS WITH TILT-OUT
COMPARTMENT
Crispers

with Tilt-Out

CRISPER WITH TILT-OUT FEATURE
Tilt-Out

Compartment

The crispers provide fresher-tasting
fruit and vegetables
by letting you easily control humidity inside Lhe drawer
The crispers include:
1,,A crisper drawer humidity
2o A lattice on the underside
or release meisture_
3 A tilt-out compartment

control switch
of ihe cover to efficiently

on the front of the crisper

Compartment

The tilt-out compartment
on the front of the crisper is for
items stored best in low humidity such as apples and
oranges The front of the compartment
is transparent to
allow you to see compartment
contents. Push the button
on the front of the compartment
to open it

hold

drawer

2

CRISPER HUMIDITY

CONTROL

To remove

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between

tilt, out compartment:

1. Pull crisper

drawer

out to the stop

2. Open the compartment
3, Grasp side of drawer and pull ou_vard to release tab at
compartment
base, Pull compartment
toward you to
remove.

_^and
v_
o
• _
^ keeps moist air in the crisper lor best storage
of fresh, leafy vegetables

4. To replace compartment,
into one side of drawer,
opposite side of drawer

=Y _
lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage
of fruits

insert compartment
base tab
Pull slightly outward on
to insert other base tab

REMOVING CRISPER
P" Crispers
To remove

without rails
crisper drawer:

1. Slide drawer straight

out to the stop

2. Lift the front of the drawer,
3_ Replace the drawer
drawer stop

lB

then put! it out to remove.

by sliding

it back in fully past the

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CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE

1_Crispers with rails
To remove crisper:
1, Pul! drawer out to hilt extension
2. Lift the front of basket up and pull strafght out

WARNING: Be careful when handling glass cover since
glass is not attached to cover
To remove lattice:

1_ Be sure glass cover is removed
2. Turn the cover frame over Each lattice has its own
frame within

the cover frame

3_ Puli left and right sides of lattice frame outward to
release lattice tabs from frame Remove lattice.

To replace crisper:
1. Push rails to the back of the compartment

To replace lattice:
t. Pu[I sides of each lattice frame outward to re-insert
tabs of lattice into frame
2. Slide the cover frame back into refrigerator and
securely onto frame support
3. Place the glass cover back onto top of cover frame
2, Insert the back comer of the basket into frame

3. Slightly tilt up the front and push back until it snaps
place

into

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GLIDE N SERVE
The Glide N Serve provides storage space with a vadabie
temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than
refrigerator temperature
The drawer also features a self
opening

lid that opens whenever the drawer is pulled open

This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items,
or beverages.

Glide N Serve Food Storage Guide

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>

NOTE: DO NOT store lettuce or other leafy produce in
this drawer
COLD

COLDER

. cauliflower
• cucumbers
• zucchinis

• steaks
,, hard cheeses
• cold cuts

The control regulates the air temperature in the drawer,
Set control level to cold to provide normal refrigerator

• apples
• cam

• bacon
• hot dogs

temperature,
items

• oranges

Controls

NOTE:

Use the colder

setting for meats or other dell

• grapes

Cold air directed
decrease

to the Glide N Serve can

refrigerator

temperature

Refrigerator

A CAUTION:

control may need to be adjusted.
To remove

the coldest

Glide N Serve:

Tilt up the front on it's closed position and pull straight

out

Fruits and vegetables

may be damaged

at

setting

_t. CAUTION:
DO NOT store botttes, If they are frozen,
they can be broken and cause personal injury

MODULAR

DOOR BIN

The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting
1. To remove the bin, simply [itt the bin up and pull
straight out.
2. To replace the bin, siide it in above the desired support
button and push down until it snaps in the place

To replace Glide N Serve:
1. Push metal rails to the back of the refrigerator

_ WARNtNG: Somebody
firmly assembled

2. Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it
falls into place

_t. CAUTION:
food

can be hurt if door bins are not

DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with

_, CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with
baskets, Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury

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DAIRY BIN

How to lock the tilting function

1. To remove the dairy bin, simply lift tt and pull straight out

t Open the freezer

2.To replace the dairy bin, slide it in above the desired
location and push down until it stops,,

2

ot freezer

door:

door and remove (1)

Insert part (1) into (2)

NOTE: 11you lock the tilting function
tilted, you cannot close it

when the door is

EGG BOX
Store Egg Box on interior shell not on door shelf.
A CAUTION: Do not use the egg box as an ice storage
bin in the freezer compartment The egg box can easity
break if it freezes,

ICE

FREEZER

FEATURES

BIN

1. To remove

TILTING DOOR

2o To install,
The tilting door provides

ice bin, pull it out as far as it comes

Tilt up the front of the ice bin and pull straight

easy access

for stored foods.

into prace

How to use:
Tilt the door down and pull it out.

_, WARNING: Be careful when you open tilting door so
that you do not injure your foot!

2t

out

insert ice bin into frame rails and push back

TILT-OUT
DOOR

DURABASE

BASKET
(795.7554*, 7555* Models only)

The Durabase divider allows
Durabase area into sections

You can remove foods easily by tilting out the wire basket
in the freezer compartment
To remove

DIVIDER
you to organize

the

basket

to Pull one of the brackets upward
2. Remove basket from beth brackets
To replace basket
1. insert bracket into one side Hook end of basket into
bracket
2, Hook other basket end into other bracket
Push bracket
down into place
3_ Be sure back of basket
eaoh bracket

goes behind retention tab on

1..To remove, pull divider staight up
2oTo install, hook top comers of divider over top edge of
durabase
i'" _......

,& WARNING: When the divider of the freezer drawer is
removed, children may crawl inside and be injured or
suffocate if door closes

PULL OUT DRAWER
1. To remove,

lift basket

up and pull straight

ou!

DURABASE
1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as
much as possible _lt up the front of the Durabase and
pull straight

out

2. To install, insert the Durabase

in rail assembly
2. To lnstalI, pull both rails out to fuli extension
Hook the basket supports
the back of compartment

22

into the rail tabs and push to

WATER FILTER

2, Replace

It is recommended
that you replace the filler when the
water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser
or ice maker

performance

decreases

noticeably

with a new cartridge,

Take the new cartridge oul of its packaging
protective cover from the o-dngs

and remove

With cartridge
filter cartridge

push the new

knob in the vertical position,
into the cover until it stops

After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water
filter status display and indicator light by pressing and
holding the button for 3 seconds
1, Remove

the old cartridge.

[f you are replacing

the cartridge,

first remove

one Open the cartridge cover by pressing
(1) at the front and pulling down (2)

the old

in on the tab

ff you can't turn the filter from side to side, it isn't fully
inserted. Push it in firmly and use its handle to twist the
cartridge clockwise about 1/4 turn, You will hear a snap
when it clicks into place

\

Rotate the knob of the cartridge
clicks forward

counter

clockwise

until it

3. Flushing the Water System Alter Replacing Filter
Dispense water through the water dispenser
for 3 minutes
to purge the system

To order a replacement water filter call 1-800-4-MY_
HOME e Ask for part number 5231JA2006B

Pull out the cartridge.

NOTE:

There will be water in the cartridge,

Some spilling

may occur

23

CONDENSER

COILS

Remove base cover (See the base cover section on page 13 )
Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean condenser coils

Explosion
Use non41ammable

Vacuum
cleaned

coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be
as often as every other month

Replace

base cove+:

LIGHT

BULB

Hazard

cleaner

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire

Electrical Shock Hazard
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug
the refdgerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically However, clean both sections about once
a month to prevent odors Wipe up spills immediately

GENERAL
• Unplug

CLEANING

refrigerator

NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit

TIPS

or disconnect

power
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs wilt fit your refrigerator
Be
sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size. shape
and wattage

• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, ete Refer to sections fn Using Your
Refrigerator for removal instructions.
,* Use a clean sponge or solt cloth and a mild detergent
warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
- Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces
• Plug in refrigerator

or reconnect

To change

in

Refrigerator

1. Unplug Refrigerator,
breaker

thoroughly

2. Ef necessary,

power

remove

Light

Bulbs:

or disconnect

power at the circuit

top shelf or shelves

3. Using a flat instrument, genUy pry the lamp cover loose in
the front as shown Rotate downward to remove rear tabs

OUTSIDE

4. Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch+
Tum bulbs counterclockwise
to remove Insert new bulb(s)

Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust
protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal
surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or
auto paste wax) Apply wax with a cfean, soft cloth
For products with a stainless steet exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth

5. Assembfe in reverse order by snapping the Lamp Cover
in, engaging the rear tabs foftowed by the front tabs

INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won't stick)
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator
with a mixture of baking soda and warm water
Mix 2 tablespoons
baking soda to i quart of water (26 g
soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is
completely
dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces
of the refrigerator
,& CAUTION:

REPLACEMENT

While cleaning

the inside, do not spray water

DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
refrigerator parts,

PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)
Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable
fluids These can scratch or damage the material

24

To change
1. Unplug

freezer

WHEN

light:

refrigerator

power cord form outlet

old bulb

Replace

with 60-watt

GO

ON

VACATION

If you choose to leave the refrigerator
are away, follow these steps to prepare
before you teave

2. Pull light bulb cover down to remove
3,_Remove

YOU

appliance

4. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer

bulb

1. Use up any perishables

ceiling

and freeze

other items

If you choose to turn the refrigerator
leave, follow these steps

off before

2. Empty

Push cover up to snap front into place
I

on while you
your refrigerator

the ice bin

1. Remove

you

all food from the refrigerator

2_ Depending on your model, set the thermostat
(refrigerator control) to OFF See the Setting
Controls
section_
3o Clean refrigerator,

control
the

wipe it and dry well

4. 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
.& CAUTION:
DO NOT place fingers
Lamp may be hot,

inside of cover

WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move

POWER

INTERRUPTIONS
1. Remove

If the electricity goes off, call the power company
how long it will be off

and ask

2o Depending
1o If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep
both refrigerator
cold and frozen

doors closed

all food from the refrigerator

and pack all

frozen food in dry ice
on your model, turn the thermostat

(refrigerator conlroE) to OFF
Controls
section

to help foods stay

See the Setting

control
the

3oUnplug the refrigerator
2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:

4. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly
a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen
food locker

5oTake out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape
them together so they don't shift and rattle during the
move Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for
removable instructions,
6. Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the
leveling legs all the way so they don't scrape the floor
See the Door Closing
section

7. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet,
When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the Installing
Your Refrigerator
section for
preparation

25

instructions,

NOTE;

It the cube size is smaller or larger than you

expected,
button

Personal Injury Hazard

the size with the cube size

Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator
moves up on light The higher the light position, the larger
the cubes wilt be Pressing at highest posilion returns
indicator to lowest position

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 relrigeralor
is plugged in

OPERATION

you can regulate

WHEN YOU SHOULD
SET THE ICEMAKER
POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF)
• When the water supply w[!l be shut off for several hours

INSTRUCTIONS

• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a
minute or two

A newly-installed refrigerator may take
12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
• The icemaker water valve wiltbuzz as the icemaker fil_s
with water, If the power switch is in the I (on) position, it
wiltbuzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water,
To stop the buzzing, move the power swilch to O (off).
NOTE; Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position
before the water fineis connected can damage the
icemaker
* YOU will hear the sound of cubes dropping
and water running

PREPARING
The icemaker will produce

eight cubes

If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is
made lo the tcemaker, set the power switch to O (off),

The ieemaker

to the water

will fill with water when it cools to freezing

A newly-installed
refrigerator
begin making ice cubes

may take t2 to 24 I_ours to

Throw away the first few batches
line to clear

of ice to allow the water

Be sure nothtng interferes with the sweep of the feeler
arm

When the bin fills to the level of the teeter arm, the
icemaker will stop producing ice
It is normal

for several

cubes to be stuck together

If ice is not used frequently,

FOR VACATION

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have
a qualified servicer drain the water supply system to
prevent serious property damage due to flooding from
ruptured water lines or connections,,

conditions

When the refrigerator
has been connected
supply, set the power switch to I (on),

refills.,

Set the icemaker power switch to O (off) and shut off the
water supply to the refrigerator

per cycle--

approximately
100-130 cubes in a 24_hour pedod,
depending on freezer compartment
temperature,
room
temperature,
number of door openings and olher
operating

into the bin

in the pipes as the icemaker

old ice cubes will become

cloudy, taste stale, and shrink

26

BEFORE

= Two 1/4" outer diameter
compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves) to
connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the
refrigeratorwater valve,

YOU BEGIN

This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer Follow these
instroctionscarefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead
to water leakage or flooding Call a qualified plumber to
correct water hammer before installing the water supply

o If your existing copper water
line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an
adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to

line to the refrigerator.
To prevent bums and product damage,
the water line to the hot water line

do not hook up

connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can
cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use

If you use your refrigerator
before connecting the water
line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O
(off) position

a compression

Do not install the icemaker

shutoff valve should have a
water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of 5/32" at

temperatures

tubing in areas where

fall below freezing

When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) dudng installation, be sure the device is doubleinsulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard
must be in accordance

to

the point of connection to the
COLD WATER LINE Saddle-type

shutoff valves are

included in many water supply kits Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-type vaive complies with your local
plumbing codes

of electric shock, or is battery-powered
All insta!lations

fitting

Shutoff valve to connect
the cold water line The

with local plumbing

code requirements.
NOTE:

Wear eye protection

WHATYOU

WILL NEED

,, CopperTubing,

1/4" outer

INSTALLATION

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
drinking water line

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diameter to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply Be sure both
ends of the tubing are cul square.

1.

SHUT

OFFTHE

MAIN

WATER

used

SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet to refleve the pressure on
the line

To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve
that ts easily accessible It is best
to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe When it is
necessary to connect into a
horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side,
rather than at the bottom, to avoid
drawing off any sediment from the water pipe

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet
(2.4 m) Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[2 4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to
allow the refrigerator
installation.

INSTRUCTIONS

to move out from the wall after

,, A cold water supply The waler pressure must be
between 20 and 120 ps.i= on models without a water
filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a

water fiite[
. Power drill

DRILLTHE HOLEFORTHE VALVE

', 112' or adjustable
wrench

Drill a 1/4" hole in the water
pipe (even if using a selfpiercing valve) using a
sharp bit Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the

* Straight- and Phillipsblade screwdriver

hole in the pipe Take care
not to allow water to drain
into the dritl
reduced

27

Failure to drill a 1/4" here may result in

ice production

or smaller

cubes

INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
4.

FASTEN

7. CONNECT

INSTRUCTIONS

THE SHUTOFF

Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is
fulfy inserted into the valve Tighten the compression
nut securely

VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp

Saddle-Type

J

Shutoff Valve

_,_.._

Packing _
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

Nut
Outlet
Valve

Water Pipe

_

until the sealing

Ferrule (sleeve)

Turn on the main water supply
and flush water through the

washer

tubing into a bucket
water runs clear

or you may crush

the pipe

until the

Shul the water off at the water
valve after about one quart of
water has been flushed through

/---.-Inlet
End
'Washer

Pipe Clamp

the tubing
Clamp Sctew_

6, ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the copper

"

& FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

NOTE: Do not overtighten

//I
i/I

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber

screws

Compression

NOTE: Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves

NOTE: Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shah be adhered to Saddte valves

Tighten the clamp
begins to swell

THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

tubing between

the cold water pipe

and the refrigerator
Route the tubing through a hole ddlled in the wall or
floor (behind the retdgerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wall as possible
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient
8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about
allow the refrigerator
installation

extra tubing (about
10" diameter) to

to move out from the wall after

28

.

4, Insert the tube into the valve and fasten with wrench

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
Removing

and Replacing

as shown In the figure below

Valve Cover

NOTE:
- Before

making

the connection

sure the refrigerator
the wall outlet
1. Loosen

to the refrigerator,

power cord is not plugged

screw on top of plastic

be

into

cove[,

,_ CAUTION: Check to see if water dripping occurs at
water line connections

5. Bend the tube upwards

and fasten it into the ctamp

provided to hold it in position,
and tighten the cover screw.

2. Lift off the cover by slightly

3,, Place a compression
the end of tubing

pushing

the cover

g
clamp

up

nut and a ferrule(sfeeve)

Replace

onto

29

10,TURN
THE WATER
SHUTOFF
VALVE

ON AT THE

Tighten any connections lhat leak
Reattach the compressor compartment access cover

11. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange

the coil of tubing

so that it does not vibrate

against the back of the refrigerator or against the wail
Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

12.START THE ICEMAKER
Set the tcemaker power switch to the ON position.
The icemaker will begin to operate when it reaches a
temperature

of 15°F (-9°C)_

3O

UNDERSTANDING

SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends The thermostat control (or
refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also

Your new refrigerator
may make sounds that your old one
didn't make Because the sounds are new to you, you

click when cycling on and off.

might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds
are normal Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and

Rattling

cabinets,

water line, or items stored

can make the sounds

seem louder than they

actually are The following describes
and what may be makin( them
_

the kinds of sounds

The high efficiency compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and
you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched
sound

i!i:_iii
_

You may hear the evaporator
fan motor circulating
through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling
to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator
Contraction
and expansion
a popping no_se

sound due

during a defrost

You may hear air being forced over the condenser
condenser fan
You may hear water running
defrost cycle

Check

into the drain pan during

Then...

The power supply
A household

cord is unplugged.

fuse has blown

or circuit

Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage
Replace

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker

tripped

The refrigerator
Refrigerator

control

is set to the OFF position..

is In the defrost

VIBRATION
Check

by the

DOES NOT OPERATE

iL,

breaker

the air

of the inside walls may cause

Water dripping on the defrost heater
cycle may cause a sizzling sound

REFRIGERATOR

cycle

OR RATTLING

I the
The floor.
refrigerator

Refer to the Setting

the Controls

Wait about 30 minutes

for defrost

section

on page 14.

cycle to end,

NOISE

if,,,

Then,,.

is not resting solidly on

i See
Floor Installation
is weak or uneven
legs 13o
need ad,iusting
section or
on leveling
page 7 and

LIGHTS DO NOT WORK
Check

if,,,

The power supply

Then,,,
cord is unplugged.

Firmly plug the cord inlo a live outlet with proper voltage

Light bulb is loose in the socket

Turn the refrigerator control to the OFF position and unplug
the refrigerator
Gently remove the bulb and reinsert
Then
plug in refrigerator and reset the refrigeralor control

Light bulb has burned

Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size
and shape available at your local hardware store (See the
Changing the Light Bulb(s) section on pages 24-25 ) Turn

oul.

the

on top of the refrigerator

Your refrigerator
is designed to run more efficiently
to keep your food items at the desired temperature

""==t

_ii_!_::.e----

noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,

the temperature control to the OFF position
refrigerator
prior to replacement.

31

and unplug

the

the

-COMPRESSOR
Check if.._
The refrigerator
cider model

MOTOR

SEEMS

that was replaced

The room temperature

.
TO RUN TOO MUCH
Then,_

was an

vlodern refrigerators
with more storage
more operating time

is hotter than normal

The motor will run longer under

space

require

warm conditions

At normal

room temperatures,
expect your motor to run about 40% to
80% of the time Under warmer conditions, expect it to run
even more often
The door is opened

often or a large amount

Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator
it is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool

of food has just been added

the refrigerator back down Adding a large amount of food
warms the refrigerator
See the Food Storage Guide section
on page 15 In order to conserve energy, try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator
at once, keep food organized
so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food
Is removed.
The refrigerator
was recently plugged in and
the refrigerator control was set correctly

The refrigerator
completely

The refrigerator control
surrounding
conditions.

See the Adjusting

is not set correctly

The doors are not closed

for the

completely

coils are dirty

NOT

CLOSE

Settings

section

on page t5

will not close completely

below

This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder
Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning
section

DOORS WILL
Check ft..,

Control

Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see
Doors

The condenser

will take up to 24 hours to cool

on pages 24-25

COMPLETELY
Then...

The refrigerator is not level.

See Leveling and Door Alignment section on page 13

Food packages are blocking the door open

Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves

The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins
or baskets are out of position

Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves
and baskets into their correct positions See the Using Your
Refrigerator section on pages t7-23.

The gaskets are sticking

Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch Rub a thin coat
of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning

The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable.

Level the refrigerator. Refer to the Leveling
Alignment section on page t3

The doors were removed during product installation
and not propedy replaced

Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing
and Replacing Refrigerator handles and doors section on
pages 8-12, or carl a qualified service technician

and Door

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD
Check ifoo,
The door is not closing properly
The door is opened often

Then ......
I See Doors

will

not close

| When the door is opened,
._ the freezer,

32

resulting

completely

above

warm, humid air is allowed

in frost.

in

ICE HAS OFF+TASTE
Check if+++

OR ODOR
Then_
Discard

The icemaker was recently installed

first few batches

off-flavored
The ice has been stored for too long
The food has not been wrapped

contains

minerals

or

Throw away old ice and make new supply

tightly

in

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate
is not wrapped properly

either compartment.
The water supply

of ice to avoid discolored

ice

such as suffur

to the ice if food

A filter may need to be installed
odor problems

to eliminate

taste and

See Care and Cleaning

on pages 24-25

+

The interior of refrigerator
Ice storage

needs cleaning

bin needs cleaning.

section

Empty and wash bin Discard

o_d cubes

THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN
Check if ....

Then°°°

The refrigerator

is defrosting

The water will evaporate
defrost pan

It is more humid than normal

THE REFRIGERATOR

SEEMS TO MAKETOO

MUCH NOISE

3! Understanding
tI onReferpageto the

may be normal for your refrigerator

IS NOT PRODUCING

temperature

is cold enough

to produce

ice

Door left open

Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production
the Controls

section

Check to see if something

CUBES PRODUCED

BY ICEMAKER

See the

on page 14

is holding

the door open

ARE TOO SMALL

if,,,

Smaller

You May Hear section

Then..,

Setting

Check

Sounds

ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY

if,++

The freezer

to

Then-°

THE ICEMAKER
Check

for water to drip into the

Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer
evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

Check if,,+

I The sounds

It is normal

Then+,+

cube size level is selected

Water shutoff valve connecting

refrigerator

Select larger cube size using cube size selector.
to water

Call a plumber

to clear the valve

line may be clogged

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULTTO

OPEN

Check if .....
The gaskets

Then_.
are dirty or sticky

The door is reopened
been opened

within a short time after having

Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin
coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after
cleaning.
When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator
As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is
hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to
equalize,

33

then see if it opens

more easily

TEMPERATURE

IS TOO WARM

OR THERE

Check ifo_

IS INTERIOR

MOISTURE

BUILDUP

Then...

The air vents are blockedr
from the freezer

Cold air cimulates

to the fresh food section

back again through
the two secfions.

and

air vents in the wall dividing

The doors are opened

often

Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and
move a!l packages that block vents and restrict airflow Refer
to Multi

Flow on page 14 for the location of air vents

When the door is opened,

warm humid air is allowed

into

the refrigerator
The more the door is opened, the faster the
humidily builds up, and the more warm air the refrigerator
must cool In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get
everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find and close the doer as
soon as the food is removed
The control

is not set correctly

for the surrounding

Refer to the Setting

the Controls

section

on page 14.

conditions

Wait 24 hours for temperatures
to stabilize or even out. If the
temperature
is too cold or too warm, move the dial one
number at a time

A large amount of food has just been added
to the refrigerator
or freezer

Adding food warms the refrigerator. It can take a few hours
for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

The food is not packaged

Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to
storing in the refrigerator
to avoid moisture accumulation

correctly

necessary, repackage
Food Storage Guide
The doors are not closing

completely.

See Doors

food according to the guidelines
section on page 15

will not close

completely

The weather

is humid

In humid weather, air carries
when doors are opened

A self-defrost

cycle

It is normal

for droplets

refrigerator

self-defrosts

was completed

34

moisture

If
in the

on page 32.
into refrigerator

to form on the back wall after the

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