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Safety Instructions

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2,

3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

of

the refrigerator

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6,

7

Control Settings

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.4,

5

Installation Instructions

Preparing

to

Install

the Refrigerator

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8

Reversing the Door Swing

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9-11

Troubleshooting Tips ... 12-14

Normal Operating Sounds

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12

ConsumerSupport

Consumer Support

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18

Product Registration

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15, 16

Warranty

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17

Write the model

and

serial

numbers here:

Model

______

_

Serial

______

_

You

can

find

them

on a label inside

the refrigerator

on

the

upper

left

sidewall.

Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INFORMATION.

READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE

USING.

2

A

WARNING!

Use

this

appliance

only

for

its

intended

purpose

as

described

in

this

Owner's

Manual.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

When

using

electrical

appliances,

basic

safety

precautions

should

be

followed,

including

the

following:

•

This

refrigerator

must

be

properly

installed

and

located

in

accordance

with

the

Installation

Instructions

before

it

is

used.

•

Do

not

allow

children

to

climb,

stand

or

hang

on

the

shelves

in

the

refrigerator.

They

could

damage

the

refrigerator

and

seriously

injure

themselves.

•

Do

not

touch

the

cold

surfaces

in

the

freezer

compartment, particularly

when

hands

are

damp

or

wet.

Skin

may

stick

to

these

extremely

cold

surfaces.

•

Do

not

store

or

use

gasoline

or

other flammable

vapors

and

liquids

in

the

vicinity

of

this

or

any

other

appliance.

•

In

refrigerators

with automatic

icemakers,

avoid

contact with

the

moving

parts

of

the

ejector

mechanism,

or

with

the

heating

element

that

releases

the

cubes.

Do

not

place

fingers

or

hands

on

the

automatic

icemaking

mechanism

while

the

refrigerator

is

plugged

in.

•

Keep

fingers

out

of

the

"pinch

point''

areas;

clearances

between

the

doors

and

between

the

doors

and

cabinet

are

necessarily

small.

Be

careful

closing

doors

when

children

are

in

the

area.

•

Unplug

the

refrigerator

before

cleaning

and

making

repairs.

NOTE:

We

strongly

recommend

that

any

servicing

be

performed

by

a

qualified

individual.

•

Turning

the

control

to

the

OFF

position

does

not

remove

power

to

the

light

circuit.

•

Do

not

refreeze

frozen

foods

which

have

thawed

completely.

•

Before

replacing

a

burned-out

light

bulb,

the

refrigerator

should

be

unplugged

in

order

to

avoid

contact with a

live

wire

filament.

(A

burned-out

light

bulb

may

break

when

being

replaced.)

A

DANGER!

RISK

OF

CHILD

ENTRAPMENT

PROPER

DISPOSAL

OF

THE

REFRIGERATOR

Child

entrapment

and

suffocation

are

not

problems

of

the

past.

Junked

or

abandoned

refrigerators

are

still

dangerous

...

even

ifthey

will

sit

for 'justafew

days.''

If

you

are

getting

rid

of your

old

refrigerator.

please

follow

the

instructions

below

to

help

prevent

accidents.

Before

You

Throw

Away

Your

Old

Refrigerator

or

Freezer:

•

Take

off

the

doors.

•

Leave

the

shelves

in

place

so

that

children

may

not

easily

climb

inside.

USE

OF

EXTENSION

CORDS

Refrigerants

All

refrigeration

products

contain

refrigerants,

which

must

be

removed

prior

to product

disposal.

If

you

are

getting

rid

of

an

old

refrigeration

product,

check

with

the

company

handling

the

disposal

about whatto

do.

Because

of

potential

safety

hazards

under

certain

conditions,

we

strongly

recommend

against

the

use

of

an

extension

cord.

However;

if

you

must

use

an

extension

cord,

it

is

absolutely

necessary

that it

be

a

UL-listed

(in

the

United

States)

or

a

CSA-listed

(in

Canada),

3-wire

grounding

type

appliance

extension

cord

having

a

grounding

type

plug

and

outlet

and

that

the

electrical

rating

of

the

cord

be

15

amperes

(minimum)

and

120

volts.

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A

WARNING!

HOW

TO

CONNECT

ELECTRICITY

Do

not,

under

any

circumstances,

cut

or

remove

the

third

(ground)

prong

from

the

power

cord.

For

personal

safety,

this

appliance

must

be

properly

grounded.

The

power

cord

of

this

appliance

is

equipped

with

a

3-prong

(grounding)

plug

which

mates

with

a

standard

3-prong

(grounding)

wall

outlet

to

minimize

the

possibility

of

electric

shock

hazard

from

this

appliance.

Have

the

wall

outlet

and

circuit

checked

by

a

qualified

electrician

to

make

sure

the

outlet

is

properly

grounded.

Where

a

standard

2-prong

wall

outlet

is

encountered,

it

is

your

personal

responsibility

and

obligation

to

have

it

replaced

with

a

properly

grounded

3-prong

wall

outlet.

The

refrigerator

should

always

be

plugged

into

its

own

individual

electrical

outlet

which

has

a

voltage

rating

that

matches

the

rating

plate.

This

provides

the

best

performance

and

also

prevents

overloading

house

wiring

circuits

which

could

cause

a

fire

hazard

from

overheated

wires.

Never

unplug

your

refrigerator

by

pulling

on

the

power

cord.

Always

grip

plug

firmly

and

pull

straight

out

from

the

outlet.

Repair

or

replace

immediately

all

power

cords

that

have

become

frayed

or

otherwise

damaged.

Do

not

use

a

cord

that

shows

cracks

or

abrasion

damage

along

its

length

or

at

either

end.

When

moving

the

refrigerator

away

from

the

wall,

be

careful

not

to

roll

over

or

damage

the

power

cord.

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USE

OF

ADAPTER

PLUGS

~

Adapter

plugs

are

not

permitted

in

Canada.

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AND

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THIS

SAFETY

INFORMATION

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Care

and

cleaning

of

the

refrigerator.

6

Cleaning

the

Outside

Keep

the

outside

clean.

Wipe

with a

clean

cloth

lightly

dampened

with

mild

liquid

dish

detergent.

Dry

with a

clean,

soft

cloth.

Do

not

wipe

the

refrigerator

with a

soiled

dish

cloth

or

wet

towel.

These

may

leave

a

residue

that

can

erode

the

paint.

Do

not

use

scouring

pads,

powdered

cleaners,

bleach

or

cleaners

containing

bleach

because

these

products

can

scratch

and

weaken

the

paint

finish.

Cleaning

the

Inside

To

help

prevent

odors,

leave

an

open

box

of

baking

soda

in

the

fresh

food

and

freezer

compartments.

Unplug

the

refrigerator

before

cleaning.

If

this

is

not

practical,

wring

excess

moisture

out of

sponge

or

cloth

when

cleaning

around

switches,

lights

or

controls.

Use

warm water

and

baking

soda

solution-about a

tablespoon

(15

mll

of

baking

soda

to a quart

(1

literl of

water.

This

both

cleans

and

neutralizes

odors.

Rinse

and

wipe

dry.

Other

parts

of

the

refrigerator-including door

gaskets,

fruit

and

vegetable

drawers,

and

all

plastic

parts-can

be

cleaned

the

same

way.

After

cleaning

the

door

gaskets,

apply a

thin

layer of

petroleum

jelly to

the

door

gaskets

at

the

hinge

side.

This

helps

keep

the

gaskets

from

sticking

and

bending

out

of

shape.

Do

not

use

cleansing

powders

or

other

abrasive

cleaners.

Behind

the

Refrigerator

Once

a

year,

move

the

refrigerator out

and

vacuum

Be

careful

when

moving

the

refrigerator away from

the

wall.

All

types

offloor coverings

can

be

damaged,

particularly

cushioned

covering

and

those with

embossed

surfaces.

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Protect

the

paint

finish.

The

finish

on

the

outside

of

the

refrigerator

is

a

high

quality,

baked-on

paint

finish.

With

proper

care,

it

will

stay

new-looking

and

rust

free

for

years.

Apply

a coat of kitchen/appliance

wax

when

the

refrigerator

is

new,

and

then

at

least

twice a

year.

Defrost

water

pan.

The

non-removable

pan

is

located

under

the

compressor

at

the

rear

of

the

refrigerator.

It

should

be

cleaned

at

least

once

a

year.

Move

the

refrigerator out

from

the

wall

as

far

as

necessary,

and

unplug

the

power

cord

from

the

woll

outlet.

Let

the

compressor

cool

before

cleaning

the

pan.

Use

a

clean

cloth

or

sponge

dampened

in

warm

water

and

baking

soda

solution-one

tablespoon

(15

mil

of

baking

soda

to a quart

(1

liter)

of

water.

Do

not

use

cleansing

powders,

abrasive

cleaners,

bleach

or

cleaners

containing

chlorides.

Do

not

wash

any

plastic

refrigerator

parts

in

the

dishwasher.

Pull

the

refrigerator straight

out

and

return

it to

position

by

pushing

itstraight

in.

Moving

the

refrigerator

in

a

side

direction

may

result

in

damage

to

the

floor

covering

or

refrigerator.

When

pushing

the

refrigerator

back,

make

sure

you

don't

roll

over

the

power

cord.

Preparing

for

Vacation

For

long

vocations

or

absences,

remove

food

and

unplug

the

refrigerator.

Clean

the

interior with a

baking

soda

solution

of

one

tablespoon

(15

mil

of

baking

soda

to

one

quart

(1

liter)

of

water.

Leave

the

doors

open.

Preparing

to

Move

Secure

all

loose

items

such

as

shelves

and

drawers

by

taping

them

securely

in

place

to prevent

damage.

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Be

sure

the

refrigerator

stays

in

an

upright

position

during

moving.

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Installation Instructions

REVERSING

THE

DOOR

SWING

ICONT.I

W

REMOVE

THE

FREEZER

DOOR

[A]

Tope

the

door

shut

with

masking

tope.

[j]

Remove

the

center

hinge

ond

shimlsJ

by

removing

the

scre.o.is.

Be

sure

to

keep

the

shim(s).

cg

Remove

the

tcpe

ond

lift

the

door

off

the

bottom

hinge

pin.

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Set

the

door

on

a

non-scratching

surface.

A

CAUTION:

Donotletdoordrop

to

the

floor.

[4J

INSTALLING

THE

DOOR

STOPS

[A]

With

the

doors

laying

on

a

non-scratching

surface.

remove

the

door

stop

from

the

bottom

of

each

door

using

o

Phillips

screw

driver.

[j]

Retrieve

new

door

stops

from

the

accessory

bag.

[CJ

Install

ne.v

door

stop

on

the

opposite

side

of

each

door

by

fully

inserting

the

into

the

hole

in

the

door.

You

moy

hove

to

clear

the

hole

of

insulation

foam

using

o

scre..v

driver.

Secure

each

door

stop

in

place

with

the

scre..v

provided.

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[SJ

TRANSFER

BOTTOM

HINGE

TO

THE

LEFT

[A]

Remove

the

bottom

hinge

bolts

with o

5/16"

socket

driver.

Discard

the

hinge

to

the

accessory

bag,

saving

the

shimls).

[j]

Using

o

flat

blade

screw

driver.

remove

the

bottom

hinge

hole

covers

from

the

left

side

and

transfer

to

the

right

side.

cg

Retrieve

o

new

bottom

hinge

from

the

occessol"ld

bog

and

install

the

new

hinge

and

shim(s)

on

the

left

side.

Do

not

tighten

the

bolts

comp~tely.

[§]REHANG

THE

FREEZER

DOOR

[A]

Place

the

freezer

door

on

the

bottom

hinge,

close

the

door,

MAJ<E

SURE

IT

IS

ALIGNED

PROPERL

V,

end

tape

it

in

place

with

masking

tape.

[j]

Tighten

the

t::ottom

hinge

bolts

completely,

ensuring

thot

the

door

is

level

and

aligned

properly.

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