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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious 

injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or 

maintenance information which is important but not 

hazard-related.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious 

injury.

Definitions

     This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert 

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety 

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury 

or death.

Doors

 

  Handles are secure and tight

 

  Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

 

  Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 

  Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted 

1/4” (6mm) front-to-back

 

  Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

 

  Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 

  House power turned on

 

  Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

 

  House water supply connected to refrigerator

 

  No water leaks present at all connections - 

recheck in 24 hours

 

  Ice maker is turned ON

 

  Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

 

  Front filter must be flush with filter housing 

(select models)

Final Checks

 

  Shipping material removed

 

  Fresh food and freezer temperatures set

 

  Crisper humidity controls set

 

  Registration card sent in

Installation Checklist

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate 

injury.

IMPOrTANT SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS

For your Safety

  •  DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable 

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 

Read product labels for warnings regarding 

flammability and other hazards.

  •  DO NOT operate the refrigerator in the presence of 

explosive fumes.

  •  Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic 

ice maker.

  •  Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can 

cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they 

come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this 

refrigerator. 

Summary of Contents for 242008000

Page 1: ...e Use Care of your Refrigerator Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Door Removal Instructions 5 Handle Installation 6 Connecting Water Supply 8 Ice Service 9 242063800 November 2009 Controls 9 Normal Operating Sounds and Sights 10 Care and Cleaning 11 Before you Call 12 Major Appliance Warranty 13 ...

Page 2: ...ged in Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all connections recheck in 24 hours Ice maker is turned ON Ice water dispenser operates correctly Front filter must be flush with filter housing select models Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh food and freezer temperatures set Crisper humidity controls set Registration card sent in Installation Check...

Page 3: ...edspreads plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or fr...

Page 4: ... a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug If possible place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range dishwasher or other heat sources The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automa...

Page 5: ...r hinge 7 Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3 8 socket wrench 8 Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench 10 Reverse door handles see instruction on next page 11 Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side Before starting...

Page 6: ...p of door Do not tighten the set screw yet 2 Install the two 2 screws into the top of the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door then tighten another 1 2 turn CAUTION Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles The rounded end of the handles may be sharp To attach metal freezer handle 1 Place rounded part of ha...

Page 7: ...personal injury To attach plastic refrigerator handle 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door 2 Secure top of handle with two screws To attach plastic freezer handle 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw pull handle straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door 2 Secure bottom of handle...

Page 8: ...To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm side mounted or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the I position rear mounted Figure 1 Figure 2 Copper water line from household water supply Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning Ferrule Sleeve Copper water line Water Valve Valve Inlet Water Valve Bracket Steel Clamp Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tu...

Page 9: ...eezer control will change only the freezer temperature To maintain temperatures a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments For good circulation do not block cold air vents with food items Controls Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food Ice service If your refr...

Page 10: ...aporator fan C Defrost heater During defrost cycles water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound After defrosting a popping sound may occur D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin The ice maker will produce 2 5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions E Electronic control automatic defr...

Page 11: ...s and Precautions Interior Door Liners Soap and water Baking soda and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls light bulb or any electrical part Door Gaskets Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth Drawers Bins Soap and water Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks Gl...

Page 12: ...ctory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator temperature too cold Freezer temperature is satisfactory Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section Odors in refri...

Page 13: ...thorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMEr OF IMPLIED WArrANTIES LIMITATION OF rEMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU...

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