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197D6007P001 49-60321 02-04 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3 For Australia and New Zealand . . .36 Operating Instr uctions Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .15 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .17, 18 Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 CustomCool ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 7, 8 Freezer Compartment . . . . .[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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 l[...]

3 DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERA TOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator , please follow the instructions below to help prevent acciden[...]

About the temperature controls on CustomCool ™ models. (for other models, see next page) 4 The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 3°C for the refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. The temperature controls can display both[...]

5 About the temperature controls. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach t[...]

6 About the temperature controls. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach t[...]

7 Empty the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw tray in the pan with the metal plate facing down to chill and store items, or with the metal plate facing up to thaw items. Place the items on the tray and close the pan completely . Select the ExpressThaw ™ , ExpressChill ™ or SelectT emp ™ pad. The display and SET light will come on. T ap the pad until [...]

8 About CustomCool . ™ (on some models) CustomCool ™ Chart NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits. 0.25 kg (4 hours) ■ Hamburgers (0.25 kg) ■ Individually W rapped Filet Mignon (0.25 kg) 0.50 kg (8 hours) ■ Chicken Breasts (0.5 kg) ■ Minced Beef (0.5 kg) ■ Steak (0.5 kg) 1.0 kg (10 ho[...]

9 About the water filter . Water Filter Cartridge (on some models) The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. When to Replace the Filter There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser . This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace [...]

10 Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door T ilt-Out Bins Large Bins The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable. T o remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up, then lift up and out. T o replace or relocate: Engage the back side of the bin in the molded supports of the door . Then push down on the front of th[...]

Door Wine/Beverage Rack (on some models) This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wine or one 2-liter bottle of soda. The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin. T o remove: Empty the wine/beverage rack. Holding the bottom of the dairy bin, lift the front straight up, then lift up and out. T o detach the rack from the dair y bin, pull the ra[...]

12 Deep Freezer Baskets T o remove, push the basket all the way to the back of the freezer . Lift up until the back pins are disengaged. Lift the entire basket up and pull out. Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in before you close the door . W ARNING: Poor performance may occur if freezer baskets are not used. Storage of items in the [...]

13 Loading the Freezer Compartment Load so that at least 15 mm of space remains clear between stacks of packages and 15–25 mm of space between the top of any stack and any shelf or basket above it. Packages may hang over the front of shelves but must remain 15 mm from doors. ■ Food to be frozen must not be placed in direct contact with food in [...]

14 Fruit and V egetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry . On some models, the bottom drawer has full extension slides that allow full access to the drawer . Not all features are on all models. About the crispers and pans. Adjustable Humidity Crispers Slide the control all the way to the HI [...]

15 Pull the upper freezer shelf straight out to access the icemaker . Always be sure to replace the shelf. The shelf can be used for storage. Icemaker Feeler Arm Power Switch Green Power Light Ice Drawer Ice Drawer Shelf Ice Storage Drawer T o access ice, pull the drawer for ward. T o remove the drawer , pull it straight out and lift it past the st[...]

16 Spill Shelf T o Use the Dispenser Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE or WA TER . Press the glass gently against the top of the dispenser pad/cradle. The spill shelf is not self-draining. T o reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly . If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be ai[...]

17 Dispenser drip area. Removing the dispenser pad (on some models) Rotate Drive Mechanism Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models T o remove: Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position. Pull the drawer straight out and then lift past the stop position. T o replace: When replacing the drawer , be sure to press it firmly into place. If it [...]

18 Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed sur faces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in dama[...]

19 C O L D C O L D E S T T abs Refrigerator Compartment — Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator . The bulbs are located at the top of the compartment, inside the light shield. Remove the screw at the front of the light shield. T o remove the light shield, press in on the tabs on the sides of the shield and slide for ward and out. After replacing th[...]

20 T rim kits and decorator panels. Before Y ou Begin Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. Panels less than 6 mm thick When installing wood panels less than 6 mm thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as 3 mm cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door and the wood panel. If you are instal[...]

21 Freezer Panel Without Dispenser Freezer Panel With Dispenser Refrigerator Panel Dimensions for Custom W ood Panels Cut out 8 mm 36.8 cm 170.9 cm 3 mm FRONT 8 mm 45.4 cm 36.8 cm 85.4 cm 3 mm Cut out FRONT 8 mm 170.9 cm 3 mm Cut out 49.5 cm FRONT The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out of the panels.[...]

22 Inserting the door panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Attach the T op T rim on the Freezer and Refrigerator Doors. The T op T rim can be found inside the refrigerator compartment. With a T -20 T or xdriver , attach the T op T rim, using two screws on each T op T rim piece, to the top of each door . Hand tighten only . Mak[...]

23 Install the Side T rim. These pieces are tucked inside the refrigerator door handle. Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side T rim until the Side T rim is installed. Fit the bottom of the Side T rim under the Bottom T rim as illustrated. Hold the Side T rim against the front face of the decorator panels and fit the Side T ri[...]

DIMENSIONS *Height does not include hinge. **Depth includes handle. Installation Refrigerator Instructions Model 23 24 23 A* 1733 mm B 908 mm C** 738 mm D 1156 mm E 1232 mm F 989 mm G 1361 mm H 1023 mm BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IM[...]

25 Installation Instructions ROLLERS The rollers have 3 purposes: ■ Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway . (Raise the front about 5/8 ″ [16 mm] from the floor .) ■ Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. ■ Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the[...]

REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE Remove the grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. 1 Installation Instructions 26 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE DOORS If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than 38 ″ wide, the doors must be removed. DO NOT remove the handles. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICA TIONS (FOR BUIL T -IN STYLE MODELS) W ater E[...]

CLOSE THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERA TOR DOORS 5 DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser , there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. T o disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. 3 DISCONNECT THE W A TER COUPLING (ON SOME MODELS) If[...]

28 Installation Instructions REMOVING AND REPLACING THE DOORS (CONT .) REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the freezer door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or by prying it off with a plastic putty knife. Remove the two 5/16” hex head screws, then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin. Open the freezer door to 90. °[...]

29 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE REFRIGERA TOR DOOR (CONT .) Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge. If the refrigerator has a refreshment center , one person should slowly lift the door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge. Set the [...]

30 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN The water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer . Follow these recommendations carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. W ater hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator pa[...]

31 Installation Instructions TURN THE W A TER ON AND PLUG IN THE REFRIGERA TOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 2 ST ART THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the l position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it[...]

Normal operating sounds. HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period, especially when the doors are opened frequently . This means that the Frost [...]

33 Before you call for service … T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defr ost cycle. • W ait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. operate Either or both controls set •[...]

34 Before you call for service … Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Frequent “ buzzing ” sound Icemaker power switch is in the on • Set the power switch to the off position. Keeping it in the on position position, but the water supply to the will damage the water valve. refrigerator has not been connected. Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice sto[...]

35 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do CUBED ICE was selected Last setting was • A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous but CRUSHED ICE CRUSHED ICE. setting. This is normal. was dispensed Orange glow in Defrost heater is on. • This is normal. the freezer Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should[...]

36 (In addition to other information in Owner’ s Manual) Special Installation Instructions for Australia and New Zealand. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS T o reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property , follow basic safety precautions when using this refrigerator , including the following: When using any Electrical Product, basic pre[...]

37 For Australian and New Zealand installation, read these instructions completely and carefully . ■ ■ IMPORT ANT : Government legislation and Codes in most States and T erritories of Australia require installation by a licensed plumber . The installation must conform to Australian Standard AS 3500.1 Water supply . ■ ■ W ater hammer (water [...]

38 Attach the fitting with the male thread supplied with the water supply kit to the shutoff valve (or pressure limiting valve, if fitted), and tighten. NOTE: PTFE tape should be used for a water tight seal when assembling all the above fittings. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the side of the cupboard as close to the wall as possible. M[...]

39 Set the icemaker power switch to the I position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of –9°C or below . It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is in the I position. NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to make sure eno[...]

Printed in Mexico This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Low V oltage Equipment 73/23/EEC 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC[...]