Whirlpool 3ET16NKXDG00 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. C 55 F e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding e Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Property maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Control panels STYLE 1 Refrigerator Freezer control control STYLE 2 Snap on Ice cube trays shelf trim Freezer shelf sans Easy clean ie freezer bottom OBYM Control panel Meat drawer Model and Slide out serial number label on side wire shelves wall SREB Snap on SSS shelf trim Crisper ae i Gi ic AA ZE Base grille Leveling rollers behind base grille Snap on door trim Ice cube trays and bin Freezer shelf r Utility RZEZ compartment Easy clean freezer bottom Egg bin Control panel digita Model and shelves serial number label on side wall ae Meat drawer door trim win CEE Crisper __ mma cover Base grille Leveling rollers behind base grille Ice cube trays and e C Freezer light _E2. Ice bin ERLI 1 Freezer shelf I ORO Wai sare l z LIT B freezer shelf SS el lill Pull out WE A freezer floor OS Snap on CA gt door trim 5 EZ Track Spillguard glass i Control panel si gt Sll Sliding utility Model and serial A IO number label 5 Sliding tray a g on side wall N J o li gt Egg bin Spillguard glass shelves Crisper cover Pe ll Adjustable door bins with gt bin glides SO Snap on door trivet 5 Z am l Crisper with humidity control Leveling rollers behind base grille Before Using Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materials Remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub brisk y with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as de scribed above Do not use sharp instru ments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels insid
3. label Please also record the purchase date of Denier Phone your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Important Safety Instructions using your refrigerator follow these basic precautlons e Read all instructions before using the e Never allow children to operate play refrigerator with or crawi inside the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not e Never clean refrigerator parts with problems of the past Junked or aban flammable flulds The fumes can doned refrigerators are still dangerous create a fire hazard or explosion even if they will just sit in the garage a e FOR YOUR SAFETY e few days Z NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR If you are getting rid of your old retrigera OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND tor do it safely Please read the enclosed iquins IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR safety booklet from the Association of NY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES Home Appliance Manufacturers Help gt AN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR prevent accidents EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Instali and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 13
4. Wisin NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Use And Care Guide ea Table of Contents Page A Note to You 2 112 12 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts and Features _ 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Setting the controls 8 Changing the control settings 9 Removing the drop in door A A A 9 Removing the snap off door trim 10 Removing the snap off door trivets 10 Adjusting the door bins 10 Adjusting the utility compartment A adi RAGE 11 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 11 Adjusting the EZ Track refrigerator Shelf 12 Removing the meat drawer and COVEN A 13 Removing the crispers and Grisper COVERT ccccssccccsssesessscneesneess 14 Page Adjusting the crisper humidity orot 5 55 site A E 15 Adjusting the crisper cover track 15 Adjusting the freezer sheff 16 Adjusting the half width freezer Shell ccoian noscioiiacinniac nnscn s 16 Removing the pull out freezer floor 17 Using the ice cube trays 17 Using the optional automatic ice maker acz ca 18 Removing the base grille 19 Changing the light bulbs 19 Understandin
5. and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Failure to do so could result in personal injury HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 26 g 2 tablespoons to 95 L 1 quart of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and gaskets or paper towel with DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen mild detergent and trated detergents bleaches or cleaners warm water contalning petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft clean sponge _ Wash rinse and dry thoroughly covers and or soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window panels with mild detergent sprays scouring cleansers or flammable and warm water fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instruc tlons on page 3 Sponge or cloth e Remove base grille See page 19 with mild detergent e Reach into small opening at rig
6. binet NOTE Make sure all three track hooks are in slots and that the slots are parallel to each other 2 Push track backward and down 3 Check that track is completely seated in the shelf supports 12 Lift front slightly then slide to new location Upper channel Hold with both hands and lift front to 45 angle Hold both sides and lift up and out Make sure both sets of hooks are in support slots Shelf support To reinstall shelf 1 Hold shelf at front and back 2 Tilt front of shelf up to a 45 angle to track 3 Insert both rear shelf slides into upper channel of track 4 Lower front of shelf to a level position NOTE Make sure both rear shelf slides are securely in the track before letting go of shelf Upper channel of track ir IJ Z Insert rear shelf slides Into upper channel of track Removing the meat drawer and cover Style 1 To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front of meat drawer and slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust the cover position 1 Tilt front of cover up 2 Lift back of cover 3 Pull cover straight out To replace the cover 1 Guide the cover s rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall 2 Tilt cover up at front until the hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of cover to a level position STYLE 1 Pull o
7. d delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Registered Trademari TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A
8. e transfer through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food 26 Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 32 to 48 grams of food per liter 2 to 3 Ibs per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 17 8 C 0 F Troubleshooting Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigera Is the
9. e your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 22 23 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz Plug 1 220 240 Volt 50 Hz Plug 2 or 220 Volt 60 Hz Plug 3 AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a 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 U gali 6 jt I Plug 2 Installing it properly 1 Allow 1 25 cm inch space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling Right to screws one on the right and one on the raise left to left To adjust one or both of these follow lower the directions below Front Use a screw 1 Remove base grille See page 19 roller driver to adjust 2 To raise front tum screw clockwise 3 To lower front tum screw counterclock wise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base
10. f sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts 20 Water sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds e trickling water e thud clatter of ice You may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but electricity don t overcrowd it so air movement is e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level blocked the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e lt is a waste of electricity to set the refrig e Clean the condenser coils regularly erator and freezer to temperatures colder e Open the door as few times as possible than they need to be If ice cream is firm in Think about what you need before you the freezer and drinks are as cold as your open the do
11. g the sounds you EAE zaa EBS S 20 Saving energy 2 222211 221111 02 21 Reversing the door swing 21 Caring for Your Refrigerator 22 Food Storage Guide 25 Troubleshooting 1 27 Requesting Service 27 Warranty o GO 28 A Mote to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool Refrigerators are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable informa tion about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Your safety is important to us This guide contains statements under AWARNING warning symbol Please pay special attention This symbol will help alert you to such to this symbol and follow any instructions dangers as personal injury bums fire given Here is a brief explanation of the use and electrical shock of the warning symbol Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number ZANA You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number label see diagram on Dealer Name pages 4 5 for location of
12. gerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator on page 8 Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e Disconnect the water line e After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to the OFF up position Remove all food from the refrigerator Pack all frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator Clean it thoroughly Rinse well and dry Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 7 Screw in the leveling rollers 8 Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put every thing back and refer to page 5 Also remem ber to reconnect the water supply line PAARL Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps foods stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR b Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for every cubic liter 2 Ibs for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear
13. gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns 24 OR c If neither a food locker or dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air tight and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure fresh ness Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store witho
14. grille See page 19 Using Your Refrigerator To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section tells you how to set the controls remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 STYLE 1 Recommended Setting Refrigerator Control settings range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to 3 Recom mended Setting Freezer Control settings range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down STYLE 2 completely before adding food This may take several hours mama uam The settings indicated above 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 If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 9 Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments in the chart below as a guide e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Refrigera
15. ht edge and and warm water remove the defrost pan e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening e Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner e Remove base grille coils with extended e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow may need to be cleaned as often as every attachment other month e Replace base grille Floor under Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water refrigerator supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Holiday and moving care Short holidays No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks 1 Use up any perishables 2 Freeze other items 23 Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Tum off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mecha nism 3 Unplug the refrigerator 4 Clean it rinse well and dry 5 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 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refri
16. it right tWhen asking for help or service and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whiripool appliance d To locate FSP replacement parts in your model and serial numbers and the pur area contact the dealer from whom you chase date See page 2 This informa purchased the unit or an authorized Whirl role p us respond properly to your pool service company Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete 27 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 4 Drier 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting tubing 3 Condenser Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup an
17. nd pull again Remove the cover insert Lift the cover front then the back NOTE If cover insert le glass handle it with care It could be heavy Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH e LOW open lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins e HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Humidity Control Adjusting the crisper cover track Because your crispers are not the same size your crisper cover has an adjustable center track so you can switch positions of the crispers You can adjust the center track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the cover insert To remove the center track 1 Push up the cover insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Gently pull up on front end of track 3 Pull rear end of track out of opening in cover To replace the center track 1 Insert rear end of track with hole into opening in cover 2 Lower front end of track into slot 3 Make sure rear end of track has snapped into place on under side of cover 15 Adjusting the freezer shelf Adjust the freezer shelf to match the way you use your freezer To remove the shelf 1 Lift entire shelf slightly 2 Move shelf all the wa
18. nto slots 3 Lower front of shelf to a level position Slide out shelves To remove the shelves 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop 3 Lift the front slightly 4 Slide shelf out the rest of the way To replace the shelves 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guide with wire stops on the bottom of the guide 2 Lift the front 3 Slide shelf in until it clears all stops NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Handle them carefully Wire stop Guide stop a Shelf guide 11 Adjusting the EZ Track refrigerator shelf on some models The EZ Track shelf slide from side to side for more flexible storage in your refrigerator To slide shelf side to side 1 Lift slightly on shelf front 2 Slide to desired location 3 Lower shelf front to level position NOTE You do not have to remove small items from the shelf before moving it side to side You may need to remove larger items To remove the shelf 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Hold back of shelf with one hand 3 Lift front of shelf to 45 angle 4 Lower shelf slightly to release shelf from upper channel of track Then pull shelf straight out NOTE Shelf is heavy Make sure you use both hands when removing shelf To remove shelf track 1 Lift both sides of track slightly 2 Pull track straight out To replace shelf track 1 Guide track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wall of the ca
19. or Get everything out at one family likes them that s cold enough time Keep food organized so you won t e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a have to search for what you want Close heat source such as a range water heater door as soon as food is removed furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Reversing the door swing The doors on your refrigerator are revers ible If you need to reverse the door swing refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator 21 Caring for Your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on holiday moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both AWARNING about once a month to prevent odors from building up Wipe up spills right away Personal may Hazard To clean your refrigerator unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot Re move and install defrost pan carefully directions Removable parts shelves crisper etc Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick 22 WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent
20. out on the inside tab at each end of the trivet 3 Lift trivet straight out ss To replace the trivet ea 1 Line up ends of trivet with the button on d the door liner wall 2 Push trivet straight back until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the door bins on some models To remove door bins Support button 1 Lift bin up 2 Pull bin straight out To replace door bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push down until it stops 10 Adjusting the utility compartment and tray on some models The utility compartment and tray slide from one side to the other for more flexible storage The tray fits on either side of the utility compartment or partially underneath it Experiment and find the positions that work best for you To adjust the utility compartment or tray 1 Lift the front slightly 2 Slide to desired position 3 Lower front to lock into place Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items Cantilever shelves To remove a shelf 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace a shelf 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the back liner wall 2 Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop i
21. power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper tor will not voltage pm Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blownkripped Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position The lights do Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper not work voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator You hear unfa piper a Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you Jingling noise may hear on page 20 There is water in This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow The motor Are the condenser coils dirty o AA run Has the door been open often Has a large amount of food been added at one time The motor naturally runs longer in these cases is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool Requesting Service 1 If the problem is not due to 2 If you need FSP replace one of the items listed in ment parts Troubleshooting FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Contact the dealer from whom you pur Corporation for quality parts Look for this chased the unit or an authorized Whiripool symbol of quality whenever you need a service company replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will f
22. tor section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm REASON e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Room temperature too warm e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very wam or very cold room CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer temperatures Removing the drop in door trim pieces on some models To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end To replace the trim piece 1 Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening 2 Push the trim piece straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the sheff Removing the snap off door trim To remove the trim plece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Lift trim piece straight out To replace the trim piece 1 Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall 2 Push trim piece straight back until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf Removing the snap off door trivets on some models To remove the trivet 1 Remove all items from the shelf Ga 2 Pull
23. toward you 3 Place the lower clips in the openings in the metal panel 4 Roll the grille toward the cabinet until the top clips snap into place 5 Close the refrigerator door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 23 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb or removing a light shield for cleaning either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the elec tricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind light shield to bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following describes the kinds o
24. up at rear until hooks release from cabinet 4 Pull floor out the rest of the way To replace the freezer floor 1 Position back of floor into freezer opening 2 Slide floor straight in until hooks drop into place at rear of cabinet 3 Replace fences by aligning pins with sockets in the floor Push down until they snap into place Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer you store cubes the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly 17 Using the optional automatic ice maker If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later contact the dealer for ice maker kit num ber here are a few things you should know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT Do not tum ice maker on until you connect it to the water supply e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you replace the bin push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position e Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If you cannot avoid a softened water s
25. upply make sure the water soft ener is operating properly and is well maintained m i to stop qn ice maker on DOWN to start ice maker Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents attached e This is normal They break apart easily Shake bin occasion at corners ally to keep cubes separated Ice maker will not e ON OFF lever is in the OFF up position Lower lever to the operate or Ice is not ON down position made fast enough e Freezer is not cold enough Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours See Changing the control settings on page 9 Off taste or odor in ice New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off flavored ice Discard the first few batches of ice e Cubes are stored too long Throw them away and make a new supply e Food is not wrapped properly See page 25 e Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned See page 22 18 Removing the base grille To remove the base grille Condenser Defrost 1 Open the refrigerator door colle pan 2 Grasp the grille with both hands 3 Push down on the top edge of the grille to release the top clips 4 Roll grille toward you to release top clips 5 Pull grille away from the refrigerator NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the base grille 1 Line up the edges of the grille with the outside edges of the cabinet 2 Roll the grille
26. ut to the stop lift the front and pull again 13 Style 2 Remove the meat drawer and cover for easier cleaning To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front of the meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove meat drawer 2 Push cover back to release the rear of the cover from the shelf 3 Tilt cover up at the front 4 Pull cover forward and out To replace the cover 1 Fit notches and rear edge of cover over rear and center crossbars on the shelf 2 Lower cover into place 3 Replace the meat drawer STYLE 2 Remove meat drawer before cover Removing the crispers and crisper cover For your convenience one crisper is slightly larger than the other This allows you to store celery and other longer items in your crisper To remove the crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Push up the cover insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift cover frame up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover frame into notch sup ports on back wall of refrigerator then lower the front into place 2 Slide back of cover insert into place then lower the front 14 Pull out to the stop lift the front a
27. ut washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in 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 opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi num foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times APPROXIMATE TIME TYP DAYS t Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 7 to 10 Bacon 5 to 7 Variety meats 1 to 2 t When storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased 25 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home NOTE For further information about prepar ing food for freezing or food storage times check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and tast
28. y to one side 3 Tilt other side up and out of shelf support cups 4 Pull shelf up and out To replace the shelf 1 Tilt the shelf and insert into freezer compart ment 2 Insert one end of the shelf all the way into the center of the shelf support cups 3 Lower other end of shelf and insert into the shelf support cups 4 Lower shelf into place NOTE The shelf should lower slightly and lock into place If the shelf does not appear sturdy make sure both ends of the shelf are inserted into the shelf support cups Adjusting the half width freezer shelf on some models Adjust the shelf according to the space you need in your freezer Use the bottom position when you don t need the shelf at all To adjust the shelf 1 Remove items from the shelf 2 Lift shelf up at front 3 Pull shelf out to the stop 4 Lift back of shelf 5 Pull shelf out the rest of the way To replace the shelf 1 Guide rear of shelf into desired guide 2 Lift rear of shelf over stop 3 Slide shelf in all the way 4 Lower front into place 16 Removing the pull out freezer floor on some models The freezer floor pulls out for easier access to foods in the back of the freezer and for easier cleaning To remove the freezer floor 1 Lift both back fences up and out 2 Pull floor out about 1 inch 2 5 cm with one hand around the air tower section center back and one hand at center front 3 Lift floor
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