Use & Care Manual Single-Door Refrigerator Welcome & Congratulations 2 Safety Instructions 2-3 Installation 3-4 Features at a Glance 4 Temperature Controls 4 Looking Inside Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips 6 Care & Cleaning 7 Warranty 8 Before You Call READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5-6 9-10 P/N 297055300 (0508)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION WARNING ELECTRICAL INFORMATION This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner’s Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will operate properly. INSTALLATION • • • • Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating.
LEVELING DOOR REMOVAL The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator . NOTE: It is Very Important for your refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If the refrigerator is not leveled Unpacking and Leveling during installation, the Turn door may be misaligned Left To Raise and not close or seal properly, causing Turn Right To cooling, frost, or moisture Lower Plastic problems.
LOOKING INSIDE TO ADJUST CANTILEVER SHELVES NOTE INTERIOR LIGHTING Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. The lights come on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage. MID LEVEL LIGHTING The light comes on automatically when the door is opened.
HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) VACATION AND MOVING TIPS The Humidity Control, present on some models with crisper drawers, allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity. Short Vacations: Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long Vacations: If the refrigerator will not be used for several months: • Remove all food and unplug the power cord. • Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
CARE AND CLEANING NOTE Keep your refrigerator clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. • • CAUTION • • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out.
WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original purchase date. Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Excludes original and replacement Ice & Water filter cartridges (if equipped).
BEFORE YOU CALL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Before calling for ser vice, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. CORRECTION CAUSE REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Refrigerator does not run. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. • Temperature control is in the OFF position.
BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. • Metal par ts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) is circulating throughout the system. • This is normal. Vibrating or rattling noise. • Refrigerator is not level.
