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REFRIGERATORSAFETY
YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
wDANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
• Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Replace all panels before operating.
• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
• Use two or more people to move and
install refrigerator.
• Unplug refrigerator before installing
ice maker.
• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice
or water (on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR
wWARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
IMPORTANT: 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 accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:
Take off the doors.
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•
Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
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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.
Adjustable freezer shelf
Door shelves
Magnetic door
gaskets
Ice cube trays
Ice bin
(on some models)
Light switch
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1
•
3
normal
Temperature
Control
off
5
coldest
Dairy
compartment
(on some models)
Model and
serial number
label
Meat drawer
(on some models)
(on side wall)
Adjustable
wire or glass
shelves
Meat
Door shelves
(number varies
with model)
Crisper cover
Crisper
drawers
Crisper
Crisper
Leveling rollers
(not shown)
Other parts and features
(not shown in illustration above/optional on some models)
Full-width crisper drawer
Glass crisper cover
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INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
wWARNING
It is important to prepare your refrigerator
for use. This section tells you how to clean
it, install it, connect it to a power source,
and level it.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Explosion Hazard
wWARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from
refrigerator.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Allow 7.5 cm (3 inches) between the
overhead cabinets and the refrigerator
top, and allow 1.25 cm (1⁄2 inch) on each
side.
•
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any labels from your
refrigerator before using (except the
model and serial number label).
•
• Allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the
refrigerator condenser on the back and
the wall.
If you are installing your refrigerator next
to a fixed wall, leave 5 cm (2 inches)
minimum on the hinge side (depending on
your model) to allow for the door to swing
open.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub
the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or
glue residue can also be easily removed
by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry.
•
•
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator. For more information, see
“Important Safety Instructions” in the
“Refrigerator Safety” section.
•
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator.
•
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging
materials, clean the inside of your
refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Caring For Your
Refrigerator” section for more information.
7.5 cm (3-inch) minimum
at top and 1.25 cm (1⁄2-inch)
minimum at sides
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its
final location, it is important to make sure
you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
Plug 1: A 115 Volt/60 Hz AC only 15 to 20
ampere fused and properly grounded
(earthed) electrical supply is required.
Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220
Volt/60 Hz AC only 10 ampere fused and
properly grounded (earthed) electrical supply
is required.
Plug 1
NOTE: Before performing any type of
installation, cleaning, or removing a light
bulb, turn the Temperature Control to OFF
and then disconnect the refrigerator from
the electrical source. When you are finished,
connect the refrigerator to the electrical
source and reset the Temperature Control to
the desired setting.
Plug 2
Plug 3
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DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT
Door Closing
Your refrigerator has 2 front adjustable
rollers - one on the right and one on the left.
If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions
below:
1. Plug refrigerator power cord into a
grounded (earthed) outlet. Move the
refrigerator into its final position.
2. The two leveling screws are part of the
front roller assemblies which are at the
base of the refrigerator on either side.
3. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling
screws. Turn the leveling screw to the
right to raise that side of the refrigerator
or turn the leveling screw to the left to
lower that side. It may take several turns
of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of
the refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push against the
top of the refrigerator takes some weight
off the leveling screws and rollers. This
makes it easier to adjust the screws.
4. Open both doors again and check to
make sure that they close as easily as
you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly
more to the rear by turning both leveling
screws to the right. It may take several
more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.
Door Alignment
If the space between your doors looks
uneven, you can adjust it using the
instructions below:
1. Pry off the top hinge cover.
2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a
5⁄16-inch socket or wrench.
3. Have someone hold the door in place or
put a spacer between the doors while
you tighten the top hinge screws.
4. Replace the top hinge cover.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
SETTING THE CONTROL
• The built-in exterior moisture control
continuously guards against moisture
build-up on the outside of the refrigerator
cabinet.
The control for the refrigerator and freezer is
located in the top of the refrigerator section.
It controls the temperature in both the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
When you first install your refrigerator,
set the Temperature Control to 3 (normal).
Temperature Control adjustments range
from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
• Turning the Temperature Control to OFF
stops cooling in both the refrigerator and
the freezer compartments, but does not
disconnect the refrigerator from the
power supply.
IMPORTANT: Give the refrigerator time to
cool down completely before adding food.
This could take several hours. If you add
food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely your food may spoil. Turning the
control to a higher than recommended
setting will not cool the compartment(s) any
faster. The control settings indicated in
“Changing the Control Settings” section
should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The control is set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and
when ice cream is firm.
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1
normal
off
coldest
5
Condition/
Reason:
RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
CHANGING THE CONTROL
SETTINGS
Refrigerator section
too warm
Turn Temperature
Control to next
higher number
If you need to adjust temperatures in the
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed
in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least
24 hours between adjustments.
Door opened often
•
•
•
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Turn Temperature
Control to next
higher number
Freezer section too warm/
ice not made fast enough
Door opened often
•
•
•
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Heavy ice usage
•
Turn Temperature
Control to next
lower number
Refrigerator section
too cold
Control not set correctly
for your conditions
•
Freezer section too cold
Turn Temperature
Control to next
lower number
Control not set correctly
for your conditions
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ENSURING PROPER AIR
CIRCULATION
2
In order to ensure proper temperatures, you
need to permit air flow between the two
sections. As shown in the illustration, cool
air enters through the bottom of the freezer
section (1) and moves up. Most of the air
then flows through the freezer section vents
(2) and recirculates under the freezer floor
(3). The rest of the air enters the fresh
section through the top vent (4).
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1
1
4
Do not block any of these vents
(1, 2, 3, or 4) with food packages. If the
vents are blocked, air flow will be prevented
and temperature and moisture problems
may occur.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates
between both sections, any odors formed in
one section will transfer to the other. You
must thoroughly clean both sections to
eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer
and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods
tightly. (See the “Food Storage Guide”
section for details.)
REMOVING THE
DROP-IN DOOR TRIM
To remove the trim piece:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight up on each end of the trim
piece.
To replace the trim piece:
1. Locate each end of the trim piece above
the trim pocket opening.
2. Push the trim ends straight down until
they stop.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
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ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
To remove the shelves:
To replace the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in
wall of cabinet.
2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.
3. Slide shelf in all the way.
3. Depending on your model, lift the back or
front of the shelf over the stop.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
REMOVING THE CRISPER(S) AND COVER
STYLE 1
To remove the crisper(s):
1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
Lift cover front,
then the back.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Lift cover front and remove the cover support.
2. Lift cover up and slide out.
STYLE 2
Lift cover front,
then the back.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots
and push in. Lower the front retainers into
place.
2. Insert cover support (with the long tab
toward the front) into the groove on the
underside of the cover.
Cover support
Tabs
Lower
NOTE: If the support needs adjustment,
turn base clockwise to raise or counter-
clockwise to lower.
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REMOVING THE MEAT DRAWER
AND COVER
(on some models)
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift front of meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Style 1
Style 1
To remove the cover:
1. Remove meat drawer.
2. Push cover back to release rear clips
from shelf.
3. Tilt cover up at front.
4. Pull cover forward and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit notches and clips on underside of
cover over rear and center cross bars on
shelf.
2. Lower cover into place.
3. Pull cover forward to secure rear clips
onto shelf.
4. Replace meat drawer.
Style 2
Style 2
To remove the cover:
1. Remove meat drawer.
Center support
Lock
2. Take the half width cover with both
hands, lift up the shelf side resting on the
side wall of the refrigerator.
3. Turn the cover toward the opposite side
wall.
4. Tilt the cover up at front, then tilt cover
up at back until rear hook is out of the
center shelf support and pull cover
toward you.
Slot
To replace the cover:
1. Guide the rear cover hooks into the slot
of the center support.
2. Tilt the front of the cover up until rear
hook drops into slot.
3. Rest cover on side wall.
4. Make sure shelf is firmly supported.
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ADJUSTING THE FREEZER SHELF
(on some models)
To replace the shelf:
To remove the shelf:
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf tracks on
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Lift back of shelf over stop.
3. Slide shelf straight out.
walls of cabinet.
2. Slide shelf in all the way.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel and
remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your
refrigerator. Be sure to replace the
bulb with one of the same size and
shape.
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
TOP HINGE
SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing
should be performed by a qualified person.
Cover
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Screws
Top hinge
Shim
Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF,
unplug it, and remove any food from door
shelves.
•
When removing hinges, keep doors
closed until ready to lift free from cabinet.
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•
•
Spacer
Screws
To remove doors, start at the top hinge
and work your way down.
CENTER HINGE
To replace doors, start at the bottom hinge
and work your way up.
Door stop
Spacer
Line up doors so they are centered between
the sides of the cabinet and parallel with
each other.
Shim
Hinge Pin
Screws
Seal all unused openings with screws or
plastic plugs. Moisture will enter any
openings.
•
Spacer
NOTE: After the doors are reversed, reinstall
the handles. If the doors are not shutting on
their own, see the “Door Closing and
Alignment” section.
Hinge
Bracket
BOTTOM HINGE
Door stop
Spacer
Screw
Shim
Hinge pin
Screws
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Reversing the door swing (cont.)
Screws (A)
Plugs
Reversing the handles
Top endcap
Stick-on shim
(on some models)
Stick-on shim
(on some models)
Bottom endcap
Screws (A)
Screws (A)
Plug
Top endcap
Plug
Stick-on shim
(on some models)
Bottom Endcap
Stick-on shim
Screw (B)
Screw cover
Plug
B
A
Handle Screws
(Use on top and
bottom of handle)
Handle Screw
(Use on front of
handles)
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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 con-
cerned 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.
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 de-
frost water running into the defrost
water pan.
Running sounds
The following describes the kinds of sounds
that might be new to you, and what may be
making them.
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency com-
pressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
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.
SAVING ENERGY
refrigerator so that cold air cannot flow
freely. See the “Ensuring proper air
circulation” section.
• Do not set your refrigerator and freezer at
a colder setting than is needed. Keep the
refrigerator control at the lowest number
setting that keeps milk or juice as cold as
you like and ice cream firm.
There are ways that you can help your
refrigerator run more efficiently.
• Check the door gaskets for a tight seal.
Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper
seal.
• Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil
cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part
number 4210463).
• Do not put your refrigerator next to a heat
source, such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.
• Open the door as few times as possible.
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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 vacation, moving, or during a
power outage.
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
sections about once a month to prevent odors
wWARNING
from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To clean your refrigerator:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove all removable parts from inside, such
as shelves, crispers, etc.
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•
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces
thoroughly.
•
Explosion Hazard
•
•
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Additional cleaning tips are listed below:
WHAT TO USE
PART
HOW TO CLEAN
Sponge or cloth with
mild detergent and
warm water
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
• Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Sponge, cloth, or
paper towel with
mild detergent,
warm water, and an
appliance wax (or
good auto paste
wax)
Outside
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
• 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.
Inside walls
• Wash with mixture of warm water and
Sponge, soft cloth,
or paper towel with
baking soda or mild
detergent and warm
water
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
– mild detergent, or
– baking soda (26 g [2 tablespoons]
to .95 L [1 quart] of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
continued on next page
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PART
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Door liners
and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth, • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
or paper towel with
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
mild detergent and
warm water
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Soft, clean sponge • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
with mild detergent
and warm water
scouring cleansers, or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage material.
• Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not
remove the defrost pan to clean it.
• Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to
leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the cabinet
back and the wall.
Defrost pan
(behind
refrigerator
on top of motor)
Sponge or cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Condenser
coils
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow attachment
• Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as every
other month.
• Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to
leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the cabinet
back and the wall.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
• Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
• Clean floor.
Floor under
refrigerator
Floor cleaners
• Roll refrigerator back into place.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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HOLIDAY AND MOVING CARE
Moving
Holidays
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on
while you’re away, use these steps to
prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
When you are moving your refrigerator to a
new home, follow these steps to prepare it
for the move.
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
items.
maker:
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
maker:
Raise ice maker arm to OFF (up) position.
Shut off water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
• Disconnect the water line from the
•
•
back of the refrigerator.
• When the last load of ice drops, raise
the ice maker arm to the OFF (up)
position.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off
before you leave, follow these steps to pre-
pare your refrigerator.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and
pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Empty water from the defrost pan.
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they
don’t shift and rattle during the move.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
•
When the last load of ice drops, raise the
ice maker arm to the OFF (up) position.
•
3. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
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.
8. Depending on the model, raise the front
of the refrigerator so it rolls easier OR
screw in the leveling legs so they don’t
scrape the floor. See the “Door Closing
and Alignment” section.
9. Tape the doors shut and the power cord
to the refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put every
thing back and refer to “Installing Your
Refrigerator” for preparation instructions.
Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply to the refrigerator.
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POWER INTERRUPTIONS
If the electricity in your house goes off, call
the power company and ask how long it will
be off.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is
available, use up or can perishable
food at once.
1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed to help
foods stay cold and frozen.
NOTE: 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.
2. If the power will be out for more than 24
hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store it in
a frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for
every liter (2 lbs. for every cubic foot)
of freezer space. This will keep the
food frozen for two to four days. While
handling dry ice, wear gloves to pro-
tect your hands from ice burns.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
STORING FRESH FOOD
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in
airtight and moisture-proof material
unless otherwise noted. This prevents
food odor and taste transfer throughout
the refrigerator. For dated products,
check code date to ensure freshness.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Place in plastic bags, or plastic container
and store in crisper
Fish
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day
as purchased.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an
extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging
and freeze.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as
long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.
Rewrap if necessary. See the following
for storage times. When storing meat
longer than the times given, freeze the
meat.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you
are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap
tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Chicken ..................................1-2 days
Ground beef ............................1-2 days
Cold cuts ................................3-5 days
Steaks/roasts ..........................3-5 days
Variety meats ..........................1-2 days
Cured meats..........................7-10 days
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage,
place milk on interior shelf.
Eggs
Store in original carton on interior shelf.
Leftovers
Fruit
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
aluminum foil. Plastic containers with
tight lids can also be used.
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 original
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
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.
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STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section is designed for
storing commercially frozen food and for
freezing food at home.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze any
large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 lbs
of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per
liter] of freezer space). Leave enough
space in the freezer for air to circulate
around packages. Also leave enough
room at the front so the door can close
tightly.
NOTE: For further information about
preparing food for freezing or food
storage times, check a freezer guide or
reliable cookbook.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on the
correct packaging. When you close and
seal the package you must not allow air
or moisture in or out. If you do, you could
have food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator, and also dry
out frozen food.
Storage times vary according to the
quality and type of food, the type of
packaging used (airtight and moisture-
proof), and the storage temperature.
Ice crystals inside a sealed package are
normal. It means that moisture in the
food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.
Packaging recommendations:
• Rigid plastic containers with
tight-fitting lids
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic wraps (made
from saran film)
• Specified freezer self-sealing plastic
bags
Follow package or container instructions
for proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read
through the chart below before calling for service on your appliance.
1. BEFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE…
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.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
PROBLEM
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with
proper voltage?
Your refrigerator
will not operate
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Temperature Control set to the OFF position?
The lights do not
work
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with
proper voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
You hear unfamiliar Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
sounds or a
rattling/jingling
noise
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you
may hear” section.
There is water in
the defrost pan
This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is
level so the pan does not overflow.
The motor seems
to run too much
Are the condenser coils dirty?
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.
2. IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO ONE
3.IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT
PARTS†…
†
OF THE ITEMS LISTED IN STEP 1 …
Contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the unit or a Whirlpool
designated service company.
Look for quality replacement parts whenev-
er you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance.
To locate replacement parts in your area,
contact the dealer from whom you pur-
chased the unit or a Whirlpool designated
service company.
†
When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of
the problem, your appliance’s complete
model and serial numbers, and the
purchase date. (See page 2.) This
information will help us respond properly
to your request.
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*
WHIRLPOOL
Refrigerator Warranty
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be
provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration
system. These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tubing
Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated
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 and 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 resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the
appliance.
11/98
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool dealer.
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© 1999 Whirlpool Corporation
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Printed in Mexico
* Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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