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TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
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RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
SUPERPOSÉ
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à
www.estateapplian
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.................................23 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 4 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................24 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 5 INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .......................... 25 Unpacking Your Refrigerator........................................... 5 Déba
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY 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.
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations of the features may not match your model. 1. Adjustable Freezer Shelf 12. Utility Compartment 2. Ice Cube Trays 13. Adjustable Glass or Wire Shelves (number varies with model) 3. Control Panel 14. Door Shelves 4. Model and Serial Number Label Other Parts and Features 5. Meat Drawer (on some models) (not shown in illustration above/optiona
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Space Requirements INSTALLING YOUR WARNING REFRIGERATOR Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Excessive Weight Hazard gasoline, away from refrigerator. 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. ■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow Removing Packaging Materials for a .5” (1.25 cm) space on
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Electrical Requirements Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source WARNING Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT: ■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. ■ All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. Electrical Shock Hazard ■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Install copper tubing only in a
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5. Using a grounded drill, drill a Z\v-inch hole in the cold Connecting to refrigerator: water pipe you have selected. NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams below to determine the style of valve you have. (On kit models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.) 1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert
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Style 2 Reversing the Door Swing TOOLS NEEDED: B\zn-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Z\x-inch open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife. B\zn inch Hex-Head Hinge Screw Door Stop Screw Sealing Screw (use on top of doors) SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF, 1. Tube Clamp unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves. 2. Copper Tubing 3. Compressio
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Top Hinge Reversing the Door Handles Cone Screw (Use on Top and Bottom of Handles) Countersink Screw Handle Screw (Use on Front of Handles) To remove handles: 1. Hex-Head Hinge Screws 1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all 2. Top Hinge parts together. 3. Spacer 4. Sealing Screws 2. Remove refrigerator handle bottom screw. Pry off screw cover and remove screw. 3. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as s
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Door Closing and Alignment Your refrigerator has two 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. Roll out the refrigerator and use a level to check the floor at the back from side-to-side. If needed, use shims to level the back of the refrigerator if it is uneven. Roll the refrigerator back into place with the rear rollers on top o
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4. If the doors do not close on their own, you will need to raise the front of the refrigerator so it is slightly higher than the back. To do this, turn both leveling screws USING YOUR clockwise Z\x turn. IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn both screws an equal REFRIGERATOR amount or the refrigerator will no longer be level side- to-side. 5. Open doors and check if they close automatically. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 6. Using a level, check to see if the refrigera
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Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between Setting the Control adjustments. For your convenience, the Temperature Control is RECOMMENDED preset at the factory. The control for the refrigerator and CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: freezer is located in the top of the refrigerator section. It controls the temperature in both the refrigerator and REFRIGERATOR section Turn freezer compartments. too warm TEMPERATURE When you first i
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Storing Frozen Food Milk NOTE: For further information about preparing food for Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or interior shelf. reliable cookbook. Eggs Packaging Store in original carton on interior shelf. Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging. When you close and seal the package you must not allow Fruit air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the
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3. Tilt cover up at the front. 4. Pull cover forward and out. REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your individual storage needs. To replace the cover: Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will 1. Fit notches and clips on underside of cover over rear make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also and center crossbars on the shelf. reduce th
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Style 2 ■ The ON/OFF lever for the ice maker is a wire signal arm located on the side of the ice maker. Push the arm To remove the glass cover: down to start making ice automatically, and push it up to shut off the ice maker. 1. Pull the glass straight out. 2. Replace in reverse order. ■ It is normal for the ice cubes to be attached at the corners. They will break apart easily. To replace the cover: ■ The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold 1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cab
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■ Additional cleaning tips are listed below: PART COMMENTS CARING FOR YOUR Outside ■ Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust REFRIGERATOR protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste Cleaning Your Refrigerator wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. WARNING Inside walls ■ To help remove odors, you can wash with a mixture of warm (allow freezer water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 to warm u
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Changing the Light Bulb Vacation and Moving Care NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be Vacations sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re and wattage. away, use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before To change the refrigerator light: you leave. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. Reach behind the Control Panel and unscrew the b
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3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control, depending on the model) to OFF. See the “Setting the Control” section. TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Unplug the refrigerator. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to 5. Empty water from the defrost pan. avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. 6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. Your refrigerator will not operate 7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift a
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■ Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? The motor seems to run too much Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. Refer to the “Ice Maker Operation” section. ■ Is the room temperature hotter than normal? ■ Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no Expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions. ice been produced? At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to about 40% to 80% of the time. Und
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The divider between the two compartments is The doors are difficult to open warm ■ Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following automatic exterior moisture control. cleaning. Temperature is too warm The doors will not close completely ■ Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This prevents the movement of cold air from the ■ Are food packa
