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Refrigerators

Top-Freezer

162D6736P007 39-60256 02-03 JR

Safety Information

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . 3

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . .8

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 9, 10

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6

Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . .4

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Reversing the Door Swing . 16–22

Water Line Installation . . . . 12–16

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

Normal Operating Sounds . . . .23

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . 29, 30

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #__________________________

Serial # __________________________

You can find them on a label on the upper

left side of the fresh food compartment.

Models

15, 16, 17, 18

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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 located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

■ ■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves.

■ ■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may stick to these extremely cold

surfaces.

■ ■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

■ ■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;

clearances between the doors and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careful closing doors when children are

in the area.

■ ■In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the

ejector mechanism, or with the heating

element that releases the cubes. Do not place

fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

■ ■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

■ ■Turning the control to the position does 0

not remove power to the light circuit.

■ ■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

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.

■Leave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,

which under federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an

old refrigeration product, check with the

company handling the disposal about what

to do.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,

3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and

that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet

to minimize the possibility of electric shock

hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet which has a

voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords

that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the

wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local

codes permit, a temporary connection may be made

to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use

of a UL-listed adapter available at most local

hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned

with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the power

cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the

adapter, always hold the adapter in place with

one hand while pulling the power cord plug with

the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter

ground terminal is very likely to break with

repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT

USE the refrigerator until a proper ground has

been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet

cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall

outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should

have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.

Ice-Tray Shelf

To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left

side of the shelf off its supports, then

pull the shelf to the left to free it of the

plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right

to free the pins from the holes in the

cabinet wall.

Step Shelf

To remove the step shelf:

Lift left side of shelf slightly.

Move shelf to the left to free its right

ends from holes in the cabinet wall.

Lower right side of shelf, move shelf

to the right and take it out.

To replace the step shelf:

With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends

of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.

Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf

up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in

cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

Plug Supports

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the

bottom of the drawers should be emptied

and the drawers wiped dry.

Utility Drawer

The utility drawer can be moved to the

most useful location for your family’s

needs.

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About storage drawer and cover removal. www.Hotpoint.com

Not all features are on all models.

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping

the sides and lifting up slightly while

pulling drawers past the stop location.

Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover

To remove the cover, lift it off its supports,

pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

To remove:

Remove the drawers.

Reach in, push the front of glass

cover up, and at the same time, pull

it forward as far as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the

cold glass cover with hot water because

the extreme temperature difference may

cause it to break.

Remove the drawer frame. (Always

remove the glass cover before you

take out the drawer frame.)

Lift the frame off the supports at each

side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and

take it out.

To replace:

Lower the frame until it rests on the

supports at each side and back.

Replace the glass cover, pushing its

rear edge firmly into the rear frame

channel and gently lowering the front

into place.

Replace the drawers.

About the automatic icemaker.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your refrigerator did not already come

equipped with an automatic icemaker,

an icemaker accessory kit is available at

extra cost.

Check the back of the refrigerator for

the specific icemaker kit needed for

your model.

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Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

The icemaker will produce seven cubes

per cycle–approximately 100-130 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on

freezer compartment temperature,

room temperature, number of door

openings and other use conditions.

There are two types of icemakers: power

switch models and feeler arm models.

If the refrigerator is operated before

the water connection is made to the

icemaker, set the power switch to O (off)

or move the feeler arm to the STOP (up)

position.

When the refrigerator has been

connected to the water supply, set the

power switch to the I (on) position or move

the feeler arm to the (down) position.ON

On power switch models, the green light

will come on.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time

the icemaker fills with water.

The icemaker will fill with water when

it cools to 15°F. A newly-installed

refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours

to begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the first few batches of ice

to allow the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the

sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the

feeler arm, the icemaker will stop

producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be joined

together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes

will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

On power switch models, the green power

light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the

icemaker. To correct this, set the power

switch to and remove the cubes. SetO (off)

the power switch to to restart theI (on)

icemaker. After the icemaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay of

about 45 minutes before the icemaker

resumes operation.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water

pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle

multiple times when making one batch of ice.

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Power

Switch

Green

Power Light

Power switch model

Feeler Arm in

the STOP

(up) position

Feeler Arm in

the (down)ON

position

Feeler arm model

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions

for future reference.

•Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical skills.

•Completion time – Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

Reversing the Door Swing

1 hour

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often

enough to maintain proper temperatures.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully

loaded.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: www.Hotpoint.com

Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions Models 15, 16, 17, 18

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical

connections.

• Sides 3/4″ (19 mm)

• Top 1″ (25 mm)

• Back 1″ (25 mm)

CLEARANCES

Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator

are adjustable. They firmly position the refrigerator

and prevent it from moving when the doors are

opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the

refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close

easily when opened about halfway.

Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the

refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the

refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.

Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the

refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers.

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the

legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of

the refrigerator.

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be

connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit

(containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and

instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer

or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(on some models)

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit,

1/4″outer diameter to connect the refrigerator

to the water supply. If using copper, be sure both

ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure

the distance from the water valve on the back of the

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8′

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8 [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10′ ″

[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move

out from the wall after installation.

Approved plastic refrigerator tubing kits are available

in the following lengths:

2′ (0.6 m) – WX08X10002

6′ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006

15′ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015

25′ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 (2.4 m)′

as described above.

NOTE: The only approved plastic tubing is that

supplied in the refrigerator tubing kits listed above.

Do not use any other plastic water supply line because

the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types

of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause

water damage to your home.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,

WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines

are refrigerator tubing kits WX08X10002,

WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025.

When connecting your refrigerator to a reverse

osmosis water system, follow the manufacturer’s

recommendations.

This water line installation is not warranted by the

refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive

water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house

plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and

lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified

plumber to correct water hammer before installing

the water supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the

water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is

in the position (on power switch models) or theO (off)

feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on feeler arm

models).

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power

drill) during installation, be sure the device is double

insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the

hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the

tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about

one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed

through the tubing.

CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and

connect it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the

valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator

tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into

the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until

it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn

with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Consult with your licensed plumber.

Saddle-Type

Shutoff Valve

Compression

Nut

Approved

Plastic Tubing

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve)

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with

the pipe clamp.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Consult with your licensed plumber.

Vertical Cold

Water Pipe

Saddle-Type

Shutoff Valve

Pipe Clamp

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer

begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the

tubing.

Washer

Inlet End

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and

the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall

or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base

cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about

10″[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to

move out from the wall after installation.

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CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,

be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged

into the wall outlet.

• We recommend installing a water filter if your

water supply has sand or particles that could clog

the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install

it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using

an approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, you

will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to

connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to

install filter.

Remove the access cover.

Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water

valve (refrigerator connection).

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

onto the end of the tubing as shown. On an

approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, the nuts

are already assembled to the tubing.

Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve

connection as far as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.

For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator

tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into

the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until

it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn

with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to

hold it in a vertical position. You may need to

pry open the clamp.

Reattach the access cover.

Tubing Clamp

1/4″Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(sleeve)

Approved

Plastic Tubing

Refrigerator

Connection

1/4″Copper

Tubing

2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it)

straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket

in the top of the door and set it aside, along

with its screws.

Installation Instructions

1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical

outlet.

BEFORE YOU START

2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

(CONT.)

Top Hinge

1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

compartment.

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the

floor. To do so could damage the door stop.

2.2 With a 5/16″hex-head socket driver, remove the

screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.

2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with

the outside up.

2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the

cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin.

2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of

the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the

top hinge removal.

Installation Instructions

3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching

surface.

REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR (CONT.)

3.3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the

cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom

hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the

door bottom, put it back on the hinge.)

3.2 Using a 5/16″hex-head socket screwdriver and

a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two

screws holding the center hinge (and the shim

glued to it) to the cabinet. Lift the center hinge

to free its pin from the socket in the top of the

door, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful

not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer.

3.7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start

it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side.

Do not drive it all the way down—leave enough

space under the screw head for thickness of shim

and bracket.

3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the

opposite side.

3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of

the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center

hinge removal.

REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

(CONT.)

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

Screws for

Handle Holes

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has

one) by pulling it straight out.

4.3 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and

screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

NOTES:

• Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you

use for installing the hinge depends on which

side you install the hinge.

• The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel

to the edge of the case for correct installation.

Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right.

REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1 Remove the bottom cap by pushing it

toward the bottom of the door, and

remove the screw underneath.

Remove the two screws holding the

handle to the top of the door.

5.1.2 Remove the handle.

5.1.3 Remove the screws from the right edge of the

door top and insert them into the handle screw

holes on the opposite side.

Top

4.2 Move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued

to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the

left side.

Plastic

Washer

Hinge

Bracket

Models with a hinge bracket

that has 2 screw holes.

Models with a hinge bracket

that has 4 screw holes.

Switch the hinge pin to the

opposite side of the bracket.

Plastic

Washer

Hinge

Bracket

Installation Instructions

5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle

5.4.1 Remove the screw holding the handle to the

top of the door and the two screws holding

the handle to the bottom of the door.

5.4.2 Remove the handle.

5.4.3 Remove the screw from the right top edge of

the door and insert it into the handle screw

hole on the left side.

5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle (cont.)

5.4.4 Transfer the door stop as shown on the

preceding page.

5.4.5 Attach the handle to the right edge of the door

with screws at top and bottom, using bottom

holes vacated by removal of the door stop screws.

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BOTTOM

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Bottom

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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 To Do

Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. •Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

operate Temperature control dial •Move the temperature control dial to a temperature

in 0 position. setting.

Refrigerator is unplugged. •Push the plug completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

breaker is tripped.

Vibration or rattling Roller screws or leveling legs •See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

(slight vibration need adjusting.

is normal)

Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator •Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely

long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.

on and off frequently. Often occurs when large •This is normal.

(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are

with more storage placed in refrigerator.

space and a larger

Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.

freezer require more

Hot weather or frequent •This is normal.

operating time. They

door openings.

start and stop often

Temperature control dial •See About the temperature control dial.

to maintain even

set at the coldest setting.

temperatures.)

Grille and condenser •See Care and cleaning.

need cleaning.

Fresh food or freezer Temperature control dial •See About the temperature control dial.

compartment too warm not set cold enough.

Warm weather or frequent •Set the temperature control dial one step colder.

door openings. See About the temperature control dial.

Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.

Package blocking air duct in •Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer

freezer compartment. compartment.

Frost or ice crystals Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.

on frozen food Too frequent or too long

(frost within package door openings.

is normal)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch •On power switch models, set the power switch to the

does not work is not on. I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler

(on some models) arm to the ON (down) position.

Water supply turned off or •See Installing the water line.

not connected.

Freezer compartment •Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely

too warm. cool down.

Piled up cubes in the storage •Level cubes by hand.

bin cause the icemaker

to shut off.

Frequent “buzzing” sound Icemaker is on but the water •

Turn the icemaker off. On power switch models, set the

supply to the refrigerator has power switch to the O (off) position. On feeler arm

not been connected. models, move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position.

Keeping it on will damage the water valve.

Cubes too small Water shutoff valve connecting •Call the plumber to clear the valve.

refrigerator to water line may

be clogged.

Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.

Temperature control dial •See About the temperature control dial.

not set cold enough.

Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. •Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste •Wrap foods well.

to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator •See Care and cleaning.

needs cleaning.

Moisture forms on Not unusual during •Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial

cabinet surface periods of high humidity. one setting colder.

between the doors

Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too

(in humid weather, air long door openings.

carries moisture into

refrigerator when doors

are opened)

Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting •Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.

odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;

replace every three months.

Interior needs cleaning. •See Care and cleaning.

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