Use & Care Manual 5 Series Professional/Custom Panel Built-In Bottom-Freezer
Congratulations We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art refrigerator. Your appliance is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your refrigerator’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Warnings Your safety is important to us. This use and care manual contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock or other injuries.
Getting Started Important Safety Instructions • Install and level your refrigerator on a floor that will hold its weight,plus food weight (approximately 1200 pounds [540kg]) and in an area suitable for its size and use. • DO NOT install a refrigeration unit near a heat source, nor in a location where the surrounding temperature will fall below 60°F (16° C). • DO NOT allow your refrigerator to be exposed to the weather or outdoor elements.
• ProChill™ Temperature Management System he variable speed DC Overdrive™ Compressor is one of the quietest, most technologically advanced compressors available. Electronic controls with digital temperature readouts, maintain temperatures and the multi-channel airflow system and Odor Eliminator™ Evaporator remove odors and excess humidity.
Settings and Functions In order for your new refrigerator to work properly, it is important that you understand its various features, controls, and how to use them. Power On/Off Switch (Power Interruption Switch) The power on/off switch is located behind your refrigerator’s top grille. It is used to turn the power off when cleaning the refrigerator or changing the light bulbs. Your refrigerator arrives from the factory with the power interruption switch on.
Settings and Functions Entry Tone The entry tone is the “beep” you will hear when you press the control pad. You can deactivate the entry tone by pressing and holding the ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad for three to five seconds. You will hear three short beeps to let you know that the entry tone feature has been deactivated. To activate the entry tone, simply press and hold the ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad for three to five seconds.
Settings and Functions Display To activate temperature display, press the ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad. Product Controls To deactivate temperature display, press the ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad, followed by the “DISPLAY OFF” pad. Sabbath Mode Sabbath mode is used to disable interior lights and alarms for observance of the Sabbath. Before the Sabbath mode is engaged, the bale arm of the ice maker needs to be raised until it clicks into the detent. This turns off the power to the ice maker.
Refrigerator Spillproof Plus Shelves with Nano Technology Some refrigerator models include Spillproof Plus shelves. These spillproof shelves contain liquids with no raised edges in order to provide extra shelf capacity. Standard Spillproof Shelves Standard spillproof shelves are constructed of polypropylene molded around the glass and metal rail. This design means that the shelves are completely enclosed and liquids can’t seep under the glass. This localizes spills and makes clean-up easier.
Refrigerator Deli Drawers To remove drawer, roll the drawer out to the stop. Then, on each side of the drawer, locate the black lever on the glides and lift up until the drawer disengages from the glides. Pull the drawer out the rest of the way. To replace the drawer, extend the glides out to the stop. Next, place the drawer onto the glides and push it back until the drawer engages the hook.
Freezer Freezer Basket Divider The freezer basket divider separates the freezer into sections for easy food organization. WARNING If the freezer basket divider is removed, there is enough space for children to crawl inside. To prevent accidental child entrapment, DO NOT allow children to play inside drawer. Automatic Ice Maker The ice maker and slide-out ice drawer on your refrigerator are not adjustable, but the ice drawer slides forward for easy access to ice.
Food Storage Guide Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer. For dated products, check use-by date to ensure freshness. To store leafy vegetables, remove store wrapping. Then tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash the vegetables in cold water and drain, and then place them in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in your produce drawer.
Cleaning & Maintenance CAUTION WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and follow all cleaning product manufacturer’s directions. To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, turn power disconnect switch to OFF before cleaning. After cleaning, return power disconnect switch to ON position. 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 life.
Cleaning & Maintenance Glass Shelves To clean your refrigerator’s glass shelves, lift the shelf out by lifting the front and releasing the hooks from the metal track. Then pull the shelf out. Be sure to allow the glass shelves to adjust to room temperature before cleaning. To clean crevices, dilute mild detergent with water. Brush this solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for five minutes. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray attachment.
Cleaning & Maintenance Saving Energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity with these simple tips: • Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get everything out at one time. Keep food organized so you will not have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed. • DO NOT overcrowd the unit so air movement is blocked. • DO NOT set the unit to temperature colder than necessary.
Troubleshooting Understanding Sounds You May Hear Your new refrigerator may make different sounds than your old one. Hard surfaces, such as the ceilings, walls, and cabinets around the unit can make these sounds seem louder. However, these sounds are normal and will soon become familiar; they indicate that your refrigerator is working properly.
Service Information If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. Have the following information readily available: • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom purchased Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
Warranty BUILT-IN BOTTOM-FREEZER REFRIGERATION WARRANTY THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built-in bottom-freezer refrigerators and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer.
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