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Repair Clinic ASD2626HE Parts
Service
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injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
Side-by-Side
Refrigerators
This Base Manual covers general information
Refer to individual Technical Sheet
for information on specific models
This manual includes, but is
not limited to the following:
Jenn-Air
JCB2280HE*
JCB2282HT*
JCB2282KT*
JCD2292HT*
JCD2292KT*
JCD2295KE*
JSD2695KE*
Amana
ACD2234HR*
ACD2238HT*
ASD2324HR*
ASD2326HR*
ASD2328HR*
ASB2623HR*
ASD2622HR*
ASD2624HE*
ASD2626HE*
ASD262RHR*
Maytag
MSD2351HE*
MSD2355HE*
MSD2357HE*
MSD2359KE*
MSD2655HE*
MSD2657HE*
MSD2659KE*
MZD2665HE*
MZD2669KE*
PSD263LHR*
PSD266LHE*
PSD267LHE*
16025628
Replaces 16022689
February 2005
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- Page 1 Refer to individual Technical Sheet an unqualified person. for information on specific models This manual includes, but is not limited to the following: Amana ACD2234HR* ACD2238HT* ASD2324HR* ASD2326HR* Side-by-Side ASD2328HR*...
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Page 2: Important Information
Telephone Number WWW.AMANA.COM ..........1-800-843-0304 WWW.JENNAIR.COM ..........1-800-536-6247 WWW.MAYTAG.COM ..........1-800-688-9900 CAIR Center in Canada .......... 1-800-688-2002 Amana Canada Product .......... 1-866-587-2002 Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels DANGER DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Information ............ 2 Freezer Thermistor ..........32 Product Design ............. 4 Evaporator Removal ..........32 Component Testing ............5 Defrost Terminator (Thermostat) ......33 Service Procedures ............11 Defrost Heater ............33 Service Equipment ............ 11 Ice Maker Removal (some models) ...... -
Page 4: Product Design
Product Design WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Refrigeration System Mechanical Defrost System Compressor forces high temperature vapor into fan... -
Page 5: Component Testing
Component Testing WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Description Test Procedures... - Page 6 Component Testing WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Description Test Procedures...
- Page 7 Component Testing WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Component Description Test Procedures...
- Page 8 NOTE: Drier used in R12 sealed system is not interchangeable with drier used in R134a sealed system. Always replace drier in R134a Desiccant (20) 8 x 12 4AXH - 7 M>S> - system with Amana part number B2150504. Grams Before opening refrigeration system, recover HFC134a refrigerant for safe disposal.
- Page 9 Component Testing WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Description Test Procedures Water valve...
- Page 10 Component Testing WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Electric damper Damper control balances the air delivery Check resistance across terminals.
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Page 11: Service Procedures
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Service Equipment Drier Replacement Listed below is equipment needed for proper servicing... -
Page 12: Refrigerant Precautions
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Refrigerant Precautions To AC supply WARNING... -
Page 13: Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Testing Systems Containing No Refrigerant Charge Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System 1. -
Page 14: Restrictions
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. 3. -
Page 15: Evacuation And Charging
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Evacuation and Charging High Side Gauge Low Side Gauge... -
Page 16: Charging
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Charging Refrigerant Charge NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in... -
Page 17: Hfc134A Service Information
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. HFC134a Service Information CAUTION HFC134a is alternative refrigerant for CFC12. -
Page 18: Replacement Service Compressor
Service Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Replacement Service Compressor Brazing HFC134a service compressors will be charged with... -
Page 19: Refrigerant Flow 22, 23, 26 Cu. Ft
Refrigerant Flow SUCTION LINE CAPILLARY TUBE EVAPORATOR OUTLET FLANGE LOOP EVAPORATOR PROCESS TUBE COMPRESSOR EVAPORATOR PROCESS TUBE INLET HIGH SIDE DRIER CONDENSER COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE 22, 23, 26 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerant Flow Diagram 16025628 ©2005 Maytag Services... -
Page 20: Cabinet Air Flow 22, 23, 26 Cu. Ft
Cabinet Air Flow SIDE BY SIDE AIRFLOW DIAGRAM REFRIGERATOR AIR SUPPLY TUNNEL FREEZER BACK TO FRESH FOOD (AIR BAFFLE) COMPARTMENT CONTROLS EVAPORATOR FAN ASSEMBLY AIR SUPPLY (IN FOAM) LARGE BEVERAGE CHILLER AIR SUPPLY (SOME MODELS) EVAPORATOR SMALL BEVERAGE CHILLER REFRIGERATOR AIR AIR SUPPLY RETURN TUNNEL (SOME MODELS) -
Page 21: Ice And Water Flow Diagram
Ice and Water Dispenser Diagram WATER FILTER INLET WATER FILTER OUTLET ICEMAKER ICE &WATER DISPENSER WATER TANK DETAIL 5/16” x 5/16” PUSH CONNECTOR UNION WATER LINE IS ROUTED IN A CONDUIT UNDER THE FLOOR OF UNIT 22, 23, 26 cu. ft. Model Side by Side Ice and Water Flow Diagram 16025628 ©2005 Maytag Services... -
Page 22: Water Valve Diagram
Water Valve Diagram WATER FILTER OUTLET SOLENOID VALVE WATER SUPPLY HOOKUP WATER TANK INLET 5/16” WATER FILTER INLET DETAIL ICE MAKER INLET 1/4” 22, 23, 26 cu. ft. Model Side by Side Ice and Water Flow Diagram 16025628 ©2005 Maytag Services... -
Page 23: Typical External Sweat Pattern
Typical External Sweat Pattern Classification of condensation: 1 = Haze or Fog 2 = Beading 3 = Beads or Small Drops 4 = Drops Running Together 16025628 ©2005 Maytag Services... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Troubleshooting chart on following pages contains symptoms that may be seen in malfunctioning units. - Page 25 Troubleshooting Chart WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action...
- Page 26 Troubleshooting Chart WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action...
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Page 27: System Diagnosis
System Diagnosis SUCTION HEAD T1 INLET T2 OUTLET T3 SUCTION WATTAGE PRESSURE PRESSURE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE VARIATION CONDITION VARIATION VARIATION VARIATION VARIATION VARIATION FROM FROM FROM FROM NORMAL FROM NORMAL FROM NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL Refrigerant Increase Increase Warmer Warmer Colder Increase Overcharge... - Page 28 System Diagnosis the high side (condenser) of the system. To diagnose for a restriction versus a refrigerant shortage, discharge the system, replace the drier-filter, • Only partial frosting of evaporator instead of even evacuate and recharge with the specified refrigerant frosting of entire coil.
- Page 29 System Diagnosis Symptoms of Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation Lower ambient air temperature reduces the condensing temperature and therefore reduces the temperature of the liquid entering the evaporator. The increase in refrigeration effect due to operation in a lower ambient results in a decrease in power consumption and run time.
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Page 30: Disassembly Procedures
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Refrigerator Compartment Mid Level Electronic Control (some models) 1. -
Page 31: Adaptive Defrost Control (Adc) (Some Models)
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Adaptive Defrost Control (ADC) (some models) Water Filter Assembly (some models) 1. -
Page 32: Auger Motor Assembly (Some Models)
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Auger Motor Assembly (some models) Evaporator Fan Motor and Fan Blade 1. -
Page 33: Defrost Terminator (Thermostat)
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Defrost Terminator (Thermostat) Machine Compartment 1. -
Page 34: Condensate Drain Tube
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Condenser Removal 6. -
Page 35: Cabinet Doors
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Cabinet Doors Dispenser D/C Solenoid (some models) 1. -
Page 36: Ice 'N Water Systems
Ice ‘N Water Systems Troubleshooting of 5 button electronic Ice ‘N Water dispenser Dispenser Operation Select mode by pushing the button on the dispenser panel. A green indicator light WATER CRUSHED CUBED above the button indicates the current selection. Selection mode cannot be changed from CRUSHED CUBED from... - Page 37 Ice ‘N Water Systems Table A: Harness 10-pin Connector Configuration Color Signal Ice Door Chute Solenoid Dispenser Light Crushed Cubed Line Out Main Actuator Water Valve Line In Neutral Note: All voltage measurements are referenced to line neutral or pin 10 (WH wire) of 10-pin connector. Symptom Possible Cause Test Procedure...
- Page 38 Ice ‘N Water Systems Symptom Possible Test Procedure Repair Cause Cubed LED is illuminated Failed Main Disconnect power. Remove both leads from the Replace switch. but does not dispense dispenser switch and measure resistance across switch terminals. Resistance should read less than 1 Ω in cubed ice when Main switch (failed dispenser switch is...
- Page 39 10.0 New filter installed Amana specifies a minimum supply pressure of 35 psig for water filter units. Minimum pressure requirement ensures that water valves close and sufficient water volume is available to fill icemaker. Proper fill is 140 cc. of water in 7.5 seconds. Failure of water valves to close because of low pressure will result in fill-tube freeze-up or dripping at cavity.
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Page 40: Troubleshooting Of 3 Button Electronic Ice 'N Water Dispenser
Ice ‘N Water Systems Troubleshooting of 3 button electronic Ice ‘N Water dispenser Dispenser Operation Select mode by pushing the button on the dispenser panel. A green WATER CRUSHED CUBED indicator light above the button indicates the current selection. Dispenser Light Light activates at full power when dispensing ice or water. - Page 41 Ice ‘N Water Systems Symptom Possible Test Procedure Repair Cause No LED lit Switch failure in With unit powered, open freezer door. Press Replace switch. freezer door. freezer door switch in. If freezer light does not turn off, switch is defective. Incorrect Verify wire color on 9-pin connector.
- Page 42 Ice ‘N Water Systems Symptom Possible Test Procedure Repair Cause Crushed ice Failed Disconnect power. Remove both leads from the Replace switch starts to dispense dispenser switch and measure resistance across switch terminals. Resistance should read less than 1 Ω as soon as switch (failed Crushed mode is...
- Page 53 Appendix A A - 1...
- Page 54 Side-by-Side Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..1-2 Water Filter......... 20-22 Installation ........3-9 Food Storage Tips ..... 23-25 Temperature Controls....10-12 Care and Cleaning....26-29 Fresh Food Features ....13-15 Operating Sounds ......30 Freezer Features ......
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Page 55: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions DANGER Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care precautions, including the following: Guide for future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance information. - Page 56 Important Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or 13. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic supply before attempting any service. Disconnect precautions, including the following: power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. 1.
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Page 57: Installation
Installation Location Door and Hinge Removal • Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other Some installations require door removal to get heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with refrigerator to final location. cabinet material. WARNING • Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F To avoid severe personal injury or death, observe the (13°... -
Page 58: Replacing The Doors
Installation 6. For ice and water dispensing models only: Note Detach main wire connector harness and red wire harness. • For refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door. • To detach main wire harness, use a flat blade To Disconnect the Water Line: tool or fingernail to press junction point between two... -
Page 59: Connecting The Water Supply
Installation Connecting the Water Supply Materials Needed (select models) • " outer diameter flexible copper tubing ⁄ • Shut-off valve (requires a " hole to be drilled into ⁄ WARNING water supply line before valve attachment) • Adjustable wrench To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow •... -
Page 60: Handle Installation
Installation Handle Installation 4. Rotate the handle so that the If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the handle is flat against the door. fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrig- erator. Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator. - Page 61 Installation Full-Length Aluminum Handles Wide-by-Side™ Handles To Install: To Install: 1. Release top door trim by removing 1. Align fresh food handle with trim Phillips screws from top of fresh food retainer and door clip. door and retain screws for later use. 2.
- Page 62 Installation Removing Front-Mounted Handles for Installing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 1. Remove plastic button plug at 1. Loosen lower door clip on door with base of handle with a very small a phillips screwdriver. flat-blade screwdriver. • Insert phillips screwdriver into predrilled hole to remove screw.
- Page 63 Installation Leveling 4. Turn both rear adjustment screws (B) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the rear of the CAUTION refrigerator. To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following: • Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
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Page 64: Temperature Controls
Temperature Controls Dial Temperature Controls Temperature Control Guide Refrigerator too warm Turn the refrigerator control (select models) to next higher number. The controls are located at the back left of the Refrigerator too cold Turn the refrigerator control refrigerator compartment. to next lower number. - Page 65 Temperature Controls Adjusting the Controls • The display will show the new setting for approximately three seconds, and then return to the actual temperature currently • 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or within that compartment. both compartments should be colder or warmer.
- Page 66 Temperature Controls • Change the temperature display from °F to °C will illuminate when the feature is activated. To deactivate, press the Vacation Mode pad again OR open either door. The indicator • Enable or disable audible alarms. light will go off. •...
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Page 67: Fresh Food Features
Fresh Food Features Shelves To Slide Out Elevator™ Shelf: • Grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. CAUTION • Push the shelf in to return to original position. To avoid personal injury or property damage, To Adjust the Elevator™ Shelf: observe the following: •... -
Page 68: Dairy Center
Fresh Food Features Dairy Center To Install: • Place bucket in desired door liner retainer, push The Dairy Center provides convenient down until bucket stops. door storage for spreadable items such as butter and margarine. On select Storage Drawers models, this compartment can be moved to several different locations to accommodate storage needs. -
Page 69: Covered Storage Bucket
Fresh Food Features Temperature-Controlled Tall Bottle Retainer/Snugger Drawer (select models) (select models) This drawer can be used for storage of The Tall Bottle Retainer miscellaneous items. prevents tall bottles from tipping forward. The Retainer The drawer features a control that can be placed above any regulates the air temperature in the drawer. -
Page 70: Freezer Features
Freezer Features Shelves and Baskets To Install: • Slide bin into railing below ice maker until bin locks Fixed Freezer Shelf into place. Drop ice maker arm to activate ice maker. To Remove Clip-mounted Shelves: IMPORTANT: Ice bin must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing. -
Page 71: Ice And Water
Ice and Water Automatic Ice Maker cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan and the water valve may click or “buzz” (non-dispenser models) occasionally. • If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will Note become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale. -
Page 72: Dispenser Features
Ice and Water Dispenser Features Note (select models) • During initial use of water dispenser, there will be a one- to two-minute delay while water tank fills before water dispenses. Discard first 10-14 glasses of water after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply and after extended Main periods of nonuse. - Page 73 Ice and Water Dispenser Lock Light (select models) (select models) The Dispenser Lock prevents ice or water from Press the Light pad once to select the Auto being dispensed. Light function which activates the dispenser light at half-power when the light sensor detects that To Lock Dispenser: the light levels in room are low.
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Page 74: Water Filter
Water Filter Water Filter Removal and Replacing Water Filter Installation (select models) IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject. Use caution when WARNING removing. To avoid serious illness or death, do not use 1. Turn filter counterclockwise until it releases from refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown filter head. -
Page 75: Specifications
Water Filter System Specification and Performance Data Sheet Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXX Specifications Service Flow Rate (Maximum)..........0.78 GPM (2.9 L/min) Rated Service Life UKF8001AXX-750 (Maximum) ..750 gallons/2838 liters Maximum Operating Temperature ........100° F / 38° C 1000 Apollo Road Minimum Pressure Requirement........35 psi /241 kPA Eagan, Minnesota 55121-2240 Minimum Operating Temperature ........33°... - Page 76 Water Filter State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 03 - 1583 Date Issued: September 16, 2003 Date Revised: April 22, 2004 Trademark /Model Designation Replacement Elements UKF8001AXX750 UKF8001AXX 469006-750 46 9006 67003523-750 67003523 Manufacturer: PentaPure Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants: Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity...
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Page 77: Food Storage Tips
Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should • The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be be kept between 34°-40° F (1°-4° C) with an kept at approximately 0° F (-18° C). To check the optimum temperature of 37°... -
Page 78: Food Storage Chart
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. FOODS REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover. - Page 79 Food Storage Tips FOODS REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS VEGETABLES Asparagus 1 to 2 days 8 to 10 months Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3 to 5 days 8 to 10 months Wrap odorous foods. cauliflower, green peas, Leave peas in pods.
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Page 80: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning WARNING CAUTION To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe To avoid personal injury or property damage, personal injury or death, disconnect power to observe the following: refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, • Read and follow manufacturer’s directions for all reconnect power. -
Page 81: Removing Odors From
Care and Cleaning Removing Odors From Energy Saving Tips Refrigerator • Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to WARNING run longer. To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe • Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at personal injury or death, disconnect power to one time. -
Page 82: Replacing Light Bulbs
Care and Cleaning Replacing Light Bulbs Upper Freezer Section 1. Remove ice bin by WARNING lifting front of bin and To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe pulling out. personal injury or death, disconnect power to 2. Remove light shield by refrigerator before replacing light bulb. -
Page 83: Preparing For Vacation
Care and Cleaning Preparing for Vacation Upon Your Return: After a Short Vacation or Absence: CAUTION For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers: If your refrigerator has a dispenser and there is any • Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve possibility that the temperature can drop below (see page 5). -
Page 84: Operating Sounds
Operating Sounds Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new units run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older units, but were masked by higher sound levels. -
Page 85: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Freezer control and Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation. lights are on, but Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. compressor is not operating Temperature- Control settings are too low. See page 14 to adjust controls. controlled drawers Freezer controls are set too low. - Page 86 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water droplets Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Clean according to the chart on page 26. form on outside Humidity levels are high. Normal during times of high humidity. of refrigerator Controls require adjustment. See pages 10, 11 and 12 to adjust controls.
- Page 87 Troubleshooting Ice and Water PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO No indicator lights Freezer door is not closed. Verify that freezer door is closed. Power is removed are lit on dispenser from the control when freezer door is opened. control Refrigerator is not plugged in.
- Page 88 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Ice forms in inlet Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per tube to ice maker square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters.