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Instructions Safety

Motor operates for long periodsor cycles on and off frequently. (Modernrefrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger freezer require more operatingtime. They startand stop often to maintain even temperatures.)

Normal whenrefrigerator	• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is first plugged in.	cooldown.
Often occurs when large	• This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door leftopen.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent	• This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control	• See About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.

Instructions Operating

	TurboCool function has been	• This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated.
	activated.	See About TurboCool for moreinformation.
Refrigeratoror freezer	Temperaturecontrolsnot set	• See About the controls.
compartment too warm	cold enough.
	Warm weather or frequent	• Set the temperature control one step colder.
	door openings.	See About the controls.
	Door leftopen.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals	Door leftopen.	• Check to see if package is holding dooropen.
on frozen food
	Door openings too frequent	• This is normal.
(frost within package
	or too long.
is normal)
Frequent“buzzing”	Ice Off featureis turned	Non-LCD models:
sound	off, but the watersupply	• Pressand release the ICE OFF/LOCKpad on the control
	to the refrigerator has not	panel to turn on the Ice Off feature, and thenthe
	been connected.	icon will be displayed. Keeping the Ice Off feature
		on will damage the water valve.
		LCD models:
		• On the LCD screen, select SETTING, then SYSTEM to get
		access to the icemaker.
Small or hollow cubes	Waterfilter clogged.	• Replace filter cartridgewith new cartridge or with plug.
Automaticicemaker	Ice Off featureis turnedon.	Non-LCD models:
does not work		• Press and releasethe ICE OFF/LOCK pad on the control
		panel to turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the
		icon will disappear.
		LCD models:
		• On the LCD screen, select SETTING, then SYSTEM to get
		access to the icemaker.Select ON.
	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 cubesin the storage	• Level cubes by hand.
	bin cause the icemaker
	to shut off.
	Ice cubesstuck in icemaker.	• Turn off the icemaker,remove cubes and turn
		the icemaker back on.

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