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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:

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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 of any shim(s)

used so that the rear of the refrigerator is level.

2. With the rear already level and the refrigerator in place, use

the bottom leveling screws to level the refrigerator from side

to side. They are part of the front roller assemblies, which are

found at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the

refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and

rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

3. Depending on your model, to level your refrigerator you may

either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the

refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise

to lower that

side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check

adjustments.

Style 1

Style 2

6. Using a level, check to see that the refrigerator is still level

side to side. Readjust if necessary.

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Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't

make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be

concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard

surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the

sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds

and what may be making them.

•

If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear

a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice

maker for each cycle.

•

Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently, to keep

your food items at the desired temperatures

and to minimize

energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may

cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You

may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched

sound from the

compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

•

You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through

the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

The fan speed

may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

•

Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the

water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

•

Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle

may cause a sizzling sound.

•

As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to

the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

•

Contraction

and expansion of the inside walls may cause a

popping noise.

•

You may hear air being forced over the condenser

by the

condenser fan.

You may hear water running into the drain pan during the

defrost cycle.

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In order to ensure proper temperatures,

you need to permit

airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in

the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer

section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the

freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The

rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

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 clockwise _/2turn.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to turn both screws an equal amount

or the refrigerator will no longer be level side to side.

5. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they

close as easily as you like. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents

are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature

and

moisture problems may occur.