Whirlpool GC1SHAXMB00 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Base Grille
To Remove the Base Grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors 90°.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws attaching the
base grille to the refrigerator cabinet.
3. Pull the base grille toward you.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind
the base grille.
To Replace the Base Grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.
2. Position the base grille so that the holes are aligned and
replace the screws.
Leveling Refrigerator
Your refrigerator has a front and rear roller at the base of the
product on each side. All four rollers can be adjusted from the
front of the product. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using
the instructions below:
1. Check the installation location to be sure that you have the
proper clearance for the refrigerator. See the Location
Requirements section.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
4. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to locate the leveling
bolts at the left and right of the refrigerator base. If your
refrigerator has a base grille, remove it. See Base Grille
earlier in this section.
NOTE: The top bolt will adjust the rear of the refrigerator, and
the bottom bolt will adjust the front of the refrigerator.
5. Use a ¹⁄₂" (12.70 mm) socket wrench to adjust the leveling
bolts. Turn the leveling bolt to the right to raise that side of the
refrigerator or turn the leveling bolt to the left to lower that
side. It may take several turns of the leveling bolts to adjust
the tilt of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Be careful not to unscrew the leveling bolts too much
when lowering the refrigerator. The bolt head will start to come
away from the refrigerator when in the lowest position. If the
screw does come out of the rear roller bracket, the
compartment access cover on the back of the refrigerator will
have to be removed to reinstall the bolt.
6. Adjust the front leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator top
parallel with the cabinet above the refrigerator. For standard
cabinets, leave approximately ¹⁄₈" (3.18 mm) gap between the
top hinges and the cabinet. For full-overlay cabinets, leave ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) gap for leveling. If you do not have a cabinet above
the refrigerator, simply adjust the refrigerator to make it level.
7. Adjust the rear leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator level with
the side cabinets or cabinet end panels.
8. If you want, you may now use the four leveling bolts to raise
the refrigerator to close the gap between the refrigerator top
hinge and the cabinet opening. Check that all four rollers still
touch the floor and that the cabinet doors above the
refrigerator open all the way.
9. Replace the base grille.
REFRIGERATOR USE
Using the Controls
IMPORTANT:
The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment
temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature.
Wait 24 hours after you turn on the refrigerator before you put
food into it. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Adjusting the refrigerator and
freezer controls to a lower (colder) setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked, before adjusting the controls.
The preset settings should be correct for normal household
usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
Digital Controls
For your convenience, your controls are preset at the factory.
When installing your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are
still preset to the mid-settings as shown. The digital control
panel is located above the ice and water dispensers and enables
you to view the temperature control set points.
NOTE: The factory recommended set point temperatures are 0°F
(-18°C) for the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator. The set
point temperature is stored and will automatically be restored
even after a power failure or if the refrigerator is switched off by
pressing the ON/OFF button.
To Turn the Refrigerator On/Off:
Press and hold ON/OFF for 3 seconds.
A. Screws
A. Rear leveling bolt
B. Front leveling bolt
A
A
B
A. For standard cabinets, leave
¹⁄₈
" (3.18 mm) minimum clearance
for leveling the refrigerator. For full-overlay cabinets, leave
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm) minimum clearance for leveling and door clearance.
B. Front of the refrigerator.
B
A