KitchenAid GT1SHWXPB02 User Manual

2. Push the top grille assembly straight up, then pull straight 

out. Lay the assembly on a soft surface. 

1. Insert top grille hooks (located on the back of the top grille) 

into the slots on the side trim.

2. Pull grille down slightly to lock into place.

1. Grasp both ends of louver panel. Push louver panel straight 

up, then pull straight out. Lay the panel on a soft surface.

2. Grasp both ends of the top grille. Push top grille straight up, 

then pull straight out. Lay the top grille on a soft surface. 

1. Insert top grille hooks (located on the back of the top grille 

panel) into the slots on side trim. Pull grille down slightly to 
lock into place.

2. Insert louver panel hooks (located on the back of the louver 

panel) into the slots on the side trim. Pull panel down slightly 
to lock into place.

1. Remove top grille.

2. Press main power switch to the ON or OFF position.

3. Replace top grille.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the power switch is set to the ON position 
after cleaning refrigerator or changing light bulbs.

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.

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If your product 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.

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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.

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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.

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Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the 
water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

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Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle 
may cause a sizzling sound.

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As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to 
the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

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Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a 
popping noise.

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You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the 
condenser fan.

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You may hear water running into the drain pan during the 
defrost cycle.

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 the freezer section through vents in 
the rear and top. The air flows forward through the freezer section 
and recirculates under the freezer floor. Cool air enters the 
refrigerator section through the top, flows down and across 
shelves to the doors and recirculates to return air vents at the 
bottom. 

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.