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TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ....................................
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Location Requirements WARNING WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Removing packaging materials Explosion Hazard Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water gasoline, away from
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Electrical Requirements Water Supply Requirements Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT: WARNING If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF. All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing. Tools Required: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open- end wrenches or t
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Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing (optional) and Replacing TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. open-end wrench, flat 2 in. putty knife. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food from doors. Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-2 1 Top Hinge 1-1 1. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs 5 1. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws and Washers 2 1 5
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Refrigerator door Door and Hinge Removal 1. Remove the screw cover (see Graphic 6). 2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6). 3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3). ⁵⁄₁₆ in. Hex-Head Hinge Screw 4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4). 2. Keep both doors closed un
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Style 1 5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. 1. Cold Water Pipe 5. Compression Sleeve 2. Pipe Clamp 6. Shutoff Valve 3. Copper Tubing 7. Packing Nut 4. Compression Nut 6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be Style 2 sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and even
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Style 2 REFRIGERATOR USE Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 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. 1. Tube Clamp 3. Compression Nut 2. Copper Tu
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Mid-setting “4” To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure REFRIGERATOR FREEZER the ice maker will not continue to operate. 4 4 IMPORTANT: Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, To increase ice production rate: your food may spoil. Ad
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To remove and replace a shelf: 2. Replace the crisper(s) by sliding the crisper(s) in fully past the stop. 1. Remove items from the shelf. Style 1 2. Slide the shelf straight out to the stop. To remove and replace the plastic cover: 3. Depending on your model, lift back or front of the shelf past the stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. 1. Remove the crisper(s). 4. Replace the shelf by sliding the back of the shelf into the 2. Lift the front of the cover to remove the cover support. Then
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2. Locate each end of the rail above the rail’s pocket opening, and push the rail straight down until it stops. FREEZER FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. See the “Assistance or Service” section if you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories. REFRIGERATOR CARE Freezer Shelf (on some models) To remove and replac
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Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position or move the dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does switch to the OFF (right) setting. occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in Shut off water supply to the ice maker. warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the cleane
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Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the “Cleaning” section. TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. The refrigerator seems to make too much noise Your refrigerator will not operate The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. Re
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Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? See the The doors will not close completely “Cleaning” section. Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter Are food packages blocking the door open? Rearrange may need to be installed to remove the minerals. containers so that they fit more tightly and take up less space. The divider between the two compartments is warm Is the ice bin out of position? Push the ice bin in all the way. The warmth is probably due to normal o
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED FOR COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION For two years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool design