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REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,
please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.
You will need your model and serial number located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator interior.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not remove ground prong. ■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. ■ Do not use an adapter. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Do not use an extens
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Clean Before Using Electrical Requirements After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in WARNING “Refrigerator Care.” Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Electrical Shock Hazard For your protection, tempered
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6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe Water Pressure clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions ab
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4. Turn shutoff valve ON. Complete the Installation 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak. Style 3 WARNING 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator. 3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown. NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug
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2. Replace the refrigerator door. Right-Hand Swing to Left-Hand Swing If the door hinges were factory installed on the right-hand side of NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the the refrigerator, follow these steps. hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working. 1. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes. See Graphic 7. 3. Remove the ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head screw from
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Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1 7 Base Grille A A A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs A A. Bottom Hinge Cover 2 3 A A. Wiring Plug 4 Top Hinge A 8 Front View A A B B C B Side View A. Top Hinge Cover 5 B. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge 5 Center Hinge A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw A B 9 10 11 5 A. /16" He x-Head Hinge Screws B. Center Hinge 6 Bottom Hinge A A B A B A A. Right Wire/Tube A. Bottom Hinge B. Left Wire/Tube A. Red Outer Ring A. Hose Clip 5 B. /16" H
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Adjust the Doors REFRIGERATOR USE Door Closing Using the Controls Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the the instructions below. controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown. 1. Remove
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Crisper Humidity Control Water Dispenser IMPORTANT: (on some models) ■ After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for HIGH. 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with
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2. Pull down on the dispenser paddle to remove. ON: Press the light bulb button once to turn on the dispenser light. The green indicator will appear below ON. NIGHT LIGHT: Press the light bulb button a second time to select the night light mode. The green indicator will appear below NIGHT LIGHT. The dispenser light will automatically adjust to become brighter as the room brightens, dimmer as the room darkens. OFF: Press the light bulb button a third time to turn the dispenser light off.
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REFRIGERATOR CARE 3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Cleaning 4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is WARNING particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency. If you need to clean the condenser: ■ Remove the base grille. ■
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In the U.S.A., www.whirlpool.com In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca ■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle Refrigerator Operation ■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down The refrigerator will not operate ■ Water running - may be heard when water melts
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Ice and Water The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice The water dispenser will not operate properly ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
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ACCESSORIES To order stainless steel cleaner or replacement filters, call Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish: 1-800-442-9991 and ask for the part number listed below or Order Part #4396095 contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer. In Canada, call In Canada, Order Part #31462B 1-800-807-6777. Replacement Filter: Order Part #4396701 (L200V / NL120V / NLC120V) WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 14
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-L200V Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) Model WF-NL120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class III. This system has been teste
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Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NLC120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Endrin, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class I. This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty is valid o
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® INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Nous vous REMERCIONS d'avoir acheté ce produit de haute qualité. Si vous rencontrez un problème non mentionné dans la section DÉPANNAGE, veuillez visiter notre site www.whirlpool.com pour des informations supplémentaires. Si vous avez toujours besoin d'assistance, veuillez nous téléphoner au 1-800-253-1301. Au Canada, visitez notre site www.whirlpool.ca ou téléphonez-nous au 1-800-807-6777. Vous aurez besoin de vos numéros de modèle et de série s
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Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateur : Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur ■ Enlever les portes. ■ Laisser les tablettes en place de sorte que les enfants ne AVERTISSEMENT puissent pas y pénétrer facilement. Risque de suffoquer Enlever les portes de votre vieux réfrigérateur. Le non-respect de cette instruction peut causer un décès ou des lésions cérébrales. IMPORTANT : L'emprisonnement et l'étouffement des enfants ne sont pas un problème du passé. Les réfrigérateurs
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REMARQUE : Il est recommandé de ne pas installer le réfrigérateur près d'un four, d'un radiateur ou de toute autre Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau source de chaleur. Ne pas installer le réfrigérateur dans un Rassembler les outils et pièces nécessaires avant de commencer endroit où la température baissera au-dessous de 55°F (13°C). l'installation. Lire et suivre les instructions fournies avec les outils indiqués ici. OUTILLAGE REQUIS : ■ Tournevis à lame plate ■ Tourne-écrou de ¹⁄
