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TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..........................................4 Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................................................4 Space Requirements....................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ...................
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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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■ Depending on your model, do not remove the white Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part of the INSTALLING YOUR refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause REFRIGERATOR icicles to form. When Moving Your Refrigerator: Unpacking Your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to
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Tools required: ■ Standard screwdriver Electrical Requirements ■ M\zn in. and Z\x in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches WARNING ■ Z\v in. nut driver ■ Z\v in. drill bit ■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded) NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a Z\v in. (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing- type or C\zn in. (4.
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7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely Base Grille as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end To remove the base grille: with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. 1. Open the refrigerator door. 8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is 2. Grasp the grille with both hands. clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on t
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Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing (optional) and Replacing TOOLS NEEDED: B\zn in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, B\zn 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 and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-2 2 Base Grille 1 1 1. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs 2 3 1-1
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Door and hinge removal Refrigerator door 1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove the handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim down as shown (see Graphic 6-2). B\zn” Hex Head Hinge Screw 2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6-3). 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to 2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the opposite
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3. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the ■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may ■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator. the refrigerator. ■ C
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Setting the Control(s) Adjusting Control Settings For your convenience, the refrigerator controls are preset at Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding the factory. Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are located in food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the the top of the refrigerator section. refrigerator. The “mid-settings” indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The When you first inst
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3. Replace the shelf by guiding it back into the slots on the RECOMMENDED frame and pushing the shelf in past the stop. CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: Shelves and Shelf Frames REFRIGERATOR section Turn To remove and replace a shelf/frame: too cold REFRIGERATOR 1. Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it Control or ■ Controls not set correctly for your out of the shelf supports. TEMPERATURE conditions Control to next 2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear s
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To replace the shelf: To remove and replace the meat drawer cover (Style 2 plastic): NOTE: Make sure that both of the rear shelf slides are securely in the track before letting go of the shelf. The lateral shelf may be 1. Remove the meat drawer. Tilt the cover up at the front and difficult to install if the track is placed too close to the refrigerator pull it forward and out. ceiling. Reposition the track on a lower rung until the shelf can be 2. Replace the meat drawer cover by fitting the
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■ HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. Crisper and Crisper Cover Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear (on some models - Accessory) off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or To remove and replace the crisper(s): plastic container and store in crisper. 1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the Humidity control location: crisper(s) and slide out the rest of the way. ■ Humidit
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■ Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water FREEZER FEATURES supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained. Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled ■ It is normal for the ice cubes to be attached at the corners.
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Adjustable Half-width Freezer Shelf (on some models) To remove and replace the shelf: Drop-in Door Rails 1. Remove the shelf by lifting the shelf up and pulling straight out. To remove and replace the rails: 2. Replace the shelf over the supports and lower it into place. 1. Remove the rails by pulling straight up on each end of the rail. 2. Replace the rails by sliding the shelf rail into the slots on the door and pushing the rail straight down until it stops. Pull-out Freezer Floor (on so
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2. Place the front of the utility compartment on top of the shelf To clean your refrigerator: rail. Lower the back of the compartment onto the ribs on the 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. refrigerator door. 2. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc. 3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. ■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as windo
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4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. ■ Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator. ■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting. 2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice. 3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control or Refrigerator Control to OFF. See the “Setting the Controls” section. Power Interruptions 4. Unplug the refrigerator
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■ Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? There is water in the defrost drain pan Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. Refer to the “Ice Maker Operation” section. ■ Is the refrigerator defrosting? ■ Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the been produced? defrost pan. Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to your ■ Is it more humid than normal? home water supply and the sup
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■■■■ Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It can ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature. Before calling for assistance or service, please check ■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If conditions? you still need help, follow the instructions below. Refer to the “Sett
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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
