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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 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 4 Unpacking Your Refrigerator ............................................ 4 Location Requirements..................................................... 4 Electrical Requirements .................................................... 5 Connecting 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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Location Requirements INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WARNING Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Explosion Hazard Use two or more people to move and install Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as refrigerator. gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Removing packaging materials Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning To ensure proper ventilat
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Cold water supply Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure Electrical Requirements between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water pressure, call your utility company. WARNING Connecting to water line: Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 1. 2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. 3. Locate a ½ in. to 1¹⁄₄ in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. NOTE: Horizontal pipe wi
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3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If Freezer door your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it 1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. together (see Graphic 2). Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. 2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as 4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. shown (see Graphic 3). 3. Remove door handle
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Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-2 2 Base Grille 1 1 1. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs 2 3 1-1 1 Top Hinge 1 1 1. Door Hinge Hole Plug 5 1. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws 2 3 1 1. Top Hinge Cover 5 2. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws / 16 1. Flat-Head Handle Screws 3. Top Hinge 2. Freezer Handle 4 Center Hinge 1 1 7 1. Door Handle Sealing Screws 2 5 Front View Side View 1. Center Hinge 5 2. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws / 16 1. Door Stop Screw 1 2 1. Door Handle Bottom Hinge 2. Door S
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Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator. Door Closing and Alignment Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep Door Closing your food items at the desired temperature. The high Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you longer than your old one,
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If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the Setting the Control(s) refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between For your convenience, your refrigerator control(s) are preset adjustments and then re-check the temperatures. at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: sure that the control(s) are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.
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To increase ice production rate: Normal Ice Production: In normal ice production mode, the Refrigerator Shelves ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Store similar foods ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This turn the Freezer Control toward a higher (colder) number in reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy. half num
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To remove the shelf: To replace crisper cover: NOTE: The shelf is heavy and must be removed using both NOTE: Before reinstalling the cover, make sure the U-shaped reinforcement bar is reinstalled in the front edge of the hands. crisper cover. 1. Hold the back of the shelf with one hand. 1. Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of the 2. Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45° angle refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place. and lower it sli
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Humidity control location: Humidity Control on crisper drawer (Style 1 - on left/Style 2 - on right) 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. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Assistance or Service" section. Chilled Meat Drawer (on some
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Pull-out Freezer Floor Can Racks and Door Bins (on some models) (on some models) To remove and replace the freezer floor: NOTE: Can racks may be purchased as an Accessory for some models. 1. Remove the freezer floor by pulling it out about 1 in. (25.40 mm) with one hand around the air tower section To remove and replace the racks/bins: (center back) and one hand at center front. 1. Remove the rack/bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out. 2. Lift up floor at rear until hooks release fro
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5. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy. CARING FOR YOUR Style 1 - Condenser coils behind base grille: REFRIGERATOR Remove the base grille (see the “Door Removal” section). Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty. Replace the base grille when finished. Cleaning Your Refrigerator Style 2 - Condenser coils in back of the refrigerator: Pull re
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The refrigerator seems to make too much noise TROUBLESHOOTING The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See the “Understanding Sounds You May Hear” section. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice. Your refrigerator will not operate Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your refrigerator is cooled, the Is the power co
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The water dispenser will not operate properly Temperature is too warm Has the water system not filled? The water system needs Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This to be filled the first time it is used. Use a sturdy container to prevents cold air movement between the compartments. depress the water dispenser until water begins to flow. Move objects away from the air vents. See the “Ensuring Dispense and discard 2 to 3 gallons (8 to 12 L) of water. This Proper Air Circulat
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory specified replacement
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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
