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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 or
PROBLEM SOLVER, 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 inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
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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 immediatel
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator 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. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Remove the Packaging gasoline, away from refrigerator. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert from Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. behind the control panel on the ceil
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Water Pressure Electrical Requirements A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice maker. If WARNING you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Reverse Osmosis Water Supply If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa). If the ice maker is st
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7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the 5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut leak. onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. 6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your 8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink,
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4. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Replace Doors and Hinges Hinge graphic. NOTE: Provide support between the refrigerator door and the NOTES: floor while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. ■ Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed. 5. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet. ■ Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being reinstalled. Do not depen
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Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-1 Top Hinge A A 5 A. /16" Hex-Head Hinge B Screws and Washers C 1-2 A 5 A. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws B. Top Hinge A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs C. Spacer Center Hinge 2 A A B A. Door Hinge Hole Plug A. Center Hinge 5 B. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws 3 Removal of Door Stops A Bottom Hinge B A A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw B C A. Bottom Hinge 4 5 Reinstallation of Door Stops B. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Leveler A B A. Door Stop B
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IMPORTANT: ■ Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in the Adjust the Doors refrigerator and freezer compartments, but it does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply. WARNING ■ The Temperature Control regulates the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Settings to the left Excessive Weight Hazard of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder. Use two or more peopl
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Crisper Humidity Control (on some models) Remember You control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days Depending on the produce you are storing, select the desired to completely fill the ice storage bin. Discard the first three Humidity Level. batches of ice produced. Humidity Level - Min Setting ■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting
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Crisper Cover Meat Drawer (on some models) Style 1 - Plastic Cover To remove and replace the meat drawer: To remove and replace the crisper cover: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 1. Remove the crisper(s). 2. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way. 3. Replace the drawer by sliding it back in fully past the drawer stop. Meat Drawer Cover (on some models) To remove and replace the meat drawer cover: 1
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FREEZER FEATURES DOOR FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Your model may have some or all of these features. Important information to know about glass shelves Door Rails or Trivets and covers: The door rails or trivets may be removed for easier cleaning. Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to Snap on Door Rails or Trivets (on some models) sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
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REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning Vacation and Moving Care Vacations WARNING If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re Away: 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, and is connected to the household water supply, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the water supply is not turned off. Explosion Hazard 3. If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker. Use nonflammable cle
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PROBLEM SOLVER 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 WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure
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If you experience Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions Temperature is ■ New Installation - Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. too warm ■ Door(s) opened often or not closed completely - Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. ■ A large amount of warm food has been recently added - Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature. ■ Check that the Temperature Control(s) are
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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 that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool design
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INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DEL REFRIGERADOR LE AGRADECEMOS la compra de este producto de alta calidad. Si usted experimenta un problema que no se haya cubierto en SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS, visite nuestro sitio de internet en www.whirlpool.com para obtener información adicional. Si considera que aún necesita ayuda, llámenos al 1-800-253-1301. En Canadá, visite nuestro sitio de internet en www.whirlpool.ca o llámenos al 1-800-807-6777. Necesitará tener a mano su número de modelo y de serie ub
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Antes de tirar su viejo refrigerador o congelador: Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente de ■ Saque las puertas. su refrigerador viejo ■ Deje los estantes en su lugar para que los niños no puedan meterse con facilidad. ADVERTENCIA Peligro de Asfixia Remueva las puertas de su refrigerador viejo. No seguir esta instrucción puede ocasionar la muerte o daño al cerebro. IMPORTANTE: El atrapamiento y asfixia de niños no es un problema del pasado. Los refrigeradores tirados y abandonados son un peligro, a
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Requisitos de ubicación Requisitos eléctricos ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Peligro de Explosión Peligro de Choque Eléctrico Mantenga los materiales y vapores inflamables, Conecte a un contacto de pared de conexión a tierra de tales como gasolina, alejados del refrigerador. 3 terminales. No seguir esta instrucción puede ocasionar la muerte, No quite la terminal de conexión a tierra. explosión, o incendio. No use un adaptador. No use un cable eléctrico de extensión. IMPORTANTE: Este refrigerador ha
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¹⁄₂" a 1¹⁄₄" (1,27 cm 3. Ubique una tubería vertical de agua fría de a 3,18 cm) cercana al refrigerador. Requisitos del suministro de agua IMPORTANTE: Lea todas las instrucciones antes de comenzar. ■ Asegúrese de que sea una tubería de agua fría. IMPORTANTE: ■ Una tubería horizontal funcionará, pero taladre por el lado ■ Si enciende el refrigerador antes de conectar la tubería de de arriba de la tubería, no por debajo. Esto ayudará a agua, APAGUE la fábrica de hielo. mantener el agua alejad
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3. Use la abrazadera para tubería en la parte trasera del Cómo terminar la instalación refrigerador para afianzar la tubería al refrigerador según se muestra. Esto ayudará a evitar daños a la tubería cuando el refrigerador se empuje nuevamente contra la pared. 4. ABRA la válvula de cierre. ADVERTENCIA 5. Revise si hay fugas. Ajuste las conexiones (incluso las de la válvula) o tuercas que tienen fugas. A B C Peligro de Choque Eléctrico D Conecte a un contacto de pared de conexión a tierra de
