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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 inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
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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 Tempered glass is designed to
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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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NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench Complete the Installation two more turns. Do not overtighten. WARNING A B C D E F G A. Refrigerator water tubing E. Ferrule (purchased) B. Nut (provided) F. Nut (purchased) Electrical Shock Hazard C. Bulb G.Household water line Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. D. Coupling (provided) Do not remove ground prong. 4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including Do not use an adapter. connect
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3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until 3. Disconnect the water dispenser tubing located behind the you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. base grille. The dispenser tubing runs through the door and must be disconnected in order to remove the door. See Water NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the Dispenser Tubing Connection graphic. hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working
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Style 1 - Interior Dispenser Models Door Removal and Replacement Top Hinge A B C D A. Top Hinge Cover B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge D. Hinge Pin Center Hinge A B A. Center Hinge ® B. 12-24 Torx Head Screws Bottom Hinge Base Grille A B C A. Bottom Hinge B. Screws C. Leveling Leg (on some models) 7
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Style 2 - Exterior Dispenser Models WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Door Removal and Replacement Top Hinge A B C D Wiring Connection A A. Top Hinge Cover B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge D. Hinge Pin Center Hinge A A A. Wiring Plug B A. Center Hinge ® Water Dispenser B. 12-24 Torx Head Screws Tubing Connection Bottom Hinge A B A Base Grille C A. Bottom Hinge A B. Screws A. Face of Fi
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Door Aligning Adjust the Doors IMPORTANT: To comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it guidelines, fully retract the rollers into the cabinet to lower the using the following instructions: refrigerator. 1. Pry off the top hinge cover. 2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket or wrench. Door Closing 3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws. Your
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3. Lift open the vented air filter door. On some models, there are Interior Dispenser Models notches behind the door. On models with notches: The control panel is located at the top front of the refrigerator ■ Slide the indicator down into the notches, facing outward. compartment. NOTE: The indicator will not easily slide into the notches For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the if the rear bubble has not been popped. factory. When you first install your refrigerator, m
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■ Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate ■ To turn cooling back on. Press and hold both TEMPERATURE the display screen. buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. When cooling is on, “Cooling Off” will disappear from the display screen. Adjusting the Controls For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the control is still set to the recommended temperature setting Additional Features (3
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Ice Maker Water Dispenser IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to a water source (on some models) or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy IMPORTANT: For models with a water filter, after connecting the container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, fill and 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water discard three full containers of ice to prepare the water filter
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The Dispenser Light If water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably, change the filter sooner. The filter should be replaced When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. at least every 6 months, depending on your water quality and If you want the light to be on continuously, you may turn on the usage. light. The light icon LED will illuminate when the light is on. After changing the water filter, reset the status. Press and hold the FILTERS RES
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REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Meat Drawer Important information to know about glass shelves (on some models) and covers: To remove and replace the meat drawer: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to 2. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. bottom of drawer with
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Crisper Cover FREEZER FEATURES Style 1 - Plastic Cover Your model may have some or all of these features. To remove and replace the crisper cover: 1. Remove the crisper(s). 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. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is norma
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Frozen Food Storage Guide Door Bins (on some models) Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and To remove and replace the racks/bins: moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Seal the package 1. Remove the rack/bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out. or container securely to avoid taste and odor transfer throughout the product. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This 2. Replace the ra
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REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning Changing the Light Bulbs IMPORTANT: ■ Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to WARNING replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage. ■ To ensure optimum refrigerator performance, replace light bulbs as soon as they burn out. Refrigerator Compartment Light Explosion Hazard The light bulbs are located at the top of the refrigerator compartment. Use nonflammable cleaner. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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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 ice melts d
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■ Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof There is interior moisture buildup packaging to store food. ■ Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. ■ Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup. ■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtrati
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ACCESSORIES WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order, contact us and ask for the part numbers. In the U.S.A., visit our webpage www.whirlpool.com/accessories or call 1-800-901-2042. In Canada, visit our webpage www.whirlpoolparts.ca or call 1-800-807-6777. Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish: Order Part #4396095 Water Filter: Order Part #W10295370 or FILTER1 Air Filter: Order Part #W10311524 or AIR1 Ethylene Filter: Order Part #W10346
