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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 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: ■ 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 extension cord. ■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (
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Location Requirements Electrical Requirements WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. gasoline, away from refrigerator. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space at the top and behind the refrigerator. If your Failure
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Water Supply Requirements Connect the Water Supply Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read all directions before you begin. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is here. connected, turn the ice maker OFF. TOOLS NEEDED: Connect to Water Line ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ ¹⁄₄" Nut driver ■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two ■ ¹⁄₄" Drill bit 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect po
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Connect to Refrigerator Complete the Installation 1. Remove plastic cap from water supply connection. Place brass nut and compression sleeve on copper tube end as WARNING shown. Electrical Shock Hazard A Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. B Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. A. Brass nut Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, B. Compression sleeve fire, or electrical shock. 2. Place end of copper tubing into plastic water val
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1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer 2. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you. IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section. Remove Drawer Front 1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension. 2. Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic. NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Ke
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Door Removal & Replacement Top Hinges A B C 1 D A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover 5 C. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D. Top Hinge Bottom Hinges A B C A. Hinge Pin Cover B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws Connections 2 B A A. Tabs B. Wiring Plug Drawer Front Removal Drawer Front Replacement A A. Loosen 4 Door Bracket Screws 7
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3. Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by Adjust the Doors turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have two more turns, and you should turn both screws the same adjustable rollers (Style 1) or a leveling screw (Style 2) located at amount. the base of the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or 4. Replace the base grille.
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■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or Humidity Control freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not The humidity control feature turns on a heater to help reduce blocked before adjusting the controls. moisture on the door hinge seal. Use in humid environments or when you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The refrigerator Cooling On/Off: uses more energy when Humidity Control is on. ■ Cooling On/Off turns off cooling for both compartments.
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To Access the User Preferences Menu: Ice Production Rate 1. Press and hold the Door Alarm touch pad for three seconds. The preference name will appear in the Freezer display and ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the the preference status (F or C) or (ON or OFF) will appear in the first three batches of ice produced. Refrigerator display. 2. Use the Freezer (+) or (-) touch pads to scroll through the ■ The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ic
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Water Filtration System The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the refrigerator compartment. 2. Press a sturdy container against the dispenser lever. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the dispenser. Pressing hard will not of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before make the water or ice dispense faster or in greater quantities. or after the syste
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2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a Changing the Light Bulb mild detergent in warm water. NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to 3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. and wattage (no greater than 40 watts). ■ To keep your stainless
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The refrigerator seems noisy There is interior moisture buildup Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new ■ Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup. refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter listed some normal sounds with explanations. refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doo
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Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice Water from the dispenser is warm ■ New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C). can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely. ■ Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. ■ Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hours for water sup
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Interior Water Filtration System Model UKF8001AXX-750 Capacity 750 Gallons (2839 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Carbofuran, Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos and Lindane. This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 f
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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 Web 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 Web www.whirlpool.ca ou téléphonez-nous au 1-800-807-6777. Vous aurez besoin de vos numéros de modèle et de
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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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OUTILLAGE REQUIS : ■ Tournevis à lame plate ■ Tourne-écrou de ¹⁄₄" ■ Clés plates de ⁷⁄₁₆" et ¹⁄₂" ou ■ Foret de ¹⁄₄" deux clés à molette réglables ■ Perceuse sans fil IMPORTANT : ■ Toutes les installations doivent être conformes aux exigences des codes locaux de plomberie. ¹⁄₂" (1,25 cm) ■ Ne pas employer de robinet d’arrêt à étrier de ³⁄₁₆" (4,76 mm) ou de type à percer, ce qui réduit le débit d’eau et cause une obstruction plus facilement. ■ Utiliser un tube en cuivre et vérifier s'il y a
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4. Déterminer la longueur du tube en cuivre. Mesurer la distance 4. Vérifier la solidité des connexions en tirant sur le tube de séparant le point de connexion situé à l'arrière du réfrigérateur cuivre. et la canalisation d'eau. Ajouter une longueur de 7 pi (2,1 m) 5. Fixer le tube de cuivre au réfrigérateur à l’aide d’une bride pour permettre le déplacement du réfrigérateur pour le d’arrimage “P”. Faire glisser le conduit d’alimentation en eau nettoyage. Utiliser un tube en cuivre de ¹⁄₄"
