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REFRIGERATOR USE & CARE GUIDE
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1 AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO.................... 14 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .......................... 27
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY............................... 2 SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR ............ 14 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 27
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........
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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 NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install in a Unpack the Refrigerator location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C). 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. 1 /2" (1.25 cm) If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the temporary shield from underneath the
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¹⁄₂" (12.70 mm) to 1¹⁄₄" (3.18 cm) vertical cold water 3. Locate a pipe near the refrigerator. Water Supply Requirements IMPORTANT: Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed Make sure it is a cold water pipe. here. Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the TOOLS NEEDED: pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the v
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6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in Complete the Installation the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Style 2 WARNING 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove and discard the shipping tape and the black nylon plug from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator. 3. If the gray water tube
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Adjusting Controls Chilled Door Bin (on some models) Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the Cool air from the freezer is directed to the refrigerator door bin refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should directly beneath the vents. be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls NOTE: The dairy compartment and can rack are not associated are set correctly when mi
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The Ice Dispenser Ice Maker and Storage Bin The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is Turning the Ice Maker On/Off open. Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the dispenser lever is pressed. To turn ON the ice maker, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. NOTE: Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. OFF (arm u
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Water Filtration System Non-indicator Water Filter (on some models) Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or If your refrigerator does not have the status light, you should after the system. change the water filter every 6 months depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often. Water Filter Status
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator Operation Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator The refrigerator will not operate Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially WARNING during initial cool-down Water running - may be heard when water melts during the defro
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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. Temperature and Moisture See “Water Supply Requirements.” Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a Temperature is too warm licensed, qualified plumber. New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter New plumbing co
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The water dispenser will not operate properly WATER FILTER Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close CERTIFICATIONS completely.” Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. Is the water pressure at least 30 psi (207 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NL300/NL300 Capacity 300 Gallons (1136 Liters) Model WF-L500/L500 Capacity 500 Gallons (1893 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead; and against Standard ANSI/NSF 42 for the reduction of Taste and Odor, Chlorine Class I. This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indic
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® CROSLEY MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR 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. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1.
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MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR Ayuda o Servicio Técnico Si necesita ayuda o servicio técnico, vea primero la sección Escriba la siguiente información acerca de su electrodoméstico “Solución de Problemas”. Para obtener asistencia adicional para ayudarle a obtener asistencia o servicio técnico si alguna vez llámenos al 1-800-253-1301 desde cualquier lugar de los EE.UU., llegara a necesitarlo. Deberá tener a mano el número completo o escriba a: del modelo y de la serie. Puede encontrar
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, o lesiones personales al usar su refrigerador siga estas precauciones básicas: Conecte a un contacto de pared de conexión a tierra de Use un limpiador no inflamable. 3 terminales. Mantenga los materiales y vapores inflamables, tales como No use un adaptador. gasolina, alejados del refrigerador. No quite la terminal de conexión a tierra. Use dos o más personas para mover e ins
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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. Para asegurar la adecuada ventila
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¹⁄₄" 5. Usando un taladro conectado a tierra, haga un orificio de Presión del agua (6,35 mm) en la tubería de agua fría que Ud. eligió. A Se necesita un suministro de agua fría con presión de agua entre 30 y 120 lbs/pulg² (207 y 827 kPa) para hacer funcionar el B G despachador de agua y la fábrica de hielo. Si usted tiene preguntas acerca de la presión de agua, llame a un plomero C competente autorizado. Suministro de agua de ósmosis inversa IMPORTANTE: La presión del suministro de agua q
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Estilo 2 Cómo terminar la instalación 1. Desenchufe el refrigerador o desconecte el suministro de energía. 2. Quite y deseche la cinta de empaque y el tapón de nailon negro de la tubería gris de agua enrollada en la parte trasera ADVERTENCIA del refrigerador. 3. Si el tubo de agua gris suministrado con el refrigerador no es suficientemente largo, se necesita un acoplamiento de ¼"x ¼" (6,35 mm x 6,35 mm) para conectar la tubería de agua a una línea doméstica de agua existente. Enrosque la
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Ajuste de los controles Depósito enfriador de la puerta (en algunos modelos) Permita que el refrigerador se enfríe completamente antes de introducir los alimentos. Lo mejor es esperar 24 horas antes de El aire frío del congelador es dirigido hacia el depósito de la guardar alimentos en el refrigerador. Los ajustes indicados en la puerta del refrigerador directamente por debajo de los orificios de sección anterior deberían ser los correctos para el uso normal del ventilación. refrigerador e
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El despachador de agua El cierre del despachador (en algunos modelos) IMPORTANTE: Haga salir suficiente agua cada semana para Su despachador puede apagarse para facilitar la limpieza o para mantener un suministro fresco. evitar que sea activado involuntariamente por niños o animales domésticos. Para despachar agua: NOTA: La función de cierre no interrumpe el flujo eléctrico al 1. Oprima un vaso resistente contra la barra del despachador de refrigerador, a la fábrica de hielo o a la luz del
