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REFRIGERATOR USE & CARE GUIDE
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
Table of Contents / Índice / Table des matières
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1 AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO.................... 21 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .......................... 41
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY............................... 2
SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR ............ 21 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 41
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 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. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. or abrasive cleaners to remove tap
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Water Pressure Electrical Requirements A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 - 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser WARNING and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 - 827 kPa). If a rev
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6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe 3. A ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" coupling is needed in order to connect the water clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws tubing. carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do NO
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Reverse Doors (optional) Refrigerator Doors - Standard TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips IIMPORTANT: screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the flat 2" putty knife. opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not IMPORTANT: reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.” Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. The the graphics shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator
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7. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator Replace Doors and Hinges door as shown in Graphic 14. Drive top two screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw. NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed. 8. Align refrigerator bottom trim. For Style 1, slide trim into place. See Graphic 13. For Style 2, replace the door handle 1. Assemble the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screw cover. See Graphic 14. screws. S
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Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 7 8 A 1 A Base Grille A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs B A A 9 A A. Door Hinge Hole Plug A. Bottom Hinge Co ver 2 A A. Flat-Head Handle Screws B. Freezer Handle 10 A 3 A. Door Handle Sealing Screws A A. Wiring Plug 11 Front View Side View 4 Top Hinge A A. Door Stop Screw A B B B. Door Stop C A. Top Hinge Cover 13 14 12 A 5 B. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge B 5 Center Hinge A. Flat-Head Handle Screw A B. Refrigerator Handle B C
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Reverse Doors (optional) Refrigerator Doors - Contour TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips IMPORTANT: screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the flat 2" putty knife. opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing IMPORTANT: the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.” Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. The the graphics shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hi
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Left-Hand Swing to Right-Hand Swing 3. Remove the ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head screw from the center rail. Loosen the two screws on the side just enough to replace the center If the refrigerator doors have already been reversed to left-hand hinge. Replace the center hinge and center rail screw. Tighten swing and you wish to change back to a right-hand swing, follow all screws. See Graphic 5. these steps. 4. Reconnect the wiring plug. See Graphic 3. 1. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
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Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1 7 Base Grille A 8 A A A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs A A. Door Hinge Hole Plug A. Bottom Hinge Cover 2 3 A A. Wiring Plug 4 Top Hinge A 9 Front View A A B B C B Side View A. Top Hinge Cover 5 B. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge 5 Center Hinge A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw A B 10 11 12 5 A. /16" He x-Head Hinge Screws B. Center Hinge 6 Bottom Hinge A A B A B A A. Right Wire/Tube A. Bottom Hinge B. Left Wire/Tube A. Red Outer
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Mid-setting “3” Adjust the Doors Door Closing Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Mid-setting “3” 2. Move the refrigerator into its final location. 3. Remove the base grille. See Base Grille graphic. The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies
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Crisper Humidity Control Water Dispenser (on some models) You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed WARNING crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. Ice Maker Cut Hazard Turning the Ice Maker On/Off Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water. To turn the ice maker ON, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. Failure to do so ca
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1. Press up on the dispenser paddle, as shown, to release. NIGHT LIGHT: Press the light bulb button a second time to select the night light mode. The green indicator will appear below NIGHT LIGHT. The dispenser light will automatically adjust to become brighter as the room brightens, dimmer as the room darkens. OFF: Press the light bulb button a third time to turn the dispenser light off. The Dispenser Lock The water dispenser can be locked for easy cleaning or to prevent unintentional dis
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REFRIGERATOR CARE 3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Cleaning 4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in WARNING the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency. If you need to clean the condenser: Remove the base grille.
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Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for The doors will not close completely ice maker to produce more ice. Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door. Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and position. operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may be cl
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The water dispenser will not operate properly WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 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. Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source line. New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water Dispenser.” Is the water pressure at least 30 psi? 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-L200V Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) Model WF-NL120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class III. This system has been teste
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Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NLC120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Endrin, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class I. This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for
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® WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year 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 FSP replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. On models with a water filter: 30 day l
