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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) Remove packaging materials. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or
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Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from Water Supply Requirements the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to here. the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1
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Style 2 Complete the Installation 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. WARNING 3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing. NOTE: Tighten
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Adjusting Controls Water and Ice Dispensers (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 refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should WARNING be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the
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To Dispense Ice: Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin 1. Press the button to select the desired type of ice. 2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the 1. Pull the covering panel up from the bottom and then slide it glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall back toward the rear. outside of the glass. 2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the Ice can still be dis
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REFRIGERATOR CARE 4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is Cleaning particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency. WARNING If you need to clean the condenser: Remove the base grille. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator Operation Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance The refrigerator will not operate Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during WARNING defrost cycle Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down
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Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice Temperature and Moisture New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections Temperature is too warm can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. refrigerator to cool completely. Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to en
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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? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See “Water Sy
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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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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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 FSP replacement 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
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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: No quite la terminal de conexión a tierra. Mantenga los materiales y vapores inflamables, tales como gasolina, alejados del refrigerador. No use un cable eléctrico de extensión. Use dos o más personas para mover e instalar el Desconecte el suministro de energía antes de darle servicio. refrigerador.
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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 a 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" para conectar la tubería de agua a una línea doméstica de agua existente. Enrosque la tuerca provista sobr
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Ajuste de los controles Despachadores de agua y hielo (en algunos modelos) Permita que el refrigerador se enfríe completamente antes de introducir los alimentos. Lo mejor es esperar 24 horas antes de guardar alimentos en el refrigerador. Los ajustes indicados en la sección anterior deberían ser los correctos para el uso normal del ADVERTENCIA refrigerador en una casa. Los controles están ajustados correctamente cuando la leche o los jugos están tan fríos como Ud. desea y cuando el helado t
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El despachador de hielo Fábrica de hielo y depósito El sistema de distribución no funcionará cuando la puerta del Para encender y apagar la fábrica de hielo congelador esté abierta. El hielo se distribuye del recipiente de almacenamiento de la fábrica de hielo en el congelador cuando se Para poner a funcionar (ON) la fábrica de hielo, sencillamente baje presione la barra del despachador. el brazo de control de alambre. NOTA: Algunos modelos despachan hielo en cubos y hielo Para apagar (OFF)
