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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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Water Supply Requirements Connect 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" Drill bit ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two Hand drill or electric drill 1. Unplug refrigerator or dis
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Style 3 Connect to Refrigerator 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 Style 1 refrigerator. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown. 2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression n
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REFRIGERATOR USE Using the Controls Convertible Drawer Temperature Control For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the The air inside the pan is cooled to prevent “spot” freezing and can controls are still preset. The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board Control should both
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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 Status Light (on some models) wa
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate The refrigerator is noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are WARNING listed some normal sounds with an explanation. Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill th
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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 (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 indica
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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 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 a
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MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR Ayuda o Servicio Técnico Puede obtener asistencia adicional llamando al Centro para la Escriba la siguiente información acerca de su electrodoméstico eXperiencia del cliente de Estate al 1-800-253-1301 desde para ayudarle a obtener asistencia o servicio técnico si alguna vez cualquier lugar de los EE.UU., o escriba a: llegara a necesitarlo. Deberá tener a mano el número completo del modelo y de la serie. Puede encontrar esta información en la Estate B
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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 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 Dependiendo de su modelo, usted puede tener una o más de las guardar alimentos en el refrigerador. Los ajustes indicados en la opciones siguientes: la posibilidad de seleccionar hielo picado o sección anterior deberían ser los correctos para el uso normal del en cubos, una luz especial que se
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Fábrica de hielo y depósito ADVERTENCIA Para encender y apagar la fábrica de hielo Para poner a funcionar (ON) la fábrica de hielo, sencillamente baje el brazo de control de alambre. Para apagar (OFF) la fábrica de hielo manualmente, levante el brazo de control de alambre a la posición OFF (apagado - brazo Peligro de Cortaduras elevado) y escuche el chasquido. Use un vaso resistente para recibir hielo del NOTA: Su fábrica de hielo tiene un apagado automático. A despachador. medida que se p
