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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.................... 18 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .......................... 35
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY............................... 2 SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR ............ 18 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 35
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 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water WARNING dispenser 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 and 827 kPa). If
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6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe 4. Turn shutoff valve ON. clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the connections at the valve) that leak. pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Style 3 Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper t
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Refrigerator Doors TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" Reverse Doors–Standard Door (optional) putty knife. IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open IMPORTANT: in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not All graphics referenced in the following instructions are reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.” included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
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6. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the Final Steps (all models) refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5. 7. Position the refrigerator handle on opposite side of the 1. Check all the holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6-3. Drive the two top are in place. Reinstall the top hinge cover as shown in the Top screws in the handle first. Align the lower portion of the handle Hinge graphic. and drive the bottom screw. 2. Replac
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Door Removal & Standard Door - Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-2 2 A Base Grille A A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs B 3 1-1 A Top Hinge A A A. Door Hinge Hole Plug A. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws B C A A. Top Hinge Cover B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws A. Flat-Head Handle Screws C. Top Hinge B. Freezer Handle Center Hinge 4 A A 7 A. Door Handle Sealing Screws B 5 Front View Side View A. Center Hinge B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws Bottom Hinge A. Door Stop Screw A B A. Door Handle B. Door
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Adjust the Doors REFRIGERATOR USE Door Closing Using the Controls Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown. the instructions below. 1. Remo
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Crisper Humidity Control Water Dispenser IMPORTANT: (on some models) After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once
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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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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator Refrigerator Operation Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle The refrigerator will not operate Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down Water running - may be heard when water melts duri
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There is interior moisture buildup Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice NOTE: Some moisture build-up is normal. New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Humid room? Contributes to moisture build-up. Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. Odor tr
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WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 14
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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/ANSIStandard 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 t
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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 Si necesita ayuda o servicio técnico, vea primero la sección Escriba la siguiente información acerca de su electrodoméstico “Solución de problemas”. Puede 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 llegara a necesitarlo. Deberá tener a mano el número completo EE.UU., o escriba a: del modelo y de la serie. Puede encontr
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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, incluidas las siguientes: Remueva las puertas de su refrigerador viejo. Conecte a un contacto de pared de conexión a tierra de 3 terminales. Use un limpiador no inflamable. No quite la terminal de conexión a tierra. Mantenga los materiales y vapores inflamables, tales como gasolina, alejados del refr
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Limpiar su refrigerador antes de usarlo Requisitos eléctricos Una vez que usted haya quitado todos los materiales de empaque, limpie el interior de su refrigerador antes de usarlo. Vea ADVERTENCIA las instrucciones de limpieza en la sección “Cuidado de su refrigerador”. Información importante para saber acerca de los estantes y tapas de vidrio: No limpie los estantes y tapas de vidrio con agua caliente mientras están fríos. Los estantes y tapas pueden romperse Peligro de Choque Eléctrico s
