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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 .......................... 36
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY............................... 2 SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR ............ 18 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 36
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 8. Remove the parts for the top hinge. See Graphic 4. Lift the screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, freezer door free from the cabinet. flat 2" putty knife. 9. Remove the ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head screw from the center rail. Loosen IMPORTANT: the two screws on the side just enough to remove the center hinge. Remove the center hinge. Replace the center rail screw. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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Left-Hand Swing to Right-Hand Swing 6. Carefully push the wire/tube assembly into the clips on the bottom of the refrigerator door. See Graphic 2. If the refrigerator doors have already been reversed to left-hand swing and you wish to change back to a right-hand swing, follow 7. Replace the freezer door. these steps. 8. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. Do not tighten 1. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and completely. See Graphic 4. move them to opposite si
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Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1 7 Base Grille A A A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs A A. Bottom Hinge Cover 2 3 A A. Wiring Plug 4 Top Hinge A 8 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 9 10 11 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 Ring A. Hose Clip 5 B. /16" H
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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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2. Pull down on the dispenser paddle to remove. The Dispenser Lock The water dispenser can be locked for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets. NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the dispenser paddle. To Lock the Dispenser: Press and hold the LOCK OUT button for 2 seconds until the red indicator appears. The water dispenser and the dispenser control panel w
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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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The refrigerator seems noisy There is interior moisture buildup Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this NOTE: Some moisture build-up is normal. reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new Humid room? Contributes to moisture build-up. refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter listed some normal sounds with explanations. refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep d
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Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food. WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See “Water Filtration Sy
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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/ANSIStandard 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 tested
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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
