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REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS
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You will need your model and serial number, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not remove ground prong. ■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. ■ Do not use an adapter. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Do not use an extension cord. ■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (
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Clean Before Using Electrical Requirements After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in WARNING “Refrigerator Care.” Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Electrical Shock Hazard Tempered glass is designed t
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6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe Water Pressure clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions a
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6. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks. Refrigerator Doors and Drawer All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included Style 2 later in this section after “Final Steps.” 1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and Remove and Replace Handles sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on the To
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Replace Doors and Hinges Final Steps 1. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge 1. Replace the base grille. graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely. 2. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door. WARNING NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. 3. Alig
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Door Removal and Replacement Top Hinges A B C 1 D A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover 5 C. /16" Hex Head Hinge Screws D. Top Hinge Bottom Hinges A B C A. Hinge Pin Cover B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws Connections A 2 B A. Wiring Plug B. Water Line Connection Drawer Front Removal Drawer Front Replacement A B A. Loosen 2 Drawer Glide Bracket Screws B. Remove 2 Drawer Glide Bracket Screws 7
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Adjust the Doors REFRIGERATOR USE IMPORTANT: ■ Your refrigerator has two adjustable, front leveling screws – one on each side of the refrigerator base. If your refrigerator Opening and Closing Doors seems unsteady or you want the door to close easier, use the There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be instructions below. opened and closed either separately or together. ■ Before moving the refrigerator, raise the leveling screws so the There is a vertically-hinged seal on
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■ Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate ■ Press LOCK to raise the set point, or press OPTIONS to lower the display screen. The home screen will appear as shown. the set point. ■ When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) both the refrigerator and freezer set points, press MEASURED FILL “Confirm” to save the settings. NOTE: To exit without saving changes, press ICE TYPE “Back” at any time while in adjust mode, or allow about 60 seconds of inactivity an
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NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, Options such as while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press any button on the control panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily turned off, but the Door Ajar icon will still be displayed on the Fast Cool dispenser control panel. The Fast Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures. ■ To turn on the Fast Cool feature, press the OPTIONS button to
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1. Slide the ice bin into the guide rails located on either side of Calibrate Measured Fill the enclosure. 2. Push the ice bin in until resistance is felt. Raise the front Household water pressure may affect the accuracy of the slightly and push the ice bin in until an audible “click” is heard. Measured Fill feature. So, for optimum performance of your water dispenser, you must first calibrate Measured Fill. IMPORTANT: Flush the water system before calibrating Measured Fill. 1. Place a stu
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3. Press and release the water dispenser paddle, as needed, to 1. Press MEASURED FILL to turn the feature on. When the dispense water to the 1 cup fill line. feature is on, the Measured Fill screen appears on the display. NOTE: If overfilling or spilling occurs, discard the water and press ICE TYPE “Back” to restart the calibration process. Press ICE TYPE to manually turn off the Measured Fill feature. NOTE: The dispenser will automatically turn off Measured Fill after 1 minute of inactivit
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To Dispense Ice: Rotating Faucet and Pull-out Tray (on some models) 1. Make sure the desired type of ice is selected. To switch between cubed and crushed, press ICE TYPE. On some models, the dispenser has a rotating water faucet and a pull-out tray at the bottom. WARNING A B Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. A. Faucet rotated Failure to do so can result in cuts. B. Pull-out tray ■ The faucet rotates to the center to allow for easy dispensing 2. Press a sturdy glass against
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The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked. REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning LOCKED UNLOCKED WARNING Water Filtration System The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the refrigerator compartment. Explosion Hazard Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before Use nonflammable cleaner. or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or f
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IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only! ■ On some models, the interior lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, ■ Some models may have LEDs in one compartment and an dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact appliance bulb in another compartment. does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild To Replace an Appliance Bulb: deter
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■ Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water There is interior moisture buildup lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator ■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. defrost cycle ■ Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup. ■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter during initial cool-down refrigerator. Minimize door openings a
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■ Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water ■ Recently removed the doors? Make sure the water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator door. See “Refrigerator Doors and ■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark Drawer.” discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system ■ Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to needs additional
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PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS Interior Water Filtration System Model UKF8001AXX-750 Capacity 750 Gallons (2839 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Carbofuran, Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Tetrachloroethylene and Lindane. This system has been tested according to NSF/AN
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Interior Water Filtration System Model UKF8001AXX-200 Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Carbofuran, Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, O-Dichlorobenzene, Ethylbenzene, Chlorobenzene, Endrin, Tetrachloroethylene and Lindane. This system has
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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 that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designa
