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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS A Note to You ... Refrigerator Safety ... Parts and Features ... Installing Your Refrigerator ... Using Your Refrigerator ... Ensuring proper air circulation ... Setting the controls ... Changing the control settings ... Using the THIRSTCRUSHER* dispensing system ... Removing the drop-in door trim ... -
Page 3: A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. -
Page 4: Refrigerator Safety
EFRIGERATOR Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. - Page 5 ROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR wWARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigera- tors are still dangerous ...
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Page 6: Parts And Features
ARTS AND EATURES Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. -
Page 7: Pièces Et Caractéristiques
IÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES Veuillez utiliser ces renseignements pour bien connaître les pièces et les caractéristiques. Les références de page sont incluses pour vous accommoder. REMARQUE : Ce manuel couvre plusieurs modèles différents. Le réfrigérateur que vous avez acheté peut avoir certaines ou toutes les caractéristiques indiquées ci-dessous. Les emplacements des caractéristiques indiqués ci-dessous peuvent ne pas correspondre à... -
Page 8: Installing Your Refrigerator
NSTALLING EFRIGERATOR It is important to properly prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it to a power source, and level it. NPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR wWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. - Page 9 Unpacking your refrigerator (cont.) Cleaning before use After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section. PACE REQUIREMENTS wWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
- Page 10 LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
- Page 11 EVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. It is very important for the refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
- Page 12 Leveling and door alignment (cont.) To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator, or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjust- ments.
- Page 13 TTACHING THE OPTIONAL ICE MAKER TO A WATER SUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you begin. wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before installing ice maker. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Installation requirements: •...
- Page 14 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Valve selection: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve com- plies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ⁄...
- Page 15 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to water line Unplug the refrigerator or discon- nect power supply. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. Find a ⁄...
- Page 16 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Using a grounded drill, drill a ⁄ water pipe you have selected. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
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Page 17: Attaching The Optional Ice Maker To A Water Supply
Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to refrigerator Disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as shown at the right. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve, as shown. -
Page 18: Using Your Refrigerator
SING EFRIGERATOR To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy. NSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper tempera-... -
Page 19: Réglage Des Commandes
ETTING THE CONTROLS When you first install your refrigerator, set the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls at the mid-setting(s). Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food. IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. -
Page 20: Setting The Controls
Setting the controls (cont.) Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours. The settings indicated should 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. - Page 21 Checking airflow To measure the amount of cold air being directed from the freezer compartment into the refrigerator section, hold your hand in front of the top vent. You can adjust the Freezer Control to feel the different amounts of airflow. (Also refer to the diagram in the “Ensuring proper air circulation section.”) For further information on tempera-...
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Page 22: Using The Thirstcrusher* Dispensing System
Using the THIRSTCRUSHER* dispensing system (cont.) Your freezer dispenses both cubed and crushed ice (on some models). Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. -
Page 23: Utilisation Du Système De Distribution Thirstcrusher
Using the THIRSTCRUSHER* dispensing system (cont.) The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. The tank holds approximately 1 ⁄ quarts (1.5 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dis- penser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). -
Page 24: Removing The Drop-In Door Trim
Using the THIRSTCRUSHER* dispensing system (cont.) The dispenser light The dispenser area has a light. To turn on the light, slide the dispenser LIGHT switch to the left. NOTE: See the “Changing the light bulbs” section for information on changing the dispenser light bulb. EMOVING THE DROP IN DOOR TRIM... -
Page 25: Removing The Snap-On Door Trim
EMOVING THE SNAP ON DOOR TRIM (on some models) The door trim may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove the trim: Remove all items from the shelf. Push in slightly and pull out on each side of the inside tab. Lift the trim straight out. -
Page 26: Removing The Snack Bin
EMOVING THE SNACK BIN (on some models) To remove the snack bin: Slide snack bin straight out to the stop with an even, constant motion. Lift the front. Slide bin out the rest of the way. Replace in reverse order. DJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES... -
Page 27: Réglage Des Tablettes De Réfrigérateur
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves (cont.) You can slide some glass shelves in and out of your refrigerator as follows: To slide shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf toward you. To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops. Quick and Easy Store similar food items together in your refrigerator... -
Page 28: Adjusting The Ez-Trak* Refrigerator Shelf
Adjusting the EZ-TRAK* refrigerator shelf (cont.) To remove the shelf: Remove all items from the shelf. Hold the back of the shelf with one hand. Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45° angle and lower it slightly to release it from the upper channel of the track. -
Page 29: Et Du Couvercle
Adjusting the EZ-TRAK* refrigerator shelf (cont.) To reinstall the shelf: Hold the shelf at the front and tip the front at a 45° angle to the track. Insert both of the rear shelf slides into the upper channel of the track. Lower the front into place. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Temperature For The Convertible Meat/Vegetable Drawer
DJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE FOR THE CONVERTIBLE MEAT VEGETABLE DRAWER Cold air flows from the freezer into the drawer. This helps keep the drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats. Slide the control from side to side to let more or less cold air through. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Crisper Humidity Control
Removing the crisper and crisper cover (cont.) To remove the cover: Hold the glass insert firmly while pushing up from the bottom. Slide the glass insert out. Lift cover frame up and out. To replace the cover: Fit back of cover frame into notch supports on back wall of the refrigerator. -
Page 32: Removing The Freezer Bin/Basket
EMOVING THE FREEZER BIN BASKET (wire or plastic) To remove the bin/basket: Slide out to the stop. Lift the front to clear the stop. Slide out the rest of the way. To replace the bin/basket: Place on the slides. Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides. -
Page 33: Using The Optional Automatic Ice Maker
SING THE OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (on some models) Before you turn on the ice maker, be sure that it is attached to a water supply. Instructions for the ice maker water supply hookup are in the “Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply”... -
Page 34: Removing The Ice Bin
EMOVING THE ICE BIN (on some models) There are several reasons why you may need to remove, empty, and clean the ice bin. • The ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. • A power failure causes the ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. - Page 35 Removing the ice bin (cont.) Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out. Empty the ice bin.
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Page 36: Removing The Base Grille
EMOVING THE BASE GRILLE You must remove the base grille to clean the defrost pan or the con- denser coils, or to level the front of the refrigerator. NOTE: Carefully avoid touching the condenser coils while cleaning. Surfaces may be hot. To remove the base grille: Open both doors. -
Page 37: Remplacement Des Ampoules D'éclairage
Changing the light bulbs (cont.) Refrigerator light: Unplug refrigerator or disconnect refrigerator from power supply. Reach behind the Control Panel and remove the bulb. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect refrigerator to power supply. - Page 38 Changing the light bulbs (cont.) Freezer light: Unplug refrigerator or disconnect refrigerator from power supply. Push in the sides of the light shield and pull down until the shield snaps free. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Replace the light shield. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
- Page 39 Reach through the dispenser area to remove the bulb. Replace the bulb with a heavy- duty 10-watt bulb, which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect refrigerator to power supply. Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage (suite)
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Page 40: Saving Energy
AVING ENERGY There are ways that you can help your refrigerator run more efficiently. • Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper seal. • Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part number 4210463). -
Page 41: Understanding The Sounds You May Hear
NDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabi- nets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. -
Page 42: Caring For Your Refrigerator
ARING FOR Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. LEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost auto- matically. -
Page 43: Entretien Du Réfrigérateur
NTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Ce réfrigérateur a été conçu et construit pour offrir de nombreuses années de service fiable. L’utilisateur peut cependant faire certaines choses pour en augmenter la longévité. Cette section décrit comment nettoyer le réfrigérateur, et ce qu’il faut faire avant une période de vacances, avant un déménagement, ou à... - Page 44 Nettoyage du réfrigérateur (suite) PIÈCE COMMENTAIRES • Plateau de dégivrage • • • • • Serpentins du con- denseur • • • Retirer la grille de la base. Retirer le plateau de dégivrage, que l’on peut atteindre par la petite ouverture sur le côté...
- Page 45 ACATION AND MOVING CARE Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: •...
- Page 46 Vacation and moving care (cont.) Empty water from the defrost pan. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move. Screw in the leveling rollers. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.
- Page 47 EMOVING THE DOORS wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. NOTE: Before removing doors, open both doors and remove base grille (see the “Removing the base grille” section).
- Page 48 Removing the doors (cont.) Left top hinge • Remove hinge cover (A) and screws (B). • Disconnect wiring plug (D) and both ground wires (C). Carefully lift door up off bottom hinge. Make sure you protect water line from damage. DO NOT REMOVE SCREW (E) Disassemble right top hinge.
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Page 49: Food Storage Guide
TORAGE There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. TORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. - Page 50 Storing fresh food (cont.) Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased. Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.
- Page 51 TORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
- Page 52 Storing frozen food (cont.) Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting Guide
ROUBLESHOOTING You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, please call the Consumer Assistance Center. NOTE: The Index in the back of the book will help you locate the appropriate sections that are referenced throughout this Troubleshooting Guide. - Page 54 The motor seems to run too much Check if ... The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator. The door is opened often. The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions.
- Page 55 The ice maker is not producing ice Check if ... The freezer temperature is not cold enough to produce ice. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is not turned on.
- Page 56 The ice dispenser will not operate properly Check if ... The freezer door is not closed completely. The ice bin is not installed correctly. The wrong ice has been added to the bin. The ice has frozen in the ice bin. The ice has melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the ice bucket.
- Page 57 Water or ice is leaking from the dispenser Check if ... The glass is not being held under the ice dispenser long enough, causing the ice to spill. The glass is not being held under the water dispenser long enough, causing water to drip. An ice cube is stuck in the chute and holding the trap door open.
- Page 58 There is interior moisture build-up Check if ... The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator. The door is opened often. The room is humid. The food is not packaged correctly. The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions. A self defrost cycle was completed.
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Page 59: Guide De Dépannage
UIDE DE DÉPANNAGE Vous pouvez résoudre de nombreux problèmes communs des réfrigérateurs, ce qui vous économise le coût possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ci-dessous pour voir si vous pouvez résoudre votre problème sans aide de l’extérieur. Si les suggestions ne fonctionnent pas, veuillez appeler le Centre d’assistance aux consommateurs. - Page 60 Le plateau de dégivrage contient de l’eau Vérifier si ... Le réfrigérateur se dégivre. Le réfrigérateur est plus humide que normalement. L’eau dans le plateau de dégivrage déborde. Le moteur semble fonctionner excessivement Vérifier si ... La température ambiante est plus chaude que normalement.
- Page 61 Le réfrigérateur semble faire trop de bruit Vérifier si ... Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les ré- frigérateurs neufs. La machine à glaçons ne produit pas de glaçons Vérifier si ... La température du congélateur n’est pas assez froide pour produire des glaçons.
- Page 62 Mauvais goût ou odeur des glaçons Vérifier si ... Les raccords de plomberie sont neufs et causent une décoloration et une mauvaise saveur des glaçons. Les glaçons ont été gardés trop longtemps. Les aliments dans le congélateur n’ont pas été bien emballés.
- Page 63 Le distributeur d’eau ne fonctionne pas bien Vérifier si ... La porte du réfrigérateur n’est pas complètement fermée. Le réservoir d’eau ne s’est pas rempli. Le robinet d’arrêt d’eau n’est pas ouvert ou la canalisation d’eau n’est pas reliée à la source. Le robinet d’arrêt d’eau est obstrué...
- Page 64 L’eau du distributeur n’est pas assez froide Vérifier si ... Le réfrigérateur vient d’être installé. Une grande quantité d’eau a récemment été retirée. Aucune eau n’a été récemment retirée. La cloison au centre entre les deux sections est tiède Vérifier si ... Le serpentin à...
- Page 65 Il existe une accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieur Vérifier si ... Les ouvertures d’aération dans le réfrigérateur sont bloquées. La porte est fréquemment ouverte. La pièce est humide. Les aliments ne sont pas correctement emballés. Les réglages ne sont pas correctement faits pour les conditions ambiantes.
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Page 66: Requesting Assistance Or Service
• Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and repair parts distributors Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. -
Page 67: Demande D'assistance Ou De Service
WHIRLPOOL* neuf. OUR PLUS D AIDE ’ Si vous avez besoin davantage d’aide, vous pouvez écrire àWhirlpool en envoyant toutes vos questions ou problèmes à : Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Veuillez inclure dans votre correspondance un numéro... - Page 68 EQUESTING SSISTANCE OR Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN CANADA 1.
- Page 69 EMANDE D ASSISTANCE OU DE SERVICE ’ Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez vérifier la section “Guide de dépannage”. Cette action peut vous faire économiser le coût d’un appel de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’assistance, suivre les instructions ci-dessous.
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Page 70: Warranty
Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll free), from anywhere in the U.S.A. For warranty information in Canada: Please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer or call the Consumer Assistance Centre at 1-800-461-5681 (toll free) between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST from anywhere in Canada. -
Page 71: Garantie
Pour des renseignements au sujet de la garantie au Canada : Veuillez contacter votre marchand autorisé Whirlpool ou téléphonez au Centre d’assistance aux consommateurs en composant le 1-800-461-5681 (sans frais) entre 8 h 30 et 18 h 00 HNE de partout au Canada. -
Page 72: Index
NDEX This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the pages on which you can find each topic. TOPIC AIR CIRCULATION ... 18 BASE GRILLE Removing ... 36 CLEANING How to ... 42 Moving ... - Page 73 Controlling ... 19 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 53-58 WARRANTY ... 73 2194920 © 1996 Whirlpool, U.S.A. Marque déposée de Whirlpool, U.S.A., Inglis Limitée porteur de licence au Canada. Index (suite) PAGE SUJET PANNE DE COURANT ÉLECTRIQUE ... 46 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ... 7 SECTION DU CONGÉLATEUR...