UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Refrigerator Safety .. . . .. . 3 Parts and Features . . . . .. . 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using Your Refrigerator .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 6 Caring for Your Refrigerator .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Food Storage Troubleshooting Guide .. . 19 . . . . . . . . . 20 Requesting Assistance or Service . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents A Note to You.. .......................................................... Refrigerator Page 2 Safety ................................................... 3 ................................................... 4 Parts and Features Before Using Your Refrigerator ............................. 5 Using Your Refrigerator.. ......................................... 8 Setting the controls ............................................... 6 Changing the control settings.. ...................
Refrigerator Your safety is important Safety to us. This guide contains statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read ail instructions before using the refrigerator. aChild entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.
Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. Ice cube trays and shelf - (ice maker on Er\n-lbmnrlalc\ \ (P.
Before Using Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source., install it, and levei it. Cleaning Removing your packaging refrigerator materials Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or label glue: l Rub briskly with thumb.
Using Your Refrigerator 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. Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time: 1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 (Recommended Setting).
Removing the drop-in door trim To remove the trim piece: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end. To replace the trim piece: 1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening. 2. Push the trim piece straight down until it stops. 3. Replace items on the shelf. Removing To remove 1. Remove 2. Pull out 3. Lift trim the snap-on door trim the trim piece: all items from the shelf. on the inside tab at each end. piece straight out.
Adjusting the utility compartment and tray The utility compartment and tray slide from one side to the other for more flexible storage. The tray fits on either side of the utility compartment or partially underneath it. Experiment and find the positions that work best for you. To adjust the utility compartment 1. Lift the front slightly. 2. Slide to desired position. 3. Lower front to lock into place.
To remove the shelf: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Hold back of shelf with one hand. 3. Lift front of shelf to 45” angle. 4. Lower shelf slightly to release shelf from upper channel of track. Then pull shelf straight out. Uppyr channel ml NOTE: Shelf is heavy. Make sure you use both hands when removing shelf. Hold with both hands and lift front to 45” angle. To remove shelf track: 1. Lift both sides of track slightly. 2. Pull track straight out. Hold both sides and lift up and out.
Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer and slide meat drawer out the rest of the way. 3. Replace in reverse order. To adjust the cover position: 1. Tilt front of cover up. 2. Lift back of cover. 3. Pull cover straight out. To replace the cover: 1. Guide the cover’s rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall. 2. Tilt cover up at front until the hooks drop into slots. 3.
Adjusting (on some the crisper cover track models) For some models: For your convenience, one crisper may be larger than the other, and your crisper cover may have an adjustable track so you can switch positions of the crispers. This allows you to store celery and other longer items in a crisper. You can adjust the cover track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the cover insert. To remove the crisper cover track: 1.
Removing the pull-out freezer floor The freezer floor pulls out for easier access to foods in the back of the freezer and for easier cleaning. To remove the freezer floor: 1. Remove all food items from freezer floor. 2. Pull floor out about 1 inch (2.5 cm) with one hand around the air tower section (center back) and one hand at center front. 3. Lift floor up at rear until hooks release from cabinet. 4. Pull floor out the rest of the way.
Attaching the ice maker Read all directions carefully before to a water supply you begin. NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a X-inch saddle type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use piercing type or %-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily. Cold Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.
5. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the X-inch drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. 6.
Removing the base grille To remove the base grille: 1. Open the refrigerator door. 2. Grasp the grille with both hands. 3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to release the top clips. 4. Tilt the grille toward you to release the bottom clips. 5. Pull grille away from the refrigerator. Condenser coils Defrost pan NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille. To replace the base grille: 1. Line up the edges of the grille with the outside edges of the cabinet. 2.
To change freezer light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Reach behind light shield to bulb. 3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply. NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape. Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don’t be.
Caring for Your Refrigerator 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. Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills right away. .
Vacation Short and moving care vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. 1. Use up any perishables. 2. Freeze other items. 3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position. l Shut off water supply to the ice maker. Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2.
Food Storage Guide 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. Storing fresh food Butter or margarine Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness. Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment.
Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through “Before calling for assistance . . .” below before calling for service on your appliance. Before calling for assistance ... Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers this and see if it can solve your problem. run into with their appliances.
Service For assistance or service: Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance+ ... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center 1-1 telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Warranty WHIRLPOOL@ Refrigerator Warranty - LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser 4.
