UseAndCare A Note To You 1 Important Safety lnsttuctions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 1 Caring For Your Refrigerator 21 Food Storage Guide 24 If You Need 28 Warranty I-800-253-1 301 Call our Consumer with questions NO-FROST B Assistance Center or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. l Child 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.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. l Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator. l I Help Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Model and serial number Control Automatic ice maker panel Light I -- Ice bin \ Light (below ice bin)’ Freezer shelves . Snack bin Meat drawer temperature 1111 I Freezer bin 0 Removable shelf front - 7F ‘1 11111 ’ 0 Crisper % Leveling rollers (behind base .
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning it ... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 5 Installing . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 6 Plugging it in . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 5 Leveling it properly it . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 6 It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use.
Installing it properly 1. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side closest to the wall so the door can be opened wider. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the wall. 4. Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Setting Section the controls Changing Page ............................ 7 the control settings.. ........ .8 Removlng the door shelf fronts.. ......... .9 Adjusting the door bins .................... .9 Adjusting the door bin glides.. ......... .9 Removing the tall-bottle Adjusting the refrigerator retainer ... .I0 shelves ..I 0 Using the egg bin ............................. 11 Page ...... .I3 Removing the freezer shelves.. Removing the freezer bin..
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours. The settings indicated above 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. If you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” below.
Removing the door shelf fronts Remove the door shelf fronts for easier cleaning. To remove shelf fronts: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the shelf front. 3. Pull shelf front straight out. To replace shelf fronts: 1. Line up each end of the shelf front with the button on the door liner wall. 2. Push shelf front straight back until it snaps securely into place. 3. Replace items on the shelf. Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins: 1. Lift bin up. 2.
Removing the tall-bottle retainer The tall-bottle retainer fits onto any door bin in your refrigerator. The retainer helps to hold tall-bottles in place when opening and closing the refrigerator door. To remove tall-bottle retainer: 1. Grasp center of retainer. 2. Pull up and off of bin. To replace tall-bottle retainer: 1. Position retainer above desired door bin. 2. Gently push retainer down onto bin. 3. Make sure both side notches sit firmly against bin.
r Using the egg bin The egg bin has two pieces -the lid and the bin. Use the egg bin to hold one, two, or three dozen eggs. Lid To hold one dozen eggs: Place a dozen eggs (in or out of carton) in the bin and cover with the lid. Bin To hold two dozen eggs: Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and cover with the lid. To hold three dozen eggs: Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin. Invert the lid and place it on the bin. Put a dozen eggs, in their carton, on top of the lid.
Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front slightly. 3. Slide out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. Pull out to the stop, lift the front, and pull again. To remove the cover: 1. Remove meat drawer and crisper. 2. Lift front of cover off supports. 3. Lift cover out by pulling up and out. To replace the cover: 1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator. 2. Lower front into place.
Removing the freezer shelves To remove the shelf: 1. Lift right side of shelf off supports. 2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes. 3. Replace in reverse order. Removing the freezer bin Pull out to the stop, lift the front, and pull again. To remove the bin: 1. Slide bin out to the stop. 2. Lift the front to clear the stop. 3. Slide bin out the rest of the way. To replace the bin: 1. Place bin on the slides. 2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides. 3. Slide bin in all the way.
-- The ice dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When you press the dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. When you release the dispenser bar, a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dispenser system will not operate when the freezer door is open. To dispense ice: 1. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar.
Using the automatic ice maker Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker: l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. DOWN to make ice automatically. UP to shut off the ice maker. NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply. Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet. l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They break apart easily.
Removing the ice maker Remove, empty, and clean the storage bin if: l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. l a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. l the ice dispenser is not used regularly. To remove ice bin: 1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear. 2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made. 3.
Solving common problems PROBLEM Ice dispenser won’t work CAUSE l l l l Ice dispenser stops working ice maker/dispenser l Freezer door open Ice bin not properly installed Wrong ice in bin Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together Ice dispenser bar held in too long SOLUTIONS l l l l l l Off-taste or odor in ice l l Ice attracts airborne odors; old ice Water quality l Foods not properly wrapped Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning Plumbing to ice maker l
Removing the base grille Condenser I To remove the grille: 1. Open both doors. 2. Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips. 3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille. coils ---- To replace the grille: 1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips. 2: Push firmly to snap into place. 3. Close the doors. grille See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 22.
To change crisper light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Pull top of light shield forward until i-l snaps free. 3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports. 4. Pull light shield straight out to remove. 5. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 6. Replace light shield in reverse order. 7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply. To change light below ice bin: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free. 3.
Understanding the sounds 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. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls, and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you, and what may be making them.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Vacation and moving Page Page . .. .. .. . .. . . . .. 21 Power interruptions . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . . .. . . 23 care . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 22 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.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containina petroleum on plastic parts. Plastic parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. 3. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed oul of the ice maker mechanism. 4. Unplug the refrigerator. 5. Clean it, rinse well, and dry. 6. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.
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 Wrap or storefood placed 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. Leafy vegetables ,Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas.
Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out.
If You Need Assistance Service Or Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance ... Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem. run into with their appliances.
2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center 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. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL@ Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPQ 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 4. Drier 2. Evaporator 5.
