2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 1 * Home Appliances Top-Mount Refrigerator UsoYCuidado Refrigerador con Congelador Arriba Table of Contents ..........................2 Contenido ....................................
201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page A Note to You .............................................2 Refrigerator Safety ...................................3 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .........................................4 Parts and Features ...................................5 Installing Your Refrigerator ......................6 Unpacking your refrigerator ....................6 Space requirements ..............................
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 3 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 4 PROPER 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 refrigerators are still dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 5 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.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 6 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS wWARNING It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it to a power source, and level it. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR wWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded (earthed) 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.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 8 DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT Door Closing Your refrigerator has 2 front adjustable rollers - one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug refrigerator power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position. 2.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 9 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROL The control for the refrigerator and freezer is located in the top of the refrigerator section. It controls the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. When you first install your refrigerator, set the Temperature Control to 3 (normal). Temperature Control adjustments range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 10 ENSURING PROPER AIR 2 CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air flow between the two sections. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer section (1) and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the freezer section vents (2) and recirculates under the freezer floor (3). The rest of the air enters the fresh section through the top vent (4).
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 11 ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Depending on your model, lift the back or front of the shelf over the stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: 1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet. 2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track. 3. Slide shelf in all the way. REMOVING THE CRISPER(S) AND COVER To remove the crisper(s): 1.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 12 REMOVING THE MEAT DRAWER AND COVER (on some models) To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer. 3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. Style 1 Style 1 To remove the cover: 1. Remove meat drawer. 2. Push cover back to release rear clips from shelf. 3. Tilt cover up at front. 4. Pull cover forward and out. To replace the cover: 1.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:30 PM Page 13 ADJUSTING THE FREEZER SHELF (on some models) To remove the shelf: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Lift back of shelf over stop. 3. Slide shelf straight out. To replace the shelf: 1. Slide back of shelf into shelf tracks on walls of cabinet. 2. Slide shelf in all the way. CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB To change the refrigerator light: 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Reach behind the Control Panel and remove the bulb. 3.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 14 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. TOP HINGE Cover IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves. • When removing hinges, keep doors closed until ready to lift free from cabinet. • To remove doors, start at the top hinge and work your way down. • To replace doors, start at the bottom hinge and work your way up.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 15 Reversing the door swing (cont.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 16 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. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls, and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder. Water sounds When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 17 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.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 18 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Plastic parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 19 HOLIDAY AND MOVING CARE Holidays Moving If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: • Raise ice maker arm to OFF (up) position. • Shut off water supply to the ice maker. 3. Empty the ice bin.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 20 POWER INTERRUPTIONS If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off. 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. 2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker. OR (b) Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for every liter (2 lbs. for every cubic foot) of freezer space.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 21 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE STORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness. Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
01959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 22 STORING 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. When you close and seal the package you must not allow air or moisture in or out.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 23 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through 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 run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
2201959.v17.c58 7/13/99 3:31 PM Page 24 WHIRLPOOL* Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 1.