2 A Note To You 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Rfigerator 5 Using Your Rehigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ~fzx 22 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have 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.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or Injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. 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.
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.
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Cleaning tt .. ..................... ...... ...... .... .. .... .. 5 Plugglng l? In ...... .... .. ....... ....... ..... ..... ..... . 5 Page Installing It property ............... ................ 6 Leveling lt ......... .. .................................... 6 It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Installing it properly 1. Allow 1/2inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall. Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below. 1. Remove base grille.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . ........ ............ .. .. .... .. 7 Changing the control settings ........ ...... 8 Adjusting the door bins ........ ... .... ....... ... 8 Adjusting the bin/shelf glides ... ...... ...... 9 Adjustlng the refrigerator shelves ... ....9 Removing the meat drawer and cover ............... .....-......................... 9 Removlng the crispers and crisper cover ................................. ............... .....
Exterior moisture control ExlmoRYdlsTllRE~ ON -117171 The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. l Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
Adjusting the bin/shelf glides The bin/shetf glides can be used to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. To adjust bin/shelf glides: 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bin/track. To remove bin glides: 1. Grasp glide. 2. Rotate glide up and out of bin. 3. Replace in reverse order. NOTE: Shelf glides cannot be removed Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator.
Removing the crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers: 1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front. 3. Slide out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. Pull out to the :op, lift the front and pull again. To remove the cover: 1. Push up glass insert from the bottom, then slide il out with both hands. 2. Lift front of cover frame. 3. Pull cover frame up and out. 4. Remove metal cover support. To replace the cover: 1.
Using the automatic ice maker The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. l ON (down) . . . to start ice production l OFF (up) . . . to stop ice production . . . NOTE: Do not turn ice maker ON unUl$L~ connected to the water sqplv. InstructIons Raise signal arm to stop ice maker. for ice maker water supply hookup #IJX attached cabinet, to the back of the refriaeratoc Lower signal arm to start ice rneker.
Removing the Remove, empty and clean the l the ice dispenser has not, or used for a week or more. l a power failure causes ice in meft and freeze together. l the ice dispenser is not used ice maker storage bin if: will not, be the bin to 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.
Using the THIRSTCRUSHERTM system bin in the freezer. When the dispenser bar is pressed, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute. When the dispenser bar is released, 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. For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice.
The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. lt holds approximately 1 quart (1 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). Please allow about 30 seconds to clear the air from the system and for the water to appear. The water you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes. Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.
Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power 2. Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb. 3. Replace with a 60-watt appliance bulb. 4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply. To change freezer light: 1.
Understanding the sounds you Water 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 Page Cleanlng your refrigerator ...... ............. 17 Vacation and moving care .................. 19 Power Interruptions Page ... ......... ....... ...... .... 19 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 will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
PART Door liners and gaskets WHAT TO USE Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water (covers and panels) Defrost pan Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Vacation Long and moving vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism. Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This will keep 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 Cheese Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness. Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it.
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 f& 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 This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE The motor seems to run too much The condenser coils are dirty. It is hot outside or in the room. SOLUTION CAUSE Clean the coils (See page 18.) The door is opened often. A large amount of food has been put in at one time. 2. If you need assistance 4. If you need FSP ment parts . . . ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consuftants.
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 WhirlpoolSM 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: 4. Drier 1. Compressor 5. Connecting tubing 2.
