Owners Manual
Table Of Contents
- REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
- Refrigerator Safety
- MAINTENANCE AND CARE
- Cleaning
- Lights
- Freezer Shelf (number varies by model)
- Vacation and Moving Care
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Unpack the Refrigerator
- Location Requirements
- Electrical Requirements
- Water Supply Requirements
- Connect Water Supply
- Complete the Installation
- Install Air Filter (on some models)
- Install Produce Preserver (on some models)
- REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
- Convertible Drawer Temperature Control (on some models)
- Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)
- Dual Evaporator (on some models)
- Water and Ice Dispensers
- Ice Maker and Storage Bin
- Water Filtration System
- DOOR REMOVAL AND LEVELING STYLE 1
- Door Instructions
- Install and Remove Door Handles
- Remove Doors and Hinges
- Replace Doors and Hinges
- Door Closing and Alignment
- DOOR REMOVAL AND LEVELING STYLE 2
- Door Instructions
- Install and Remove Door Handles
- Remove Doors and Hinges
- Door Closing, Leveling, and Alignment
- PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET
- SECURITE DU REFRIGERATEUR
- Sécurité du réfrigérateur
- ENTRETIEN ET REPARATION
- Nettoyage
- Lampes
- Tablettes du congélateur (le nombre varie selon le modèle)
- Précautions à prendre avant les vacances ou le déménagement
- INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
- Déballage du réfrigérateur
- Exigences d’emplacement
- Spécifications électriques
- Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau
- Raccordement à la canalisation d’eau
- Terminer l’installation
- Installer le filtre à air (sur certains modèles)
- Installation du conservateur de produits frais (sur certains modèles)
- CARACTERISTIQUES DU REFRIGERATEUR
- Commande de température dans le tiroir convertible (sur certains modèles)
- Commande d’humidité dans le bac à légumes (sur certains modèles)
- Évaporateur double (sur certains modèles)
- Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons
- Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage
- Système de filtration de l’eau
- RETRAIT DE LA PORTE ET AJUSTEMENT DU NIVEAU, STYLE 1
- Instructions pour la porte
- Installation et retrait des poignées de la porte
- Démontage des portes et charnières
- Réinstallation des portes et charnières
- Fermeture et alignement des portes
- RETRAIT DE LA PORTE ET AJUSTEMENT DU NIVEAU, STYLE 2
- Instructions pour la porte
- Installation et retrait des poignées de la porte
- Démontage des portes et charnières
- Fermeture, mise à niveau et alignement des portes
- FICHE DE DONNEES RELATIVES AU RENDEMENT
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Risk of Fire or Explosion.
Flammable Refrigerant Used.
Do Not Use Mechanical Devices to Defrost Refrigerator.
Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid
buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor
transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing
petroleum products on plastic parts, interior, and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh
cleaning tools. Stainless steel models have a coating. Do Not use
regular stainless steel cleaning products. Do Not use stainless
steel cleaner or polish and use only mild soap, water, and soft
microfiber cloth to avoid damage to the stainless steel protective
coating. Paper towels scratch and may dull the clear coat of the
painted door. To avoid possible damage, use only clean cloths to
polish and wipe the door.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Hand-wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Risk of Fire or Explosion due to Puncture of Refrigerant
Tubing;
Follow Handling Instructions Carefully.
Flammable Refrigerant Used.
4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments. If the environment is
particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in
the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3
months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
� Remove the base grille. See the “Door Removal”
instructions, either in the Owner’s Manual or in the
separate instruction sheet provided with your refrigerator.
� Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,
the open areas behind the grille, and the front surface area
of the condenser.
� Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Lights
Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb
with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
IMPORTANT: The light bulbs in both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments of your new refrigerator may use LED technology.
On some models, the LED light bulbs in the refrigerator, freezer,
air tower, and dispenser cannot be changed by yourself. If the
lights do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer door is
opened, call for assistance or service. In the U.S.A., call
1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
Light Styles:
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed.
The interior lights vary by model.
� Some models have mini LEDs that cannot be changed.
� Some models have full-size LED bulbs that can be changed.
To order replacement 2.0 W LED bulbs, use part number
W10574850A, and for 3.6 W, use part number W10565137A,
or call 1-800-253-1301 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada).
2.0 watts 3.6 watts
NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended
for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer
compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments. If
using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended
Whirlpool LED bulb, read and follow all instructions on the
replacement bulb’s packaging before installing it.
� Some models have interior incandescent 40 W
bulbs that can be changed.
NOTE: Not all replacement bulbs will fit your
refrigerator. Do not use an incandescent bulb in
excess of 40 watts.
To Change a Light Bulb:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield, as explained in the following
sections.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and
liquid detergent. Before reinstalling, thoroughly rinse and dry
the shield.