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Page 2: ...per humidity control 14 Removing the meat drawer and cover 14 Adjusting the meat drawer temperature 14 Removing the snack bin 15 Removing the freezer baskets 15 Using the ice cube trays 16 Using the optional automatic ice maker 16 Removing the base grille 17 Using the THIRSTCRUSHER dispensing system 17 Solving common ice maker dispenser problems 19 Changing the light bulbs 20 Understanding the sou...
Page 3: ...pliance s operation or if you need service first see Requesting Service on page 30 If you need further help feel free to call an authorized Whirlpool service center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on pages 4 5 For your convenience we have included a handy place...
Page 4: ...s The fumes can THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE create a fire hazard or explosion HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a l Do not load the refrigerator with food floor that will hold the weight and in an before it has time to get properly cold area suitable for its size and use l Use the refrigerator only for the uses l Do not inst...
Page 5: ...yle 1 Automatic ice maker with cubed and Removable freezer shelves Snack bin I lllll on some models P 15 Slide out freezer baskets number varies with model P 15 Adjustable door bins EZ TRACK shelf P 12 Model and serial number label on side wall number varies Deep adjustable P 11 Leveling rollers behind base grille P 7 Bas grille P 17 Meat drawer air control on side wall P 14 P 11 Meat drawer P 14 ...
Page 6: ...ase grille P 17 Meat drawer air control on side wall P 14 Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do any thing else This booklet tells you how to start your Treat your new refrigerator with care refrigerator clean it move shelves Use it only to do what home refrig and adjust controls It even tells you erators are designed to do what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator ...
Page 7: ... removing all packaging materials l Soak area with liquid hand dish clean your refrigerator be washing detergent before removing fore using it if necessary glue as described above Do not use See cleaning instructions sharp instruments rubbing alcohol on pages 22 23 flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Plugging it in Recomme...
Page 8: ...ush against the back wall Make sure the ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installa tion Instructions Leveling it Your refrigerator has two 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 See page 17 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counter to lower Use a scre...
Page 9: ...t to C coldest control continuously guards against 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down moisture buildup on the outside of your completely before adding food This refrigerator cabinet This control does may take several hours not have to be set or adjusted Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use...
Page 10: ... refrigerator and freezer compartments IMPORTANT Setting control to Off DOES NOT disconnect the refrigerator from its electrical power supply Changing the control settings CONDITION REASON RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator l Door opened often section too warm l Large amount of food added 4 2 l Room temoerature too warm Freezer section l Door opened often too warm l Large amoun...
Page 11: ...place items on the shelf Snap on trivet To remove the trivet 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end 3 Lift trivet straight out To replace the trivet 1 Line up ends of the trivet with the button on the door liner wall 2 Push trivet straight back until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the wine rack on some models To remove the wi...
Page 12: ...avy food items To remove a shelf 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace a shelf 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the back liner wall 2 Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of shelf to a level position NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Handle them carefully To slide shelf...
Page 13: ...nel track Then pull shelf straight out NOTE Shelf is heavy Make sure you use both hands when removing shelf To remove shelf track 1 Lift both sides of track slightly 2 Pull track straight out To replace shelf track Guide track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wall of the cabinet NOTE Make sure both track hooks are in slots and that the slots are parallel to each other i Push track ba...
Page 14: ...y Replace in reverse order Style I To remove the cover 1 Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports 2 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 Style 2 To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover fr...
Page 15: ... lift the front and pull again 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order 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 3 Replace meat drawer and crisper Adjusting th...
Page 16: ...skets on some models To remove a basket 1 Slide basket out to the stop 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide basket out the rest of the way To replace a basket 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide basket in all the way Pull out to the stop lift front and pull again the Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf 1 Lift right side of ...
Page 17: ...ly UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT Do not turn ice maker on until you connect it to the water supply l If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you replace the bin push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position l Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connect ing the ice maker to a softened water s...
Page 18: ...rom 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 Noise from the ice crusher is normal and pieces of ice may vary in size ...
Page 19: ...igera tor press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 1 9 to 2 8 L 2 or 3 quarts The water you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes Allow several hours to chill a new tankful NOTE The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy gl...
Page 20: ...g held in too long motor to reset l Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser Off taste or odor in ice l Ice attracts airborne odors old ice l Water quality l Foods not properly wrapped l Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning l Plumbing to ice maker l New ice maker l Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container l Water containing minera...
Page 21: ...igerator to power supply To change crisper light on some models 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Pull top of light shield forward until it 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 ...
Page 22: ...rator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds l trickling water l thud clatter of ice You may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will ru...
Page 23: ...n become hot Remove and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury 1 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts Sponge or cloth with shelves crisper mild detergent and etc warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax l Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Wash outside of cabinet Do n...
Page 24: ...ing at right edge and warm water and remove the defrost pan l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening l Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner l Remove base grille coils with extended l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow attachment may need to be cleaned as often as every other month l Replace base grille Floor under Flo...
Page 25: ...t thoroughly Rinse well and dry Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 6 Also remember to reconnect the water supply line Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the po...
Page 26: ...a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigera tor shelf Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until yo...
Page 27: ...astic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use l Bread wrappers l Non polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids l Wax paper l Wax coated freezer wrap l Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quic...
Page 28: ...l Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of the cabinet and are parallel with each other l If refrigerator light does not go out when door is closed the door may be too low Use a thicker spacer if necessary l Door seal may be adjusted by removing the top hinge and adding or removing shims to the bottom hinge l Set the door gap at 17 5 mm l inch The diameter of a dime is about right S...
Page 29: ...ly set it aside NOTE On some models the top hinge is permanently attached to the inside of the door and must not be removed To reinstall the doors 1 With the freezer door held up right next to its hinge feed the water line carefully through the hinge hole Lowerthedoor onto the bottom hinge while pulling the remaining water line through the bottom Close the door 2 While the freezer door is still he...
Page 30: ...maker Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight does not work for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 16 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfa Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator miliar sounds or a rattling Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the jin...
Page 31: ...part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replace ment parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed descrip tion ...
Page 32: ...ur refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs 6 Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of pr...
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