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2. Before replacing the freezer door on the bottom left hinge, 

feed the small wiring bundle through the hinge. Assistance 
may be needed.
IMPORTANT: Do not feed the large wiring bundle through the 
hinge. This bundle is intended to run directly from the door to 
the connections beneath the freezer. Forcing the large bundle 
through the hinge may damage the door and/or the wiring, 
and will keep the door from closing properly.

3. Feed both water tubes through the bottom left hinge, then 

replace the freezer door on the hinge. Assistance may be 
needed.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the top 
hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets to 
hold the doors in place while you are working.
4. Align and replace the top left hinge as shown. See Graphic 4

Tighten screws.

5. Reconnect water tubing and wiring.

IMPORTANT: Do not intertwine the water tubing and wiring 
bundles when reconnecting them.

Water Connection Style 1: Push the larger 

⁵⁄₁₆

" (7.94 mm) 

water tube into the blue fitting until it stops, then push the 
smaller 

¹⁄₄

" (6.35 mm) water tube into the green fitting until 

it stops. See Graphic 2A.

Water Connection Style 2: Push the black water tube 
with the blue tip into the blue fitting until it stops. Close 
the clasp around the tubing, making sure it snaps into 
place. Repeat this process to connect the red-tipped 
black water tube and the red fitting. See Graphic 2B.

Reinstall the P-clamp around the small wiring bundle (with 
one yellow plug), then replace the P-clamp on the top 
screw hole of the routing plate. See Graphic 3.

Gently route the large wiring bundle (with two white plugs) 
through the hole in the routing plate, so that the wiring 
runs behind the right side of the routing plate. See 
Graphic 3
.

NOTE: The large wiring bundle should always remain 
below the small wiring bundle.

Reconnect the wiring plugs to the electrical housing, then 
push the housing back under the refrigerator. Align the left 
hole in the front lip of the housing with the right hole in the 
refrigerator's base crossbar. See Graphic 3.

Reinstall the wiring clip over the grommets. First install the 
smaller grommet into the top of the clip, then install the 
larger grommet into the bottom of the clip (closest to the 
screw hole). See Graphic 3.

Align the clip's screw hole with the left hole in the electrical 
housing and the right hole in the crossbar, and screw in 
the clip using a single screw. Tighten screw. See 
Graphic 3
.

IMPORTANT: Once connected, the wiring bundles should 
not be taut. Some flexibility is needed to allow the freezer 
door to open properly.

6. Replace the refrigerator door by lifting the door onto the 

bottom right hinge.

7. Align and replace the top right hinge as shown. See Graphic 6

Tighten screws.

8. Replace the ice storage bin (on some models) and any 

adjustable door or utility bins.

9. Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Leveling and Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two adjustable front feet — one on the right 
and one on the left. In most cases, the refrigerator should be 
steady when both feet are touching the floor. If your refrigerator 
seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily, 
adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:
1. Move the refrigerator into its final location. If necessary, open 

both doors to 90° and remove the base grille. See Graphic 1.

2. The two leveling feet are located on the brackets on each side 

of the product. See Graphic 8.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator 
takes some weight off the leveling feet. This makes it easier to 
make adjustments.
3. Use a 

¹⁄₄

" open-ended or adjustable wrench to adjust the 

leveling feet. Turn the leveling foot to the left to raise that side 
of the product, or turn it to the right to lower that side of the 
product.

4. Open both doors again and check that they close as easily as 

you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by 
turning the leveling feet to the left. It may take several more 
turns, and you should turn both leveling feet the same 
amount.

5. Use a bubble level to check the leveling of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Whenever you need to move the refrigerator, turn the 
leveling feet to the right until they are no longer touching the 
ground. This will allow the refrigerator to roll more easily.

Door Alignment

A refrigerator that is not level from side-to-side may appear to 
have doors that are not properly aligned. If the doors appear this 
way, use the instructions in the previous section to check the 
leveling. 
The doors are designed to be slightly different heights when the 
refrigerator is empty, in order to account for the weight of food 
that will be placed on the doors. If the doors are still not aligned 
after checking the leveling and loading the refrigerator with food, 
follow the steps below to adjust the door alignment.
1. If necessary, open both doors to 90° and remove the base 

grille. See Graphic 1.

2. Locate the alignment screw on the bottom hinge of the 

refrigerator door. See Graphic 9.

3. Use a 

⁵⁄₁₆

" open-ended or adjustable wrench to turn the screw. 

To raise the refrigerator door, turn the screw to the right. To 
lower the door, turn the screw to the left.

4. Check that the doors are even at the top. If necessary, 

continue to turn the alignment screw until the doors are 
aligned.

5. Open both doors to 90°. Replace the base grille. See 

Graphic 1.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to lift the freezer door.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Summary of Contents for WRS588FIHZ00

Page 1: ... Refrigerator 3 Door Removal Leveling and Alignment 4 Handle Installation and Removal 7 Location Requirements 7 Electrical Requirements 8 Water Supply Requirements 8 Connect Water Supply 8 Install Air Filter 10 REFRIGERATOR USE 11 Using the Controls 11 Convertible Drawer Temperature Control 12 Crisper Humidity Control 12 Chilled Door Bin 13 Water and Ice Dispensers 13 Ice Maker and Storage Bin 14 ...

Page 2: ...WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Remove doors from your old refrigerator Use nonflammable clean...

Page 3: ...bout disposal of refrigerants Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator Failure to do so can result in back or other injury When Moving Your Refrigerator You...

Page 4: ...Phillips screwdriver hex key hex head socket wrench and open ended wrenches or adjustable wrench internal star drive or hex head socket wrench WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 2A Water Dispenser Tubing Connection Style 1 A Face of Fitting A 1 Base Grille 3 Wiring Connection Bottom Hinges Left and Right 7...

Page 5: ...l through the bottom left hinge NOTE This may require two people one to lift the door and another to feed the water tubing and wiring through the hinge Be sure the hole in the hinge is clear of obstructions then gently pull one water tube through the hinge Avoid kinking the tube Next gently pull the other water tube through the hinge again avoiding kinks Finally gently pull the wiring bundle inclu...

Page 6: ...ight hinge 7 Align and replace the top right hinge as shown See Graphic 6 Tighten screws 8 Replace the ice storage bin on some models and any adjustable door or utility bins 9 Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet Leveling and Door Closing Your refrigerator has two adjustable front feet one on the right and one on the left In most cases the refrigerator should be steady when both feet a...

Page 7: ...tscrew 2 Using a counterclockwise motion loosen the setscrew a quarter turn at a time 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the upper setscrew Gently pull the handle away from the door 4 If necessary use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the shoulder screws from the door Location Requirements IMPORTANT This refrigerator is designed for indoor household use only To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerat...

Page 8: ... longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of water the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than recommended See Problem Solver for suggestions Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi 207 and 827 kPa If a reverse osmosis water filtration...

Page 9: ... Determine the length of copper tubing you need Measure from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to the water pipe Add 7 ft 2 1 m to allow for cleaning Use 6 35 mm O D outside diameter copper tubing Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square 5 Using a cordless drill drill a 6 35 mm hole in the cold water pipe you have selected 6 Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water...

Page 10: ...th a wrench two more turns Do not overtighten 4 Turn shutoff valve ON 5 Check for leaks Tighten any nuts or connections including connections at the valve that leak Complete the Installation 1 Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet 2 Flush the water system See Water and Ice Dispensers in the User Instructions or User Guide NOTE Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice Allow 72 hours to comple...

Page 11: ...penser panel IMPORTANT The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off automatically and enter sleep mode when the control buttons and dispenser pads have not been used for 2 minutes or more While in sleep mode the first press of a control button will only reactivate the display screen without changing any settings Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate the dis...

Page 12: ... Ice Maker and Storage Bin Press FAST ICE to turn on the Fast Ice feature When the feature is on the Fast Ice icon will appear on the dispenser display screen The Fast Ice setting will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off To manually turn off the Fast Ice feature press FAST ICE again or adjust the freezer temperature set point The Fast Ice icon will disappear when the feature is off N...

Page 13: ...er dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds 2 Repeat Step 1 until water begins to flow 3 Once water begins to flow continue depressing and releasing the dispenser pad 5 seconds on 5 seconds off until a total of 3 gal 12 L has been dispensed Additional flushing may be required in some households The Water Dispenser IMPORTANT Dispense at least 1 qt 1 L of water every week to maintai...

Page 14: ...E buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser IMPORTANT To avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser or changing other settings be sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time Press and hold the TEMP and FAST ICE buttons at the same time again to unlock the dispenser The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked Ice Maker and Storage Bin Allow 24 hours to prod...

Page 15: ... filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage Resetting the Filter Status After changing the water filter reset the status light by pressing and holding the FILTER button for 3 seconds When the system is reset the ORDER and REPLACE icons will disappear from the display screen Changing the Water Filter 1 Locate the water filter in the top right corner ...

Page 16: ...e adjusts cooling system operations the defrost cycle and high energy consuming features such as Fast Ice Delay Ice The Delay Ice feature temporarily stops ice production for up to 4 hours depending on the type of notification received The Delay Ice icon appears on the dispenser display screen To manually turn off the Smart Delay and Delay Ice features and resume normal operation and ice productio...

Page 17: ...ems 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker and is connected to the household water supply turn off the water supply to the refrigerator Property damage can occur if the water supply is not turned off 3 If you have an automatic ice maker turn off the ice maker NOTE Depending on your model raise the wire shutoff arm to OFF up position or press the switch to OFF right 4 Empty the ice bin I...

Page 18: ...refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm a large load of food is added the doors are opened often or if a door has been left open Refrigerator seems noisy The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates temperature more efficiently and uses less energy than older models During various stages of operation you may hear normal operating sounds that are unfamiliar The following noises ar...

Page 19: ...h a soft dry cloth Room is humid A humid environment contributes to moisture buildup Use the refrigerator only in an indoor location with as little humidity as possible Doors are opened often or not closed completely This allows humid air to enter the refrigerator Minimize door openings keep the doors fully closed and make sure both doors are properly sealed Interior lights do not work Doors have ...

Page 20: ...rce line A kink in the water line can reduce water flow resulting in decreased ice production small ice cubes and or hollow or irregularly shaped ice Straighten the water line Ice maker is not turned on Turn on the ice maker See Ice Maker and Storage Bin New installation After connecting the refrigerator to a water source flush the water system See Water and Ice Dispensers Wait 24 hours for ice pr...

Page 21: ... color New plumbing connections New plumbing connections can result in off flavored or discolored ice or water This problem should go away over time Ice has been stored too long Discard the ice and wash the ice bin Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to produce new ice Odor has transferred from food Use airtight moisture proof packaging to store food Use of non recommended water supply line Odors and...

Page 22: ...allation Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely Recently dispensed a large amount of water Allow 24 hours for the new water supply to cool completely Water has not been recently dispensed The first glass of water may not be cool Discard the first glass of water dispensed Refrigerator is not connected to a cold water pipe Make sure the refrigerator is connected to...

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Page 24: ...24 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ...

Page 25: ...alled in compliance with state and local laws and regulations Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts Refer to the Warranty section in the User Instructions or User Guide for the Manufacturer s name ad...

Page 26: ...date of purchase 6 Any food or medicine loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures 7 Pickup and delivery This major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by ...

Page 27: ... refrigerator compartment For assistance or service in the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at the address below In the U S A Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 In Canada Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperien...

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