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WHIRLPOOL

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MAJOR APPLIANCE 

LIMITED WARRANTY

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS 
REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.

Please have the following information available when you call the 
Customer eXperience Center:

Name, address and telephone number

Model number and serial number

A clear, detailed description of the problem

Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1.

Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some 
questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or 
Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the right to access additional 
resources, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help.

2.

All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Whirlpool Service Providers. In the U.S. and 
Canada, direct all requests for warranty service to: 

Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center

In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine whether 
another warranty applies.

www.whirlpool.com/product_help

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major 
appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to 
instructions attached to or furnished with the product, 
Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter 
“Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Replacement 
Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or 
workmanship that existed when this major appliance was 
purchased, or at its sole discretion replace the product. In 
the event of product replacement, your appliance will be 
warranted for the remaining term of the original unit's 
warranty period.

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS 
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS 
PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a 
Whirlpool designated service company. This limited 
warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and 
applies only when the major appliance is used in the 
country in which it was purchased. This limited warranty is 
effective from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof 
of original purchase date is required to obtain service under 
this limited warranty.

1.

Commercial, non-residential, multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with published 
user, operator or installation instructions. 

2.

In-home instruction on how to use your product.

3.

Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in 
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or correction of household electrical 
or plumbing (i.e. house wiring, fuses or water inlet hoses).

4.

Consumable parts (i.e. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, preservation 
solutions, etc.).

5.

Conversion of products from natural gas or L.P. gas.

6.

Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God or use with products 
not approved by Whirlpool.

7.

Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by 
unauthorized service, alteration or modification of the appliance.

8.

Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to the 
appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in materials and 
workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days. 

9.

Discoloration, rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive 
environments including but not limited to high salt concentrations, high moisture or 
humidity or exposure to chemicals.

10.

Food or medicine loss due to product failure.

11.

Pick-up or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair.

12.

Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an 
authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available.

13.

Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in fixtures (i.e. trim, 
decorative panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, countertops, drywall, etc.) that 
interfere with servicing, removal or replacement of the product.

14.

Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers removed, altered 
or not easily determined.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall 
be borne by the customer. 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow 
limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal 
rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY

Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations 
contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you 
should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. WHIRLPOOL 
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you 
also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

Summary of Contents for WSR57R18DH

Page 1: ... product model and serial numbers These numbers can be found inside your refrigerator Model Number Serial Number User Guide Refrigerator TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of in...

Page 2: ...efore servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Remove doors from your old refrigerator Use nonflammable cleaner Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from refrigerator Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause can...

Page 3: ...n it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch Do not use an extension cord NOTE Before performing any type of installation c...

Page 4: ...net NOTE Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working 3 Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic 4 Lift the refrigerator door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and set aside 5 Remove the four hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly See Bottom Hinge graph...

Page 5: ...unterclockwise The front rollers will be touching the floor 2 Move the refrigerator to its final location 3 Lower the brake feet by turning them clockwise until the rollers are off the floor and both brake feet are snug against the floor This keeps the refrigerator from rolling forward when opening the refrigerator door IMPORTANT If you need to make further adjustments involving the brake feet you...

Page 6: ...motor circulating air through the refrigerator compartment The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant or items stored on top of the refrigerator Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your ref...

Page 7: ... some models The Over Temperature Alert lets you know if the refrigerator temperature has risen to 54 F 12 C or higher This alert feature will sound a continuous alert tone and repeatedly flash a red light on the control panel The tone can be turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once As you press the TEMP SETTING button the red light will then also change from flashi...

Page 8: ... bag or plastic container and store in crisper Door Bin To Remove and Replace the Bin 1 Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and sliding out 2 Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support tilting it back into place Cleaning Your Refrigerator Clean the refrigerator about once a month to keep odors from building up Wipe up spills immediately To Clean Your Refrigerator...

Page 9: ... for 24 hours or less keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen If the power will be out for more than 24 hours consume or can perishable food at once REMEMBER If the condition of the food is poor dispose of it Vacation and Moving Care Vacations If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you re away use up any perishables and freeze other items If you choose to turn the refriger...

Page 10: ...ug into a grounded 3 prong 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 WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire PROBLEM RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS Refrigerator Will Not Operate Check that it is plugged into a g...

Page 11: ...soon as possible Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator causing the refrigerator to run longer to cool back down Check that the temperature control is set correctly for surrounding conditions The Door Will Not Close Completely or Is Difficult To Open Check that there are no food packages blocking the door On some models check that the crisper covers pans shelves bins and baskets are ...

Page 12: ...ble parts i e light bulbs batteries air or water filters preservation solutions etc 5 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 6 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 7 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 8 Cosmetic dam...

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