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REFRIGERATOR

 

SAFETY

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: 

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems 

of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous 
– even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of 
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help 
prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off the door.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily 
climb inside.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator. 

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

Important information to know about 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.

Summary of Contents for WUR50X24EM00

Page 1: ...PARA INSTALARSE DEBAJO DEL MOSTRADOR Manual de uso y cuidado Para consultas respecto a características operación desempeño partes o servicio llame al 1 800 253 1301 o visite nuestro sitio de internet en www whirlpool com RÉFRIGÉRATEUR SOUS COMPTOIR Guide d utilisation et d entretien Au Canada pour assistance composez le 1 800 807 6777 ou visitez notre site web à www whirlpool ca Table of Contents ...

Page 2: ...males 16 Uso del control 16 CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL REFRIGERADOR 16 Estantes del refrigerador 16 Estante inferior 16 CUIDADO DE SU REFRIGERADOR 17 Limpieza 17 Cómo cambiar el foco 17 Cuidado durante las vacaciones y mudanzas 17 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 18 AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO 20 En los EE UU 20 En Canadá 20 Accesorios 20 GARANTÍA 21 TABLE DES MATIÈRES SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 23 INSTRUCTIONS D INSTA...

Page 3: ... alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 ...

Page 4: ...or Electrical Requirements Before you move your refrigerator into its final location 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 sw...

Page 5: ...rews Front View 7 Remove the two screws fastening the door stop spacer and the door stop to the bottom of the refrigerator door 8 Move the door stop spacer and the door stop to the opposite side and fasten with the two screws Completely tighten the screws Bottom View 9 Place the washer onto the bottom hinge then install the refrigerator door onto the washer and hinge pin WARNING Excessive Weight H...

Page 6: ...move the two screws Push both tabs in toward the center to release the base grille from the refrigerator 3 Remove the base grille Replace the Base Grille 1 Open the refrigerator door 2 Position the base grille so that both tabs align and the base grille snaps into place Replace the two screws Tighten the screws REFRIGERATOR USE Normal Sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one ...

Page 7: ...wer Shelf To Remove and Replace Lower Shelf 1 Remove the shelf by lifting it up and pulling it forward 2 Replace the shelf by lowering it on the guides REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning Clean the refrigerator about once a month to avoid buildup of odors Wipe up spills immediately To clean your refrigerator 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power 2 Remove all removable parts from inside such as shelves ...

Page 8: ...e screw 5 Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power 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 refrigerator off before you leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Unplug the refrigerator 3 Clean the refrigerator See Cleaning 4 Tape a rubber or wood b...

Page 9: ... blocked For best performance do not install the refrigerator behind a cabinet door or block the base grille There is interior moisture buildup Is the door opened often To avoid humidity buildup try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed When the door is opened humidity from the room air...

Page 10: ...warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For Further Assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please inclu...

Page 11: ...sistent 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 fi...

Page 12: ...nt d une réparation ou modification non autorisée faite à l appareil 9 Défauts d apparence notamment les éraflures traces de choc fissures ou tout autre dommage subi par le fini de l appareil ménager à moins que ces dommages ne résultent de vices de matériaux ou de fabrication et ne soient signalés à Whirlpool dans les 30 jours suivant la date d achat 10 Décoloration rouille ou oxydation des surfa...

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