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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................26
WHIRLPOOL
®
REFRIGERATORS................................................27
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ...........................................................27
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator..................................28
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................28
Unpack the Refrigerator.............................................................28
Location Requirements ..............................................................29
Electrical Requirements .............................................................29
Water Supply Requirements ......................................................30
Base Grille ..................................................................................30
Refrigerator Doors......................................................................31
Adjust the Doors.........................................................................33
Connect the Water Supply.........................................................33
Prepare the Water System.........................................................34
Normal Sounds ..........................................................................35
REFRIGERATOR USE ..................................................................35
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................................35
Using the Controls .....................................................................35
Convertible Drawer Temperature Control..................................36
Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................36
Chilled Door Bin .........................................................................36
Water and Ice Dispensers..........................................................36
Water Filter Status Light.............................................................38
Water Filtration System..............................................................38
Ice Maker and Storage Bin ........................................................39
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................40
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................40
Deli Bin .......................................................................................40
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ........40
Wine Rack ..................................................................................40
Utility Bin ....................................................................................40
FREEZER FEATURES ..................................................................41
Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................41
Freezer Basket or Bin.................................................................41
DOOR FEATURES ........................................................................41
Door Rails or Bins ......................................................................41
Door Bins....................................................................................42
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................42
Cleaning......................................................................................42
Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................42
Power Interruptions....................................................................44
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................44
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................44
Refrigerator Operation ...............................................................44
Temperature and Moisture.........................................................45
Ice and Water .............................................................................45
WARRANTY ..................................................................................47
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
Contact the store where you bought your unit or our national
consumer service center.
When calling for service, please provide a detailed description of
the problem, the complete model and serial number and the
purchase date of your appliance. This information will help us to
respond to your request quickly and efficiently.
If You Need Replacement Parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
only use factory specified parts. Factory specified parts will fit
right and work right, because they are made with the same
precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL
®
appliance.
To locate factory specified parts in your area, call our Consumer
Assistance Center or your nearest service center.
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at
01-800-8-300-400.
To Obtain Additional Assistance
If you need additional assistance, you can contact the service
company designated by Whirlpool in your area.