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Door Closing and Alignment

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right 
and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you 
want the doors to close easier,

 

adjust the refrigerator's tilt using 

the instructions below:

1.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 

2.

Move the refrigerator into its final position. 

3.

Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” earlier in this 
section). The two leveling screws are part of the front roller 
assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either 
side.

4.

Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the 
leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator 
or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may 
take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of 
the refrigerator. 

NOTE:

 Having someone push against the top of the 

refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and 
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

5.

Open both doors again and check to make sure that they 
close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly 
more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It 
may take several more turns, and you should turn both 
leveling screws the same amount.

6.

Replace the base grille.

Door Alignment

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it 
using the instructions below:

1.

Pry off the top hinge cover.

2.

Loosen the top hinge screws using a 

⁵⁄₁₆

 in. socket or wrench.

3.

Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer 
between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.

4.

Replace the top hinge cover.

Understanding Sounds You May Hear

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t 
make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be 
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard 
surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds 
seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the 
kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

If

 

your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a 

buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice 
maker for each cycle.

The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle 
begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or 
Refrigerator Control depending on the model) will click when 
cycling on and off.

Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the 
water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep 
your food items at the desired temperature. The high 
efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run 
longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or 
high-pitched sound.

Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle 
may cause a sizzling sound.

You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air 
through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to 
the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a 
popping noise.

You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the 
condenser fan.

You may hear water running into the drain pan during the 
defrost cycle.

USING YOUR 

REFRIGERATOR

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit 
airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in 
the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer 
section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the 
freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The 
rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

Do not block any of these vents

 with food packages. If the 

vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and 
moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT:

 Because air circulates between both sections, any 

odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must 
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent 
odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

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Страница 1: ...TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Use Care Guide Table of Contents Table des matières 2 2212862 ...

Страница 2: ...trol Settings 9 Ice Maker 9 REFRIGERATOR FEATURES 10 Refrigerator Shelves 10 Lateral Adjustable Shelf 10 Crispers and Meat Drawers 11 Crisper Humidity Control 11 Chilled Meat Drawer 12 Wine or Can Bottle Rack 12 Utility or Egg Bin 12 FREEZER FEATURES 12 Freezer Shelf 12 Adjustable Half width Freezer Shelf 12 Pull out Freezer Floor 13 DOOR FEATURES 13 Door Rails 13 Can Racks and Door Bins 13 Adjust...

Страница 3: ... 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 IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when usin...

Страница 4: ...erator section LocationRequirements To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator allow for in 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall leave 2 in 5 08 cm minimum on each side depending on your model to allow for the door to swing open If your refrigerator has an ice maker allow extra space at the back for the water line connections NOTE...

Страница 5: ...8 cm vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator NOTE Horizontal pipe will work but drill on the top side of the pipe not the bottom This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve 4 Determine the length of copper tubing you need Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe Add 7 ft 2 1 m to allow for cleanin...

Страница 6: ...5 5 Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door Assemble handles on door as shown see Graphic 2 6 Tighten all screws Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place Refrigerator door 1 Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim For Style 1 remove the handle screw cover see Graphic 6 1 For Style 2 slide trim down as shown see Graphic 6 2 2 Remove refrigerator han...

Страница 7: ...ndle Seal Screw Front 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 5 6 1 7 1 Door Handle 1 6 2 1 Flat Head Handle Screw 2 Refrigerator Handle 3 Handle Screw 6 3 1 2 3 2 Screw Cover Side View Front View 1 Bottom Hinge 2 Hex Head Hinge Screws Base Grille Top Hinge Bottom Hinge Center Hinge 1 Center Hinge 2 Hex Head Hinge Screws 1 Top Hinge Cover 2 Hex Head Hinge Screws 3 Top Hinge 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 1 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screw...

Страница 8: ... following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them If your product is equipped with an ice maker you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends Also the Thermostat Control or Refrigerator Control depending on the model will click when cycling on and off Rat...

Страница 9: ...t at least 24 hours between adjustments and then re check the temperatures IceMaker onsomemodels Accessory To turn the ice maker on off NOTE Do not force the wire shut off arm up or down To turn the ice maker on simply lower the wire shut off arm NOTE Your ice maker has an automatic shut off As ice is made the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shut off a...

Страница 10: ...ssories please call the toll free number on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section RefrigeratorShelves Your model may have glass or wire shelves Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy Slide out Shelves on some models To remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame 1 Pull the shelf f...

Страница 11: ...glass insert forward to remove 2 Lift the cover frame and remove it To replace crisper cover NOTE Before reinstalling the cover make sure the U shaped reinforcement bar is reinstalled in the front edge of the crisper cover 1 Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of the refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place 2 Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and low...

Страница 12: ...th the word Accessory Not all accessories will fit all models If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories please call the toll free number on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section FreezerShelf onsomemodels To remove and replace the shelf 1 Remove the shelf by lifting the entire shelf slightly and move it all the way to one side Tilt the other side up and out of the shelf...

Страница 13: ... and replace the rails 1 Remove the rails by pulling straight up on each end of the rail 2 Replace the rails by sliding the shelf rail into the slots on the door and pushing the rail straight down until it stops CanRacksandDoorBins onsomemodels NOTE Can racks may be purchased as an Accessory for some models To remove and replace the racks bins 1 Remove the rack bin by lifting it and pulling it str...

Страница 14: ...ned as often as every other month This may help save energy Style 1 Condenser coils behind base grille Remove the base grille see the Door Removal section Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty Replace the base grille when finished Style 2 Condenser coils in back of the refrigerator Pull refrigerator out away from the wall see the Unpacki...

Страница 15: ...y Hear section The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice Has the ice maker just been installed Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin Once your refrigerator is cooled the ice maker should produce 70 120 cubes every 24 hours Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Control s section Is the wire shut o...

Страница 16: ...too warm Are the air vents blocked in either compartment This prevents cold air movement between the compartments Move objects away from the air vents See the Ensuring Proper Air Circulation section for air vent locations Are the door s opened often The refrigerator will warm when this occurs Keep the refrigerator cool by getting all items out at one time keeping food organized and closing the doo...

Страница 17: ...rovide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the p...

Страница 18: ...18 Notes ...

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Страница 20: ...re 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not ap...

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