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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

-inch 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 CareGuide Table of Contents 2 2205261 ...

Страница 2: ...ERATOR FEATURES 11 Refrigerator Shelves 11 Lateral Adjustable Shelf 11 Meat Drawer and Cover 12 Chilled Meat Drawer 12 Crisper and Crisper Cover 12 Crisper Humidity Control 13 Utility or Egg Bin 13 Wine or Can Bottle Rack 13 FREEZER FEATURES 14 Ice Maker 14 Freezer Shelf 14 Adjustable Half width Freezer Shelf 15 Pull out Freezer Floor 15 DOOR FEATURES 15 Door Rails 15 Door Bins 15 Can Rack 15 Adju...

Страница 3: ...n 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when usin...

Страница 4: ...may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly IMPORTANT Depending on your model do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator or the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille Depending on your model do not remove the white Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of ...

Страница 5: ...rcing type or in 4 76 mm saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily Cold water supply The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi If a problem occurs call your utility company Connecting to water line 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconne...

Страница 6: ...the wall Move to step 2 2 Turn shut off valve ON Check for leaks Tighten any connections including connections at the valve or nuts that leak 1 Tube Clamp 2 Copper Tubing 3 Compression Nut 4 Valve Inlet 3 The ice maker is equipped with a built in water strainer If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply a second water strainer should be installed i...

Страница 7: ...l optional 1 Door Hinge Hole Plug 1 Flat Head Handle Screws 2 Freezer Handle 1 Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs 1 Door Handle Sealing Screws 1 Door Stop Screw 2 Door Stop 3 4 1 Door Handle 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 Gri...

Страница 8: ...hown see Graphic 4 5 Remove door handle seal screw front Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown see Graphic 7 6 Remove door stop Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown see Graphic 5 7 Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown see Graphic 6 3 Drive top two screws in handle first Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw 8 Al...

Страница 9: ... 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 ...

Страница 10: ...ld refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm For models with two controls The Refrigerator Control functions as the thermostat for the entire product refrigerator and freezer sections The higher the number setting the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder The Freezer Control adjusts the cold air fl...

Страница 11: ...shelf frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it out of the shelf supports 2 Replace the shelf frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the shelf supports Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports 3 Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that the shelf is securely in position LateralAdjustableShelf onsomemodels To slide the shelf from...

Страница 12: ...lace the meat drawer IMPORTANT Do not clean glass meat drawer covers with warm water when they are cold Glass meat drawer covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping For your protection tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble size pieces This is normal NOTE Glass meat drawer covers are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid i...

Страница 13: ...humidity in the moisture sealed crisper Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH LOW open lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper or store in a loosely close...

Страница 14: ...Discard the first three batches of ice produced to avoid impurities that may be flushed out of the system The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot b...

Страница 15: ... pushing in slightly on the front of the bracket while pulling out on the inside tab Repeat these steps for the other end of the rail 2 Replace the rails by aligning the ends of the brackets with the buttons on the sides of the door liner Firmly snap bracket and rail assembly onto the tabs above the shelf as shown Drop in Door Rails To remove and replace the rails 1 Remove the rails by pulling str...

Страница 16: ...leaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors apply appliance wax or auto paste wax with a clean soft cloth Do not wax plastic parts 5 Clean the condenser coils regularly Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month This may help save energy Style 1 Condenser coils behind base grille Remove the base grille see the Base Gr...

Страница 17: ...rator has an automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator When the last load of ice drops raise the wire shut off arm to the OFF up position or move the switch to the OFF right setting 2 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 3 Depending on your model turn...

Страница 18: ...r arm with a plastic utensil Refer to the Ice Maker Operation section Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice been produced Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to your home water supply and the supply shut off valve is turned on Refer to the Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source section NOTE If not due to any of the above there may be a problem with the wate...

Страница 19: ...n gaskets and the surface that they touch Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable Level the refrigerator Refer to the Door Closing and Alignment section Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced Remove and replace the doors according to the Refrigerator Doors Removing Reversing optional and R...

Страница 20: ... product failure 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 limitat...

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