Nominal Electrical Characteristics
Rated Current
6.0 A
Frequency
60 Hz
Rated Voltage
127 V ~
STM W10883319 Rev. A
NP W10883319 Rev. A
Use and Care
Guide
This guide contains useful information. Please read it carefully.
This Use and Care Guide applies to the following models: WT1626N, WT1636N, WT1656A, WT1800N,
WT1840N, WT1860A, WT1865A, WT1616N, WT1617A, WT1618A, WT1816A, WT1818A.
Manufactured by Industrias Acros Whirlpool S.A. de C.V.
Antigua carretera a Roma Km 9
Col. Milagro
Apodaca N.L.
Mexico 66600
Tel. (01-81) 83 29 21 00
Important safety instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injuries when using the
refrigerator, take these basic precautions:
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Connect to a grounded 3-prong plug wall outlet.
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Do not remove the ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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Disconnect the power supply before performing any
maintenance.
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Replace all components and panels before
operating it.
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If the power cord gets damaged it should be
replaced by the manufacturer, the latter's service
agent or by qualified personnel.
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Monitor children to make sure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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Remove the doors of your old refrigerator.
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Use a non-inflammable cleaner.
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Keep inflammable materials and vapors, such as
petrol, well away from the refrigerator.
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Use two or more people to move and install the
refrigerator.
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This appliance has been designed for use in the
household setting and for similar applications, such
as: kitchen areas for personnel in shops, offices and
other work environments; farms and guests at hotels,
motels and other residential settings; premises such
as boarding houses or hotels that provide breakfast;
meal services and similar applications other than the
retail setting.
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Disconnect the power supply before installing the ice
maker (in models that include the ice maker
installation kit).
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This appliance has not been designed for use by
people (including children) with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacity or with a lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they do so under
supervision or following the instructions for use of the
apparatus, overseen by a person responsible for their
safety.
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Do not keep explosive substances, such as aerosols
with inflammable propellant, inside this appliance.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
-This refrigerator must be grounded.
-DO NOT alter the power cord. If it does not fit in the electrical outlet, have a suitable
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
-DO NOT use an extension cord with this refrigerator.
-Consult a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the refrigerator is duly
grounded.
-Failure to take the precautions listed above may result in serious injury or death.
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Install properly
Before connecting the refrigerator
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Keep the refrigerator away from the effects of weather.
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Only connect the refrigerator to an appropriate grounded outlet with the correct power supply.
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Do not store food in the refrigerator before it has cooled appropriately.
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Use the refrigerator only as specified in this guide.
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Make sure the refrigerator is not operated by people without the skills to do so as instructed.
How to install the refrigerator
Follow these steps before connecting the new refrigerator:
1. Remove the attachments from the packaging, including the interior accessories.
2. Place the refrigerator as recommended below:
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Leave at least 7.5 cm (3") of space between the top of the refrigerator and the cabinets.
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Leave at least 5 cm (2") of space between the condenser on the back of the refrigerator and the wall.
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Leave 1.25 cm (½") of space on each side of the appliance to facilitate installation.
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If the refrigerator is to be placed against a side wall, leave additional space to allow the door to open wider.
3. Level the refrigerator, depending on the model, as follows:
NOTE:
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For greater accuracy, check with a carpenter's level placed on top of
the refrigerator. If it does not move when the door is opened and
closed, the refrigerator is leveled.
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We recommend that it lean backwards slightly so that the door will
tend to swing closed.
Style 1-
Rollers with leveling screws. To raise or
lower your refrigerator, follow the instructions in
Figure 1.
Style 2-
Levelers. To raise or lower your
refrigerator, follow the instructions in Figure 2.
Grounding instructions
Grounding method
Your refrigerator is equipped with an electrical cord with a grounded 3-prong
plug. To minimize the risk of electrical shock, the cord must be connected to a
3-prong wall outlet grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and all local codes and regulations. If no such outlet is available, it is the
customer's responsibility and obligation to have a duly grounded 3-prong outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Water Storage Tank
The water storage tank is filled manually, and is located on the inside of the refrigerator compartment door.
It has a maximum capacity of 3.5 liters of water.
IMPORTANT:
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Clean the system before using it for the first time. To do so, fill the storage tank with clean water and press
the water dispenser paddle with a large glass or pitcher until you have removed at least a liter of water.
Discard that water. This process will help clean the system and flush air from the dispenser valve.
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Once the system is clean, wait until the water chills before using the dispenser again.
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The dispenser should be used only with liquids. Drinks such as milk, juices with pulp and seeds may clog
the valve and cause the dispenser to malfunction.
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The manufacturer is not responsible for damages to the dispenser and its dispensing system caused by the
use of liquids other than liquids without pulp.
NOTES:
- After 2 hours, carbonated drinks can lose their fizz.
- Wash the tank before filling it with another beverage (see Cleaning the Dispenser).
Water Dispenser (some models)
Your new refrigerator has an innovative water dispenser on the door to keep
chilled water available and decrease the number of times you open the
refrigerator door, which helps reduce the product's power consumption.
Filling the water storage tank
To fill the water storage tank, rotate the small lid on the cover and remove it.
Then add water using a jug.
NOTE:
For safety reasons, the small lid cannot be completely removed from
the cover of the storage tank.
IMPORTANT:
Always fill the storage tank with water when it is properly
attached to the door.
WARNING:
Fill only with potable water.
How to use the water dispenser:
1.
Press a sturdy glass or pitcher against the center of the dispenser paddle.
2.
Once the necessary water is obtained, stop pressing against the paddle, but do not
remove the glass or pitcher until the water completely stops running.
IMPORTANT:
Always hold the glass (or container) in your hand when dispensing
water.
Do not try
to leave a glass unattended in the dispenser well.
NOTE:
The water may taste strange if the dispenser is not used periodically.
Cleaning the dispenser
1.
With both hands, grasp the water storage tank and tilt it slightly backwards.
Then pull upwards until the tank completely disengages from the refrigerator door
(See Figure 1).
2.
Place the tank on a flat surface and remove the cover by pulling upwards
(See Figure 2).
3.
Release the valve by rotating it counter-clockwise (see Figure 3) and clean it
carefully.
NOTE:
Your refrigerator may have either one of the 2 types of valves illustrated
here.
4.
Use a damp sponge or soft cloth with a neutral soap or detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and make sure no soap residue is left behind. Finally, dry with a clean,
soft cloth.
NOTE:
Do not use coarse fibers to clean the water storage tank, as this can
damage the finish.
IMPORTANT:
Before reattaching the storage tank to the door, make sure that:
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The valve has been properly attached. Make sure the valve stop is making
contact with the stop located on the storage tank.
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The isolation ring is properly placed on the tank, as shown in the following
figure.
To reattach the storage tank to the refrigerator door:
1.
Attach the valve to the tank by rotating it clockwise, insert the tank cover lid strap,
and reposition the cover.
2.
Finally, use both hands to reattach the tank to the door, tilting it slightly upward.
Secure it to the side brackets on the inside of the door and push down until it fits
firmly in place.
NOTE:
Make sure the storage tank has been correctly secured to the door, and that
there is no chance it will fall.
How to use the refrigerator with electronic control (some models):
Your refrigerator has a high-tech, easy-to-use electronic control feature located on the inside of the refrigerator
compartment.
The first time you plug in the refrigerator:
The first time you plug in your refrigerator, all of the electronic control indicators will flash simultaneously.
Temperature Control
Your refrigerator is equipped with a smart temperature control. You can use it to set the refrigerator
compartment temperature as needed.
To set the refrigerator compartment temperature:
The product is set to the recommended temperature at the factory. To adjust that temperature, simply press
the “Setting” button. This will decrease the refrigerator temperature. The setting change is unidirectional, from
Cold to Coldest (left to right). Once the control is in the Coldest position, it will move to the least cold setting
(Cold) if pressed again.
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This is the coldest temperature (Coldest) in the
product. All the indicators will be on.
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The least cold temperature setting will be shown with
the first indicator (left to right) on.
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The median minimum temperature will be displayed
when you press the “Setting” button once from the
least cold temperature. The second indicator will be
on.
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The "recommended" temperature will be shown with
the third indicator on.
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The fourth indicator will come on when you press the
“Setting” button once from the recommended
temperature.
NOTE:
To switch off the refrigeration system, press the “Setting” button for 4 seconds and then release it.
No indicator will remain on. This will lead the refrigerator and freezer to stop cooling, but the electricity is not
disconnected.
To switch the refrigeration system back on, press the “Setting” button for 4 seconds and then release it.
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