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French Door Refrigerator/Refrigeradores de dos puertas con congelador en la parte inferior/Réfrigérateurs à double porte THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new refrigerator at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register your refrigerator at www.whirlpool.ca. For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières REFRIGERATOR SAFETY..... 3 SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR .. 42 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..86 PIEZAS Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ..44 PARTS AND FEATURES ....... 4 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..88 ¿Qué hay de nuevo detrás Quoi de neuf en coulisse?..... 88 What’s New Behind the Doors? ..
Refrigerator Safety 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”...
Water filter Small items Temperature- controlled pantry drawer What’s New Behind the Doors? ® Your Whirlpool French door refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy efficient features. ® Energy and Normal Operating Sounds In-Door-Ice Ice Dispensing System Your new French door bottom mount refrigerator has been...
Refrigerator Connectivity Features (on some models) Wi-Fi connectivity allows your Smart Refrigerator to connect to the Internet and interact with the Whirlpool ® app from your smartphone or mobile device.
What it does for you: Alerts you to power status and duration GET STARTED of outage to provide input regarding disposition of refrigerator/ Go to www.whirlpool.com/connect and follow the instructions freezer contents. to get connected. Fast Ice/Fast Cool Control Check the Whirlpool App frequently for additional information ®...
When prompted by the app, enter the Smart Appliance ■ Once you’ve connected your refrigerator to your home Wi-Fi network, it will remain linked even if the power goes out, you Identi cation Number (SAID) (case sensitive) which can be move the appliance, or if you put it in storage for found on a sticker on top of the control housing located on a while.
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors NOTE: Measure the width of your door opening to see whether or not you need to remove the refrigerator doors to move the refrigerator into your home. If door removal is necessary, see the following instructions. IMPORTANT: If the refrigerator was previously installed and you are moving it out of the home, before you begin, turn the refrigerator control off.
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WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Bottom Door Hinge For your convenience, the refrigerator doors have bottom hinges with door closers. These closers allow the doors to swing fully A.
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4. Using the TORX screwdriver, remove the 3 screws from ® ® the top hinge and set aside. 3. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the door hinge. ■ Grasp each side of the wiring plug. With your left thumb, press down to release the catch and pull the sections of the plug apart.
Replace Drawer Front Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door 1. Pull out the freezer drawer glides to their full extension. 1. Set the right-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin. 2. Holding the drawer front by its sides, align the top screws, 2.
Electrical Requirements Connect the Water Supply Read all directions before you begin. WARNING IMPORTANT: ■ Plumbing must be installed in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances. ■ Copper and PEX tubing connections from the household water line to the refrigerator are acceptable and will help avoid off- taste or odor in your ice or water.
4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the Complete the Installation shut-off valve. Use ⁄ " (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve to the refrigerator. ■ Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be WARNING sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
3. Firmly push the handle toward the door until the handle base is ush against the door. 4. While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key into the upper hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is engaged in the setscrew.
2. Move the refrigerator to its nal location. Filters and Accessories 3. Using the ⁄ " hex driver, lower the brake feet. Turn them clockwise until the rollers are off the oor and both brake feet are snug against the oor. This keeps the refrigerator from Water Filtration System rolling forward when opening the refrigerator doors or freezer drawer.
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7. Twist the water lter and turn 90° clockwise until it locks into 3. Pull the lter out of the housing. place and that arrows are aligned. 4. Remove the water lter cap from the water lter. 8. Push the water lter door closed. The Water Filter Status Light 5.
Install Air Filter Replacing the Air Filter An air lter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at The disposable air lter should be replaced every 6 months. reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator. To order a replacement air lter, contact us. See “Accessories” On some models, your refrigerator’s accessory packet includes section in the User Guide for information on ordering.
Accessories The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order an accessory, contact us and ask for the part number. In the U.S.A., visit our website www.whirlpool.com/accessories or call 1-800-901-2042. In Canada, visit our webpage www.whirlpoolparts.ca or call 1-800-807-6777.
Using the Controls The temperature control is located across the top of the refrigerator cabinet behind the doors. ˚F Meats Drinks Deli/Cheese Drawer Fridge Freezer Energy Saver Recommended Fast Cool Cooling O Icemaker2 ˚C hold 3 sec SHOWROOM POWER OUTAGE for Filter Reset IMPORTANT: The display screen on the temperature control Recommended Refrigerator Temperature...
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Energy Saver Fast Cool The Fast Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator ■ To turn on the Energy Saver feature, touch ENERGY SAVER and freezer use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room to activate the feature. When the feature is ON, the Energy temperatures.
Power Outage Options The Power Outage indicator lets you know if the power supply Fast Ice to the refrigerator has been off and the freezer temperature has The Fast Ice feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice risen. use by increasing ice production. Once selected, the Fast Ice feature will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.
Water and Ice Dispensers Calibrate Measured Fill IMPORTANT: Household water pressure may affect the accuracy of the Measured Fill feature. So, for optimum performance of your ■ Allow 3 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water. water dispenser, you must rst calibrate Measured Fill. ■...
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3. Touch FILL (center ring button) and the selected amount of Dispensing water will be dispensed. Touch CUBED ICE or CRUSHED ICE for your ice selection. NOTES: ■ The Measured Fill dispenser will automatically time out after NOTES: 1 minute of inactivity. ■...
NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for several seconds after The Ice Dispenser removing the glass from the dispenser paddle. The dispenser may continue to make noise for a few seconds after dispensing. IMPORTANT: ■ If the ice cubes are hollow or have an irregular shape, it The Dispenser Drip Tray could be because of low water pressure.
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■ If the ice in the storage bin clumps together, break up ice Remove and Replace the Ice Storage Bin using a plastic utensil and discard. Do not use anything sharp ■ Remove the ice storage bin by inserting your ngers into the to break up the ice.
Shelves, Bins, and Drawers Shelves and Shelf Frames The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Some shelves will tuck away to create room for taller objects. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and Some models have 2 in nity slide shelves.
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Platter Pocket Removal Refrigerator Door Bins NOTE: Refrigerator doors will need to be removed to remove The bins on your refrigerator door are adjustable to meet your platter pocket. See the “Remove and Replace Doors” section individual storage needs. for more information. Door Bin Divider (on some models) 1.
Audio Reference Freezer Drawers Tone Assignment Small Items Bin Tone Name Usage Examples This drawer divider is not removable and is for small, delicate POWER ON Cooling system is turned on every time items. For storage exibility, the drawer bin can move forward the product is powered on.
Refrigerator Care DO USE DO NOT USE ✔ Soft, clean cloth ✘ Abrasive cloths ✘ Paper towels or newsprint Cleaning ✘ Steel-wool pads ✔ Warm, soapy water with ✘ Abrasive powders or liquids WARNING a mild detergent ✘ Ammonia ✘ Citrus-based cleaners ✘...
5. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well. Condenser Cleaning 6. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal mold from building up.
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, visit www.whirlpool.com/connect or call 1-866-333-4591.
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, visit www.whirlpool.com/product-help or call 1-800-253-1301.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Refrigerator Operation (cont.) The motor seems to run The door(s) are opened too frequently Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open or for too long.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Unusual Noise Repetitive clicking Dual evaporator valve regulating the You may hear rapid, repetitive clicking sounds as the unit cooling operation switches from cooling one compartment to cooling the other.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Ice and Water (cont.) The ice maker is not The refrigerator door is not closed Close the door rmly. If it does not close completely, see “The producing ice or is not completely.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Ice and Water (cont.) The water and ice There is a kink in the water source A kink in the water line can reduce water ow from the water dispenser will not line.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help. Ice and Water (cont.) If you experience Possible Causes Solution Water from the dispenser Water from the dispenser is chilled to This is normal. is warm. 50°F (10°C).
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Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent Federal Communications Commission émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et (FCC) Compliance Notice d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Industrie Canada.
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Performance Data Sheet Water Filtration System Model P9WB2L/P9RFWB2L Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42, Standard 53, Standard 401, and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of contaminants specified on the Performance Data Sheet.
DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.