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- Page 1 SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide 2308202...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ...3 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator...3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...4 Unpack the Refrigerator...4 Location Requirements ...4 Electrical Requirements ...5 Base Grille ...5 Refrigerator Doors...6 Adjust the Doors...7 Connect the Water Supply...8 Prepare the Water System...8 Normal Sounds ...8 REFRIGERATOR USE ...8 Ensuring Proper Air Circulation...8... -
Page 3: 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”... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator 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. Remove the Packaging Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. -
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:... -
Page 6: Refrigerator Doors
TOOLS NEEDED: " hex-head socket wrench, IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or the doors to get your refrigerator through the doorway of your home. -
Page 7: Adjust The Doors
Handle Removal (optional) 1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws. See Graphic 1. NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim. -
Page 8: Connect The Water Supply
IMPORTANT: All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. Contact your dealer or Whirlpool designated service company for proper installation and parts. Connect to potable water only. Water pressure: 30 to 150 psi (207 KPa - max. 1030 KPa). -
Page 9: Using The Controls
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 from food, wrap or cover foods tightly. Using the Controls For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. -
Page 10: Water And Ice Dispensers
Water and Ice Dispensers (on some models) WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water. Failure to do so can result in cuts. Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed ice, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a lock option to avoid accidental dispensing. -
Page 11: Water Filter Status Light
The Dispenser Light The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by pressing the ON button at the right hand side of the control panel. The red indicator above the ON button will appear. On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser the lever will automatically turn the light on. -
Page 12: Ice Maker And Storage Bin
3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from O-rings. 4. Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge. See illustration in Step 2. 5. With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the base grille until it stops. -
Page 13: Refrigerator Features
Style 2 To Turn the Ice Maker ON/OFF: The ON/OFF switch is located on the top right side of the freezer compartment. 1. To turn the ice maker on, slide the control to the ON (left) position. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. The ice maker sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the control will remain in the ON (left) position. -
Page 14: Flip-Up Shelf
Flip-up Shelf (on some models) To Raise or Lower the Shelf: 1. Raise the shelf by pulling forward on the lever located at the bottom front of the shelf and lift until the shelf locks into the vertical position. 2. Lower the shelf until it is latched securely in place. Adjustable Flip-up Shelf (on some models) To Raise or Lower the Shelf:... -
Page 15: Crisper Humidity Control
Meat Storage Guide Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat. Fresh fish or shellfish ... use same day as purchased Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.)... -
Page 16: Door Features
DOOR FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as accessories are labeled with 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 “Accessories”... -
Page 17: Dispenser Light
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. -
Page 18: Power Interruptions
Style 2 – Behind Freezer Basket Depending on your model, remove the top freezer basket or top freezer basket shelf. Remove light shield by removing the Phillips screw on the top of the shield. Carefully rotate the shield until the left tab can be gently pulled from the freezer wall. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Your refrigerator will not operate Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. - Page 20 Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice. Are the controls set correctly? See the “Using the Controls” section. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly.
- Page 21 Water or ice is leaking from the dispenser Is the glass not being held under the ice dispenser long enough, causing the ice to spill? Hold the container under the ice chute for two to three seconds after releasing the dispenser lever.
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Page 22: Assistance Or Service
If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or a Whirlpool designated service company. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Replacement filters To order accessories, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer and ask for the appropriate part number listed below. - Page 23 Notes...
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Page 24: Warranty
For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for Factory Specified Parts replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship.