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- Page 1 Use&Care $Top-Mount Refrigerator Table of Contents ..2 dNisat ion et d’entretien Rdrigirateur superposk 14pP Table dei mat&es ..2...
- Page 2 TASIEOF CONIENK A Note to You Refrigerator Safety ,,.,... Parts and Features. Installing Your Refrigerator. Attaching the oplronal automatrc Ice maker to a water supply Using Your Refrigerator Settrng the control ..,. Ensuring proper arr crrculatron Removrng meat drawer and cover Adlustrng the relngerator shelves...
- Page 3 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of pur- chase or installation date for in-warranty senrice. N~W?IIIUSATEUR Merci d’avoir acheti un appareil ilectrombager WHIRLPOOL* Votre rbfrigbrateur ESTATE vous donne tout ie fonctionne- ment efficace d’un appareil...
- Page 4 kFRlCERATORSAFElY Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols any instructions given. Here is a brief explanatron use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
- Page 5 PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OID REFRIGERATOR Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrlgerator. Failure to do so can result death or braln damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigera- tors are still dangerous even if they will sit for “just a few days.”...
- Page 6 This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This manual covers several different have some or all of the parts and features listed below. Partial freezer shelf Control panel (P. 18) Model and serial number...
- Page 7 Cette section prkente une illustration descriptive renseignements pour bien connaitre les pikes incluses pour vous accommoder. REMARQUE : Ce manuel couvre plusieurs achet6 pout avoir certaines ou toutes les caracteristiques Tablette parcielle de cong0lateur Tableau commande (P. 18) Plaque signalbtique des numhos de modhle et de shie...
- Page 8 INSWJNCYOUR REFRIGERATOR It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install connect it to a power source, and level it. UNPACKING YOURREFRIGERATOR Failure to do so can result in back or other Removing packaping materials 0 Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator...
- Page 9 your refrigerator (cont.) WtpdCKtng Cleaning before use After you remove all of the packaging materials, the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section for more information. SPACE REQUIREMENTS Explosion Hazard Kec:, flammable materials...
- Page 10 ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERTO A WATER SUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you beyin. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplu; the refrigerator before installing ice maker. Failure to do so can result in death electrical shock. IMPORTANT: 0 Use copper tubing only and check for leaks 0 Install ice maker tubing...
- Page 11 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) IMPORTANT: 0 It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice. 0 If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position prevent operation without...
- Page 12 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 5. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole on the cold water pipe you have selected. 7. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp.
- Page 13 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to refrigerator NOTE: The first step for connectrng Style the water line to your refrigerator Valve different depending on the type of Copper water valve provided with your refrig- tubing erator.
- Page 14 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING NEGTI,ONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS THAT 3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning...
- Page 15 EKTRW REQUIREMENTS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug Into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructlons can result death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refngerator into its final location, is important...
- Page 16 hlEUNC AND DOOR AUCNMENl If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. It is very important for the refrigerator to be level in order to function properly.
- Page 17 Leveling and door alignment (cont.) 3. To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check ments Use a screwdriver...
- Page 18 To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy. SEITIN~ THE cormoL The control for the refrigerator...
- Page 19 Setting the control (cont.) IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning Control to a higher than recommended setting cool the compartments any faster. ENSURING PROPER CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper tempera- tures, you need to permit air flow...
- Page 20 REMOVING THE MEAT DRAWER AND COVER (on some models) To remove the meat drawer: Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand whrle supporting bottom drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way. 3.
- Page 21 ADIUSTING REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Adjust the refrigerator shelves match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lift back of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: Slide back of shelf into shelf track...
- Page 22 Removing the crispers and crisper cover (cont.) To remove the cover: Lift cover front and remove cover support. 2. Lift cover up and slide out. To replace the cover: Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in. Lower the front retainers into place.
- Page 23 USING THE OPIIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Before you turn the ice maker on, be Wlra signal sure that it is attached to a water Bras de commande supply. Refer to the “Attaching optional ice maker to a water supply” secticn. 0 The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
- Page 24 Using the optional automatic ice maker (cont.) 0 If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3. move it to between 3 and 4.) REMEMBER: 0 The quality of your ice will be only as good as the...
- Page 25 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TOOLS NEEDED: G-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips driver, flat-head screwdriver, %-inch open-end SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 0 Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves.
- Page 26 INVERSION DU SENS D’OUVERTURE DES PORTES OUTMACE NiCESSAlRE: Cle ti douille hexagonale de %6 po, tournevis Phillips tournevis a lame plate, cle a douille ouverte de % po. SUGGESTION : Cinversion du sens d’ouverture por-tes doit etre executee par une personne qualifiee.
- Page 27 Reversing the door swing (cont.) Reveninp the handles %-inch COUNTER- SINK SCREW HEAD HINGE SCREW HANDLE OVAL SEALING SCREW SCREW (USE ON BOlTTOM OF DOORS) Stick-on shim Bottom endcap Screw cover OVAL SEALING SCREW (USE ON TOP OF DOORS)
- Page 28 Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes (suite) Inversion des poipnies de portes VISHEXAOONIILE COMPTOlR PO DE CHARNl&RE VIS DE vls OVALE DE (S’EMPLOIE POlGNkE JOIm AU BAS DES PORTES) Cale adhbive Cale adhesive VIS OVALE DE JOINT (S’EMPLOIE AU SOMMET DES PORTES)
- Page 29 SAVING ENERCY There are ways that you can help your refrigerator more efficiently. 0 Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveling cabinet will ensure a proper seal. 0 Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part number 4210463).
- Page 30 Understanding the sounds you may hear (cont.) A. 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. B. The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins...
- Page 31 CARING FORYOUR REFRICEIUU~R Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. CLEAN~NC YOUR REFRIGERATOR Both the refrigerator...
- Page 32 hREllEN DU RhdRAlEUR Ce Gfrigkrateur a &tB construit pour offrir de nombreuses cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la duke. Cette section dkrit nettoyer le rkfrigkrateur, et ce qu’il faut faire avant une pkiode dkmknagement, ou g I’occasion d’une panne d’6lectricitk. NEITOYACE DU R~FRIC~ATEUR Les sechons...
- Page 33 VACATION AND MOVING CARE Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: 0 Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
- Page 34 Vacation and moving care (cont.) 7. Empty water from the defrost pan. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 9. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well. and tape them together so they don’t shiH and rattle during the move. Screw in the leveling rollers.
- Page 35 STORAGE FOOD GUIDE There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. STORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight moisture-proof matenal unless otherwise...
- Page 36 Storing fresh food (cont.) Vegetables with skins hmts, peppen) Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased. Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.
- Page 37 STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packapinp Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
- Page 38 Storing frozen food (cont.) heeling Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 Ibs of food per cubic foot [907-l ,350 gr per 28.32 liters] of freezer space).
- Page 39 You can solve many common refrigerator call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, please call the Consumer Assistance NOTE: The Index in the back of the book will help you locate the appropriate referenced throughout this Troubleshooting Your refrigerator will not operate...
- Page 40 he motor seems to run too much Check if . . . The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator. The door is opened often. The controls are not set correctly for the surroundina condrtions.
- Page 41 The ice maker is not producinq ice Check if . . . The freezer temperature is not cold enough produce ice. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator not turned An ice cube is jammed in the ejector arm.
- Page 42 The divider between the two compartments is warm Check if . . . The condenser corls are drrtv or cloqaed. The motor has quit working. Temnerature is too warm Check if . . . The air vents are blocked in either compartment. This prevents the movement of cold air from the...
- Page 43 There is interior moisture build-up (cont.) Check if . . . The food IS not packaged correctly. The control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions. A self defrost cycle was completed. The doors will not close completely Check if .
- Page 44 GUIDE DE D~NNACE Vous pouvez rksoudre de nombreux probkmes le coirt possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions rkoudre votre problkme sans aide de I’extkieur. appeler le Centre d’assistance aux consommateurs. REMARQUE : L’index ?I I’arrihe de ce manuel vous aidera h localiser les sections appropriBes sont identifikes dans ce Guide de dkpannage.
- Page 45 Wrifier si . . . Le refrigerateur se dkgivre. Le refrigerateur est plus humide que normalement. L’eau dans le plateau de degivrage deborde. LL moteut ssmble foactionrer excersivement VBrlfier si . . . La temperature ambiante est plus chaude normalement. Une grande quantite d’aliments...
- Page 46 Le rkfripirateur semble faire trop de bruit VBrifier si . . . Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les refrigorateurs neufs. ~a machine i platens ne produit pas de ylafons VCrifier si . . . La temperature du congelateur nest pas assez froide pour produire...
- Page 47 Mauvais qoit ou odeur des qlacons VIrifier si . . . Les raccords de plomberie sont neufs et causent d&coloration et une mauvaise saveur des glacons. Les glacons ont ete gardes trop longtemps. Les aliments dans le congelateur n’ont pas ete bien emballcs.
- Page 48 II existe une accumulation d’humiditi i I’intbieur Vhifler si . . . Les ouvertures d’aeration dans le refrigerateur bloquees. La Porte est frequemment ouverte. La piece est humide. Les aliments ne sont pas correctement embalks. Les reglages ne sont pas correctement faits pour les conditions ambiantes.
- Page 49 Consumer Assistance Center telephone nearest authorized service center. If the dealer, authorized servicer, and Whirlpool failed to resolve your problem, you can contact Major Appliance Consumer Action MACAP is a group of independent that voice consumer views at the highest major appliance industry.
- Page 50 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE I. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting Cuide”t .
- Page 51 DEMANDE DVSSISTANCE Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez vkrifier la section “Diagnostic”. peut vous faire Bconomiser le cotit d’un appel de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’assistance, suivre les instructions ci-dessous. $1 VOUS AVEZ BESOIN D’IUSISTANCE I.
- Page 52 C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, approved by Whirlpool. E. Any food loss due to product failure. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized THIS ESTATE APPLIANCE...
- Page 53 I’usage normal domestique pour etre repare a domicile. par un accident, le mauvais usage, un incendie, non approuves par Whirlpool. resultant de modifications non autorisees PAR WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. FORTUITS OU INDIRECTS.
- Page 54 This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the pages on which you can find each topic. TOPIC AIR CIRCULATION CLEANING How to ... Moving.. Vacation CONTROLS Setting DOOR SWING Handles Hinges FOOD STORAGE Freezing Fresh food ...
- Page 55 STORAGE WARRANTY _. .., ,____. .__, ,__.._,__. .___._,__., ..,._.__. ,, ,____.. ,.., 53 2192166 Registered trademark ol Whirlpool, U.S.A., lnglis Limited licensee in Canada 0 1998 Whirlpool. U.S.A. * Marque d+o&e de WhIrlpool, U.S.A., lnglis Limit& 0 1996 Whirlpool. C.-U.