Whirlpool Refrigerator 2201959 User Manual

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REFRIGERATORSAFETY  
YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the  
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.These words mean:  
You will be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wDANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wWARNING  
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,  
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your  
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:  
Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Disconnect power before servicing.  
Replace all panels before operating.  
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.  
Use nonflammable cleaner.  
Keep flammable materials and vapors,  
such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.  
Use two or more people to move and  
install refrigerator.  
Unplug refrigerator before installing  
ice maker.  
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice  
or water (on some models).  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD  
REFRIGERATOR  
wWARNING  
Suffocation Hazard  
Remove doors from your old  
refrigerator.  
Failure to do so can result in death or  
brain damage.  
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and  
suffocation are not problems of the past.  
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still  
dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a  
few days.” If you are getting rid of your old  
refrigerator, please follow the instructions  
below to help prevent accidents.  
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD  
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:  
Take off the doors.  
Leave the shelves in place so that children  
may not easily climb inside.  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar  
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.  
Adjustable freezer shelf  
Door shelves  
Magnetic door  
gaskets  
Ice cube trays  
Ice bin  
(on some models)  
Light switch  
1
3
normal  
Temperature  
Control  
off  
5
coldest  
Dairy  
compartment  
(on some models)  
Model and  
serial number  
label  
Meat drawer  
(on some models)  
(on side wall)  
Adjustable  
wire or glass  
shelves  
Meat  
Door shelves  
(number varies  
with model)  
Crisper cover  
Crisper  
drawers  
Crisper  
Crisper  
Leveling rollers  
(not shown)  
Other parts and features  
(not shown in illustration above/optional on some models)  
Full-width crisper drawer  
Glass crisper cover  
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INSTALLING YOUR  
REFRIGERATOR  
SPACE REQUIREMENTS  
wWARNING  
It is important to prepare your refrigerator  
for use. This section tells you how to clean  
it, install it, connect it to a power source,  
and level it.  
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR  
Explosion Hazard  
wWARNING  
Keep flammable materials and vapors,  
such as gasoline, away from  
refrigerator.  
Excessive Weight Hazard  
Use two or more people to move and  
install refrigerator.  
Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion or fire.  
Failure to do so can result in back or  
other injury.  
Allow 7.5 cm (3 inches) between the  
overhead cabinets and the refrigerator  
top, and allow 1.25 cm (12 inch) on each  
side.  
Removing packaging materials  
Remove tape and any labels from your  
refrigerator before using (except the  
model and serial number label).  
• Allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the  
refrigerator condenser on the back and  
the wall.  
If you are installing your refrigerator next  
to a fixed wall, leave 5 cm (2 inches)  
minimum on the hinge side (depending on  
your model) to allow for the door to swing  
open.  
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub  
the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or  
glue residue can also be easily removed  
by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish  
soap over the adhesive with your fingers.  
Wipe with warm water and dry.  
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing  
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive  
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These  
products can damage the surface of your  
refrigerator. For more information, see  
“Important Safety Instructions” in the  
“Refrigerator Safety” section.  
IMPORTANT:  
Do not remove any permanent instruction  
labels inside your refrigerator.  
Cleaning before use  
After you remove all of the packaging  
materials, clean the inside of your  
refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning  
instructions in the “Caring For Your  
Refrigerator” section for more information.  
7.5 cm (3-inch) minimum  
at top and 1.25 cm (12-inch)  
minimum at sides  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
wWARNING  
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.  
Recommended Grounding Method  
Plug 1: A 115 Volt/60 Hz AC only 15 to 20  
ampere fused and properly grounded  
(earthed) electrical supply is required.  
Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220  
Volt/60 Hz AC only 10 ampere fused and  
properly grounded (earthed) electrical supply  
is required.  
Plug 1  
NOTE: Before performing any type of  
installation, cleaning, or removing a light  
bulb, turn the Temperature Control to OFF  
and then disconnect the refrigerator from  
the electrical source. When you are finished,  
connect the refrigerator to the electrical  
source and reset the Temperature Control to  
the desired setting.  
Plug 2  
Plug 3  
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DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT  
Door Closing  
Your refrigerator has 2 front adjustable  
rollers - one on the right and one on the left.  
If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you  
want the doors to close easier, adjust the  
refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions  
below:  
1. Plug refrigerator power cord into a  
grounded (earthed) outlet. Move the  
refrigerator into its final position.  
2. The two leveling screws are part of the  
front roller assemblies which are at the  
base of the refrigerator on either side.  
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.  
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  
516-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.  
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR  
NOTES:  
SETTING THE CONTROL  
• The built-in exterior moisture control  
continuously guards against moisture  
build-up on the outside of the refrigerator  
cabinet.  
The control for the refrigerator and freezer is  
located in the top of the refrigerator section.  
It controls the temperature in both the  
refrigerator and freezer compartments.  
When you first install your refrigerator,  
set the Temperature Control to 3 (normal).  
Temperature Control adjustments range  
from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).  
Turning the Temperature Control to OFF  
stops cooling in both the refrigerator and  
the freezer compartments, but does not  
disconnect the refrigerator from the  
power supply.  
IMPORTANT: Give the refrigerator time to  
cool down completely before adding food.  
This could take several hours. If you add  
food before the refrigerator has cooled  
completely your food may spoil. Turning the  
control to a higher than recommended  
setting will not cool the compartment(s) any  
faster. The control settings indicated in  
“Changing the Control Settings” section  
should be correct for normal household  
refrigerator usage. The control is set correctly  
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and  
when ice cream is firm.  
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1
normal  
off  
coldest  
5
Condition/  
Reason:  
RECOMMENDED  
ADJUSTMENT:  
CHANGING THE CONTROL  
SETTINGS  
Refrigerator section  
too warm  
Turn Temperature  
Control to next  
higher number  
If you need to adjust temperatures in the  
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed  
in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least  
24 hours between adjustments.  
Door opened often  
Large amount of food added  
Room temperature too warm  
Turn Temperature  
Control to next  
higher number  
Freezer section too warm/  
ice not made fast enough  
Door opened often  
Large amount of food added  
Very cold room temperature  
(can’t cycle often enough)  
Heavy ice usage  
Turn Temperature  
Control to next  
lower number  
Refrigerator section  
too cold  
Control not set correctly  
for your conditions  
Freezer section too cold  
Turn Temperature  
Control to next  
lower number  
Control not set correctly  
for your conditions  
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ENSURING PROPER AIR  
CIRCULATION  
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In order to ensure proper temperatures, you  
need to permit air flow between the two  
sections. As shown in the illustration, cool  
air enters through the bottom of the freezer  
section (1) and moves up. Most of the air  
then flows through the freezer section vents  
(2) and recirculates under the freezer floor  
(3). The rest of the air enters the fresh  
section through the top vent (4).  
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1
1
4
Do not block any of these vents  
(1, 2, 3, or 4) with food packages. If the  
vents are blocked, air flow 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. (See the “Food Storage Guide”  
section for details.)  
REMOVING THE  
DROP-IN DOOR TRIM  
To remove the trim piece:  
1. Remove all items from the shelf.  
2. Pull straight up on each end of the trim  
piece.  
To replace the trim piece:  
1. Locate each end of the trim piece above  
the trim pocket opening.  
2. Push the trim ends straight down until  
they stop.  
3. Replace items on the shelf.  
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ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES  
To remove the shelves:  
To replace the shelves:  
1. Remove items from the shelf.  
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.  
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in  
wall of cabinet.  
2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.  
3. Slide shelf in all the way.  
3. Depending on your model, lift the back or  
front of the shelf over the stop.  
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.  
REMOVING THE CRISPER(S) AND COVER  
STYLE 1  
To remove the crisper(s):  
1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop.  
2. Lift the front.  
Lift cover front,  
then the back.  
3. Slide out the rest of the way.  
4. Replace in reverse order.  
To remove the cover:  
1. Lift cover front and remove the cover support.  
2. Lift cover up and slide out.  
STYLE 2  
Lift cover front,  
then the back.  
To replace the cover:  
1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots  
and push in. Lower the front retainers into  
place.  
2. Insert cover support (with the long tab  
toward the front) into the groove on the  
underside of the cover.  
Cover support  
Tabs  
Lower  
NOTE: If the support needs adjustment,  
turn base clockwise to raise or counter-  
clockwise to lower.  
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REMOVING THE MEAT DRAWER  
AND COVER  
(on some models)  
To remove the meat drawer:  
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.  
2. Lift front of meat drawer.  
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.  
4. Replace in reverse order.  
Style 1  
Style 1  
To remove the cover:  
1. Remove meat drawer.  
2. Push cover back to release rear clips  
from shelf.  
3. Tilt cover up at front.  
4. Pull cover forward and out.  
To replace the cover:  
1. Fit notches and clips on underside of  
cover over rear and center cross bars on  
shelf.  
2. Lower cover into place.  
3. Pull cover forward to secure rear clips  
onto shelf.  
4. Replace meat drawer.  
Style 2  
Style 2  
To remove the cover:  
1. Remove meat drawer.  
Center support  
Lock  
2. Take the half width cover with both  
hands, lift up the shelf side resting on the  
side wall of the refrigerator.  
3. Turn the cover toward the opposite side  
wall.  
4. Tilt the cover up at front, then tilt cover  
up at back until rear hook is out of the  
center shelf support and pull cover  
toward you.  
Slot  
To replace the cover:  
1. Guide the rear cover hooks into the slot  
of the center support.  
2. Tilt the front of the cover up until rear  
hook drops into slot.  
3. Rest cover on side wall.  
4. Make sure shelf is firmly supported.  
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ADJUSTING THE FREEZER SHELF  
(on some models)  
To replace the shelf:  
To remove the shelf:  
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf tracks on  
1. Remove items from the shelf.  
2. Lift back of shelf over stop.  
3. Slide shelf straight out.  
walls of cabinet.  
2. Slide shelf in all the way.  
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB  
To change the refrigerator light:  
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.  
2. Reach behind the Control Panel and  
remove the bulb.  
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance  
bulb.  
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.  
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your  
refrigerator. Be sure to replace the  
bulb with one of the same size and  
shape.  
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING  
TOP HINGE  
SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing  
should be performed by a qualified person.  
Cover  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  
Screws  
Top hinge  
Shim  
Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF,  
unplug it, and remove any food from door  
shelves.  
When removing hinges, keep doors  
closed until ready to lift free from cabinet.  
Spacer  
Screws  
To remove doors, start at the top hinge  
and work your way down.  
CENTER HINGE  
To replace doors, start at the bottom hinge  
and work your way up.  
Door stop  
Spacer  
Line up doors so they are centered between  
the sides of the cabinet and parallel with  
each other.  
Shim  
Hinge Pin  
Screws  
Seal all unused openings with screws or  
plastic plugs. Moisture will enter any  
openings.  
Spacer  
NOTE: After the doors are reversed, reinstall  
the handles. If the doors are not shutting on  
their own, see the “Door Closing and  
Alignment” section.  
Hinge  
Bracket  
BOTTOM HINGE  
Door stop  
Spacer  
Screw  
Shim  
Hinge pin  
Screws  
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Reversing the door swing (cont.)  
Screws (A)  
Plugs  
Reversing the handles  
Top endcap  
Stick-on shim  
(on some models)  
Stick-on shim  
(on some models)  
Bottom endcap  
Screws (A)  
Screws (A)  
Plug  
Top endcap  
Plug  
Stick-on shim  
(on some models)  
Bottom Endcap  
Stick-on shim  
Screw (B)  
Screw cover  
Plug  
B
A
Handle Screws  
(Use on top and  
bottom of handle)  
Handle Screw  
(Use on front of  
handles)  
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR  
Your new refrigerator may make sounds  
that your old one didn’t. Because the  
sounds are new to you, you might be con-  
cerned about them. Don’t be. Most of the  
new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like  
the floor, walls, and cabinets can make the  
sounds seem louder.  
Water sounds  
When the refrigerator stops running, you  
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few  
minutes after it stops. You may also hear de-  
frost water running into the defrost  
water pan.  
Running sounds  
The following describes the kinds of sounds  
that might be new to you, and what may be  
making them.  
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency com-  
pressor and motor. It will run longer than  
older designs. It may even seem to run most  
of the time.  
Slight hum, soft hiss  
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor  
and moving air.  
Clicking or snapping sounds  
The thermostat makes a definite click when  
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes  
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The  
defrost timer will click when the defrost  
cycle starts.  
SAVING ENERGY  
refrigerator so that cold air cannot flow  
freely. See the “Ensuring proper air  
circulation” section.  
Do not set your refrigerator and freezer at  
a colder setting than is needed. Keep the  
refrigerator control at the lowest number  
setting that keeps milk or juice as cold as  
you like and ice cream firm.  
There are ways that you can help your  
refrigerator run more efficiently.  
Check the door gaskets for a tight seal.  
Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper  
seal.  
Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil  
cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part  
number 4210463).  
Do not put your refrigerator next to a heat  
source, such as a range, water heater,  
furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.  
Open the door as few times as possible.  
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR  
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there  
are a few 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.  
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR  
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections  
defrost automatically. However, clean both  
sections about once a month to prevent odors  
wWARNING  
from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.  
To clean your refrigerator:  
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.  
Remove all removable parts from inside, such  
as shelves, crispers, etc.  
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild  
detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive  
or harsh cleaners.  
Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces  
thoroughly.  
Explosion Hazard  
Use nonflammable cleaner.  
Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.  
Additional cleaning tips are listed below:  
WHAT TO USE  
PART  
HOW TO CLEAN  
Sponge or cloth with  
mild detergent and  
warm water  
Removable parts  
(shelves, crisper,  
etc.)  
Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.  
Sponge, cloth, or  
paper towel with  
mild detergent,  
warm water, and an  
appliance wax (or  
good auto paste  
wax)  
Outside  
Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use  
abrasive or harsh cleaners.  
Wipe and dry thoroughly.  
Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice  
a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.  
Waxing painted metal surfaces  
provides rust protection.  
Do not wax plastic parts.  
Inside walls  
Wash with mixture of warm water and  
Sponge, soft cloth,  
or paper towel with  
baking soda or mild  
detergent and warm  
water  
(allow freezer to  
warm up so cloth  
won’t stick)  
– mild detergent, or  
– baking soda (26 g [2 tablespoons]  
to .95 L [1 quart] of water).  
Wipe and dry thoroughly.  
continued on next page  
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PART  
WHAT TO USE  
HOW TO CLEAN  
Door liners  
and gaskets  
Sponge, soft cloth, Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.  
or paper towel with  
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated  
mild detergent and  
warm water  
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners  
containing petroleum on plastic parts.  
Plastic parts  
(covers and  
panels)  
Soft, clean sponge Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.  
or soft, clean cloth  
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,  
with mild detergent  
and warm water  
scouring cleansers, or flammable fluids.  
These can scratch or damage material.  
Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.  
Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not  
remove the defrost pan to clean it.  
Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to  
leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the cabinet  
back and the wall.  
Defrost pan  
(behind  
refrigerator  
on top of motor)  
Sponge or cloth  
with mild detergent  
and warm water  
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.  
Condenser  
coils  
Vacuum cleaner  
with extended  
narrow attachment  
Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.  
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils  
may need to be cleaned as often as every  
other month.  
Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to  
leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the cabinet  
back and the wall.  
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.  
Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.  
Clean floor.  
Floor under  
refrigerator  
Floor cleaners  
Roll refrigerator back into place.  
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.  
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HOLIDAY AND MOVING CARE  
Moving  
Holidays  
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on  
while you’re away, use these steps to  
prepare your refrigerator before you leave.  
When you are moving your refrigerator to a  
new home, follow these steps to prepare it  
for the move.  
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other  
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice  
items.  
maker:  
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice  
Turn off the water supply to the ice  
maker at least one day ahead of time.  
maker:  
Raise ice maker arm to OFF (up) position.  
Shut off water supply to the ice maker.  
3. Empty the ice bin.  
Disconnect the water line from the  
back of the refrigerator.  
When the last load of ice drops, raise  
the ice maker arm to the OFF (up)  
position.  
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off  
before you leave, follow these steps to pre-  
pare your refrigerator.  
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and  
pack all frozen food in dry ice.  
3. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.  
4. Unplug the refrigerator.  
5. Empty water from the defrost pan.  
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.  
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them  
well, and tape them together so they  
don’t shift and rattle during the move.  
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.  
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice  
maker:  
Turn off the water supply to the ice  
maker at least one day ahead of time.  
When the last load of ice drops, raise the  
ice maker arm to the OFF (up) position.  
3. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.  
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.  
5. 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 mold from building up.  
8. Depending on the model, raise the front  
of the refrigerator so it rolls easier OR  
screw in the leveling legs so they don’t  
scrape the floor. See the “Door Closing  
and Alignment” section.  
9. Tape the doors shut and the power cord  
to the refrigerator cabinet.  
When you get to your new home, put every  
thing back and refer to “Installing Your  
Refrigerator” for preparation instructions.  
Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic  
ice maker, remember to reconnect the water  
supply to the refrigerator.  
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POWER INTERRUPTIONS  
If the electricity in your house goes off, call  
the power company and ask how long it will  
be off.  
OR  
(c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is  
available, use up or can perishable  
food at once.  
1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or  
less, keep both doors closed to help  
foods stay cold and frozen.  
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than  
a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat  
stays cold longer than a freezer full of  
baked goods. If food contains ice  
crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although  
the quality and flavor may be affected. If the  
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it  
is unsafe, dispose of it.  
2. If the power will be out for more than 24  
hours:  
(a) Remove all frozen food and store it in  
a frozen food locker.  
OR  
(b) Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for  
every liter (2 lbs. for every cubic foot)  
of freezer space. This will keep the  
food frozen for two to four days. While  
handling dry ice, wear gloves to pro-  
tect your hands from ice burns.  
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE  
STORING FRESH FOOD  
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in  
airtight and moisture-proof material  
unless otherwise noted. This prevents  
food odor and taste transfer throughout  
the refrigerator. For dated products,  
check code date to ensure freshness.  
Vegetables with skins  
(carrots, peppers)  
Place in plastic bags, or plastic container  
and store in crisper  
Fish  
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day  
as purchased.  
Butter or margarine  
Keep opened butter in covered dish or  
closed compartment. When storing an  
extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging  
and freeze.  
Meat  
Store most meat in original wrapping as  
long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.  
Rewrap if necessary. See the following  
for storage times. When storing meat  
longer than the times given, freeze the  
meat.  
Cheese  
Store in the original wrapping until you  
are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap  
tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.  
Chicken ..................................1-2 days  
Ground beef ............................1-2 days  
Cold cuts ................................3-5 days  
Steaks/roasts ..........................3-5 days  
Variety meats ..........................1-2 days  
Cured meats..........................7-10 days  
Milk  
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage,  
place milk on interior shelf.  
Eggs  
Store in original carton on interior shelf.  
Leftovers  
Fruit  
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or  
aluminum foil. Plastic containers with  
tight lids can also be used.  
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in  
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or  
hull berries until they are ready to use.  
Sort and keep berries in original  
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely  
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.  
Leafy vegetables  
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear  
off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in  
cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag  
or plastic container and store in crisper.  
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STORING FROZEN FOOD  
The freezer section is designed for  
storing commercially frozen food and for  
freezing food at home.  
Freezing  
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 lbs  
of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per  
liter] of freezer space). Leave enough  
space in the freezer for air to circulate  
around packages. Also leave enough  
room at the front so the door can close  
tightly.  
NOTE: For further information about  
preparing food for freezing or food  
storage times, check a freezer guide or  
reliable cookbook.  
Packaging  
Successful freezing depends on the  
correct packaging. When you close and  
seal the package you must not allow air  
or moisture in or out. If you do, you could  
have food odor and taste transfer  
throughout the refrigerator, and also dry  
out frozen food.  
Storage times vary according to the  
quality and type of food, the type of  
packaging used (airtight and moisture-  
proof), and the storage temperature.  
Ice crystals inside a sealed package are  
normal. It means that moisture in the  
food and air inside the package have  
condensed, creating ice crystals.  
Packaging recommendations:  
Rigid plastic containers with  
tight-fitting lids  
Straight-sided canning/freezing jars  
Heavy-duty aluminum foil  
Plastic-coated paper  
Non-permeable plastic wraps (made  
from saran film)  
Specified freezer self-sealing plastic  
bags  
Follow package or container instructions  
for proper freezing methods.  
Do not use:  
Bread wrappers  
Non-polyethylene plastic containers  
Containers without tight lids  
Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap  
Thin, semi-permeable wrap  
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read  
through the chart below before calling for service on your appliance.  
1. BEFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE  
Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.  
Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.  
CHECK THE FOLLOWING  
PROBLEM  
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with  
proper voltage?  
Your refrigerator  
will not operate  
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?  
Is the Temperature Control set to the OFF position?  
The lights do not  
work  
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with  
proper voltage?  
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?  
Is a bulb burned out?  
You hear unfamiliar Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?  
sounds or a  
rattling/jingling  
noise  
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you  
may hear” section.  
There is water in  
the defrost pan  
This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is  
level so the pan does not overflow.  
The motor seems  
to run too much  
Are the condenser coils dirty?  
Has the door been open often? Has a large amount of food been  
added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer in these cases.  
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to  
keep the unit cool.  
2. IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO ONE  
3.IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
OF THE ITEMS LISTED IN STEP 1   
Contact the dealer from whom you  
purchased the unit or a Whirlpool  
designated service company.  
Look for quality replacement parts whenev-  
er you need a replacement part for your  
Whirlpool appliance.  
To locate replacement parts in your area,  
contact the dealer from whom you pur-  
chased the unit or a Whirlpool designated  
service company.  
When asking for help or service:  
Please provide a detailed description of  
the problem, your appliance’s complete  
model and serial numbers, and the  
purchase date. (See page 2.) This  
information will help us respond properly  
to your request.  
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*
WHIRLPOOL  
Refrigerator Warranty  
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY  
Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct  
defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be  
provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.  
FULL ONE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
From Date of Purchase  
FULL FIVE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
From Date of Purchase  
Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects  
in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration  
system. These parts are:  
1. Compressor  
2. Evaporator  
3. Condenser  
4. Drier  
5. Connecting tubing  
Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated  
service company.  
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR  
A. Service calls to:  
1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.  
2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.  
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.  
4. Replace light bulbs.  
B. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household  
use.  
C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.  
D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or  
use of products not approved by Whirlpool.  
E. Any food loss due to product failure.  
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the  
appliance.  
11/98  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your  
authorized Whirlpool dealer.  
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© 1999 Whirlpool Corporation  
1/99  
Printed in Mexico  
* Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.  
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