Inglis IMT188303, IMT186306 Owner’s Manual

REFRIGERATORUSE &CAREGUIDE

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Tableof Contents/Tabledes matibres

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................. 1

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................... 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................... 2

REFRIGERATOR USE ...................................... 7

REFRIGERATOR CARE ................................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 9

WARRANTY .................................................... 11

Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available by calling 1-800-807-6777,
or write:

Whirlpool Canada LP

Customer Interaction Centre

1901 Minnesota Court

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at

www.whirlpoolappliances.ca.

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future

reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ........................... 12

SleCURITIe DU RleFRIGleRATEUR ................ 12

INSTR UCTIONS D'INSTALLATION .............. 13

UTILISATION DU RleFRIGleRATEUR ............ 19

ENTRETIEN DU RleFRIGleRATEUR .............. 21

DlePANNAGE .................................................. 21

GARANTIE ....................................................... 23

Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need

to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located

on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Dealer name
Serial number

Address
Phone number

Model number
Purchase date

REFRIGERATORSAFETY

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" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

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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 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Replace all parts and 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.

• Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).

• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on some
models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ProperDisposalofYourOldRefrigerator

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 these instructions to help
prevent accidents.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert from
behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. If the

insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and
cause icicles to form.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.

Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move

it, as floor damage could occur.

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
"Refrigerator Safety."

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in

"Refrigerator Care."

important information to know about glass shelves

and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when

they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to

sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a 1/2"
(1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your

refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum
clearance on each side (some models require more) to allow for
the door to swing open. Ifyour refrigerator has an ice maker, allow
extra space at the back for the water line connections.

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the

refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F
(13°c).

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 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

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate

circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet
that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an

extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or

removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or
Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you

are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and
reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

• If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFE

• All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain

above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, 7/16"and 1/2"open-end
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, 1/4"nut driver and drill bit,
hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4"
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16"

(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 - 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser

and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure,
call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 - 827 kPa).

Ifareverseosmosiswaterfiltrationsystemisconnectedtoyour
coldwatersupply,thewaterpressuretothereverseosmosis

systemneedstobeaminimumof40to60psi(276-414kPa).
Ifthewaterpressuretothereverseosmosissystemislessthan

40to60psi(276-414kPa):

• Checktoseewhetherthesedimentfilterinthereverse
osmosissystemisblocked.Replacethefilterifnecessary.

• Allowthestoragetankonthereverseosmosissystemtorefill
afterheavyusage.

Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourwaterpressure,callalicensed,
qualifiedplumber.

Readalldirectionsbeforeyoubegin.
IMPORTANT:Ifyouturntherefrigeratoronbeforethewaterlineis

connected,turntheicemakerOFR

ConnecttoWaterLine

Connect to Refrigerator

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent

damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

1. Unplugrefrigeratorordisconnectpower.

2. TurnOFFmainwatersupply.TurnONnearestfaucetlong
enoughtoclearlineofwater.

3. Locatea1/2"to11/4''(1.25cmto3.18cm)verticalcoldwater
pipeneartherefrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

• Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4.

Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the

water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1/4"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.

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Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4"hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.

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G,_ B .........C

A.Cold water pipe E.Compression sleeve
B.Pipe clamp F.Shutoff valve
C. Copper tubing G.Packing nut
D.Compression nut

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4"drilled hole in

the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the

outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn
ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.

Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper
tubing.

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D

A. Tube clamp
B. Copper tubing

6. The ice maker isequipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the 1/4"(6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain
a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

Complete the Installation

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 instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard

the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill ice container.

TOOLS NEEDED: %6"hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, %6" open-end wrench, flat 2"

putty knife.
IMPORTANT:

• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

• Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

C. Compression nut
D. Valve inlet

• Ifyouonlywanttoremoveandreplacethedoors,see
"RemoveDoorsandHinges"and"ReplaceDoorsand

Hinges."

Remove Doors and Hinges

_6" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom

front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open

in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."

DoorStop Screw

DoorHinge Hole Plug

2. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together. See Graphic 6-3.

3. Remove the door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move
it to the opposite side hinge hole as shown in Graphic 3.

4. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the
opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.

5. Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move it to the
opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 7.

6. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5.

7. Position the refrigerator handle on opposite side of the
refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6-3. Drive the two top
screws in the handle first. Align the lower portion of the handle

and drive the bottom screw.

8. Align refrigerator bottom trim. For Style 1, replace the door
handle screw cover. See Graphic 6-1. For Style 2, slide trim
into place. See Graphic 6-2.

9. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom
hinge is installed on product.

Replace Doors and Hinges

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the refrigerator

door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.

2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten
all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer

door.

3. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top
Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns
evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

Door Handle Sealing Screw

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Cabinet

1. Remove %6" hex-head hinge screws from the handle side and
move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in

Graphic 1-2.

Freezer door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 2.

2. Remove the door hinge hole plug. Move itto the opposite side
as shown in Graphic 3.

3. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the
opposite side of the freezer door as shown in Graphic 4.

4. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
freezer door as shown in Graphic 5.

5. Position the freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handles on the door as shown in Graphic 2.

6. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Refrigerator door

1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove
the handle screw cover. See Graphic 6-1. For Style 2, slide

trim down as shown in Graphic 6-2.

CabinetHinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Screw Cover

Round-Head Handle Screw

Final Steps

1. Check all the holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws
are in place. Reinstall the top hinge cover as shown in the Top
Hinge graphic.

2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille graphic.

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 instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to

refrigerator.

Base Grille

Top Hinge

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A. Top Hinge Cover
B. _" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
C. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

A. Center Hinge

B. _" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

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A. Door Hinge Hole Plug

A. Flat-Head Handle Screws
B. Freezer Handle

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A. Door Handle Sealing Screws

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Seal Screw Front

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B. _6" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

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A. Door Handle

Screw Cover

A. Flat-Head

Handle Screw

B. Refrigerator Handle
C. Handle Screw

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers - one on the right
and one on the left. Ifyour refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using

the instructions below.

5. 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.

6. Replace the base grille.

Align Doors

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 5/16"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.

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 instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shook.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2,

Move the refrigerator into its final location.

3.

Remove the base grille. See Base Grille graphic. The two
leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which

are at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

4.

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.

REFRIGERATORUSE

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.

NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to
the word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Your product will not
cool when the refrigerator control is set to OFR

Mid-setting "3"

OFF

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Mid-setting "3"

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Mid-setting "4"

IMPORTANT:

• Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food

into the refrigerator.

• If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely,
your food may spoil. Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer

Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will
not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

Ice Production Rate

The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be
correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly

when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm.

If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the
chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the
refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR or

TEMPERATURE Control one

setting higher

FREEZER too warm/too FREEZER or TEMPERATURE
little ice Control one setting higher

MAX ice production switch

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR or

TEMPERATURE Control one

setting lower

FREEZER too cold FREEZER or TEMPERATURE

Control one setting lower

• Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced.

• The ice maker should produce approximately 8to 12 batches
of ice in a 24-hour period.

• To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator
temperature. See "Using the Controls." Wait 24 hours

between adjustments.

• For maximum ice production (on some models), push the
switch to ICE PLUS. The ice maker should produce 16 to

20 batches of ice in a 24-hour period in the Ice Plus mode.

Remember

• The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the
water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals

(such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to
poor quality ice. If asoftened water supply cannot be avoided,
make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well

maintained.

• Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bin. This
can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser

mechanism.

• Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or ice bin.

REFRIGERATORCARE

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.

LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

Toturn the ice maker ON, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
To manually turn the ice maker OFF, lift the wire shutoff arm to the

OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made,

the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will
raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not

force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent

odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
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.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing

petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh
cleaning tools.