Whirlpool 2225405 User Manual
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TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents ............................................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator ....................................3
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION .................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements ................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Water Supply Connection ............................................................5
Refrigerator Doors: Removing,
Reversing (optional) and Replacing .............................................6
Door Closing and Alignment ........................................................9
Normal Sounds ............................................................................9
REFRIGERATOR USE ....................................................................9
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................9
Using the Control(s)....................................................................10
Ice Maker ....................................................................................10
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ...................................................... 11
Refrigerator Shelves................................................................... 11
Lateral Adjustable Shelf .............................................................11
Crispers and Meat Drawers ....................................................... 12
Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................12
Chilled Meat Drawer...................................................................12
Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ........................................................... 13
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................13
FREEZER FEATURES ..................................................................13
Freezer Shelf .............................................................................. 13
Adjustable Half-width Freezer Shelf ..........................................13
Pull-out Freezer Floor................................................................. 13
DOOR FEATURES ........................................................................ 14
Door Rails ...................................................................................14
Can Racks and Door Bins..........................................................14
Adjustable Utility Compartment & Tray .....................................14
Flip-up Door Shelf ......................................................................14
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................15
Cleaning......................................................................................15
Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................15
Power Interruptions....................................................................15
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................18
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................18
WARRANTY ..................................................................................20
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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” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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
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 panels before operating.
■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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).
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Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of Your
Old Refrigerator
WARNING
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.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer
Take off the doors.
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Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
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climb inside.
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REFRIGERATOR
Location Requirements
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
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.
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
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on the refrigerator. Rub 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
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fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the “Refrigerator Safety” section.
On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other
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feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak.
Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper
assembly.
Depending on your model, to remove the protective
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(transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located
on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film,
starting from one side and peeling to the other.
IMPORTANT:
is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the
refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator
and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice
may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.
Do not remove the white foam air return insert that
WARNING
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 ¹⁄₂ in.
(1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your
refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on
each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to
swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra
space at the back for the water line connections.
Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
NOTE:
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
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2" (1.25 cm)
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.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
the “Refrigerator Care” section.
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.
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2" (5.08 cm)
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
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 ampere 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.
Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
NOTE:
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.
Water Supply Connection
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
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connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
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■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
Tools required:
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄ in. nut driver and drill
bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄ in.
NOTE:
(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 in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Cold water supply
Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call your utility company.
Connecting to Water Line
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
1.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
2.
enough to clear line of water.
Locate a ½ in. to 1¹⁄₄ in. (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD
3.
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE:
the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
4.
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 in.
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure
both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the cold water pipe
5.
you have selected.
Standard screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-end
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shutoff Valve
7. Packing Nut
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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 in. drilled hole
in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws
carefully 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.
Connecting to Refrigerator
1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten. 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.
2. Turn shutoff valve ON.
3. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
4. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it
in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
Refrigerator Doors: Removing,
Reversing (optional) and Replacing
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. open-end wrench, flat 2
in. putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF and
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unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see the
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“Door and Hinge Removal” and “Door and Hinge
Replacement” sections.
Door and Hinge Removal
⁵⁄₁₆
” 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.
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 “Door and Hinge Replacement.”
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