Whirlpool 8ET8MTKXKT00 User Manual
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TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator ...................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................... ....... ...... .. 4
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 5
Unpacking Your Refrigerator........................................... 5
Space Requirements ....................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements................................................... 6
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ............ 6
Reversing the Door Swing............................................... 8
Reversing the Door Handles ........................................... 9
Base Grille ...................................................................... 11
Door Closing and Alignment ......................................... 11
Understanding Sounds You May Hear......................... 12
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR....................................... 12
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................... 12
Setting the Controls....................................................... 13
Adjusting Control Settings.............................................13
Food Storage Guide....................................................... 14
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES........................................... 15
Refrigerator Shelves ...................................................... 15
Lateral Adjustable Shelf................................................. 16
Door Rails ....................................................................... 17
Door Bins........................................................................ 17
Adjustable Utility Compartment & Tray........................ 18
Flip-up Door Shelf.......................................................... 18
Meat Drawer and Cover................................................. 18
Crisper and Crisper Cover............................................. 19
Crisper Humidity Control............................................... 19
Freezer Shelf................................................................... 19
Pull-out Freezer Floor.................................................... 20
Ice Maker Operation ...................................................... 20
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR........................... 21
Cleaning Your Refrigerator............................................ 21
Changing the Light Bulbs.............................................. 21
Power Interruptions ....................................................... 22
Vacation and Moving Care............................................ 22
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 23
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 26
WARRANTY .... ................... .................. ................... .......... 27
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
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
DANGER
WARNING
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:
precautions:
■
Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
■
Do not remove ground prong.
■
Do not use an adapter.
■
Do not use an extensio n cord.
■
Disco n n e c t po wer befo re s er v ic i n g .
■
Replace all panels before operating.
■
Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when u sin g your refrigerator, follow thes e ba s ic
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
■
Use nonflammable cleaner.
■
Keep flammable materials and vapo rs , such as
gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.
■
Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and install
refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker.
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ic e or water (on
some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Refrigerator
W ARNING
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 d a ngerous – 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.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers sev eral diff erent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may hav e some or all of the items listed.
The locations of the features may not match your model.
1. Adjustable Freezer Shelf
2. Control Panel
3. Model and Serial Number Label
4. Meat Drawer (on some models)
5. Crisper Cover (on some models)
6. Crispers
7. Leveling Rollers (not shown)
8. Snap-On Door Trim
9. Utility Compartment
10. Flip-Up Shelf (on some models)
11. Adjustable Glass or Wire Shelves (number varies with
model)
12. Adjustable Door Bins
13. Base Grille
14. Drop-In Door Trim
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Other Parts and Features
(not shown in illustration above/optional on some
models)
Automatic Ice Maker
Ice Cube Trays/Ice Cube Tray Shelf
Pull-Out Freezer Floor
Crisper Humidity Control
Egg/Utility Bin
Lateral Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf
Fixed Door Shelves
INSTALLING YOUR
Space Requirements
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Your 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.
Removing P ackaging Materials
■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial number
label).
To remove any remaining tape or glu e, 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 refrigerat or. For more information, see
“Refrigerator Safety” section.
■ On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and
other feature parts may be packaged in the Finishing
Touches FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained
in the package for proper assembly.
IMPORTANT:
■ Depending on your model, do not remove any
permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or
the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.
■ Depending on your model, do not remove the white
Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control
panel on the ceiling o f the r efr igerat or. The insert is part
of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material.
If the insert is r emoved , ice may migr ate down from the
freezer and cause icicles to form.
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 a .5" (1.25 cm) spa ce on each side and at the top.
.5" (1.25 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave some extra space at the back for the water line
connections. The refrigerator can be flush against the
back wall if you do not have an ice maker installed.
■ If you are installin g your refr igerator n ext to a fixed wall,
leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending
on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: Do not install the r efrig erator near an ove n, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
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Electrical Requirements
W ARNING
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.
Connecting the Refr igerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully bef ore y ou begin.
IMPORTANT:
■ If operating the refrigerator before in stalling the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to
prevent operation without water.
■ All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
■ Install copper tu bing only in areas where temperatures
will remain above freezing.
■ It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker t o begin
producing ic e.
Tools required:
■ Standard screwdriver
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 11 5 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 2 0 a mpere fused,
grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.
Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220 Volt/60Hz AC
only 10 ampere fused and grounded (earthed) electrical
supply is required.
Plug 1
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 t ype of installation, cleaning ,
or removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat,
Refrigerator or Fr eezer Contr ol dep ending on the mo del) t o
OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the
refrigerator to the electrical sour ce and reset the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerat or o r Fr e ezer Control depending on
the model) to the desired setting.
Plug 2
Plug 3
■ ⁷⁄₁₆-inch and ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wr enches or two
adjustable wrenches
■ ¹⁄₄-inch nut driver
■ ¹⁄₄-inch drill bit
■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄-inch saddle-typ e sh ut-o ff valve, a uni on , and co pp e r
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a
piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆-inch saddle valve which reduces water
flow and clogs more easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flo w washer whic h is
used as a water pressu re r egulator. The ice maker needs to
be connected to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your
utility company.
Connecting to water line:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a ¹⁄₂-inch to 1¹⁄₄-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from
collecting in the valve.
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4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from connection on lower left rear of
refrigerato r to water pi pe. Add 7 fee t (2.1 m) to allow f or
moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄-inch O.D.
(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄-inch hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut Of f Valve
7. Packing Nut
Connecting to refrigerator:
NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your
refrigerator is different depending on the type of water
valve provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams
below to determine the style of valve you have. (On kit
models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit
instructions.)
1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of
the product and insert the copper tubing through the
clamp, as shown. Remove the tape la bel from t he valve
inlet and insert copper tubing until it bottoms out
(approximately ³⁄₄-inch). Tighten nut by hand as much
as possible; then turn the nut an additional ¹⁄₂ turn using
a wrench. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube
clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Skip to
Step 2.
For Style 2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of
the product and insert copper tubing through the
clamp as shown. Attach the copper tube to the valve
inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown.
Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Reattach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the
cabinet. Move to Step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check For Leaks. Tighten
any connections (including connections at the
valve) or nuts that leak.
Style 1
6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet en d is solidly in the ¹⁄₄-inch drilled
hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe
clamp. Tighten 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, especially if soft (coiled) copper
tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the
copper tubing.
7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into 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 into a container or sink,
and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing
until water is clear . Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water
pipe. Coil copper tubing.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
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Style 2
Reversing the Door Swing
TOOLS NEEDED:
⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ¹⁄₂-inch open-end
wrench, flat 2- inch putty knife.
⁵⁄₁₆
inch Hex-Head Hinge Screw
Door Stop Screw
Sealing Screw (use on top of doors)
SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be
performed by a qualified person.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built- in water strai ner.
If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a
well is your source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be inst al le d in the ¹⁄₄-inch water line.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance
dealer. Install at either tube connect ion.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF,
unplug it, and r emove any food from door shelv es.
To remove doors from hinges:
1. Remove base grille. See the “Base Grille” section for
instructions.
2. Keep doors closed until ready to lift f ree from the
cabinet.
3. Start at the top hinge and work your way down to the
center hinge and bottom hinge. Remove all screws and
components as shown.
4. Open and lift doors off hinges.
NOTE: If you are reversing the door swing, you should
move the handle s while the do ors ar e of f of t he re frigera tor.
Follow the instructions in the “Reversing the Door
Handles” section.
NOTE: The following r efe rs only to models with the Styl e 1
center hinge. To remove the center hinge scre ws, remove
the center hinge pin by turning it 1/4 to 1/2 turn. It will pop
up.
To replace doors:
1. Start at the bottom hinge and work your way up.
2. Lift up doors so they are centered between the sides of
the cabinet and parallel with each other.
3. Seal all unused openings with screws or plastic plugs.
Moisture will enter any openings.
NOTE: After the doors are reversed, reinstall the handles. If
the doors are not cl osing on their own, see the “Door
Closing and Alignment” section.
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Top Hinge
Reversing the Door Handles
1. Top Hinge Cover
2. Hex-Head Hinge Screws
3. Top Hinge
4. Sealing Screws
Center Hinge
1. Door Stop
2. Door Stop Screw
3. Center Hinge
4. Hex-Head Hinge Screws
5. Sealing Screws
Bottom Hinge
Cone Screw (Use on Top and Bottom of
Handles)
Countersink Screw
Handle Screw (Use on Front of Handles)
To remove handles:
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together.
2. Remove refrigerator handle b ottom scr ew. For Style 1,
pry off screw cover and remove screw. For Style 2,
slide trim downward and remove screw.
3. Remove refrigerator handle assemb ly as shown . Keep
all parts together.
To reinstall freezer handle:
1. Position freezer handle on the opposite side of the
freezer door and install top two screws.
2. Install the bottom two screws.
3. Tighten all screws.
To reinstall refrigerator handle:
1. Unscrew the hole plug in the refrigerator door and
screw it into place on the opposite side.
2. Position the refrigerator handle on the refrigerator door
and attach it at the top with two screws.
1. Door Stop
2. Door Stop Screw
3. Bottom Hinge
4. Hex-Head Hinge Screws
3. Align the lower portion of the handle and attach it to the
refrigerator with one screw.
4. Replace refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1,
position screw cover over the screw and push it until it
snaps into place. For Style 2, align the top edge of the
trim with the notches in the lower part of the handle
and slide the trim upward into place.
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