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Refrigerator Safety.... 3

Parts and Features ... 4

Instaliing Your
Refrigerator

Using Your
Refrigerator

Caring for Your
Refrigerator

Food Storage

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Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOr appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more compli

cated, WHIRLPOOL refrigerators are easy to use, save
time, and help you manage your home better. To
ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation,
we developed this Use and Oare Guide. It is full of
valuable information about how to operate and

maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please

read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product

Registration Card provided with your appliance.
The card helps us notify you about any new
information for your appliance.

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Record your itioders mformation

Write down the following information about your refrigerator to better 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 plate.
Dealer name

Address _____

Phone number
(See “Parts and Features” on pages 4-6 for model and serial number label location.)

__________________________________

Model number
Serial number
Purchase date.

_______________________________

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HEIHCEIIAniRSAFEIY

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under a

warning symboi. This symbol alerts you
to such dangers as fire, electrical shock,
burns, and personal injury. Please pay
special attention to this symbol and

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUOiONS

follow any instructions given.

AWARNING

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

• Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if they
will “just sit in the garage a few days.”

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do
it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet
from the Association of Home Appliance Manu
facturers. Help prevent accidents.

To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, foilow these basic precautions:

-SAVE THESE INSTRUaiONS-

Help us help you

Please:

• Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will
hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size
and use.

• Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source.

• Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

• Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.

• Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground
ing. (See "Electrical Requirements” on page 7 or
refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.)

• Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has
time to get properly cool. (See “Setting the controls”
on page 12.)

• Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in
this manual.

• Properly maintain the refrigerator.

• Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl
inside the refrigerator.

• Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• FOR YOUR SAFETY •

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.

ParbandFeatuks

This section contains illustrations of your refrigerator. Use them to become familiar with the
location of all the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience.

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The model you have purchased may have all or
some of the parts and features shown here, and they may not match the illustration exactly.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The model you have purchased may have all or
some of the parts and features shown here, and they may not match the illustration exactly.

Model and serial
number label

(on side wall)
(p. 2)

Automatic
ice maker

(P. 18)

Ice bin

(p. 20)

Light

(P- 22)

Removable
freezer shelves^

(p. 17)

Ice and water
dispensing
system

(pp. 18-19)

Control panel

Light

(p. 21)

Egg bin

Adjustable

glass shelves

(wire shelves on

some models)

(p. 14)

Crisper light

(p. 21)

Crisper

(p. 16)

Slide-out
freezer basket^

(p. 17)

Leveling rollers

(behind base grille)
(p. 8)

^ Number varies with model

Meat drawer

(p. 15)

Meat drawer
temperature

control

(on side wall)

(P-15)

Base grílle

(p. 25)

PARTS AND FEATURES

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The model you have purchased may have all or

some of the parts and features shown here, and they may not match the illustration exactly.

Model and serial
number label -

(on side wall)
(P-2)

Adjustable
freezer shelves

(P-17)

Freezer light

(p. 22)

Ice cube trays

Snap-on

door trivet

(p. 13)

Snack bin

(P-17)

Crisper cover

(p. 16)

Control panel

(P- 12)

Light

(P- 21)

Utility

compartment

Adjustable

SPILLGUARD™

shelves

(P-14)

Egg bin

Adjustable

door bins

(P- 14)

Crisper

(P-16)

Freezer bin

(p. 17)

Leveling rollers

(behind base grille)
(P-8)

Meat drawer

(P- 15)

Base grille

(P- 25)

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iNSTAiuNC Your Refricerator

It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,

connect it to a power source, install it, and level it.

Unpacking YOUR REFRICERATOR

Removing packa^in^ materials

Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial
number label).

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the
area briskly with your thumb. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator. For more information,
see “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet
that is fastened under the front.

Electrical REQUIREMENTS

Before you move your refrigerator into its final
location, it is important to make sure you have the
proper electrical connection.

Cleaning before use

After you remove all of the packaging materials,

clean your refrigerator before using it if
needed. See the cleaning instructions
on page 24 for more information.

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Easy clean up

Tape or glue residue can also be easily
removed by rubbing a small amount of
liquid dish soap over the adhesive with
your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry.

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Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused,
grounded electrical supply is required. It is recom
mended 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. Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package for more details.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the
Refrigerator Control to OFF and then unplug the
refrigerator. When you are finished with any of
these steps, plug the refrigerator in and reset the
Refrigerator Control to the desired setting.

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Space requirements

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator,
allow for a V2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side
and at the top. For models that have ice and water
dispensers, make sure you leave some extra space
at the back to allow for the water line connections.

IfVEUNC

Move the refrigerator into it’s final position. Use a
level and check that the refrigerator is level.

NOTE: If your refrigerator has an automatic ice

maker, do this before attaching the ice maker to a
water supply. If you move the refrigerator after the
water line has been hooked up you may loosen or

disconnect the fittings.
Your refrigerator has two leveling screws, one on

each side.

To level your refrigerator;

1. Check to see if the rear of the refrigerator is
level. Shimming may be necessary if your
refrigerator is placed on an uneven surface.

2. Adjust the front of the refrigerator by removing
the base grille (see page 25).

3. Turn the leveling screw clockwise on the side
that you want to raise. If you want to lower that
side, turn the screw counter clockwise.

Front
roller

Leveling screw

Right to raise;

left to lower

Use a screw

driver to adjust

Raise

Lower

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4. Make sure that the doors are even. If the freezer

door is lower than the fresh food door, turn the

leveling screw on the freezer side clockwise. If
the fresh food door is lower, turn the leveling
screw on that side clockwise.

5. Replace the base grille.

Ahachinc the ice maker to a water

Read all directions carefully before you be^n.

A WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug the refrigerator before installing
ice maker.

Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.

6. If you are not hooking up an ice maker, connect
the refrigerator to the electrical supply after
leveling, and then see page 12.

NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available
with a V4-inch saddle type shut-off valve, a union,
and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle type valve complies with your local plumb
ing codes. Do not use a piercing type or yie-inch
saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs
more easily.

Cold water supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer
which is used as a water pressure regulator. The
ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water
line with water pressure limitations of 20-120 psi. If
a problem occurs, call your utility company.

IMPORTANT:

• Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.

• Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.

Tools required:

• Standard screwdriver

• yi6-inch and V2-inch open-end wrenches or
two adjustable wrenches

• V4-inch nut driver

• V4-inch drill bit

• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

IMPORTANT:

• It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to
begin producing ice.

• If operating the refrigerator before installing 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.

INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED

BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER

MANUFACTURER.

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

AHACHING the la maker to a WAHR supply (cont.)

Connecting to water line

1. Find a y2-inch to 1 Vi-inch vertical COLD water
pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the follow
ing precaution must be taken: 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.

2. Measure from connection on rear of refrigerator

to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for
moving refrigerator for cleaning. This is the
length of Vi-inch O.D. copper tubing you will
need for the job (length from connection to
water pipe PLUS 7 feet [2.1 m]). Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.

3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest

faucet long enough to clear line of water.

4. Using a grounded drill, drill a Vi-inch hole on the

cold water pipe you have selected.

5. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe

clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly In the Vi-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.

6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on
copper tubing as shown in diagram. 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. 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.

Vertical cold
water pipe

Packing
nut

Water

shut-off

valve*

Compres- Compression
Sion sleeve nut

* Controls water supply

V4-inch O.D.

copper tubing

(length from

inlet on rear

of refrigerator

to water pipe

plus 7 feet

[2.1 m])

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Attaching the ice maker to a water supply (cont.)

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 at right 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 at the right. Re
move the tape label from the valve inlet and
insert copper tubing until it bottoms out (approxi
mately %-inch). Tighten nut by hand as much as

possible; then turn the nut an additional turn

using a wrench. Do not overtighten. Re-attach
the tube clamp and tube to the back of the
cabinet. Skip to step 2.

Style #1 valve

/«lomn ^

clamp

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Mounting

screw

Copper

tubing

For style #2, disconnect the tube clamp on the

back of the product and insert copper tubing
through the clamp as shown at the right. Attach
the copper tube to the valve inlet using a com
pression 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.

3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water

strainer. If local water conditions require periodic

cleaning or a well is your source of water supply,
a second water strainer should be installed in
the %-inch water line. Obtain a water strainer
from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at

either tube connection.

4. After installation, connect the refrigerator to the

electrical supply and push it back into place.

5. Check to make sure the refrigerator is level. (See
“Leveling” on page 8.)

Water iniet

fitting

Water
valve

Style #2 valve

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Using Your Refmcerator

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your
refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Seitingmconirois

When you first install your refrigerator, set the

Refrigerator Control at 3 and the Freezer Control
at B. Give your refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. It is best to wait
24 hours before adding food.

How the controls work

There are two controls in your refrigerator
compartment. Knowing how each works will help
you set the controls properly for your own house

hold conditions.

The Refrigerator Control functions as the thermostat

for the entire product
(fresh food and freezer
sections). The higher the
number setting, the

longer the compressor
will run to keep the
temperature lower.

NOTE: Your refrigerator
will not cool when the

Refrigerator Controi in
set to OFF.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator
has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning

the Refrigerator and Freezer controls to a higher than

recommended setting will not cool the compart
ments any faster.

The Freezer Control functions as an air flow director.

Setting “A” will direct

more of the cold air into
the fresh food section,
while setting “C" will

direct more of the cold
air into the freezer
section. The cold air
travels from the freezer

compartment through

the top vent, into your

fresh food section

(see the diagram Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
on page 13).

Hold your hand in front of the top vent (see

the diagram Ensuring Proper Air Circulation on

page 13) and adjust the Freezer Control to feel

the difference in air flow.

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stay cool

Overcrowding in your refrigerator can cause
food temperatures to vary. Arrange foods on
the shelves so the air can circulate freely to
maintain the desired temperature.

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