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Tableof Contents/Indice / Tabledes matibres

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................... 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 3

REFRIGERATOR USE ..................................... 5

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 8

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS .............. 10

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS ............................ 11

WARRANTY .................................................... 12

If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available. Call us at 1-800-253-1301

from anywhere in the U.S.A., or write:

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer eXperience Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

In Canada, for installation and service call, 1-800-807-6777.
For assistance call 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. -

6:00 p.m. (EST), Saturday 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. (EST), 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.whirlpool.com,

In Canada, visit 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.

AYUDA O SERVICIO TF:CNICO .................... 13

SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR ............ 13

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACI(3N .......... 14

USO DE SU REFRIGERADOR ...................... 17

CUIDADO DE SU REFRIGERADOR ............. 20

SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS ....................... 21

HOJA DE DATOS DEL PRODUCTO ............ 23

GARANTiA ...................................................... 24

Assistance or Service

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

Toorder replacement filters, call 1-800-442-9991 and ask for the
appropriate part number listed below or contact your authorized

Whirlpool dealer. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish: Order Part #4396095

Standard Filter: Order Part #4396710 (T1RFWB2)

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .......................... 25

SleCURITle DU RleFRIGleRATEUR ................ 25

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION .............. 26

UTILISATION DU RleFRIGleRATEUR ........... 29

ENTRETIEN DU RleFRIGleRATEUR ............. 32

DlePANNAGE .................................................. 33

FEUILLES DE DONNleES

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GARANTIE ...................................................... 36

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

mPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
mDo not remove ground prong.

mDo not use an adapter.
mDo not use an extension cord.

mDisconnect power before servicing.
mReplace all parts and panels before operating.
mRemove doors from your old refrigerator.

SAVE THESE 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).

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

models).

ProperDisposal ofYourOldRefrigerator

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.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install in a
location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

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 packaging materials. 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 the "Refrigerator Safety"
section.

When _,_oving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator

for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.

Always pulI the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.

important information to know about glass shemvee

and covers:

Do not cIean 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 specia! care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

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Electricam Shock Hazard

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Do not remove ground prong,
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can reeumt in death,
fire, or electricam shock.

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Expmosion Hazard

Keep flammabme matedams and vapors, such as
gasomine, away from refrigerator.

Faimureto do so can reeumt in death, expmosion, or fire.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 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 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.

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.

Readalldirectionsbeforeyoubegin.
IMPORTANT:

• Ifyouturntherefrigeratoronbeforethewaterlineis
connected,turntheicemakerOFE

• Allinstallationsmustmeetlocalplumbingcoderequirements.

• Usecoppertubingandcheckforleaks.Installcoppertubing
onlyinareaswherethehouseholdtemperatureswillremain

abovefreezing.

TOOLSNEEDED:Flat-bladescrewdriver,7_6"and1/2"open-end

wrenchesortwoadjustablewrenches,1/4"nutdriveranddrillbit,
handdrillorelectricdrill(properlygrounded).

NOTE:Yourrefrigeratordealerhasakitavailablewitha1/4"
(6.35mm)saddle-typeshutoffvalve,aunion,andcoppertubing.
Beforepurchasing,makesureasaddle-typevalvecomplieswith

yourlocalplumbingcodes.Donotuseapiercing-typeor3/16"

(4.76mm)saddlevalvewhichreduceswaterflowandclogsmore
easily.

WaterPressure

Acoldwatersupplywithwaterpressureofbetween30and

120psi(207-827kPa)isrequiredtooperatethewaterdispenser
andicemaker.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourwaterpressure,
callalicensed,qualifiedplumber.

ReverseOsmosisWaterSupply
IMPORTANT:Thepressureofthewatersupplycomingoutofa

reverseosmosissystemgoingtothewaterinletvalveofthe
refrigeratorneedstobebetween30and120psi(207-827kPa).

Ifareverseosmosiswaterfiltrationsystemisconnectedtoyour
coldwatersupply,thewaterpressuretothereverseosmosis
systemneedstobeaminimumof40to60psi(276-414kPa).

Ifthewaterpressuretothereverseosmosissystemislessthan
40to60psi(276-414kPa):

• Checktoseewhetherthesedimentfilterinthereverse
osmosissystemisblocked.Replacethefilterifnecessary.

• Allowthestoragetankonthereverseosmosissystemtorefill
afterheavyusage.

• Ifyourrefrigeratorhasawaterfiltercartridge,it mayfurther
reducethewaterpressurewhenusedinconjunctionwitha

reverseosmosissystem.Removethewaterfiltercartridge.
See"WaterFiltrationSystem."

Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourwaterpressure,callalicensed,
qualifiedplumber.

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Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker OFR

Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower rear corner 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"(6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.

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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"(6.35 mm)

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 the 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 the 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.

Connect to Refrigerator

Style 1

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.

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Connect 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. Locate a 1/2"(12.70 mm) to 11/4'' (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.

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.

C
D

A. Tube clamp
B. Copper tubing

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"(6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain

a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

C. Compression nut
D. Valve inlet

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power•

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing

on the rear of the refrigerator•

3. A 1/4"x 1/4"coupling is needed in order to connect the water
tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the
provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper

tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

two more turns. Do not overtighten.

A B b v E F G

A. Water tubing E. Ferrule (purchased)
B.Nut (provided) F.Nut (purchased)

C. Bulb G.Household water line
D. Coupling (purchased)

4.

Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.

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

Style 3

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power•

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.

3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

two more turns. Do not overtighten.

Complete the Installation

Electdca_ Shock Hazard

PBug 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 eiectdca_ shock,

1. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

2. Flush the water system. See the "Water and Ice Dispensers"
section•

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
3 days to completely fill ice container.

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A.Bulb
B.Nut (provided)

4.

Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.

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

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. The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer
Control should both be set to the "mid-settings."

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IMPORTANT:

• Your product will not cool when the REFRIGERATOR Control
is set to OFE

• The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment
temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-

setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of
the mid-setting make the temperature colder•

• Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you
add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your

food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher
(colder) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding

food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the

refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should
be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls
are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when

ice cream is firm.
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.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR

Control one setting
higher

FREEZER too warm/too little ice FREEZER Control

one setting higher

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR

Control one setting
lower

FREEZER too cold FREEZER Control

one setting lower

The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables.
The air inside the pan is cooled to prevent "spot" freezing and can

be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board
recommended storage temperatures of 28°- 32°F (-2°- 0°C). The

convertible vegetable/meat drawer control comes preset at the
lowest meat setting.

To store meat:

Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at
its optimal storage temperature.

To store vegetables:

Set the control to VEG to store vegetables at their optimal storage

temperatures.

NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less
cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.

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.
NIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.

The Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT:

• The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door
is open.

• After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the
water system by dispensing water into a sturdy container until
you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water, or for

approximately 5 minutes after the water begins dispensing.
The flushing process cleans the water system and clears air
from the lines. As the air is cleared from the lines, water may

spurt out of the dispenser.

• Allow several hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill
water.

• Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

To Dispense Water:

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

The Ice Dispenser

The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is
open. Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer

when the dispenser lever is pressed.
Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the

following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed ice,
a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a lock

option to avoid unintentional dispensing.
NOTE: Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice.

Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This

may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise
from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size.
When changing from crush to cube, a few ounces of crushed ice
will be dispensed along with the first cubes.

To Dispense Ice:

1. Press the button to select the desired type of ice.

2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the
glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall
outside of the glass.

IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the
lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will
not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.

3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

The Dispenser Light

Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin

Style 1: The dispenser light can be turned on by pressing the ON

button.
Style 2: When you use the dispenser, the lever will automatically

turn the light on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you

may choose either ON or NIGHT LIGHT.
ON: Press the LIGHT button to turn the dispenser light on.

NIGHT LIGHT: Press the LIGHT button a second time to select

the Night Light. The dispenser light will automatically adjust to

become brighter as the room brightens, dimmer as the room
darkens.

OFF: Press the LIGHT button a third time to turn the dispenser
light off.

The dispenser lights are LEDs which should not need to be

changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working,
check to be sure that the light sensor is not blocked (in Night Light
mode). See "Troubleshooting" for more information.

The Dispenser Lock (on some models)

Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent
unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.

NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the product, to

the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the

dispenser levers. The ice and water dispensers will not work.
Style 1: Press the LOCK button to lock the dispenser. Press the

UNLOCK button to unlock the dispenser.
Style 2: Press and hold the LOCK OUT button to lock the

dispenser. Press and hold the LOCK OUT button a second time to
unlock the dispenser.

1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and then slide it
back toward the rear.

2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position.
Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.

3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.

Replace the bin by pushing it in all the way or the dispenser
will not work. Push the wire shutoff arm down to the ON

position to restart ice production. Make sure the door is
closed tightly.

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or

after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be
used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Water Filter Status Light (on some models)

The filter status light will help you know when to change your
water filter. The light will change from green to yellow. This tells

you that it is almost time to change the filter. It is recommended
that you replace the filter when the status light changes to red OR

water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases
noticeably.

After changing the filter, reset the filter status light by pressing the
button. The status light will change from red to green when the

system is reset.

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

To turn 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.

REMEMBER:

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

• 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 a softened 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 or
bucket. 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 storage
bin.

Non-indicator Water Filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the status light, you should
change the water filter every 6 months depending upon your
usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker

decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the
water filter more often.

Changing the Water Filter

1. Press the eject button to release the filter from the base grille.

2. Pull the filter straight out.

3. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it from the filter.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your

refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

4. Align the ridge on the cap with the arrow on the new filter and
turn the cap until it snaps into place.

NOTE: You can run the dispenser without a filter. Your water
will not be filtered. Simply insert the cap all of the way into the

base grille and rotate the cap until it is firmly in place.

5. Remove the protective covers from the O-rings.

6. Push the filter into the base grille. The eject button will pop
back out when the filter is fully engaged.

7. Flush the water system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."

REFRIGERATORCARE

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammabme cleaHer.
Failure to do so can result in death, expmosion, or fire°

2.

Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a

mild detergent in warm water.

3.

Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

4.

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments. If the environment is

particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in
the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to

3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:

• Removethe base grille.

• Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,

the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area
of the condenser.

• Replace the base grille when finished.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

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.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trythe solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

The refrigerator will not operate

Check the following:

• Is the power cord unplugged?

• Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped?

• Are the temperature controls set at the mid-settings?
NOTE: The refrigerator may take several hours to cool initially.

Adjusting the controls to coldest setting will not cool either

compartment more quickly.

NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the
bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage. The dispenser
light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights require a
40-watt bulb. Replacement bulbs are available from your dealer.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove light shield when applicable.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and

liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.

3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
shape and wattage.

4. Replace light shield when applicable.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

• Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
performance

• Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed
on top of the refrigerator

• Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle

• Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down

• Water running - may be heard when water melts during the
defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan

• Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.

The motor seems to run too much

Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are
opened often, or if the doors have been left open.

The refrigerator is noisy

Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are

listed some normal sounds with an explanation.

• Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker

The doors will not close completely

Check the following:

• Are food packages blocking the door open?

• Are all bins and shelves pushed back into the correct
positions?

The doors are difficult to open

• Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild
soap and warm water.

The ice cubes are hollow or small

Temperature is too warm

Check the following:

• Are the air vents blocked in either compartment?

• Are the door(s) opened often?

• Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator
or freezer?

• Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

There is interior moisture buildup

NOTE: Some moisture is normal.

• Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?

• Are the door(s) opened often?

• Isthe room humid?

• Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

• Was an automatic self-defrost cycle completed?

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

• Is the ice maker wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on

models) in the OFF position?

• Is the water line shutoff valve to the refrigerator turned
on?

• Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice?
Wait 24 hours after ice maker hookup for ice production.

• Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for full
ice production to begin.

• Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice
been produced? Make sure your refrigerator has been

connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is
turned on.

• Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow
24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

• Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The filter
may be clogged or installed incorrectly.

• Is an ice cube jammed inthe ice maker ejector arm?
For models with an interior ice bin, remove the ice from the
ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

• Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? See "Water Supply Requirements"

in either the Installation Instruction booklet or the Use & Care
Guide.

This is an indication of low water pressure.
Check the following:

• Is the water shutoff valve fully open?

• Are there kinks in the water lines that could restrict water
flow?

• If you are using a water filter, remove the filter and operate the
dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter is clogged or
incorrectly installed.

• Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? See "Water Supply Requirements"
in either the Installation Instructions or the Use & Care Guide.

• If you still have questions regarding your water pressure, call a
licensed, qualified plumber.

Off-taste, odor or gray color inthe ice

Check the following:

• Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or off-
flavored ice?

• Have the ice cubes been stored too long?

• Does the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned?

• Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped properly?

• Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter
may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

• Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or
dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration

system needs additional flushing.

The ice dispenser will not operate properly

Check the following:

• Is the freezer door closed completely?

• Is the ice bin installed correctly?

• Is there ice in the bin?

• Has the ice frozen in the ice bin?

• Is ice stuck in the delivery chute?

• Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use only cubes
produced by the current ice maker.

• Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral} in the
ice bin? Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice bin.

• Is the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing "crushed"
ice? Change the ice button from "crushed" to "cubed." If

cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for
"crushed" ice and begin dispensing again.

• Has the dispenser arm been held in too long? Ice will stop
dispensing when the arm is held in too long. Wait 3 minutes

for dispenser motor to reset before using again.

The water dispenser will not operate properly

Check the following:

• Is the freezer door closed completely?

• Is the water shutoff valve not turned on, incorrectly installed or
clogged?

Is the water line connected at the source?
is there a kink in the home water source line?
Has the water system not filled? The water system needs to

be filled the first time it is used.

• Is the refrigerator connected to a cold water line with

water pressure of at least 30 psi? The water pressure to the

home determines the flow from the dispenser.

• Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The filter
may be clogged or incorrectly installed.

• Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? See "Water Supply Requirements"

in either the Installation Instructions or the Use & Care Guide.

Water is leaking from the dispenser

Check the following:

• Is the glass not being held under the dispenser long enough?

• Has the water system been flushed since installation or
changing filters?

WATERFILTERCERTIFICATIONS

Sla(e of California

I)epal tn'_cnt of Health Sel vices

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

04- 1635

Date Issued: April 8, 2004

Trademark/Model Designation

Whirlpool T] WB2

Re_laeenlentEl_nlonts

The dispenser water is not cool enough

NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C).

• Has the refrigerator been newly installed or a large
amount of water recently dispensed? Allow 24 hours for the

refrigerator to cool completely.

• Has water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of
water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.

RatedServiceCapacity: 2O0 gal_ RatodServicoFlow: 05gpm

Do no_ u_e where water l_ mlc_blok)glcalIy unsafe ul with water _,t¸ unknown quahty, exc_p_ that _ystem_ ccmh_d fi_
cyst reductEo_ may be used un dEslnfectcd watcr_ that may _o_tam f_)te_aNe cyst_

Conditions of Certification:

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PRODUCTDATASHEETS

Base Grille Water Filtration System

Model TlWB2LfTIRFWB2 Capacity 200 Gallons (758 Liters)

Model TlWB2/TIRFWB2 Capacity 200 Gallons (758 Liters)

Tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard
42 for the reduction of CNorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*;

and against NSF/ANSt Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead,
Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, Toxaphene, O-DicNorobenzene,

Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Lindane, Tetrachloroethylene, Endrin,
AlacNor, Chlorobenzene and Ethylbenzene=

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSl 42/53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the

indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water
leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSl 42/53.

Substance Reduction NSF Reduction Average Influent Challenge Maximum Average Minimum % Average %

Aesthetic Effects Requirements Influent Concentration Effluent Effluent Reduction Reduction

Chlorine Taste/Odor 50% reduction 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L _+10% 0.08 mg/L ** 2.0 mg/L 95.93 97.36
Particulate Class I* 85% reduction 3533333#/mL At east 10,000 part c es/mL 22000 #/mL 11567 #/mL 99.38 99.67

Contaminant NSF Reduction Average Influent Challenge Maximum Average Minimum % Average %
Reduction Requirements Influent Concentration Effluent Effluent Reduction Reduction

Lead: @ pH 6.5 0.010 mg/L 150 ug/L* 0.15 mg/L _+10% 1.0 ug/L 1 ug/L 99.33 99.33
Lead: @ pH 8.5 0.010 mg/L 157 ug/U 0.15 mg/L _+10% 2.0 ug/L 1.08 ug/L 98.72 99.31

Mercury: @ pH 6.5 0.002 mg/L 0.0058 mg/L 0.006 mg/L _+10% 0.0002 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 96.53 96.53
Mercury: @ pH 8.5 0.002 mg/L 0.0057 mg/L 0.006 mg/L _+10% 0.0002 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 96.5 96.5

Benzene 0.005 mg/L 15 ug/L 0.015 mg/L _+10% 0.5 ug/L 0.5 ug/L 96.67 96.67

O-Dichlorobenzene 0.6 mg/L 1750 ug/L 1.8 _+10% 1.0 ug/L 1.0 ug/L 99.94 99.94
Toxaphene 0.003 mg/L 15 ug/L 0.015 _+10% 1.0 ug/L 1.0 ug/L 93.33 93.33
Atrazine 0.003 mg/L 10 ug/L 0.009 mg/L _+10% 2 ug/L 2 ug/L 80.8 80.8
Asbestos 99% 101 MFL 107to 108fibers/U t 0.17 MFL 0.17 MFL 99.83 99.83

Live Cysts* >99.95% 120,000/L 50,000/L min. 8/U 1/U 99.99 >99.99
Turbidity 0.5 NTU 11.4 NTU 11 _+1 NTU 0.41 NTU 0.24 NTU 96.4 97.89

Alachlor 0.002 mg/L 41.3 ug/L 0.04 _+10% 0.2 ug/L 0.2 ug/L 99.52 99.52

Endrin 0.002 mg/L 5.9 ug/L 0.006 _+10% 0.5 ug/L 0.3 ug/L 91.5 95.47

Ethylbenzene 0.7 mg/L 1867 ug/L 2.1 _+10% 0.70 ug/L 0.0588 ug/L 99.96 100

Lindane 0.002 mg/L 1.9 ug/L 0.002 _+10% 0.02 ug/L 0.02 ug/L 98.93 98.93

Monochlorobenzene 0.6 mg/L 2.0 ug/L 2.0 _+10% 0.0005 ug/L 0.0005 ug/L 99.98 99.98
Tetrachloroethylene 0.005 mg/L 14.2 ug/L 0.015 _+10% 0.5 ug/L 0.5 ug/L 96.47 96.47

Test Parameters: pH = 7.5 _+0.5 unless otherwise noted. Flow = 0.5 gpm (1.9 Lpm). Pressure = 60 psig (413.7 kPa). Temp. = 68°F to

71.6°F (20°C to 22°C).

• It is essential that operational, maintenance, and filter
replacement requirements be carried out for the product to

perform as advertised.

• Use replacement cartridge T1RFWB2, part #4396710.
2005 suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S.A./S49.99 Canada.

Prices are subject to change without notice.
Model TIWB2L: Style 1 - When the filter indicator reads 10%,

order a new filter. When the filter indicator reads 0%, it is
recommended that you replace the filter.

Style 2 - When the filter indicator light changes from green to
yellow, order a new filter. When the filter indicator light changes

from yellow to red, it is recommended that you replace the filter.
Model T1WB2: Change the water filter cartridge every 6 months

depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water
dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months

have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often.

• The product is for cold water use only.

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the

system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

*Class I particle size: >0.5 to <1 um

**Test requirement is at least 100,000 particles/mL of AC Fine Test Dust.

*These contaminants are not necessarily in your water supply. Performance may vary based on local water conditions.

**Fibers greater than 10 um in length

*Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts

® NSF is a registered trademark of NSF International.

• Refer to the back cover or "Accessories" section for the
Manufacturer's name, address and telephone number.

• Refer to the "Warranty" section for the Manufacturer's limited
warranty.

Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters

Water Supply City or Well
Water Pressure 30 - 120 psi (207 - 827 kPa)
Water Temperature 33 ° - 100°F (0.6 ° -37.8 ° C)
Service Flow Rate 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min.) @ 60 psi.

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