Whirlpool EL7ATRRKB00 User Manual
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REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
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RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.com/canada
Table of Contents/Table des matières..............................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator ....................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................... 4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements ................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Removing the Handle...................................................................5
Door Closing.................................................................................5
Normal Sounds ............................................................................6
REFRIGERATOR USE ................................................................ 6
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................6
Using the Control .........................................................................6
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES..................................................... 7
Refrigerator Shelves.....................................................................7
Crispers and Meat Drawer ...........................................................7
Crisper Humidity Control .............................................................7
REFRIGERATOR CARE.............................................................. 8
Cleaning........................................................................................8
Changing the Light Bulb ..............................................................8
Vacation and Moving Care...........................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 10
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................10
In Canada ...................................................................................10
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 11
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................................12
Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................12
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .........................................13
Déballage....................................................................................13
Emplacement d’installation ........................................................13
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................14
Pour enlever la poignée..............................................................14
Fermeture de la porte.................................................................14
Sons normaux ............................................................................14
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.......................................15
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................15
Utilisation de la commande........................................................15
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................16
Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................16
Bacs à légumes et tiroirs à viande .............................................16
Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs à légumes .......................16
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................................17
Nettoyage ...................................................................................17
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage ................................17
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......17
DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................18
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................19
Aux États-Unis............................................................................19
Au Canada..................................................................................19
GARANTIE................................................................................. 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
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:
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.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
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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INSTALLATION
Location Requirements
INSTRUCTIONS
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
■
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.
Depending on your model, remove protective film from shelf
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trims. Look for the “Peel Off” strip, and use your fingernail to
peel off the film.
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.
Allow at least 3 in. (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both
sides of the refrigerator and 1 in. (2.5 cm) between the back of
the refrigerator and the wall. If the refrigerator is to be against a
wall, leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can open
wider.
Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
NOTE:
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 40°F (5°C).
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.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)
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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:
Removing the Handle
TOOLS NEEDED:
wrenches, a flat-head screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver.
Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim.
1.
Slide the top trim up and bottom trim down away from the
handle. Lift trim pieces off of the upper and lower shoulder
screws.
Some models include accent pieces between the handle
NOTE:
and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will
need to carefully remove them with a flat-head screwdriver before
removing the handle screws. The accent pieces are optional and
can be reinstalled or left off of the handle assembly.
Remove handle screws and handle.
2.
Replace handle as shown.
3.
¹⁄₄ in., ¹⁄₂ in., and ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket
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 Temperature Control to the off
position as shown and then disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical source.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical
source and reset the Temperature Control to the desired setting.
Door Closing
Keep the two bolts that secured the refrigerator in the
NOTE:
shipping case. They are the front leveling legs.
Your refrigerator has 2 adjustable leveling legs. If your refrigerator
seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using these instructions.
Screw the legs all the way into the bolt holes in the bottom
1.
corners of the refrigerator.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2.
Move the refrigerator into its final position.
3.
Lower the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of
4.
the floor.
Adjust the legs to level the refrigerator:
5.
Turn the leveling leg to the right to lower that side of the
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refrigerator.
Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the
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refrigerator.
Check with a level.
6.
Open and close the door to make sure it swings properly.
7.
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Normal Sounds
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t
make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds
seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and
what may be making them.
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep
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your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize
energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may
cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You
may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the
compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.
■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through
the refrigerator compartment. The fan speed may increase as
you open the doors or add warm food.
Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
■
water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle
■
may cause a sizzling sound.
■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to
the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a
■
popping noise.
■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
condenser fan.
■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
Using the Control
Setting the control
For your convenience, your refrigerator control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
control is still preset to the mid-setting as shown.
NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to
the setting shown. Your product will not cool when the
refrigerator control is set to the off position.
Adjusting the control
REFRIGERATOR USE
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air
enters through the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the
vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented, and temperature and
moisture problems may occur
IMPORTANT: To prevent odors and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting food into the
refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait 24
hours between adjustments.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control
to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartment any faster.
NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the outside of
the refrigerator. To prevent rust, dry the refrigerator’s exterior and
reset the Temperature Control to a colder (higher) setting.
Power interruptions
If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company
and ask how long it will be off.
If the power will be off less than 4 hours, keep the refrigerator
door closed to help foods stay cold.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, use up any
perishables and freeze other items.
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