Whirlpool EL88TRRWS00, EL87TRRRV06, EL87TRRRS06, EL87TRRRQ06, EL8ATRRRS05 Owner’s Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

TABLEDESMATIERES

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................................. 3

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .................................... 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ....................................................... 4

Location Requirements ................................................................ 4

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5

Refrigerator Door .......................................................................... 5

Adjust the Door ............................................................................ 8

Normal Sounds ............................................................................ 8

REFRIGERATOR USE .................................................................... 8

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation .................................................... 8

Using the Control ......................................................................... 8

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ........................................................ 9

Refrigerator Shelves ..................................................................... 9

Crispers and Meat Drawer ........................................................... 9

Crisper Humidity Control ............................................................. 9

Door Bin...................................................................................... 10

REFRIGERATOR CARE ............................................................... 10

Cleaning ...................................................................................... 10

Changing the Light Bulb ............................................................ 11

Power Interruptions .................................................................... 11

Vacation and Moving Care ......................................................... 11

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 11

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 13

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 14

Sg:CURITg: DU REFRIGERATEUR .............................................. 15

Mise au rebut de votre vieux refrigGrateur................................. 15

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................ 16

Deballage .................................................................................... 16

Exigences d'emplacement ......................................................... 16

Specifications electriques .......................................................... 17

Porte du refrigerateur ................................................................. 17

Ajustement de porte ................................................................... 20

Sons normaux ............................................................................ 20

UTILISATION DU RI!:FRIGI_RATEUR .......................................... 20

Pour s'assurer d'une circulation d'air appropriee ...................... 20

Utilisation de lacommande ........................................................ 21

CARACTI!:RISTIQUES DU RI_FRIGI!:RATEUR ........................... 21

Tablettes du refrigerateur ........................................................... 21

Bacs h legumes et tiroirs h viande ............................................. 21

Reglage de I'humidite dans le bach 16gumes ........................... 22

Balconnet de porte ..................................................................... 22

ENTRETIEN DU RleFRIGleRATEUR ............................................ 23

Nettoyage ................................................................................... 23

Remplacement de I'ampoule d'eclairage .................................. 23

Pannes de courant electrique .................................................... 24

Entretien avant les vacances ou Iors d'un demGnagement.......24

DlePANNAGE ................................................................................. 24

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 26

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 27

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

WARN ING: 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 parts and panels before operating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 refrigeratoi:

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

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 threw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Takeoff the doors.

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

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

• To remove the protective (tranparent) film that is on the nameplate, use your fingernail and peel oft the film, stating from one side and peeling to the other.

• if your refrigerator has a stainless steel or Satina TM Stainless Look finish, remove the protective film.

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.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materiaJa and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

IMPORTANT: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,

radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 40°F (5°C).

Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides of the refrigerator and 1" (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.

NOTE: This refrigerator may be installed side by side with another refrigerator or freezer. Allow for a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance at the top and sides and a 1/4"(0.64 cm) clearance between the appliances.

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong,

Do not use an adapter.

OO not use an extension cord,

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

tire, or electrical shock.

TOOLS NEEDED: s/_6"hex-head socket wrench, 5/8"hex-head socket wrench, 1/4"hex-head socket wrench, 1/2"hex-head socket wrench, 3/8"hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat- blade screwdriver, s/_6"open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

• All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later inthis section after "Final Steps." The graphics

shown are for a right-hand swing door (hinges factory installed on the right).

• If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the "Remove Door and Hinges" and "Replace Door and Hinges."

• Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from door.

Remove Door and Hinges

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 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.

5/Ie" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.

Close the refrigerator door and keep it closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge Graphic lB.

5. Lift the refrigerator door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and set aside.

Remove 3 hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C.

Reverse Door (optional on some models)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in

the opposite direction, continue with "Reverse Door (optional)" instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see "Replace Door and Hinges."

Cabinet

1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 2.

2. Remove the door stop screws from the Bottom Hinge bracket. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C

3. Remove the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin from the hinge bracket.

4. Rotate the hinge bracket for installation on the opposite side of the cabinet. See Graphic 3

5. Reinstall the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin to the hinge bracket. Hinge Pin must point "up" when hinge bracket is

installed to the cabinet.

6. Invert the door stop so that the countersunk holes line up with the screw holes in the hinge assembly. See Graphic 4

7. Reinstall the door stop screws. See Graphic 3.

8. Reinstall the hinge assembly to the cabinet with the 3 hex head hinge screws.

Handle

Move the door handle from one side of the door to the other. Style 1

1. Loosen set screws located on side of handle at each end. See Graphic 1-1.

2. Remove handle from grommets.

3. Using a 1/4"hex-head socket wrench, remove the grommets from the door.

4. Position the grommets on the opposite side of the door and reinstall.

5. Position the handle over grommets on the opposite side of the refrigerator door.

6. Ensure grommets are fitted into handle holes.

7. Tighten the upper and lower set screws with hex key provided. Do not overtighten set screws.

Style 2

1. Slide the handle up and off the clips. See Graphic 1-2.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the screws from the clips and remove the clips from the door.

3. Position the clips on the opposite side of the refrigerator door and reinstall the screws.

4. Position handle overthe clips.

5. Apply even pressure and push down to lock in place.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge Graphic lB.

2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.

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.

Replace Door and Hinges

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten screws. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C. Replace the

refrigerator door. NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge Graphic 1B. Do not tighten the screws completely.

3. Line up the door so that the bottom aligns evenly with the cabinet. Tighten all screws.

3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4. Reset the control. See "Using the Control."

5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to refrigerator.

Base Grille

Top Hinge

Left Hand Hinge Right Hand Hinge

__ _. . . _DoorStop Door Stop

A, Top Hinge Cover B. 3/_,,or % "Hex-Head Hinge

Screws (depending on model)

D. Top Hinge

Bottom Hinge

A .................

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A. Door Stop Screws B. Door Stop

C. Hinge Pin D. Hinge Pin Nut

E. 5/_,,Hex-Head Hinge Screws

A, Door Stop Screws B. Door Stop

C, Hinge Pin D. Hinge Pin Nut

E. 5h_"Hex-Head Hinge

Screws

Style 1

Door Handle Seal Screw

Style 2

A Grommet B. Handle

C. Set Screws

A. Clips

B. Handle Screws C. Handle

1. Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing materials.

2. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator rests on two fixed supports.

3. Adjust the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of the floor.

NOTE: if your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to

ensure the refrigerator does not roll forward when the door is opened.

Place a leveling tool on top of the refrigerator first side to side, then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.

4. Repeat Step 4 until refrigerator is level.

5. After refrigerator is fully loaded with food, recheck with level as in Step 4.

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 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.

REFRIGERATORUSE

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.

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 Crisper Cover

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.

REFRIGERATORFEATURES

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.

Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy.

To remove and replace a shelf:

1. Remove the shelf by pulling it forward slightly to align the shelf stops with the openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Lift straight up, and pull the shelf out the rest of the way.

To remove the crisper(s) cover:

1. Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Carefully slide the glass insert

forward to remove.

2. Lift the cover frame and remove it.

To replace crisper cover:

1. Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into place.

2. Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover flame and lower the front into place.

Adjustable Meat Drawer (on some models)

The meat drawer can be placed on either the right or left side of the refrigerator.

To move the meat drawer:

1. Remove the meat drawer and cover. See "Refrigerator Shelves" section.

NOTE: The meat drawer cover has one fixed support that runs down the center of the shelf. The outside support is the adjustable one.

2. Using a Phillips scrawdriver, remove the adjustable support and move it to the other side of the meat drawer cover.

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3. Place the meat drawer cover in the desired location and slide the meat drawer back into position.

2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf stops through the openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Slide the shelf in the rest of the way.

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To remove and replace a drawer:

1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the

drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.

2. Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop.

Meat Storage Guide

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for

storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Fresh fish or shellfish ......................... use same day as purchased

Chicken, ground beef, variety meats (liver) ...................... 1-2 days

Cold cuts, steaks/roasts .................................................. 3-5 days

Cured meats ................................................................... 7-10 days

Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or place in containers with tight fitting lids.

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You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between HIGH and LOW.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

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