Whirlpool GARF06XXMG00 User Manual

MODULAR GARAGE REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

REFRIGERADOR MODULAR PARA GARAGE

Manual de uso y cuidado

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR MODULAIRE POUR GARAGE

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières ............2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................3

Tools and Parts......................................................................................... 3

Location Requirements............................................................................. 3

Electrical Requirements............................................................................4

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

Unpack the Refrigerator ........................................................................... 4

Install the Caster Plate..............................................................................4

Reverse the Door Swing...........................................................................6

Install the Bumpers...................................................................................6

Install the Top Tray ...................................................................................6

Install the Handle ...................................................................................... 7

Install the Can Rack..................................................................................7

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR........................................................11

Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente de su refrigerador viejo................. 11

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN ..............................................................12

Piezas y Herramientas ............................................................................12

Requisitos de ubicación .........................................................................12

Requisitos eléctricos............................................................................... 12

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ......................................................13

Desempaque el Refrigerador.................................................................. 13

Instalación de la plancha con ruedecillas...............................................13

Cómo invertir el cierre de la puerta ........................................................14

Instalación de los parachoques..............................................................14

Instalación de la bandeja superior..........................................................15

Instalación de la manija ..........................................................................15

Instalación del portalatas........................................................................ 16

Refrigerator Shelves .................................................................................7

Normal Sounds.........................................................................................7

REFRIGERATOR USE ................................................................................. 7

Using the Control...................................................................................... 7

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

Cleaning....................................................................................................8

Change the Light Bulb.............................................................................. 8

Vacation and Moving Care ....................................................................... 8

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

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................................................................ 9

In the U.S.A............................................................................................... 9

In Canada.................................................................................................. 9

WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 10

Estantes del refrigerador ........................................................................16

Sonidos normales...................................................................................16

USO DE SU REFRIGERADOR.................................................................. 16

Uso del control ....................................................................................... 16

CUIDADO DE SU REFRIGERADOR ........................................................ 17

Limpieza.................................................................................................. 17

Cómo cambiar el foco ............................................................................17

Cuidado durante las vacaciones y mudanzas ....................................... 17

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS................................................................... 17

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO................................................................ 18

En los EE.UU...........................................................................................18

En Canadá .............................................................................................. 19

GARANTÍA .................................................................................................19

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................................................20

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur ............................................. 20

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION................................................................21

Outillage et composants.........................................................................21

Exigences d'emplacement .....................................................................21

Spécifications électriques....................................................................... 21

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ......................................................... 22

Déballage du réfrigérateur ...................................................................... 22

Installation du plateau à roulettes...........................................................22

Inversion du sens d'ouverture de la porte..............................................23

Installation des tringles de butée............................................................23

Installation du plateau supérieur.............................................................24

Installation de la poignée ........................................................................ 24

Installation du râtelier à cannettes..........................................................25

Étagères du réfrigérateur........................................................................25

Bruits normaux ....................................................................................... 25

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR....................................................... 25

Réglage de température.........................................................................25

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR......................................................... 26

Nettoyage ...............................................................................................26

Remplacement de la lampe.................................................................... 26

Précautions à prendre pour les vacances et avant un déménagement 26

DÉPANNAGE ............................................................................................. 26

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................................27

Aux États-Unis........................................................................................27

Au Canada .............................................................................................. 28

GARANTIE.................................................................................................. 28

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:

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.

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

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.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Tools Needed:

■ ⁵⁄₁₆ in. Wrench

■ Phillips screwdriver

Parts Supplied:

■ Top tr ay (1 )

■ Tra y mat (1)

■ Bumpers (2)

■ Caster plate (1)

■ Can rack (1)

■ Shelves (2)

■ Door handle (1)

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ Hex-key wrench (1)

■ Socket-head cap screws (6)

■ Ferrules (6)

■ #8 x ¹⁄₂ in. Pan-head screws (4)

■ #10 x 1 in. Pan-head screws (4)

■ #8 x ¹⁄₂ in. Countersink handle

screws (4)

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.

Location Requirements

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.

The garage refrigerator has been designed to be used in a garage area (or equivalent) in an indoor space. Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

Your refrigerator operates most efficiently when located in an area where the temperature is normally between 0°F (-18°C) and 120°F (49°C).

The garage refrigerator is equipped with a heater to keep contents from freezing in cold outside temperatures below 32°F (0°C) and above 0°F (-18°C).

Installation Clearances

IMPORTANT: If you are installing your garage refrigerator under a

workbench, allow a minimum of 1¹⁄₈ in. (30 mm) between the top of the refrigerator and the bottom of the workbench.

2 3

1. Workbench

2. 1

¹⁄₈

in. (30 mm) minimum space

3. Refrigerator

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Refrigerator

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Remove the refrigerator shipping carton, flatten it, and place it

next to the refrigerator on the floor.

2. Unpack accessories and hardware from the small box. Verify

contents. See “Tools and Parts.”

3. Untape and open the refrigerator door to remove the shelves and

the installation instructions. Follow the instructions for proper assembly.

4. Retape the refrigerator door to keep it closed until the handle

installation is complete.

Install the Caster Plate

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:

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.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control to the off position as shown and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

IMPORTANT:

■ Always lay the refrigerator on its side during the caster plate

installation. If you lay the refrigerator on its back, you can damage the refrigerator.

■ Never place refrigerator on its top. It may damage the

compressor.

■ Allow the refrigerator to sit on its casters for 4 hours before

plugging into an electrical outlet.

1. Using 2 or more people, lay the refrigerator on its side.

1. Off position

When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control to the desired setting. See “Using the Control.”

2. Remove and discard the 2 Phillips-head screws as shown.

1. Phillips-head screws

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and discard the front leveling

leg on the side of the refrigerator opposite the door hinge as shown.

NOTE: The front leveling leg on the door hinge side of the refrigerator should remain in place.

NOTE: If you want to reverse the door swing, you should do so before you attach the caster plate. Go to “Reverse the Door Swing” section.

5. Position the caster plate on the bottom of the refrigerator with

the reinforcement bar to the front and the vent holes to the back. Align the mounting pins with the holes created by removing the screws in Step 2.

1. Front leveling leg - Door hinge side

2. Front leveling leg - Opposite side

4. Remove the shipping block from between the compressor and

the back of the refrigerator.

1. Reinforcement bar

2. Mounting pins

3. Vent holes

6. Attach the caster plate to the refrigerator using the (4) #10 x 1 in.

pan-head screws (provided). Start the first screw in the door hinge corner. Then, start a second screw in the opposite corner. Finally, start the remaining 2 screws.

NOTE: Do not tighten any screws until all the screws have been started.

7. Turn the remaining front leveling leg on the door hinge side of the

refrigerator counterclockwise until the leveling leg pad touches the surface of the caster plate.

1. Leveling leg pad

2. Caster plate

1. Shipping block

Reverse the Door Swing

(optional)

NOTE: If the caster plate is already installed, it must be removed before reversing the door swing. See “Install the Caster Plate.”

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the hinge pin from the top

hinge as shown. Remove the door.

1. Top hinge pin

2. Replace the top hinge pin in the opposite hinge and tighten.

3. Guide the door into position, inserting the top hinge pin into the

hinge located in the door.

4. Align the edge of the door with the edge of the cabinet.

5. Install the bottom hinge and tighten.

6. Return to Step 5 of “Install the Caster Plate.”

3. Attach 1 bumper to each side of the refrigerator using 3 ferrules

and 3 socket-head cap screws (provided) for each bumper.

1. Bumper

2. Socket-head cap screw

3. Ferrule

4. Using the hex-key wrench (provided), tighten all the screws. NOTE: To keep from stripping the screws, do not overtighten.

Install the Top Tray

1. Remove the 2 screws from the front of the cabinet top.

Install the Bumpers

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.

1. Using 2 or more people, turn the refrigerator upright on its

casters.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the 3 white, plastic hole

plugs from each side of the refrigerator.

1. Plastic hole plugs

1. Remove screws

2. Position the top tray on the refrigerator cabinet top with the vent holes to the back.

1. Pan-head screws

3. Align the screw holes and attach the top tray to the cabinet top using (4) #8 x ¹⁄₂ in. pan-head screws as shown.

4. Place the mat in the top tray. NOTE: Tuck the mat behind the mat pegs to keep the vent holes

clear as shown.

1. Mat pegs

2. Vent holes

Install the Handle

1. Untape and open the door.

2. Install the handle using (4) #8 x ¹⁄₂ in. countersink handle screws

as shown.

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, such as 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.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant or items

stored inside the refrigerator.

■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the

refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost

cycle.

■ You may hear clicking sounds when the refrigerator starts or

stops running.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Using 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 5 as shown.

1. Handle screws

Install the Can Rack

NOTE: Maximum load is (35) 12 oz. cans.

1. Slide the 4 can rack posts between the notches on the door liner.

2. Check to make sure the rack is firmly in place.

1. Can rack posts

Refrigerator Shelves

To install shelves:

1. Determine the shelf placement inside the refrigerator.

2. Place the shelf into the desired shelf glide and slide it toward the

back fully past the shelf stop.

To remove shelves:

1. Lift the shelf up and over the shelf stop in the back.

2. Pull it toward you until it comes out of the shelf glide.

To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to the off position as shown.

NOTE: Your product will not cool when the refrigerator control is in the off position.

1. Off position

Adjusting Controls

The mid-setting indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal usage. The control is set correctly when beverages are as cold as you like.

If you need to adjust the temperature, wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperature.

To make the refrigerator colder, adjust the control to the next higher setting. To make the refrigerator less cold, adjust the control to the next lower setting.

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

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

Clean the refrigerator about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

To clean your refrigerator:

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, etc.

3. 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.

■ 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. These can scratch or damage materials.

■ To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).

4. Replace the removable parts.

5. Clean the condenser coils regularly. They are located at the back

of the cabinet. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

■ Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the

condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.

6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Change the Light Bulb

The light bulb is located behind the refrigerator control on the upper right-hand side of the interior cabinet wall.

NOTE: Only a factory specified replacement light bulb will fit your refrigerator. To get a factory specified replacement light bulb, call the Gladiator™ GarageWorks Customer Interaction Center toll free:

1-866-342-4089.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the used light bulb and replace it with a factory specified

light bulb.

Vacation and Moving Care

Vacations

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use up any perishables and freeze other items.

If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. Turn the refrigerator control to the off position. See “Using the

Control.”

3. Unplug the refrigerator.

4. Clean the refrigerator. See “Cleaning.”

5. Tape a rubber or wood block to the top of the door to prop it

open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

Moving

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. Turn the refrigerator control to the off position. See “Using the

Control.”

3. Unplug the refrigerator.

4. Clean, wipe, and dry it thoroughly.

5. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them

together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.

6. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator

cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Your refrigerator will not operate

■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded

3prong outlet.

■ Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

■ Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? See

“Using the Control.”

The lights do not work

■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded

3prong outlet.

■ Is a light bulb loose in the socket? Turn the refrigerator control

to the off position. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove the bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical supply and reset the refrigerator control.

■ Has a light bulb burned out? Replace with an appliance bulb of

the same wattage, size, and shape. See “Changing the Light Bulb.”

3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

There is water in the defrost drain pan

■ Is the refrigerator defrosting? The water will evaporate. It is

normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.

■ Is it more humid than normal? Expect that the water in the

defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

The motor seems to run too much

■ Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Expect the

motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the time.

■ Has a large amount of food just been added to the

refrigerator? Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It is normal for the motor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down.

■ Is the door opened often? Expect the motor to run longer when

this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.

■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

See “Using the Control.”

■ Is the door closed completely? Push the doors firmly shut. If

they will not shut all the way, see “The doors will not close completely” later in this section.

■ Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and

makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See “Cleaning.”

Temperature is too warm

■ Is the door opened often? Be aware that the refrigerator will

warm when this occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.

■ Has a large amount of food just been added to the

refrigerator? Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature.

■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

See “Using the Control.”

There is interior moisture buildup

■ Is the door opened often? To avoid humidity buildup, try to get

everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humid.

■ Is the room humid? It is normal for moisture to build up inside

the refrigerator when the room air is humid.

■ Is the food packaged correctly? Check that all food is securely

wrapped. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator.

■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

See “Using the Control.”

The door is difficult to open

■ Is the gasket dirty or sticky? Clean the gasket and the surface

that it touches. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gasket following cleaning.

The door will not close completely

■ Are food packages blocking the door open? Rearrange

containers so that they fit more tightly and take up less space.

■ Are the shelves out of position? Put the shelves back into their

correct positions. See “Refrigerator Use” for more information.

■ Is the gasket sticking? Clean the gasket and the surface that it

touches. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gasket following cleaning.

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory specified replacement parts. Factory specified replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Gladiator GarageWorks appliance.

To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest designated service center.

In the U.S.A.

Call the Gladiator™ GarageWorks Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-866-342-4089.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■ Features and specifications on our full line of products.

■ Installation information.

■ Use and maintenance procedures.

■ Accessory and repair parts sales.

■ Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing

impaired, limited vision, etc.).

■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service

companies. Gladiator

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GarageWorks designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the Gladiator™ GarageWorks designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Gladiator™ GarageWorks with any questions or concerns at:

Gladiator Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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GarageWorks

In Canada

Call the Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-807-6777. Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST).

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

■ Referrals to local dealers.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada Inc. with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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