Whirlpool NWT8501Q00, NWT8501Q01, NWT8501S00, NWT8501S01 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care ®
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Apply for the following models:
NWT8501Q, NWT8501S
Nominal Technical Specifications Manufactured by Industrias Acros Whirlpool S.A. de C.V.
I Nominal Current I 2,0A ICok Milagro
IFrecuencv I 50-60 Hz IApodaca, N.L.
IVottaqe I 220-240 V ~ Mexico, 66600
•Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
•Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous ... even if theywill "just sit in the garage a few days".
•If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely.
°Never allow children to operate, playwith, or crawlinside the refrigerator.
°Never clean refrigerator parts with flammablefluids. The fumes can createa fire hazard or explosion.
•Wesuggest to removethe dooror thigh itwith a resistantcord.
•DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
•IF THE ELECTRICAL CORD IS DAMAGED, OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN SHOULD CHANGEIT.
Antigua carretera a Roma km 9
Phone 01-81 83 29 21 00
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your refrigerator, follow
these basic precautions:
•FORYOUR SAFETY°
4. Before starting the refrigeration process allow the refrigerator to rest from 2 to
3 hours in order to let the gas and oil be settled.
Connecting your refrigerator
A 220-240 V~ , 50-60 Hz AC only 10 A fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required.
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Your refrigerator has an electrical cord provided
with 3 prong grounding plug. To minimize the
possibility of electrical shock, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall
outlet according to national electrical code and all
local codes.
If plug will not fit the outlet, is your responsibility
to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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Manual control
Adjust the temperature control
The temperature control is in the refrigerator. It controls
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* Set the temperature control to 3 (normal). Temperature ..... ;r;....
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time: / _"_'_" / E_ /
control adjustments range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest)
(figure 1). Figura1
* Turning the temperature control to Apagado (Off) stops
cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. But it does not disconnect the
refrigerator from the power supply.
° Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This could take severat
hours.
* Adjust the temperature controt to have food as cold as you like. The settings indicated above
should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage.
Electrical shock hazard
The refrigerator must be properly grounded.
Do not modify the electrical cord
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance, consult with a
qualify technician any doubts about the proper grounding of this
appliance.
If your wall outlet is not proper one have a qualify technician install it.
Not complying with the above precautions may result in high risk
of injury and even death
• Do not use the ref_igdrator in an area Where the room temperature will fall below 13 °C
(55 °F).
. Keep the refrigerator out of the weather. F-, -.
• Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct . _
electrical supply and grounding.
• Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly
cold.
• Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual.
• Properly maintain the refrigerator.
• Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
• The refrigerator is only for domestic use.
Before connecting the new refrigerator follow these steps:
1. Remove all packing material.
2. Install your refrigerator under the following conditions:
* Allow 7,5 cm (3 inches) between overhead cabinets and
. Allow at least 5 cm (2 inches) between the refrigerator condenser ......Levellin
on the back and the wall. g screw
refrigerator top. ___N__
"Allow 1,25 cm (1/2") on each side of the refrigerator for ease of
installation, R_ _
" If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against the wall, you Lower
might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened
wider. Figure 1.
3. Levelling the refrigerator.
. If your refrigerator has levelling screws only, follow the steps Use a screwdriverto
shown in figure 1. / adjustroller
" If your refrigerator has rollers with levelling screws, follow the L _._ Roller
steps shown in figure 2. _"_
To raise or lower the front of the refrigerator, turn each screw in Lower J
I a clockwise or counterclockwise direction (figure 1 or 2). J __f_ '__.,_, \ \
For greater levelling accuracy you should place a spirit level on __ Raise Levelling
the upper surface of the refrigerator. _ screw
" It is recommended to incline lightly back the refrigerator in order Figure 2.
to let the door close by itself.
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Pull down to remove the cover (some models).
3. Reach behind the control panel to remove bulb.
4. Replace with a 40 watts appliance bulb.
5. Place the cover.
6. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb
with one of the same size and shape.
TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16 in. hex-head socket
wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, fiat-head
screwdriver, 5/16 in. open-end wrench, fiat
2 in. putty knife, drive torx plus 25 ip.
1. Remove the screw hole plugs with a flat
head screwdriver carefully. Be sure that the
IMPORTANT:
[] Before you begin, turn the refrigerator controt
OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and any adjustable door or
utility bins from doors.
[] If you are only removing and replacing the
doors, see the "Door and Hinge Removal"
and "Door and Hinge Replacement"
sections.
Door and Hinge Removal
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Close the refrigerator door and keep both
Round-Head Screw Hole Door Hinge
Handle Screw Plug Hole Plug
screw hole plugs will be placed out of reach
of children.
2. Remove the button head screw with torx
plus 25 ip. drive tool from handle side and
move them to opposite side (see graphic
1-1)
3. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the
cabinet top and move them to opposite side
hinge holes as shown (see graphics 1-2).
Doors
5/I6 in. Hex-Head Hinge Screw
doors closed until you are ready to lift them
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the
doors while the hinges are being moved. Do
not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are
working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown
in Top Hinge graphic.
4. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as
shown in the Center Hinge graphic.
6. Lift the refrigerator door free from the
cabinet.
7. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as
shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors
so that they open in the opposite direction,
follow these steps. If you are not reversing
the doors, see "Door and Hinge Replacement."
Door reversal (optional)
(Graphics follow these instructions)
1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of
freezer door. Move to opposite side as
shown (see Graphic 2).
2. Remove door stop from both the freezer
and refrigerator doors and move to the other
side (see Graphic 3).
Door and Hinge Replacement
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing
is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as
shown. Tighten screws. Replace the
refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors
while the hingesare being moved. Do not depend
on the door magnets to hold the doors in place
while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as
shown and tighten all screws (see Center
Hinge graphic). Replace the freezer door.
3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as
shown (see Top Hinge graphic). Do not
tighten screws completely.
4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the
freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the
refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.
Cabinet
Finalsteps
1.Checkaltholestomakesurethatholeplugsandscrewsareinplace.Reinstalltophingecover
(seeTopHingegraphic).
2.Pluginrefrigeratororreconnectpower.
3.Resetthecontrols(see"Howtousetherefrigerator"section).
4.Returnallremovabledoorpartstodoorsandfoodtoproduct.
DoorRemoval &
Replacement
Top Hinge
1. Top Hinge Cover
2. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
3. Top Hinge
4. Spacer
Center Hinge
3
1. DoorStop
2. DoorStep Screw
3, Spacer
4. CenterHinge
._5/16"Hex-HeadHinge Screws
6.Spacer
Bottom Hinge
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I 1, Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs
Door Swing Reversal (optional)
1 Door Hinge Hole Plug
Removal of Door Stops
1. Door Stop
2, Door Stop Screw
BEFORE CALLING THE TECHNICIAN IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO VERIFY THE
IFAFTER READING THE USEAND REFERENCE GUIDE YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,THIS
GUIDE MAY OFFER YOU SOME SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS YOUCANDETECTAND
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
CORRECT YOURSELF IN YOUR HOME
IF THE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT WORKING
• Plug firmly into a live circuit. Do not use extension cord.
Check the power supply. It could be damaged. Connect anotherappliance and see if it
IMPORTANT
works normally.
, Do not connect various appliances at the same time, the electricalinstallation will over load
• Verify that the temperature control (on manual control) is in the ON (ENCENDIDO)
position.
, Verify (on digital control) that at least, 1 green led indicator is turnON.
•Avoid placing the appliance close to a hot source.
• Close the doors completely. Check to see if the gaskets are dirtyor sticky.
Level the refrigerator. Remove wood supports and adjust the rollerlevels (FIGURE 1).
Do not overload the refrigerator. The air circulation will be deficient.
MANUAL CONTROL- Set the temperature control in number 3 orin the middle position and
wait at least 24 hours before making another change of temperature.
, DIGITAL CONTROL- The digital control will let you know if a failureexists in the refrigerator.
The failure is represented by the blinking of the amber lights on the control panel. If the
refrigerator does not work or the amber lights are blinking, disconnect the refrigerator from
power supply, wait 10 minutes and reconnect refrigerator to power supply. If the amber
lights keep blinking, wait 3 hours. If the lights continue ON after 3 hours, please call the
technician.
THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
• Verify if the condenser has lint or is dirty (FIGURE 1)
•Avoid opening the doors constantly or for long periods.
Do not introduce warm food.
IS THE REFRIGERATOR MAKING UNFAMILIAR SOUNDS
• Verify there is nothing on top or behind.
, The compressor does not work properly, chek if you are using theright voltage.
, Verify the light intensity. If it is low, consult with an qualified technician (FIGURE 1).
FIGURE / MAGNETIC
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1. Doer Stop
2. Spacer
3_ Door Stop Screw
4. Bottom Hinge
5. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one did not.
Do not be alarmed, 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
that might be new to you, and what may be
making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and
moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat make a definite click when the
refrigerator stops running. It also makes a
sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost
timer will click when the defrost cycle starts.
Re-installation of Door
Stops
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Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you may
hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes
after it stops. You may also hear defrost water
running into the defrost water pan.
Door open ajar (some models)
If a refrigerator door remains open for a period
longer than 2 minutes, you will hear "beep"
sounds until you close the door.
IF AFTER FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
THE REFRIGERATOR ST_LL W_TH
CONDE_
COMPRESSOR LEVELLING
WHIRLPOOL MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
Antigua Carretera a Roma km 9, Col. Milagro, Apodaca, N.L, Mexico, C.P. 66600,
phone (81)83-29-21-00, in the terms of this policy, we warranty to the buyer and the consumer of
ROLLERS
this refrigerator eidentified in this following policy:
PROBLEMS CALL AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
COVERED CONCEPTS:
NWT8501Q, NWT8501S
COVERED CONCEPTS:
CENTER
• Manufacturing defects that hinder total or partially the correct performance of the appliance. Repair,
change of pieces and components.
• Handwork and transportation expenses derived from the fulfillment of the warranty, within our
service net. The previous points will be made without any cost for the consumer.
NOT COVERED CONCEPTS:
- When the refrigerator is used in other than normal, single family household use.
- When the refrigerator is not used according to the use and care guide attached.
- When the refrigerator has been repaired by unauthorized service.
PROCEDURE TO MAKE EFFECTIVE THE WARRANTY:
When the final customer considers one of the events protected by this contract has happened, he/she will
have to make contact with Whirlpool Service through our Call Center, in Monterrey, N.L and its surrounding
area to (81) 83-29-2100; or from the interior of the Mexican Republic to 01-800-8-300-400:where aspecialized
service agent will take care of the matter. Our facilities are located in Miguel Aleman Highway km 16 Col.
El Milagro C.P 66600. Apodaca, N.L. where Whirlpool original parts and accessories can also be found. For
additional information of our services, visit www.whirlpool-service.com.mx.
TERMS:
This warranty covers ONE YEAR beginning the day the buyer or consumer receives the refrigerator
to his satisfaction.
CONSUMER NAME
ADDRESS PHONE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS PHONE
PRODUCT TRADEMARK MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER DEUVERY DATE
DEALER SIGNATURE AND STAMP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(k,dic_te precse steer col state and zip code)
IMPORTANT NOTE
This document must be shown in any transaction related
with this warranty for products acquired in the Mexican
Republic. If you bought your refrigerator out of the Mexican
Republic, ask your authorized dealer to make valid your
warranty
THE CONSUMER CAN REQUEST THE WARRANTY
COVERED BY THIS POLICY FROM THE DEALER WHERE
THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED
In case of loss of policy, the dealer will issue a new one,
with the proper bill of sale or invoice
WHIRLPOOL SERVICE
Use without charge the Nationwide Consumer
Coil free in Mexico
Assistance Center
Phone number 01-800-83-004-00
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