Whirlpool ST14CKXHW00 User Manual
T OP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents.................................................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 4
Unpacking Your Refrigerator ............................................ 4
Space Requirements......................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements.................................................... 5
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source............... 5
Refrigerator Doors: Removing,
Reversing and Replacing.................................................. 7
Door Closing and Alignment............................................. 8
Understanding Sounds You May Hear............................. 9
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR......................................... 9
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation......................................... 9
Setting the Control(s) ...................................................... 10
Adjusting Control Settings.............................................. 10
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES........................................... 11
Refrigerator Shelves........................................................ 11
Meat Drawer and Cover.................................................. 11
Crisper and Crisper Cover.............................................. 11
Utility or Egg Bin ............................................................. 12
FREEZER FEATURES....................................................... 12
Ice Maker......................................................................... 12
Freezer Shelf ................................................................... 13
DOOR FEATURES............................................................. 13
Drop-in Door Rails........................................................... 13
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR........................... 13
Cleaning Your Refrigerator ............................................. 13
Changing the Light Bulb................................................. 14
Power Interruptions......................................................... 14
Vacation and Moving Care ............................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 15
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 17
WARRANTY .... ................... .................. ................... .......... 18
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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.
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
WARNING:
precautions:
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happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, ele ctr ic shock, or injury whe n usi ng your refrig e r ato r, follo w these basic
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extensio n cord.
Disco n nect power befo re s er v icing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable mater ia ls and vapors, such as
gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.
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Use two or mo re peop le to mov e an d ins ta ll
refrigerator.
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Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on
ice maker kit ready models only).
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Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of Y our
Old Refrigerator
W ARNING
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.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Y our Refrigerator
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.
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.
Remove shelves from the shipping position (shelves are
shipped upside down):
IMPORTANT:
they are cold. Shelves 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.
NOTE:
them to avoid impact from dropping.
Grasp the front of the upper shelf with one hand and use the
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other hand to remove packing material from the shelf area.
Lower the front of the upper shelf until shelf hooks can be
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removed from the shelf supports and pull the shelf forward.
Flip the shelf over and insert the rear shelf hooks into the
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shelf supports. Tilt th e front of shelf up until rear shelf hooks
drop into the shelf supports.
Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that it is
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securely in position.
Removing packaging materials
■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before
using (except the model and serial number label).
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly
with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily
removed by rubbing 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 “Refrigerator Safety” section.
■ On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other
feature parts may be packaged in the Int erior FeaturePak.
Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper
assembly.
IMPORTANT :
■ Depending on your model, do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator or the Tech Sheet
that is fastened behind the base grille.
■ Depending on your model, do not remove the white
Styrofoam inse rt that is located behind the co ntrol panel on
the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part of the
refrigerator and not part of the packing materi al. If the insert
is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause
icicles to form.
Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when
Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing
Space 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.
■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a
.5 in. (1.25 cm) space on each side
■ Allow 3 in. (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and
refrigerator top.
■ Allow at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) between back of cabinet and the
wall.
3" (7.5 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave
some extra space at the back for the water line connections.
■ If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
2 in. (5.08 cm) mi nimum on the hinge sid e (dependin g on your
model) to allow for the door to swing open.
■ Level the refrigerator (See “Door Closing and Alignment”).
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).
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Electrical Requirements
W ARNING
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 gr oun ding met hod
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 tur ned 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 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.
Tools required:
■ Standard screwdriver
■ ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
■ ¹⁄₄ in. nut driver
■ ¹⁄₄ in. drill bit
■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
NOTE:
¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercingtype or ³⁄₁₆ in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow
and clogs more easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contai ns a flow washer which is used
as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker ne eds to be
connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30
and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, ca ll your utility company.
Connecting to water line:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
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enough to clear line of water.
Find a ¹⁄₂ in. (1.27 mm) to 1¹⁄₄ in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD
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water pipe near the refrigerator.
Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
NOTE:
must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This
also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
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measure from connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to
water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allo w for mov in g refrigerator
for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)
copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut
square.
Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
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water pipe you have selected.
Connecting the Refrigerator
to a W ater Source
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT :
■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to th e OFF position to prevent
operation without water.
■ All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
■ Install copper tubing on ly in areas where temperatures will
remain above freezing.
■ It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Cop per Tubing
4. Com pression Nut
5. Com pression Sleeve
6. Shut-O ff Valve
7. Packing Nut
Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
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sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if
soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now yo u are ready to
connect the copper tubing.
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7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as show n. Inse rt end of tu bing into o utle t en d sq uar el y
as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end
with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper
tubing.
Connecting to refrigerator:
NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your
refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve
provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams below to
determine the style of valve you have. (On kit models, assemble
water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.)
1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the
product and insert the copper tubing through the clamp, as
shown. Remove th e tape label from the valve inlet and ins ert
copper tubing until it bottoms out (approximately ³⁄₄ in. [1.9
cm]). Tighten nut by hand as much as possible; then turn the
nut an additional ¹⁄₂ tu rn using a wrench. Do not overtighten.
Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet.
Skip to Step 2.
For Style 2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the
product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as
shown. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube
clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Move to Step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check For Leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
Style 1
Style 2
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is
your source of water supply, a second water strainer should
be installed in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water
strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Instal l at either
tube connection.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
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