Whirlpool ST14CKXKQ00 User Manual
TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents................................................. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................................................. 4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Water Supply Requirements........................................................5
Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing (optional) and
Replacing......................................................................................6
Door Closing.................................................................................7
Water Supply Connection............................................................8
Normal Sounds ............................................................................9
REFRIGERATOR USE....................................................................9
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................9
Using the Control(s)......................................................................9
Ice Maker Operation...................................................................10
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................10
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................10
Meat Drawer and Cover.............................................................11
Crisper and Crisper Cover .........................................................11
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................11
FREEZER FEATURES..................................................................12
Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................12
DOOR FEATURES........................................................................12
Drop-in Door Rails......................................................................12
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................12
Cleaning......................................................................................12
Changing the Light Bulb ............................................................13
Power Interruptions....................................................................13
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................15
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................15
WARRANTY ..................................................................................16
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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
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.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Use nonflammable cleaner.
■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
■ Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on
ice maker kit ready models only).
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
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.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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INSTALLATION 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
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.
■ On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other
feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak.
Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper
assembly.
■ Depending on your model, to remove the protective
(transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located
on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film,
starting from one side and peeling to the other.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that
is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the
refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator
and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice
may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.
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.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ¹⁄₂ in.
(12.70 mm) space on each side. Allow 3 in. (7.5 cm) of space
between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. Allow at least
1 in. (25.40 mm) between back of cabinet and the wall. 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) minimum on the hinge side (depending on your
model) to allow for the door to swing open.
■ Level the refrigerator. See “Door Closing.”
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°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)
2" (5.08 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.
Water Supply Requirements
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■ If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Tools Required: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-
end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄ in. nut driver and
drill bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄ in.
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆ in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Water Pressure
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 (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.
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207-827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser
and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure,
see “Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the system needs to be
a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa) a booster pump can be inserted into
the small tubing that goes from the cold water line to the reverse
osmosis system.
If the water dispenser is still not dispensing water properly:
■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
If you have questions about your water pressure, refer to
“Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
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