Whirlpool URB551WNGZ0 Owner’s Manual

REFRIGERATOR

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new refrigerator at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777 or register your refrigerator at www.whirlpool.ca.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number ___________________________________________ Serial Number____________________________________________

Table of Contents Índice Tables des Matières

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY �� 2

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator �� 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS �� 3

Unpack the Refrigerator �� 3 Before Use �� 3 Location Requirements �� 4 Electrical Requirements �� 4 Reverse Door Swing�� 4 Install Door Handles �� 10

REFRIGERATOR USE �� 11

Using the Controls �� 11 Functions �� 11

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES �� 13

Refrigerator Shelves �� 14 Cooler Compartment �� 14 Fan �� 14 Freezer Compartment �� 14

REFRIGERATOR CARE �� 14

Cleaning �� 14 Defrosting �� 15 Lights �� 15 Vacation and Moving Care �� 15

TROUBLESHOOTING �� 16

Accessories �� 17

WARRANTY �� 18

SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR �� 19

Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente de su refrigerador viejo �� 20

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN �� 21

Desembale el refrigerador �� 21 Antes del uso �� 21 Requisitos de ubicación �� 22 Requisitos eléctricos �� 22 Cambio del sentido de apertura

de la puerta �� 23 Instalación de las manijas �� 29

USO DEL REFRIGERADOR �� 30

Uso de los controles �� 30 Funciones �� 30

CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL REFRIGERADOR �� 32

Estantes del refrigerador �� 33 Compartimento de conservadora �� 33 Ventilador �� 33 Compartimiento del congelador �� 33

CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR �� 33

Limpieza �� 33 Descongelado �� 34 Luces �� 34 Cuidado durante las vacaciones

y mudanzas �� 34

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS �� 35

Accesorios �� 36

GARANTÍA �� 37

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR �� 38

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur �� 39

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION �� 40

Déballage du réfrigérateur �� 40 Avant utilisation �� 40 Exigences d’emplacement �� 41 Spéciﬁcations électriques �� 41 Inversion du sens de l’ouverture

de la porte �� 42 Installer la poignée de porte �� 48

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR �� 49

Utilisation des commandes �� 49 Fonctions �� 49

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR �� 51

Tablettes du réfrigérateur �� 52 Compartiment de refroidissement�� 52 Ventilation �� 52 Compartiment de congélation�� 52

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR �� 52

Nettoyage �� 52 Décongélation �� 53 Lampes �� 53 Précautions à prendre pour les

vacances ou le déménagement �� 53

DÉPANNAGE �� 54

Accessoires �� 55

GARANTIE �� 56

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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

DANGER

WARNING

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

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

■ 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�

■ 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�

■ Disconnect power before cleaning fan cover�

■ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person, in order to avoid a hazard�

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Keep ventilation opening, in the appliance enclosure or in the

built-in structure, clear of obstruction�

■ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate

the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage

compartments of the appliances, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or 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�

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

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.

Remove the Packaging

■ 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 a damp cloth, then dry with a soft cloth�

■ 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�”

■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials�

Before Use

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy� When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the ﬂoor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid ﬂoor damage� 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�

■ Any work on the refrigerator must be carried out by a qualiﬁed

service technician�

■ Wait at least 2 hours before connecting the refrigerator to

a power supply to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efﬁcient�

■ During installation, keep the power cord out of the way to

avoid damage�

■ The refrigerator must be level and not tilted to the rear�

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it� See the cleaning instructions in “Refrigerator Care�”

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� Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces� This is normal� Glass shelves and covers are heavy� Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping�

IMPORTANT:

■ To ensure best use of your refrigerator, read the instructions,

which contain a description of the refrigerator and other useful information�

Location Requirements

WARNING

Temperature

This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 50°F (10°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C)� The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides superior cooling, is between 61°F (16°C) and 110°F (43°C)� It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator�

Explosion Hazard

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

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

IMPORTANT:

■ This refrigerator is designed for indoor household use only�

■ Keep the refrigerator ventilation openings clear�

Ventilation and Clearance

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance� The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the refrigerator should be at least 2" (5 cm)� A reduction of this space will increase the energy consumption of product�

To allow the door to swing open when installing your refrigerator next to a ﬁxed wall, the minimum amount of space required between the side of the refrigerator and the ﬁxed wall depends on how far the wall protrudes into the room�

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.

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, disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source� When you have ﬁnished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source�

Fixed Wall (B) Minimum Space (A)

Less than 477/8" (121.6 cm) 0.2" (0.5 cm)

477/8" (121.6 cm) or more 1.57" (4 cm)

Reverse Door Swing (optional)

If you want to reverse the direction of the door swing so that the freezer and refrigerator doors open from the opposite side, see the following instructions�

NOTE: The direction of the door opening can be changed� If this operation is performed by a service provider, it is not covered by the warranty� It is recommended to reverse the door swing with two people�

Follow instruction in the Installation Guide� Gather the required tools and read all instructions before

removing doors�

Parts Supplied: Locate the Reversibility Kit (provided) in the crisper drawer� The kit contains (2) hinge plugs, (1) door stopper, and (1) cap plug�

Tools Needed: hex key No� 4, TORX® T25®†, Phillips screwdriver No� 1, ﬂat-blade screwdriver and a TORX® T15®�

A. Hinge plug (2) B. Door stopper (1) C. Cap plug (1)

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

2� Remove the plugs from both sides. Do not discard the

plugs.

3. Remove screws using hex key No. 4, and then remove

hinge.

1� Before you begin, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power

and remove food and door trays from the doors.

†®TORX and T25 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

4� Open the door and lift upward to remove them.

Set the door aside.

5� Remove the screws holding the center hinge. Pull up on the

hinge to remove from door.

6� Open the door and lift upward to remove them� Move the square plug and the hinge bush from one side to the other (use a

at tool). Press in with your nger. Unscrew the door stopper from the bottom side of the door. Take the second one from the reversibility kit and screw it into the other side. Repeat the operation for both doors.

B. Door plug

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