Whirlpool W10326802B User Manual

REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

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W10326802B

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le

1-800-807-6777

ou visitez notre site web à

www.whirlpool.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY...........................................................................3

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

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

Unpacking Your Refrigerator....................................................................4

Location Requirements.............................................................................4

Electrical Requirements............................................................................5

Refrigerator Door ......................................................................................5

Adjust the Door .........................................................................................7

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

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

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ................................................................7

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

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................................................14

Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur .............................................14

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .........................................................15

Déballage ................................................................................................15

Exigences d'emplacement .....................................................................15

Spécifications électriques.......................................................................16

Porte du réfrigérateur..............................................................................16

Ajustement de porte ...............................................................................18

Sons normaux.........................................................................................18

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.......................................................18

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée..................................18

Utilisation de la commande ....................................................................18

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES .....................................................................8

Refrigerator Shelves ................................................................................. 8

Crispers and Meat Drawer ....................................................................... 8

Crisper Humidity Control.......................................................................... 8

Door Bin.................................................................................................... 9

REFRIGERATOR CARE .............................................................................. 9

Cleaning.................................................................................................... 9

Changing the Light Bulb...........................................................................9

Power Interruptions .................................................................................. 9

Vacation and Moving Care .....................................................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE...................................................................... 12

In the U.S.A............................................................................................. 12

In Canada................................................................................................ 12

Accessories............................................................................................. 12

WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 13

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ........................................19

Tablettes du réfrigérateur .......................................................................19

Bacs à légumes et tiroir à viande ........................................................... 19

Réglage de l’humidité dans le bac à légumes .......................................20

Balconnet de porte................................................................................. 20

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................................................20

Nettoyage ............................................................................................... 20

Remplacement de l'ampoule d’éclairage...............................................21

Pannes de courant électrique.................................................................21

Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement................... 21

DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................22

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................................23

Accessoires............................................................................................. 23

GARANTIE.................................................................................................. 24

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:

■

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.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

■

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.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking Your 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.

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.

■ To remove the transparent film that is on the nameplate, use

your fingernail and peel off the film, starting from one side and peeling to the other.

■ If your refrigerator has a stainless steel or Satina™ Stainless

Look finish, remove the film.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 40°F (5°C).

Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and side of the refrigerator and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can open wider.

NOTE: This refrigerator may be installed side by side with another refrigerator or freezer as shown.

3" (7.5 cm)

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. 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.

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, turn the Temperature Control to the OFF position as shown and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source.

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

Refrigerator Door

IMPORTANT:

■ Depending on the width of the opening, you may need to

remove the handle or door to move the refrigerator into the house.

■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are

included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

■ Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and

adjustable door or utility bins from door.

TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₂" hex head socket wrench and ³⁄₈" hex head socket wrench

Remove and Replace the Handle

To remove the handle:

1. Loosen the setscrews located on the side of handle at each

end. See Handle graphic.

2. Remove the handle from the grommets. To replace the handle:

1. Place the handle onto the grommets making sure the

grommets are fitted into the handle holes.

2. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with the hex key

provided. See Handle graphic. Do not overtighten the setscrews.

Remove Door and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom

front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3. Close the refrigerator door and keep it closed until you are

ready to lift it free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic.

5. Lift the refrigerator door free from the lower hinge and cabinet

and set aside.

6. Remove the hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge

assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic.

Replace Door and Hinges

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten

screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the refrigerator door.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top

Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

3. Adjust the door so that the bottom aligns evenly with the

cabinet. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”

3. Return all removable door parts to door and food to

refrigerator.

Handle

A. Grommet B. Handle C. Setscrews

Base Grille

Door Removal and Replacement

Top Hinge

A. Top Hinge Cover

/8"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

C. Top Hinge

Bottom Hinge

A B

A. Door Stop Screws B. Door Stop

C. Hinge Pin D. Hinge Pin Nut

/8"

Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Adjust the Door

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable legs, one on each side. The back of the refrigerator rests on two fixed supports.

1. Adjust the front legs enough to lift the cabinet up off of the

floor. NOTE: If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs

should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off the floor so the refrigerator does not roll forward when the door is opened.

2. Place a leveling tool on top of the refrigerator first side to side,

then front to back. Turn the leg counterclockwise to raise a corner. Turn the leg clockwise to lower a corner.

3. Repeat Step 2 until refrigerator is level.

4. After refrigerator is fully loaded with food, recheck with level

as in Step 2.

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, like 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.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through

the refrigerator compartment. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the

water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle

may cause a sizzling sound.

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

refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■ Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a

popping noise.

■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the

condenser fan.

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

defrost cycle.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then recirculates through the vent near the bottom.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Using the Control

Setting 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 as shown.

NOTE: To turn your refrigerator OFF, turn the refrigerator control to the setting shown. Your refrigerator will not cool when the refrigerator control is set to the OFF position.

Adjusting the Control

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting food into the refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the compartment any faster.

NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the outside of the refrigerator. To avoid rust, dry the refrigerator’s exterior and reset the Temperature Control to a colder (higher) setting.

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

2. Lift the cover frame and remove it.

To replace crisper cover:

1. Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side

walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into place.

2. Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover frame and lower

the front into place.

Adjustable Meat Drawer (on some models)

The meat drawer can be placed on either the right or left side of the refrigerator.

To move the meat drawer:

1. Remove the meat drawer and cover. See “Refrigerator

Shelves” section.

NOTE: The meat drawer cover has one fixed support that runs down the center of the shelf. The outside support is the adjustable one.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the adjustable support

and move it to the other side of the meat drawer cover.

Refrigerator Shelves

Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy.

To remove and replace a shelf:

1. Remove the shelf by pulling it forward slightly to align the shelf

stops with the openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Lift straight up, and pull the shelf out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf stops through the

openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Slide the shelf in the rest of the way.

Crispers and Meat Drawer

Drawers

To remove and replace a drawer:

1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the

drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.

2. Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop.

Crisper Cover

To remove the crisper(s) cover:

1. Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand

and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Slowly slide the glass insert forward to remove.

3. Place the meat drawer cover in the desired location and slide

the meat drawer back into position.

Meat Storage Guide

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Fresh fish or shellfish.........................use same day as purchased

Chicken, ground beef, variety meats (liver)......................1-2 days

Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ..................................................3-5 days

Cured meats...................................................................7-10 days

Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or place in containers with tight fitting lids.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)

You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between HIGH and LOW.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

■ Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag in

crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper.

■ Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container

and store in crisper.

HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

■ Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off

bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

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