Whirlpool WRF954CIHZ02 Owner’s Manual

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts or service, call: 1-800-253-1301

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RÉFRIGÉRATEUR À DOUBLE PORTE

Guide de l’utilisateur

Pour des questions à propos des caractéristiques, du fonctionnement/rendement,

des pièces ou du service, composer le : 1-800-253-1301

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www.whirlpool.ca

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Table of Contents

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

PARTS AND FEATURES

What’s New Behind the Doors?

GETTING STARTED

Installation Checklist Water Filter Installation Door Alignment Energy Saver Mode and Normal Operating Sounds

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Refrigerator Location Requirements Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Fronts Electrical Requirements Water Supply Requirements Connect the Water Supply Handle Installation and Removal Refrigerator Leveling and Door Closing

FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES

Water Filtration System

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Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...............................................43

PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES

Quoi de neuf en coulisse?

MISE EN PLACE

Liste de vérication pour l’installation........................................46

Installation du ltre à eau Alignement des portes Mode de consommation réduite d’énergie et bruits

de fonctionnement normaux

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

Déballage du réfrigérateur..........................................................48

Exigences d’emplacement Retrait et réinstallation des portes du réfrigérateur Retrait et remplacement de l’avant du tiroir de congélation Spécications électriques Installation et retrait des poignées

Nivellement du réfrigérateur et fermeture de la porte................57

FILTRES ET ACCESSOIRES

Système de ltration d’eau

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Install FreshFlow™ Air Filter Install Produce Preserver Accessories

REFRIGERATOR USE

Opening and Closing Doors Using the Controls External Dispenser Controls Lighting the Refrigerator Water and Ice Dispensers Ice Maker and Storage Bin Shelves, Bins, and Drawers Freezer Drawers Audio Reference

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning Lights Vacation and Moving Care

TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET WARRANTY

Installation du ltre à air FreshFlow™ Installation du conservateur de produits frais Accessoires

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Ouverture et fermeture des portes Utilisation des commandes Commandes de distributeur externe Éclairage du réfrigérateur Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage Tablettes, balconnets et tiroirs Tiroirs du congélateur Référence audio

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Nettoyage

DÉPANNAGE

FICHE DE DONNÉES RELATIVES AU RENDEMENT................81

GARANTIE

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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:

■ Plug into a grounded (earthed) 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.

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Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

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Use nonflammable cleaner.

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Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the

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vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The fumes can

cause fires or explosions.

■ Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans

with a flammable propellant in this refrigerator.

■ Do not use or place electrical devices inside the refrigerator

compartments if they are not of the type expressly

authorized by the manufacture.

■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

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.

■ A qualified service technician must install the water line and

ice maker.

■ Connect to a potable water supply only.

■ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).

■ 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 that they do not

play with the appliance.

■ To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and

suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the

refrigerator.

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

the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified

person.

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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

In-Door-Ice ice storage

Temperature Control UI

Air filter

Water filter

Removable bin

Infinity slide shelf

Dual gallon storage

Platter pocket

Auto humidity crispers

Temperaturecontrolled pantry drawer

What’s New Behind the Doors?

Your Whirlpool® French door refrigerator comes equipped with various

innovative storage and energy-efcient features.

Energy and Normal Operating Sounds

Your new French door bottom-mount refrigerator has been designed with a linear compressor to optimize energy efciency and better regulate temperatures to match cooling demand. You may notice that it operates differently than your previously owned refrigerator. This allows the refrigerator to respond at variable speeds and optimize cooling needs by avoiding abrupt start/stop cycles.

In-Door-Ice® Ice Dispensing System

The ice maker and ice storage bin are located in the door for easy access to ltered ice while freeing up valuable shelf space inside and adding additional door bins for more usable space.

Dual Evaporator

The refrigerator and freezer compartments have separate evaporators to provide fresh food and frozen food with optimal storage climates: cool and humid in the fresh food compartment, cold and dry in the freezer with no mixing of air between the compartments. This reduces the transfer of food odors and tastes from refrigerator to freezer and allows freezer air to remain dry to control frost and reduce freezer burn.

Air Filter

An air lter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator. Replace your air lter every 6 months for maximum odor reduction.

Water Dispenser with Measured Fill

The Measured Fill feature allows you to dispense a desired amount of ltered water in handy increments like 8, 16, or 24 oz.

Water Dispenser with Favorite Fill

The Favorite Fill feature allows you to save 2 custom presets that can be programmed for favorite items that are frequently lled like a coffee pot or a water bottle.

Innity Slide Shelf

Your new Innity slide shelf or shelves (on some models) is designed to maximize accessibility to items of all shapes and sizes. Small items t perfectly around the shelf perimeter and remain accessible, while tall items nestle perfectly in the center when the glass is pushed back. And, with the Innity slide shelf, you don’t lose an entire half shelf to tall item storage—just push the portion back as far as you need to accommodate your tall items—innite adjustability.

Platter Pocket

This full-width slide-out shelf tucked between the crispers and the lowest shelf is perfect for leftover family-sized casserole dishes, pizza boxes, and large party platters.

Electronic Temperature-Controlled Pantry Drawers

These drawers provide precise, independent temperature control with 4 specialized settings for maximum exibility.

LED Lighting

There is bright white LED strip lighting for maximum illumination. LED lights do not require replacement.

Door Ajar Alarm

A helpful alarm sounds when the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left ajar.

Power Outage Indicator

If the power should go out while you are away from home, this indicator will let you know that the refrigerator has been without power.

To view videos on door removal/

replacement, door adjustment, water

filter installation, air filter installation,

shelf adjustment or removal, scan

the code to the left with your mobile

device.

GETTING STARTED

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.

Installation Checklist

✔ Electrical Power

■ Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

✔ Doors

■ If doors need to be removed during installation, see the

“Remove and Replace Doors” in the instructions.

■ Check that handles are secure and installed according to the

instructions.

■ Doors seal completely.

■ Refrigerator is level. (Remove base grille and adjust leveling

feet so they are snug against the oor.)

■ Doors are even across the top. (Use door alignment feature

if necessary.)

■ Base grille is properly attached to the refrigerator.

✔ Ice and Water System (on some models)

■ Connect refrigerator to a cold water supply with 35-120 psi

water pressure, as specied in the instructions.

■ Make sure the household water supply is connected and

turned on.

■ Check that the water supply line behind refrigerator is

not kinked.

■ Only use recommended water supply tubing, copper, or PEX,

as specied in the instructions.

■ Install water lter according to the instructions.

■ Flush water system with 3 gallons (11.4 L) of water, as

specied in the instructions.

■ Check for water leaks at all connections.

■ Turn on ice maker if refrigerator is connected to water supply.

(If not connected to water supply, turn off ice maker.)

✔ Final Checks

■ Install air lter according to instructions in corresponding

packaging.

■ Remove all shipping material.

■ Set temperature controls to the recommended setting.

■ Save instructions and other literature.

■ Send in Registration Card or register your product online.

Water Filter Installation

■ Locate the water lter compartment in the lower left-hand

side of the refrigerator compartment. Push on the right side of the lter door to open.

■ Align the arrow on the water lter cap with the cutout notch

in the lter housing and insert lter.

■ Once the lter is inserted, turn the lter clockwise 90°

(1/4 turn) until it locks into the housing.

■ Push water lter door closed to latch.

■ Flush 3 gallons (11.4 L) of water through the water system to

clear air from the water line and to keep the dispenser from dripping and/or avoiding decreased dispenser ow.

NOTE: If the lter is not installed correctly, water may dispense at a lower ow rate and there will be slower ice production. Improper lter installation may also cause the water lter housing to leak.

Door Alignment

Tools Required

Depending on the width of the door opening, the following tools may be required to remove, replace, and align the refrigerator doors.

Tools Needed:

■ 1/4" hex nut driver – base grille, freezer drawer screws, and

brake/leveling feet

Tools Provided:

■ 1/8" hex key – handle setscrews and door alignment

Door Alignment Tool Instructions

Features:

■ Creates an even horizontal gap

between the refrigerator doors.

■ Solves door alignment issues during

installation and improves door seal.

Align Refrigerator Doors

✔ If doors are uneven:

■ Ensure the refrigerator is level.

■ Keeping both refrigerator doors closed, pull out the freezer

drawer. Locate the bottom hinge pin of the right-hand refrigerator door. The alignment screw is inside the bottom hinge pin.

■ Insert the short end of the 1/8" hex key (packed with the

Door Handle Installation Instructions) into the bottom hinge pin until it is fully engaged in the alignment screw. To raise the refrigerator door, turn the hex key to the right.

To lower the door, turn the hex key to the left.

■ Continue to turn the alignment screw until the tops of the

doors are aligned.

Shelf Height Adjustment

Shelf height can be adjusted by changing the adjustable shelf mounts between their vertical and horizontal positions.

■ Carefully lift the shelf off the shelf mounts and turn the ipper

to the desired orientation.

■ Repeat for remaining shelf mounts.

■ Ensure the shelf is properly seated on the shelf mounts.

Energy Saver Mode and

Normal Operating Sounds

Your new French door bottom mount refrigerator has been designed to optimize energy efciency and better regulate temperatures to match cooling demand.

You may notice that it operates differently from your previously owned refrigerator.

It is normal for the high-efciency compressor to run for extended periods of time at varying speeds in order to consume only the energy necessary for optimum efciency.

In addition, during various stages of the cooling cycle, you may hear normal operating sounds that are unfamiliar to you.

Energy Saver Mode

A selectable feature that turns off the heaters around the refrigerator doors and dispenser. When this feature is enabled, condensation may form on the front of the refrigerator cabinet, gasket, or on top of the freezer drawer. Savings may vary based on the relative humidity of the environment.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Refrigerator Delivery

■ A minimum door opening of 33" (838 mm) is required. If

door opening is 36" (914 mm) or less, then removal of doors, drawer, and hinges is required.

■ Cart the refrigerator from the side for all door openings.

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.

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 ngers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable

uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.

■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

Clean Before Using

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: This appliances is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofce and other working

environments,

■ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other

residential type environments,

■ Bed and breakfast type environments,

■ Catering and similar non-retail applications.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a minimum 1/2" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for a minimum 1" (2.54 cm) space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a xed wall, leave a 3³⁄ space between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open.

NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°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 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source such as an oven or radiator.

" (9.5 cm) minimum

After you remove all of the packaging 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.

1/2" (1.25 cm)

3³⁄4" (9.5 cm)

Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors

NOTE: Measure the width of your house door opening to see whether or not you need to remove the refrigerator doors to move the

refrigerator into your home. If refrigerator door removal is necessary, see the following instructions. IMPORTANT: If the refrigerator was previously installed and you are moving it out of the home, before you begin, turn the refrigerator

control off. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Gather the required tools and read all instructions before removing doors. TOOLS NEEDED: TORX T25

†

screwdriver and a #2 Phillips screwdriver

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

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

Water Dispenser

Tubing Connection

A. Outer ring

Wiring Plug

Top Right Hinge

A. TORX T25 screws B. Hinge cover screw C. Top hinge cover D. Top hinge

Door at 90° Angle

to Cabinet

Top Left Hinge

A. TORX T25 screws B. Ground wire (Do not remove.) C. Do not remove screws.

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

90°

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.

Bottom Door Hinge

For your convenience, the refrigerator doors have bottom hinges with door closers. These closers allow the doors to swing fully closed with just a gentle push.

IMPORTANT: So that the closers feature will operate properly, the doors must be removed only when open to a 90° angle to the front of the cabinet. If 1 or both doors were not at a 90° angle when removed, the bottom door hinge must be reset.

3. Insert the bottom hinge and bushing into the corresponding

slot in the bottom of the door.

NOTE: Make sure that the base of the hinge is parallel to the bottom of the door.

A. Hinge base parallel to the bottom edge of the door

4. Turn the hinge until the hinge base is at a 90° angle to the

bottom edge of the door.

90°

Reset the Door Hinge

1. Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin, and place it on a

at surface.

2. Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the bottom hinge with

the bushing from the cabinet.

90°

A. Hinge base turned to a 90° angle with the bottom edge of the door

5. Remove the hinge from the door. Using a TORX T25

screwdriver, reattach the bottom hinge to the refrigerator cabinet.

The hinge is now reset and prepared for the door to be

replaced. See “Replace Refrigerator Doors” later in this section.

A. Bushing B. Hinge base

Remove Refrigerator Doors

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

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

Remove Right-Hand Door

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift

them free from the cabinet.

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

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the cover from the

top hinge.

Using the TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from

the top hinge and set aside.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to lift the refrigerator door.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

5. Open the door until it is at a 90° angle to the front of the

cabinet.

Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. The top

hinge will come away with the door.

Remove Left-Hand Door

IMPORTANT: The tubing and wiring for the water dispenser run

through the left-hand door hinge, so they must be disconnected before removing the door.

Using a at-blade screwdriver, remove the cover from the top

hinge.

A. Top hinge cover screw B. Top hinge cover

2. Disconnect the water dispenser tubing located on top of the

door hinge. Firmly pull up on the clasp. Then, pull the tubing out of the fitting.

NOTE: The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the left-hand refrigerator door.

C. TORX T25 screws D. Top hinge

Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the door hinge.

■ Grasp each side of the wiring plug. With your left thumb,

press down to release the catch and pull the sections of the plug apart.

NOTE: Do not remove the green ground wire. It should remain attached to the door hinge.

4. Using the TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 internal

screws from the top hinge and set aside.

NOTE:

Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

5. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. The top

hinge will come away with the door.

NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinges and brake feet assemblies to move the refrigerator through a doorway.

■ Only if necessary, use a TORX T25 screwdriver to remove

the bottom hinges and brake feet screws.

Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door

Set the right-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin.

2. Insert the top hinge pin into the open hole in the top

of the refrigerator door.

Using the 3 TORX T25 screws, fasten the hinge

to the cabinet. Do not tighten the screws completely.

Replace Left-Hand Refrigerator Door

IMPORTANT: Do not intertwine the water tubing and wiring

bundles when reconnecting them.

Set the left-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin.

2. Using the 3 TORX T25 screws, fasten the hinge to the

cabinet. Do not tighten the screws completely.

Reconnect the water dispenser tubing.

Insert the tubing rmly into the tting until it stops. Close the

clasp around the tubing. The clasp snaps into place between the tting and the collar. Connect blue female side with blue male side and clasp. Repeat with gray female and gray male side.

Reconnect the electrical wiring.

A. TORX T25 screws B. Ground wire (Do not remove.)

■ Push together the 2 sections of the wiring plug.

Final Steps

1. Completely tighten the 6 internal TORX T25 screws (3 on the

right-hand door hinge and 3 on the left-hand door hinge).

2. Replace both top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace

Freezer Drawer Fronts

Freezer Drawer

3. Tighten the 2 screws at the top of the drawer front (1 on the

left-hand side and 1 on the right-hand side) and install the 2 screws on the bottom.

Final Steps

Remove Drawer Front

Open the freezer drawer to its full extension.

2. Loosen the 2 top screws that fasten the drawer front to the

drawer glides. The 2 screws (1 on the left-hand side and 1 on the right-hand side) are located inside the drawer front.

Remove the 2 screws at the bottom, inside the drawer front

that fasten the drawer front to the drawer glides.

Lift up on the drawer front to release the screws from the

drawer glide bracket slot.

A. Drawer glide bracket slots

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 controls. See the “Using the Controls” section.

3. Return all removable parts and food to the drawers.

Replace Drawer Front

1. Pull out the freezer drawer glides to their full extension.

2. Holding the drawer front by its sides, align the top screws,

located at the bottom inside the drawer front, with the drawer glide bracket slots.

NOTE: It helps if 1 person holds the drawer glides steady while another person aligns the drawer front and inserts the studs into the slots.

A. Drawer front screw

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