Whirlpool WRS325SDHB04, WRS325SDHV04, WRS325SDHW04, WRS325SDHZ04, WRS335SDHB00 Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL

Side by Side Refrigerator

Do Not Throw Away - Additional important safety information included. Para las instrucciones en español, visite nuestro sitio de internet.

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ET MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

Réfrigérateur côte à côte

Ne pas jeter – Autres consignes de sécurité importantes ci-jointes. Para las instrucciones en español, visite nuestro sitio de internet.

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL...............................................................	1
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY..............................................................	2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................	3
Unpack the Refrigerator...............................................................	3
Door Removal, Leveling, and Alignment......................................	4
Handle Installation and Removal..................................................	6
Location Requirements.................................................................	7
Electrical Requirements................................................................	7
Water Supply Requirements.........................................................	7
Connect Water Supply..................................................................	8
REFRIGERATOR CARE................................................................	10
Cleaning......................................................................................	10
Lights..........................................................................................	11
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................	11
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	12
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET....................................................	17
Notes...........................................................................................	34

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
ET MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE..................................................	1
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...............................................	18
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............................................	19
Déballage du réfrigérateur..........................................................	19
Retrait, mise au niveau et alignement des portes......................	20
Installation et retrait des poignées.............................................	22
Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................	23
Spécifications électriques...........................................................	23
Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau......................................	24
Raccordement à la canalisation d’eau.......................................	24
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.............................................	27
Nettoyage....................................................................................	27
Lampes.......................................................................................	27
Précautions à prendre pour les vacances ou
le déménagement.......................................................................	28
Tablette de congeateur (le nombre de tablettes varie selon le
modèle).......................................................................................	28
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................	29
FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE.................	34

W11366704A

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

mean:

DANGER WARNING

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 happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Do not remove the 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.

Connect only to the potable water supply.

Use non-flammable cleaner.

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

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

Disconnect the power before installing the ice maker (on ice maker kit-ready models only).

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

Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (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.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

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

-Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 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.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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.

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.

Remove packing materials. 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.”

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the oor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as oor damage could occur.

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.

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Door Removal, Leveling, and Alignment

Gather the required tools and parts and read all instructions before starting installation. Save these instructions for future reference.

NOTE: Before moving your product into your home, measure the doorway of your home to see whether you need to remove the refrigerator and freezer doors. If door removal is necessary, see the instructions below.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food, the ice storage bin (on some models), and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

TOOLS NEEDED: Bubble level; flat-blade screwdriver; 5/16" and 11/16" wrench; 1/4", 3/8", and 5/16" hex-head socket wrenches, Phillips screwdriver tip #2 with 4" long as minimum, TORX T30† screwdriver.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

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

6	Top Left Hinge		7	Door Removal		8	Top Right Hinge
							A	9	Left and Right Bottom Hinge
A
Do not remove A screws
5						Do not remove A screws
	Wiring				1 Full Refrigerator			Cabinet		Do not remove B screws
								10 Leveling screws
	A	B	C					Lower
A. Wiring plugs											Raise
B. Wiring clip
C. Grommets
4								Raise			Lower
	Water Dispenser							11	Locking Nut
	Tubing										11/16"
											wrench
	A
											Tighten
								Loosen
					Water	Base		Refrigerator
				Freezer	filter door	grille		door	Alignment Screw
A. Face of fitting		A			Adjustable front wheels			12
				door
3					2 Water Filter Door and Base Grille
	Base Grille					Phillips screws
											Raise
A. Pull to the right for extraction					Pull toward you.			Lower		5/16"
B. Twist and pass underneath door										wrench

†TORX and T30 are trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

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Remove the Doors

If your refrigerator does not fit through the doorway or you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, follow the steps below for door removal.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors.

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

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Fully open both doors. See graphic 1.

3.If your model has water dispensing, please open the water filter door by pulling it toward you. See graphic 2. It is not necessary to remove the water filter itself.

4.Pull the base grille toward you from the sides and then from the center until it dislodges. See graphic 2.

5.To remove the base grille, twist and pull the right side until this side passes underneath the refrigerator door. See graphic 3. Then pull the left side of the base grille for complete removal.

6.If your model has water dispensing in the door, disconnect the water dispenser tubing located below the freezer door.

■■ Press the blue outer ring against the face of fitting and pull the dispenser tubing free. See graphic 4.

NOTE: Keep the water tubing connector attached to the tube that runs underneath the freezer. The door cannot be removed if the connector is still attached to the tube that runs through the door hinge.

7.If your model has water dispensing in the door, disconnect the wiring located below the freezer door. See graphic 5.

■■ Remove the wiring clip and the bracket wire using a 1/4" hexagonal head socket wrench.

■■ Disconnect the wiring plugs from the bracket wire.

8.Close the freezer door and use a TORX T30 screwdriver to remove the top hinge completely. See graphic 6.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove either screw A. Hold the door while hinge is being removed.

9.Lift the freezer door straight up off from the bottom hinge. See graphic 7. The water dispenser tubing and wiring will remain attached to the freezer door.

NOTE: This may require two people, one to lift the door and another to feed the water tubing and wiring into the bottom hinge pin.

IMPORTANT: Rest the door on its side on a soft, clean surface, such as a towel, blanket, or piece of cardboard. This will help to avoid scratching or damaging the door, water tubing, and wiring.

10.Close the refrigerator door and use a TORX T30 screwdriver to remove completely top hinge. See graphic 8.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove either screw A. Hold the door while hinge is being removed.

11.Lift the refrigerator door straight up off from the bottom hinge. See graphic 7.

IMPORTANT: Rest the door on its side on a soft, clean surface, such as a towel, blanket, or piece of cardboard. This will help to avoid scratching or damaging the door

12.If your refrigerator without doors does not pass through the doorway, you may remove both bottom hinges. Use a 5/16" nut driver to remove these. See graphic 9.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove either screw B.

Replacing or Reinstalling Door and Hinges

If your doors and bottom hinges have been removed, please follow the next instructions for re-installation:

1.Reinstall both bottom hinges using a 5/16" nut driver to tighten screws. See graphic 9.

2.If your model has water dispensing in the door:

■■ Lift the freezer door enough to feed the water dispenser tubing and wiring through the bottom hinge pin.

NOTE: This may require two people, one to lift the door and the other to feed the water tubing and wiring into the bottom hinge pin. See graphic 7.

■■ Insert the freezer door into the bottom hinge pin. IMPORTANT: Hold the door while hinge is being installed

3.Close the freezer door to align and reinstall the top hinge. Use a TORX T30 screwdriver to tighten the screws. See graphic 8.

IMPORTANT: Provide additional support for the door while top hinge is being reinstalled. Do not depend on the door magnets to assure the door to the cabinet.

4.If your model has water dispensing in the door, connect the water dispenser tubing. For the connection, push the tubing into the dispenser tubing until black mark touches the face of fitting. See graphic 4.

5.Connect the wiring. See graphic 5.

6.Reinstall the wiring clip & the bracket wire using a 1/4" hexagonal head socket wrench.

7.Connect the wiring plugs from the bracket wire.

8.Lift the refrigerator door enough to insert the door into the bottom hinge pin. See graphic 7.

IMPORTANT: Hold the door while hinge is being installed.

9.Close the refrigerator door to align and reinstall the top hinge. Use a TORX T30 screwdriver to tighten the screws. See graphic 6.

IMPORTANT: Provide additional support for the door while top hinge is being reinstalled. Do not depend on the door magnets to assure the door to the cabinet.

Leveling and Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable wheels. See graphic 1.

These are used to level the refrigerator under uneven floor conditions or want the doors to close more easily. Please follow the instructions below:

1.Use a Bubble level to check levelness of floor where the rear side of the refrigerator will rest. If the refrigerator is not

leveled, adjust or add the shim on flooring to create a leveled floor for the rear side wheels. A leveled rear side prevents the refrigerator cabinet from forming a twist.

2.Place the refrigerator into its final location in the kitchen and open both doors.

3.Fully open both doors. See graphic 1.

4.If your model has water dispensing in the door, please open the water filter door by pulling it toward you. See graphic 2. It is not necessary to remove the water filter itself.

5.Pull the base grille toward you from the sides and then from the center until it dislodges. See graphic 2.

6.To remove the base grille, twist and pull the right side until this side passes underneath the refrigerator door. See graphic 3. Then pull the left side of the base grille for complete removal.

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7.Raise the wheels while one person pushes on the refrigerator to lift from front side. Use the bubble level on top of the refrigerator or on its side to level the refrigerator. Check bubble level and at the same time observe the gaps and squareness to the adjacent cabinets, furniture or trim. If adjacent furnishings are not level, it may not be possible to achieve even gaps when product is level. Continue adjusting until all four corners are steady without rock.

8.Use a 3/8" nut driver to turn the leveling screws located in both sides of the refrigerator. See graphic 10. Depending on uneven floor conditions, you must turn one or both screws to the right or left several times to raise or lower the refrigerator.

9.Close both doors and check that they close as easily as you like. If not, turn both screws to the right to raise the refrigerator by tiling it more to the back until the doors close as easily as you like.

10.Check and make sure to the technician sheet is placed in the base grille cavity before assembling this into the cabinet.

11.Reinstall the base grille into the cabinet, introducing the left side first and then the right side of the base grille. See graphic 3. You may accommodate the water dispenser tubing and wiring into base grille cavity below the left bottom hinge.

12.Attach the base grille pushing into the cabinet clips. See graphic 2.

Door Alignment

The refrigerator doors are designed to be slightly misaligned vertically when the refrigerator is empty. Please follow the next steps to align the refrigerator doors.

1.Use an 11/16" open-ended wrench tool to loosen the locking nut located below the refrigerator door. See graphic 11. Accommodate the wrench tool so that it fits in the space.

2.Use a 5/16" open-ended wrench tool to turn the alignment screw. See picture 12. Depending on how the refrigerator door is misaligned in relation to the freezer door, you must turn the screw to the right to raise or to the left to lower the refrigerator door until both doors have been aligned vertically.

3.Tighten the 11/16" locking nut with the wrench tool.

4.Attach the base grille if it was dislodged.

Handle Installation and Removal

PARTS INCLUDED: Door handles (2), 1/8" hex key, spare setscrew(s)

To Install the Handles:

NOTE: The handle mounting setscrews are preinstalled in the handle.

1.Remove the handles, which are packed inside the refrigerator.

NOTE: To avoid scratching the finish, place the handles on a towel or other soft surface.

2.Open the freezer door. On the refrigerator door, place the handle on the shoulder screws with the setscrews facing the freezer.

A

B

A.Shoulder screws

B.Setscrews inside the handle

3.Firmly push the handle toward the door until the handle base is flush against the door.

4.While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key into the upper hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is engaged in the setscrew.

5.Using a clockwise motion, tighten the setscrew until it begins to contact the shoulder screw.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to begin fastening the lower setscrew.

7.Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as outlined in the previous steps, fully tighten both the upper and lower setscrews.

IMPORTANT: When the screws feel tight, tighten them an additional quarter-turn. The handle is not properly installed without this extra tightening.

8.Open the refrigerator door and close the freezer door. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to install the other handle onto the freezer door with the setscrews facing the refrigerator.

9.Save the hex key and all instructions.

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