Whirlpool WRT104TFDT User Guide

User Guide

Top Mount Refrigerator

LEARN MORE

In an effort to conserve natural resources, this refrigerator includes a condensed User Guide. A complete User Instructions manual for your model can be downloaded at www.whirlpool.com/manuals.

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

Model Number __________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________

Register your refrigerator at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register at www.whirlpool.ca.

Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com.

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 messages.

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.	■ Use nonflammable cleaner.
■ Do not remove ground prong.	■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from
■ Do not use an adapter.	refrigerator.
■ Do not use an extension cord.	■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
■ Disconnect power before servicing.	■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready
■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.	models only).
■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
	SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

1	W10726498A

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.

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Using the Controls

Your refrigerator has two controls that affect the temperature. The Temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment and the Airflow control is located on the back wall of the freezer compartment.

Temperature Control

The Temperature control regulates the coldness of the air flowing into the compartments.

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the mid-setting as shown.

NOTE: To turn off your refrigerator, turn the refrigerator control to the word OFF. Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but it does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.

Mid-setting “3”

IMPORTANT:

■Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator.

NOTE: Adjusting the Temperature Control to a higher (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

■If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

Adjust the Temperature Control

The mid-settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

	CONDITION/REASON:	ADJUSTMENT:
	REFRIGERATOR section too warm	Adjust REFRIGERATOR
	■ Door opened often, large amount of	Control one setting
		higher
	food added or room temperature
	very warm
	FREEZER section too warm/ice not	Adjust AIRFLOW or
	made fast enough	REFRIGERATOR
	■ Door opened often, or large amount	Control one setting
		higher
	of food added or very cold room
	temperature (can’t cycle often
	enough)
	■ Heavy ice usage
	REFRIGERATOR section too cold	Adjust REFRIGERATOR
	■ Controls not set correctly for your	Control one setting lower
	conditions
	FREEZER section too cold	Adjust AIRFLOW or
	■ Controls not set correctly for your	REFRIGERATOR
		Control one setting lower
	conditions

2

Airflow Control

The Airflow control regulates the amount of air flowing between the freezer and the refrigerator compartments.

When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, turn the Airflow control to the Recommended setting.

Adjust the Airflow Control

If you want to temporarily increase the cold air flow to a specific compartment, adjust the control.

■Max - Increase airflow to the freezer

■Min - Increase airflow to the refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Once the performance is achieved, return the Airflow control to the Recommended setting to keep the refrigerator operating at optimum efficiency.

CONDITION/REASON:	ADJUSTMENT:
Heavy ice use	Max
Hot room temperature	Max - To maintain ice making
	production rate
Large quantity of groceries	Min - To quickly chill food and
	beverages

ICE AND WATER

Ice Maker (on some models)

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

■To turn on the ice maker, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.

NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position.

■To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate.

NOTE: Turn off the ice maker before removing the ice storage bin to serve ice or to clean the bin. This will keep the ice cubes from dropping out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment. After replacing the ice storage bin, turn on the ice maker.

Ice Production Rate

■NORMAL Ice Production: The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Freezer control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.

■MAXIMUM Ice Production (on some models): The ice maker should produce approximately 16 to 20 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice production feature, push the switch to MAX.

Remember

■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice storage bin. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

■The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

■Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.

3

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

WARNING

Use nonflammable

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

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both compartments about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tool.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

3.Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

NOTE: To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish. To order the cleaner, see the “Accessories” section.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!

Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

4.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

■Pull refrigerator out away from the wall. See “Unpack the Refrigerator.”

■Vacuum coils when they are dusty or dirty.

■Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1" (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall.

■Check to see that the refrigerator is level.

5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Vacation and Moving Care

Vacations

If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re Away:

1.Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

2.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, and is connected to the household water supply, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the water supply is not turned off.

3.If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.

NOTE: Raise the wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position.

4.Empty the ice bin.

If You Choose to Turn Off the Refrigerator Before You Leave:

1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

■Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

■When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position.

3.Turn off the Temperature control(s). See “Using the Control(s).”

4.Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.

5.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

Moving

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

■Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

■Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator.

■When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position.

2.Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.

3.Empty the ice bin.

4.Turn off the Temperature control(s). See “Using the Control(s).”

5.Unplug refrigerator.

6.Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

7.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.

8.Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR raise the leveling screws so they don't scrape the floor. See “Adjust the Door(s)” or “Door Closing and Door Alignment.”

9.Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of the refrigerator.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.

4

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).

Refrigerator Light

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Reach behind the control panel and unscrew the bulb.

3.Replace the bulb with a 40-watt, appliance bulb.

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order, contact us and ask for the Part Number.

In the U.S.A., visit our webpage www.whirlpool.com/accessories or call 1-800-901-2042.

In Canada, visit our webpage www.whirlpoolparts.ca or call 1-800-807-6777.

affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner:

In U.S.A., order Part #W10355016

In Canada, order Part #W10355016B

affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes:

In U.S.A., order Part #W10355049 In Canada, order Part #W10355049B

affresh® Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner:

In U.S.A., order Part #W10355010 In Canada, order Part #W10355010B

Reversibility Kit:

Order Part # W10395148

5