Whirlpool WRT111SFDM Installation

Do Not Throw Away — additional important safety information included.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

Table of Contents

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY........................................................................1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................. 2

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .............................................. 2

Unpack the Refrigerator ........................................................................ 2

Location Requirements .........................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ........................................................................4

Water Supply Requirements .................................................................4

Connect the Water Supply ....................................................................4

Refrigerator Doors .................................................................................6

Adjust the Doors ...................................................................................8

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

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

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

Meat Drawer ..........................................................................................8

Crisper ...................................................................................................9

Utility or Egg Bin ...................................................................................9

FREEZER FEATURES ..............................................................................9

Freezer Shelf .........................................................................................9

DOOR FEATURES ..................................................................................10

Can Racks and Door Bins ................................................................... 10

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

PROBLEM SOLVER ...............................................................................11

W10782589A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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

WARNING:

including the following:

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 installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

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.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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.

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.

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.

Remove the Packaging

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert

from behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

1. 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. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

NOTE: 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.”

■ Using a ³⁄₈" hex driver, remove the two screws attaching each wooden runner to the bottom of the refrigerator. Install a leveler to each of the front corners.

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.

Install Levelers

IMPORTANT: Lay down the refrigerator ONLY to your left-hand

side (as you are looking at the front of the refrigerator) to avoid damaging the refrigerator.

1. Locate the levelers. They are enclosed in a plastic bag inside

the crisper drawer.

2. Using two or more people, access the bottom of the

refrigerator either by tilting it ﬁrst to one side and then the other or by laying it down on the ﬂoor to your left-hand side as shown.

■ Tilt the refrigerator to the side enough to access the bottom. Using a ³⁄₈" hex driver, remove the two screws attaching the wooden runner to the bottom of the refrigerator. Then install a leveler to the front corner. Repeat for the opposite side.

NOTE: The refrigerator cabinet should not touch the ﬂoor without a leveler installed.

A. Remove runner. B. Install leveler. C. Packaging corner post.

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.

Location Requirements

WARNING

A. Remove runner. B. Install leveler.

■ Using the packaging corner posts (left-hand side, front and back) as a cushion, lay the refrigerator down on the ﬂoor (to your left-hand side only) as shown in the following graphic.

NOTE: Using the packaging as a cushion will help to avoid possible damage to the refrigerator.

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.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and between the top of the refrigerator and overhead cabinets. Allow 2" (5 cm) of 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 ﬁxed wall, leave a 3¹⁄₈" (8 cm) minimum space on the hinge side 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.

¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm)

3¹⁄₈" (8 cm)

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 or cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn cooling off or turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF, and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are ﬁnished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source, and turn cooling on or reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting. See “Using the Controls” in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide.

Water Supply Requirements

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

■ If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker off.

■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit, cordless drill. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed.

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water ﬂow and clogs more easily.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualiﬁed plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

If a reverse osmosis water ﬁltration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the ice maker is still not operating properly:

■ Check to see whether the sediment ﬁlter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the ﬁlter if necessary.

■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to reﬁll after heavy usage.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualiﬁed plumber.

Connect the Water Supply

(on some models)

Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line

is connected, turn the ice maker off to avoid excessive noise or damage to the water valve.

Connect the Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ¹⁄₂" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.27 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water

pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

■ Horizontal pipe will work. Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you will need.

Measure from the connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe

you have selected.

DEF

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and

insert the copper tubing through the clamp as shown.

3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression

nut and sleeve as shown.

4. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Reattach

the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet.

A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve G. Packing nut

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe

clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the

copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and

turn on the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn off the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

NOTE: On kit models, attach water valve to refrigerator

according to kit instructions.

Style 1

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression

nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure

the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

A B

A. Tube clamp

B. Copper tubing

C. Compression nut

5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any

connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If

your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

Complete the Installation

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.

D E

A. Tube clamp B. Tube clamp screw C. Copper tubing

D. Compression nut E. Valve inlet

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If

your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the ﬁrst batch of ice.

Discard the ﬁrst three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely ﬁll ice container.

Refrigerator Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, ﬂat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, ﬂat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

■ Before you begin, turn off the refrigerator control. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

■ Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■ If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges” sections.

Remove Doors and Hinges

A. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until

you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide support between the freezer and refrigerator

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

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

graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

4. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center

Hinge graphic. NOTE: Provide support between the refrigerator door and

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

5. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6. Remove the four screws, (two on the bottom and two on the

front) attaching the bottom hinge to the cabinet. See Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they

open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Graphics follow these instructions.

Door Hinge

Hole Plug

Cabinet

1. From the top of the cabinet, remove the hinge hole plugs,

move them to the opposite side, and insert the hole plugs into the holes from where you removed the hinge screws. See Graphic 1-2.

2. Remove the screws ﬁlling the holes to be used for the center

hinge and install them on the opposite side.

3. Move the leveler from the bottom of the refrigerator and

install it on the opposite side.

4. Move the parts of the top hinge, center hinge and bottom

hinge to the opposite side.

Doors

1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of freezer door. Move

to opposite side as shown. See Graphic 2.

2. Remove the door stop from the bottoms of both the freezer

and refrigerator doors and install them on the opposite side. See Graphics 3 and 4.

Cabinet Hing

Hole Plug

Replace Doors and Hinges

NOTES:

■ Door Removal & Replacement and Door Swing Reversal graphics may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

■ Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being reinstalled. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten

screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten

all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.

3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. See Top

Hinge graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.

4. Align the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door is even

with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are

in place.

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.

2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3. Reset the controls. See “Using the Control(s)” in the User

Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide.

4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to

refrigerator.

Door Removal &

Replacement

Door Swing Reversal (optional)

Top Hinge

/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

A. B. Top Hinge C. Spacer

Center Hinge

A. Center Hinge

B. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

1-1

A. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge

Screws and Washers

1-2

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

A. Door Hinge Hole Plug

Removal of Door Stops

Bottom Hinge

B. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C.

Leveler

A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw

Reinstallation of Door Stops

A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw

Adjust the Doors

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.

Your refrigerator has two adjustable levelers, one on each side, at the base of the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the level and tilt of the refrigerator.

1. Turn the leveler to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator

or to the right to lower that side. It may take several turns to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the levelers. This makes it easier to turn the levelers.

2. Open both doors again to make sure that they close as easily

as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both levelers to the right. It may take several more turns.

NOTE: To keep the refrigerator level, make the same adjustment to each side.

3. Using a level, make sure the refrigerator is still level from side

to side. Readjust if necessary.

Refrigerator Shelves

(Glass shelves on some models)

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your individual storage needs.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to ﬁt different heights of items will make ﬁnding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open and save energy.

Shelves and Glass Shelves (on some models)

To remove and replace a shelf:

1. Remove items from the shelf.

2. Slide the shelf straight out to the stop.

3. Depending on your model, lift back or front of the shelf past

the stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

4. Replace the shelf by sliding the back of the shelf into the

track in the wall of the cabinet.

5. Guide the front of the shelf into the shelf track. Be sure to

slide the shelf in all the way.

Meat Drawer

(on some models)

To remove and replace the meat drawer:

1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting

bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.

3. Replace the drawer by sliding it back in fully past the drawer

stop.

REFRIGERATOR

FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Meat Drawer Cover (on some models)

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover:

1. Remove the meat drawer.

2. Push the cover back to release the rear clips from the shelf.

Tilt the cover up at the front, and pull it forward.

3. Replace the meat drawer cover by ﬁtting the notches and

clips on the cover over the rear and center crossbars on the shelf.

4. Lower cover into place and pull the cover forward to secure

the rear clips onto the shelf.

5. Replace the meat drawer. NOTE: In some models the meat pan moves sideways on the

shelf to allow for ﬂexible positioning.

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