Whirlpool WRX735SDHW01, WRX735SDHB01, WRX735SDHZ03, WRX735SDHZ01, WRX735SDHW02 Owner’s Manual

REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301.

In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario del refrigerador” en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com.

Necesitará su número de modelo y de serie, ubicado en el interior del compartimiento del refrigerador.

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY..............................................................	2
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator.....................................	3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................	3
Unpack the Refrigerator...............................................................	3
Location Requirements.................................................................	4
Electrical Requirements................................................................	4
Water Supply Requirements.........................................................	4
Connect the Water Supply...........................................................	5
Refrigerator Doors and Drawer....................................................	6
Adjust the Doors...........................................................................	9
REFRIGERATOR USE.....................................................................	9
Opening and Closing Doors.........................................................	9
Using the Controls........................................................................	9
Exterior Refrigerator Drawer.......................................................	11
Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin..................................................	11
Water and Ice Dispensers...........................................................	12
Water Filtration System..............................................................	15
REFRIGERATOR CARE................................................................	15
Cleaning......................................................................................	15
Changing the Light Bulb(s).........................................................	16
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	17
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION.....................................................	17
Temperature and Moisture..........................................................	18
Ice and Water..............................................................................	18
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS..............................................	19
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS.................................................	20
WARRANTY.......................................................................................

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...............................................	23
Mise au rebut du vieux réfrigérateur...........................................	25
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............................................	25
Déballage du réfrigérateur..........................................................	25
Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................	26
Spécifications électriques...........................................................	26
Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau......................................	26
Raccordement à la canalisation d’eau.......................................	27
Portes et tiroir du réfrigérateur....................................................	28
Ajuster les portes........................................................................	31
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...........................................	31
Ouverture et fermeture des portes.............................................	31
Utilisation des commandes........................................................	31
Tiroir réfrigéré externe.................................................................	33
Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage à glaçons.................	33
Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons..............................................	34
Système de filtration d’eau.........................................................	38
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.............................................	38
Nettoyage....................................................................................	38
Remplacer l’ampoule d’éclairag.................................................	39
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................	40
Fonctionnement du réfrigérateur................................................	40
Température et humidité.............................................................	41
Glaçons et eau............................................................................	41
FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE.................	43
GARANTIE LIMITÉE DES
APPAREILS DE RÉFRIGÉRATION WHIRLPOOL®......................	45

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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 when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

■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.

■Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

■Use nonflammable cleaner.

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

■A qualified service technician must install the water line and ice maker. See installation instruction supplied with

ice maker kit IC13B for complete details.

■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

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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 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 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 “Refrigerator Safety.”

■■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

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.

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the packaging 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.

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Location Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

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

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

■■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, office 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 1/2" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1" (2.54 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 33/4" (9.5 cm) minimum space between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open.

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

¹⁄ " (1.25 cm)

3³⁄ " (9.5 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.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 A fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator and approved accessories 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 Cooling OFF, and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you have finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn Cooling ON. See “Using the Control(s).”

Water Supply Requirements

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

TOOLS NEEDED:

■■	Flat-blade screwdriver	■■	1/4" Nut driver
■■	7/16" and 1/2" Open-end or	■■	1/4" Drill bit
	two adjustable wrenches
		■■	Cordless drill

IMPORTANT:

■■ Connect to potable water supply only.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

■■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

■■ Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

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

■■ For models with water filters, the disposable water filter should be replaced at least every 6 months.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa).

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 water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

■■ 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 your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse

osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See “Water Filtration System”.

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

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

Connect to 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.Find a 1/2" to 1¹⁄4" (12.7 mm to 31.8 mm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

■■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

■■ Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4.Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the rear of the 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.

	A
	B
	C
	D
	E
	F
	G
A. Cold water pipe	E. Compression sleeve
B. Pipe clamp	F. Shutoff valve
C. Copper tubing	G. Packing nut

D.Compression 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 the 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 or you may crush the copper tubing.

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.

Connect to Refrigerator

Depending on your model, the water line may come down from the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions for your model.

Style 1

1.Remove the plastic cap from water supply connection. Place brass nut and compression sleeve on copper tube end as shown.

A

B

A.Brass nut

B.Compression sleeve

2.Place end of the copper tubing into the plastic water valve supply line. Slide the brass nut over the sleeve and screw the nut into supply line.

3.Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.

4.Check connection by pulling on the copper tubing.

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5. Fasten the plastic water line to the refrigerator with a “P”	Complete the Installation
clamp. Slide the plastic water line into the retainer.

A

B

C

A. Brass nut

C. “P” clamp

B.Compression sleeve

6.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

Style 2

1.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not

overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on the tubing.

2.Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the tubing. Fasten the copper tubing to the refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

A

B

C

D

A. Copper tubing	C. Compression nut
B. “P” clamp	D. Compression sleeve

3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

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.Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

Refrigerator Doors and Drawer

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

Remove and Replace Handles

To Remove Handles:

1.Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Handle graphic.

To Replace Handles:

1.Position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with the door studs.

2.Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Handle graphic.

Remove Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors.

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

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

■■ Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

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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.

TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16", 3/8", 1/4" hex head socket wrench, Torx† T20 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you.

3.Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin.

4.Remove the top hinge cover from left-hand side refrigerator door.

5.Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See Connections graphic.

6.Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic.

7.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.

8.Using a 3/8" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.

Replace Doors and Hinges

1.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

3.Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

4.Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side refrigerator door.

5.Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.

6.Check for leaks. Replace the top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Refrigerator Drawer and

Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove Drawer Front

1.Open the drawer to full extension.

2.Loosen the two top screws attaching the drawer glide brackets to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.

3.Remove the two bottom screws attaching the drawer glide brackets to the drawer front.

4.Lift the drawer front up and off the top screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1.Slide the drawer glides out of the compartment. Insert the two screws in the drawer front into the upper slots in the drawer glide brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2.Align the drawer glide brackets with the lower holes in the drawer front and refasten with the screws. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3.Completely tighten the four screws.

Final Steps

1. Replace the base grille.

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.Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to refrigerator and freezer.

†TORX and T20 are trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC	7