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WSZ57L18DM00
Owner’s Manual
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Installation Guide
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Whirlpool WSZ57L18DM00, WSZ57L18DH00 Owner’s Manual

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User Guide
Upright Freezer
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your freezer at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register your freezer at www.whirlpool.ca.
For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These numbers can be found inside your freezer.
Model Number ..........................................
Serial Number ..........................................
SAFETY ................................................................................................. 1
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER ........................................................... 2
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER ............................................................ 7
CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER .......................................................... 9
Moving Care .................................................................................... 10
PROBLEM SOLVER ........................................................................... 10
Freezer Operation ............................................................................ 10
Ice Production ................................................................................. 11
Ice Quality ........................................................................................ 11
WAR RANTY ....................................................................................... 12
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 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.
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurywhen using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
• 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.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from freezer.
[] Use two or more people to move and install freezer. [] Keep key away from children.
• Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or 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.
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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 freezers or refrigerators are still dangerous -- even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator:
• Take off the doors or lid.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install freezer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove Packaging Materials
• Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the freezer. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:
Dispose of freezer in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.
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 freezer. For more information, see "Safety."
When Moving Your Freezer: Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the freezer straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or "walk" the freezer when trying to move it as floor damage could occur.
CleanBeforeUsing Afteryouremoveallofthepackagingmaterials,cleantheinsideofyour
freezerbeforeusingit.Seethecleaninginstructionsin"CaringforYour Freezer."
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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Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Ventilation and Clearance
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from
freezer.
• Do not cover the freezer with items such as blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc. This reduces air circulation.
• Allow at least 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the freezer and the wall. If the freezer is to be against a wall, leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can open wider.
Temperature Your freezer operates most efficiently when located in an area where
the temperature will not fall below 40°F (5°C). Place your freezer in a location where the temperature will not fall below this recommended temperature.
Upon Moving to Final Location
NOTE: This freezer may be installed side by side with another freezer or refrigerator. Allow for a 1" (2.54 cm) space behind the freezer and a 1/4"(6.4 mm) clearance between the appliances.
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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 freezer 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 freezer 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, press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off
cooling, and then disconnect the freezer from the electrical source.
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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
• 7Ae"and 1/2"open-end or • 1/4"drill bit 2 adjustable wrenches • Cordless drill
NOTE: Your freezer 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 ¾e" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
IMPORTANT:
• If you turn the freezer 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.
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Water Pressure A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi
(207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, see "Problem Solver" or 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 freezer needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 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 you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
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Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
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Locate a W' to 11/4"(12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the freezer.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure it is a cold water pipe. Horizontal pipe will work, but 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 need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer 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 tubing are cut square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 1/4"(6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
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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"(6.35 mm) 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 copper 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 Freezer
1. Remove the valve access cover from the compressor cover on the
lower back of the cabinet.
2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.
3. Insert the valve assembly into the compressor cover. Then, fasten the valve assembly to the freezer cabinet with a 1/2"hex-head
machine screw.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the freezer to fasten the tubing to the freezer as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the freezer is pushed back against the wall.
5. Turn shutoff valve on.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
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The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. Ifyour
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
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.
A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
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.
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Tools Needed: 84e"hex-head socket wrench, 3/8"hex-head socket Replace Door and Hinges wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
• Depending on the width of the opening, you may need to remove the handle or door to move the freezer into the house.
• All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later inthis section after "Final Steps." The graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
• Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove and Replace the Handle To Remove the Handle:
1. Loosen the setscrews located on the side of handle at each end. See Handle graphic.
2. Remove the handle from the grommets.
To Replace the Handle:
1. Place the handle onto the grommets making sure the grommets are fitted into the handle holes.
2. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with the hex key provided. See Handle graphic. Do not overtighten the setscrews.
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic.
2. Using the provided decals, cover the remaining holes located on the opposite side from the bottom hinge.
Remove Door and Hinges
Hex-head hinge screws
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3.
Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic.
4.
Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and set aside.
5.
Remove the four hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
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.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Reset the control. See "Using the Control."
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
Handle
A. Grommet
B, Handle C, Setscrews
Top Hinge
B
C
A. Top Hinge Cover B, 5/18"Hex-Head Hinge Screws
C, Top Hinge
Bottom Hinge
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A. Hinge Pin B, 3/8"Hex-Head Hinge Screws
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Your freezer has 2 front adjustable legs i one on each side.The back of the freezer rests on 2 fixed rollers. The base grille covers the adjustable brake feet and roller assemblies located at the bottom of the freezer below the freezer door. Before making any adjustments, remove the base grille and move the freezer to its final location.
Tools Needed: 1/4"hex driver, Phillips head screwdriver
1. Remove the base grille screws. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you. Open the freezer door to access the brake feet.
NOTE: To allow the freezer to roll more easily, raise the brake feet by turning them counterclockwise. The front rollers will be touching
the floor.
Move the freezer to its final location.
2.
3.
Lower the brake feet, by turning them clockwise, until the rollers are off the floor and both brake feet are snug against the floor. This This keeps the freezer from rolling forward when opening the
freezer door.
IMPORTANT: If you need to make further adjustments involving the brake feet, you must turn both brake feet the same amount to keep
the freezer level.
4. Make sure the door closes easily. If you are satisfied with the door opening and closing, skip the next section. If, however, the door does not close easily or the door pops open, adjust the tilt.
To Adjust the Cabinet Tilt: NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the freezer takes some
weight off the brake feet. This makes it easier to turn them.
• Open the freezer door. Use a 1/4"hex driver to turn both brake feet clockwise the same amount. This will raise the front of the freezer. It
may take several turns to allow the door to close more easily.
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Make sure the freezer is steady. If the freezer seems unsteady or rolls forward when the door is pulled open, adjust the brake feet.
To Steady the Freezer:
• Open the freezer door. Using a 1/4"hex driver, turn both brake feet clockwise the same amount until the brake feet are snug against the floor. Check again. If not satisfied, continue to adjust the brake feet by half turns of the screw until the freezer does
not roll forward when the door is opened.
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Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place. Reinstall the Phillips screws.
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In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters from
the freezer wall and moves down. The air then recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture
problems may occur. IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.
• When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the freezer is cooled. It may take up to 6 or 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and number of times the freezer
door is opened. After the freezer is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature.
• The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The freezer's design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.
Adjusting Control
If you need to adjust the temperature inthe freezer compartment, press the TEMP SETTING button to display the desired temperature setting
from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the right (coldest).
NOTE: Except when starting the freezer, do not adjust the control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
Cooling On/Off
Your freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off. Toturn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for
3 seconds. In the off condition, none of the lights on the control panel will be illuminated. The main freezer light bulb will still operate.
Toturn cooling on, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for 3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control panel lights will be
illuminated.
Using the Contro
The temperature control is located at the top front of the freezer compartment.
Temperature Control For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory.
When you first install your freezer, check that the control is still set to the recommended setting as shown.
Over Temp Reset
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Cooling On/Off
Hold 3 Sec Fast Freeze is engaged when all LEDs are on
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Recommended
Recommended setting is the center snowflake.
IMPORTANT:
• The recommended setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal operating conditions.
• Allow the freezer to cool 6to 8 hours before filling with frozen food.
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Fast Freeze Use this feature before adding large amounts of unfrozen food. For the
best food quality, do not exceed 3 Ibs (1,361 g) per cu. ft (28.32 L) of freezer space.
To activate Fast Freeze, press the TEMP SETTING button until all the snowflake positions are illuminated simultaneously.
The freezer will remain in the Fast Freeze setting for 24 hours after the extra-low temperature is reached. Once the time has expired, the freezer will return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Freeze may be manually turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button to select the desired temperature setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the right (coldest).
Over Temperature Alert (on some models)
The Over Temperature Alert lets you know if the freezer temperature has risen to 19°F (-7°C) or higher. This alert feature will sound a continuous alert tone and repeatedly flash a red light on the control panel. The tone can be turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once. As you press the TEMP SETTING button, the red light will then also change from flashing to continuously illuminated. The red light will remain illuminated until the freezer temperature falls below 19°F (-7°C).
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel is repeatedly flashing, but the alert tone is not sounding, this means that an over temperature condition has occurred but the freezer temperature has since returned to below 19°F (-7°C). To turn off the red light indicator for this condition, press the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once.
Door Ajar Alarm (on some models)
The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the freezer door has been open for 5 minutes or longer and the cooling is turned on. This alarm feature will sound an alert tone that will repeat every 2 minutes. Close
the door to turn off the tone. The feature is reset and will reactivate when the door is again left open for 5 minutes.
on the control panel. The alert tone will be temporarily turned off.
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To Turn the Ice Maker On/Off NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
• To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made,
the ice cubes fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position.
• To manually turn the ice maker off, 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.
Freezer Shelves
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the freezer door is open and saves energy.
To Remove and Replace a Shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting straight up and pulling the shelf out.
2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on the side wall.
Door Bin
Ice Production Rate
The ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, press the TEMP SETTING button to display the next colder setting. Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, set the temperature control to the highest setting, waiting
24 hours between each increase.
Remember
• Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. 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.
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This manual covers several different models. The freezer you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations of the features may not match those of your model.
To Remove and Replace the Bin:
1. Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and sliding
out.
2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support tilting it back into place.
Storage Basket The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items that are
difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the basket, pull out and lift up.
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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