Whirlpool WZF56R16 User Manual
User Guide
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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.
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:
follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
Upright Freezer
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your freezer at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register your freezer at
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For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These numbers can be found inside your freezer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY.................................................................................................1
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER ...........................................................2
Unpacking..........................................................................................2
Location Requirements .....................................................................3
Electrical Requirements.....................................................................3
Water Supply Requirements .............................................................4
Connect the Water Supply ................................................................4
Remove and Replace the Handle......................................................5
Freezer Door ......................................................................................5
Freezer Leveling and Door Closing ...................................................6
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER............................................................7
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation .........................................................7
Using the Control...............................................................................7
Key Eject Lock...................................................................................8
Ice Maker ...........................................................................................8
Freezer Features................................................................................9
SAFETY
CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER..........................................................9
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer.....................................................9
Changing the Light Bulb..................................................................10
Power Interruptions.........................................................................10
Moving Care ....................................................................................10
PROBLEM SOLVER...........................................................................11
Freezer Operation............................................................................11
Ice Production.................................................................................12
Ice Quality........................................................................................12
WARRANTY .......................................................................................13
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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Disconnect power before servicing.
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Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away
from freezer.
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Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
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Keep key away from children.
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Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit
ready models only).
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.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
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.
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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.
FREEZER OR REFRIGERATOR
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.
Unpacking
■ 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.”
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.
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Clean Before Using
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.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)
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.
WARNING
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your
freezer before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “Caring for Your
Freezer.”
Location Requirements
Upon Moving to Final Location
NOTE: Allow for a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance at the top and sides and a ¹⁄₄"
(6.4 mm) clearance between the appliances.
Electrical Requirements
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 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides
of the freezer and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the freezer and
the wall. If the freezer is to be next to a fixed 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.
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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Water Supply Requirements (on some models)
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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
■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end or
2 adjustable wrenches
NOTE: Your freezer dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and plastic 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.
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 plastic tubing and check for leaks. Install plastic tubing only in
areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi
(207 to 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
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold
water supply, the water pressure to the 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), a booster pump can be inserted into the small
tubing that goes from the cold water line to the reverse osmosis system.
If the water dispenser is still not dispensing water 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 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.
If you have questions about your water pressure, refer to “Problem
Solver” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
■ ¹⁄₄" nut driver
■ ¹⁄₄" drill bit
■ Cordless drill
4. Determine the length of plastic 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) plastic tubing. Be sure both ends of plastic 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.
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Plastic 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" (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 or
you may crush the plastic tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the plastic
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 plastic tubing.
Connect to Freezer
1. Attach the plastic tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
2. 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.
3. Turn shutoff valve ON.
4. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at
the valve) or nuts that leak.
Connect the Water Supply (on some models)
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.
3. Locate a ½" 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.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Plastic tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
5. 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.
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