White-Westinghouse WWTR1821QW1, WWTR1821QW0, WWTR1811QW1, WWTR1811QW0 Owner’s Manual
White-Westinghouse
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ...................... 2
Installation ................................................ 4
Door Removal Instructions .......................... 6
Handle Installatuon ..................................... 8
Connecting Water Supply .......................... 10
Ice Service ............................................... 12
Controls ................................................... 13
Normal Operabng Sounds and S_ghts......... 14
Care and Cleaning .................................... 15
Before you Call......................................... 17
Major Apphance Warranty ......................... 18
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Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusing
thisrefrigerator.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline, or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Read product labels
for warnings regarding flammability and
other hazards.
Do not operate the refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
Avoid contact with any moving parts of
automatic ice maker.
Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts, and also destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.
Definitions
This isthe safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Doors
[] Handles are secure and tight
[] Door seals completely to cabinet on all
sides
[]Freezerdoorlevelacrossthetop
Leveling
[] Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and
tilted 1/4"(6mm) front-to-back
[] Toe grille is properly attached to
refrigerator
[] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
[] House power turned on
[] Refrigerator plugged in
Ice Maker
[] House water supply connected to
refrigerator
[] No water leaks present at all connections
- recheck in 24 hours
[] Ice maker is turned ON
[] Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
[] Front filter must be flush with filter
housing (select models)
Final Checks
[] Shipping material removed
[] Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
[] Crisper humidity controls set
[] Registration card sent in
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
iiiisituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultii
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation
or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and
any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children
should never use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets
or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers,
and can quickly cause suffocation.
Proper Disposal of your
Refrigerator or Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or
freezers are still dangerous - even if they will sit for
"just a few days." If you are getting nd of your old
refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility
company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for
more informationon recycling your old refrigerator.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator/freezer:
* Remove
doors.
* Leave
shelves in
place so
children may
not easily
climb inside.
* Have
refrigerant
removed by
a qualified service technician.
These Guidelines Must Be Followed To
Ensure That Safety Mechanisms [n This
damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.
, Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to
prevent the refrigerator from being turned
off accidentally.
Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls
to "0" turns off the compressor and prevents
your refrigerator from cooling, but does not
disconnect the power to the light bulb and
other electrical components. To turn off
power to your refrigerator you must unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet.
Groundingtypewall receptacle
Electrical information
• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15Amp, AConly
electricaloutlet. The power cord of the appliance
isequipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against electricalshock
hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three prong receptacle.The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with
local codesand ordinances. Consult a qualified
electridan. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a
Ground FaultInterrupter (GFL)circuit. Do not
use an extension cord or adapter plug.
* If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by an authorized service
technician to prevent any risk.
* Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly,
and pull straight out from the receptacle to
prevent damaging the power cord.
* Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the voltage
varies by 10% or more. Operating the
refrigerator with insufficient power can
Powercord with
3-pronggroundedplug
To avoid personal injuryor property damage,
handle tempered glassshelves carefully. Shelves
may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or
_POsed t0 sudden temperature change: .................................
Ct=C/NCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCsor HCFCs(chlorofluorocarbons
or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCsand HCFCs
are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if
released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants
may also cause harm to the environment if
released to the atmosphere.
]:fyou are throwing away your old refrigerator,
make sure the refrigerant is removed for
proper disposal by a qualified technician. If
you intentionally release refrigerant, you may
be subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneral
operatinginstructionsforyourmodel.Usethe
refrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthisUse&
Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator,
follow these important first steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice
maker off.
Do Not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front
of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your
The cabinet should be level at the front
and rear.
e
The sides should tilt 1/4-inch (6 mm) from
front-to-back (to ensure that doors close
and seal properly).
Doors should align with each other and be
level.
To install the toe grille:
1. Attach toe grille support bracket to cabinet
using 3 bolts supplied.
2.
Install left toe grille cover onto slot on
left side of toe grille.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top 3/8inch
Back 1 inch
If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.
Guidelines for final positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest
firmly on the floor.
3.
Attach toe grille to cabinet.
or
some models
To level the cabinet using the front
rollers:
1 Remove the toe grille.
2 Use a fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8 inch
socket wrench to raise or lower the front
rollers (Figure 2).
Raise
Figure 2
or
Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling
screws. Lower the leveling screws on each
side clockwise until they contact the floor
(Figure 3).
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so
the doors close freely when opened halfway.
The refrigerator should slope 1/4inch to
1/2inch from front-to-back. Then level the
refrigerator from side-to-side.
4 Some models are equipped with an anti-
tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise
until it contacts the floor.
Bracket
Figure 4 (some models)
A The anti-tip device must be
/'t,,,_, installed according to the
//_,_ instructions in your Use &
Z___ Care Manual. Failure to do
so w!!! resu!t in injury_
When reversing the door swing:
You MUST move the anti-tip bracket to align
with the hinges of the door. Failure to do so
will result in injury.
Raise
Figure 3
Tools Necessary:
Top Hinge _ trY,Top Hinge
Cover Front k._._ _-_Cover Rear
S.... _ [_t S....
_sHT°P __
or or
inge Bottom
Screw
crew Hinge
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to "0" (Mechanical controls) or
"OFF" (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove
any food from door shelves.
Door removal and reversal
instructions;
1. Removetoe grille.
2.
Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the
hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes
reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and
lift door off center hinge pin. Set door aside.
4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge
and set aside.
5. Remove center hinge and shim by
removing inside screw and loosening two
outside screws enough to allow hinge and
shim to slide out. Tighten screws.
6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite
side of refrigerator, remove inside screw
and install center hinge.
Top
Door Door
Cover
er
;Center
Top
e
4inge
Screws
Handle
3.
Unscrewcenter hinge pin using adjustable
wrench and savefor reassembly.Ensure
Hole
Plug
plastic washerstays on hinge pin.
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