Refrigerator User Instructions
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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 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...............................................23 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator ....................................3 Mise au rebut du vieux réfrigérateur ..........................................25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................3 INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .............................................25 Unpack the Refrigerator ...............................................................3 Déballage du réfrigérateur..........................................................25 Location Requirements ................................................................4 Exigences d’emplacement .........................................................26 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4 Spécifications électriques ..........................................................26 Water Supply Requirements ........................................................4 Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau .....................................26 Connect the Water Supply ...........................................................5 Raccordement à la canalisation d’eau ......................................27 Refrigerator Doors and Drawer ....................................................6 Portes et tiroir du réfrigérateur ...................................................28 Adjust the Doors ..........................................................................9 Ajuster les portes .......................................................................31 REFRIGERATOR USE ....................................................................9 UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..........................................31 Opening and Closing Doors .........................................................9 Ouverture et fermeture des portes .............................................31 Using the Controls .......................................................................9 Utilisation des commandes .......................................................31 Exterior Refrigerator Drawer ......................................................11 Tiroir réfrigéré externe ................................................................33 Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin .................................................11 Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage à glaçons.................33 Water and Ice Dispensers ..........................................................12 Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons ..............................................34 Water Filtration System ..............................................................15 Système de filtration d’eau ........................................................38 REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................15 ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............................................38 Cleaning .....................................................................................15 Nettoyage ...................................................................................38 Changing the Light Bulb(s) .........................................................16 Remplacer l’ampoule d’éclairag ................................................39 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................17 DÉPANNAGE .................................................................................40 REFRIGERATOR OPERATION ....................................................17 Fonctionnement du réfrigérateur ...............................................40 Temperature and Moisture .........................................................18 Température et humidité ............................................................41 Ice and Water .............................................................................18 Glaçons et eau ...........................................................................41 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ..............................................19 FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE ................43 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS .................................................20 GARANTIE LIMITÉE DES WARRANTY ...................................................................................... APPAREILS DE RÉFRIGÉRATION WHIRLPOOL® .....................45 W11298856A REFRIGERATOR SAFETY 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 DANGER follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow WARNING 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: I Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. I A qualified service technician must install the water line and I Do not remove ground prong. ice maker. See installation instruction supplied with I Do not use an adapter. ice maker kit IC13B for complete details. I Do not use an extension cord. I Connect to a potable water supply only. I Disconnect power before servicing. I Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models). I Replace all parts and panels before operating. I This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including I Remove doors from your old refrigerator. children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental I Use nonflammable cleaner. capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless I Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the they have been given supervision or instruction concerning vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The fumes can use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. cause fires or explosions. I Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not I Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans play with the appliance. with a flammable propellant in this refrigerator. I To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and I Do not use or place electrical devices inside the refrigerator suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the compartments if they are not of the type expressly refrigerator. authorized by the manufacture. I If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by I Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified I Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker person. kit ready models only). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Unpack the Refrigerator Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. WARNING Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems refrigerator. 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 Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Remove the Packaging ■ Take off the doors. ■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning ■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap climb inside. 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. Important information to know about disposal