Page 2 - REFRIGERATOR SAFETY; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; DANGER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what canhappen if the instruction...
Page 3 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Unpack the Refrigerator; Remove the Packaging; Clean Before Using; Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator; Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:; WARNING
3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator Remove the Packaging IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert from behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form. Remove tape ...
Page 4 - Location Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Recommended Grounding Method
4 Location Requirements IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor household use only.To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ½" (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...
Page 5 - Water Supply Requirements; Water Pressure; Connect the Water Supply; Connect to Water Line
5 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: NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄ " (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copp...
Page 6 - Complete the Installation; Refrigerator Doors; Remove Doors and Hinges
6 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connection s (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. 6. 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. Ob...
Page 7 - Reverse Center Hinge
7 8. Using a hex-head socket wrench, remove the four ⁵⁄₁₆ " hex-head hinge screws from the bottom hinge and pull the hinge from the bottom of the refrigerator door. Reverse Doors (optional) IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these ste...
Page 9 - Adjust the Doors; Door Closing; Replacement
9 Adjust the Doors Door Closing Your refrigerator has two front adjustable levelers - one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the following instructions: 1. Turn the leveler to lower or rais...
Page 10 - Door Aligning; REFRIGERATOR USE; Using the Controls; Temperature Control; Adjusting the Temperature Control
10 2. Open both doors again to make sure they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left; it may take several more turns. NOTE: To keep the refrigerator level, you should turn both leveling legs the same amount. 3. U...
Page 11 - Ice Maker; Turning the Ice Maker On/Off; Ice Production Rate; REFRIGERATOR FEATURES; Refrigerator Shelves; Crisper Drawers
11 Ice Maker Turning 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 will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire ...
Page 12 - FREEZER FEATURES; Freezer Shelf; DOOR FEATURES; Door Rails
12 3. Replace the glass by pushing it straight in. Crisper Humidity Control Depending on your model, you can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to LOW or HIGH.LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with sk...
Page 13 - REFRIGERATOR CARE; Cleaning; To Clean Your Refrigerator:; Changing the Light Bulbs; Refrigerator Compartment Light
13 REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately. IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfe...
Page 14 - Vacation and Moving Care; Vacations
14 3. Remove the light bulb and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same size and shape. For the freezer compartment, to replace with an LED light bulb, order part number W1057485 0 (2.0 watts). NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Refrigerator Operation
15 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help . In Canada, visit ww...
Page 16 - ACCESSORIES
16 The door is difficult to open Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth. Temperature and Moisture Temperature is too warm New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely....
Page 18 - NOTES