This guide contains statements under warning sym- bols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol.

l Read ail instructions before using the refrigerator.

aChild entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if they will ???justsit in the garage a few days.???

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufac- turers. Help prevent accidents.

l Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

l Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY l

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Removing packaging materials

Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining tape or label glue: l Rub briskly with thumb.

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l Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material. See ???Important Safety Instructions??? on page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction

labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

Cleaning it before use

After removing all packaging materials, clean your refrigerator before using it, if necessary. See cleaning instructions on page 17.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

Refrigerator power cord

3-prong grounding plug

1.Remove base grille. (See page 15.)

2.To raise front, turn screw clockwise.

3.To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.

4.Check with level.

5.Replace base grille. (See page 15.)

Right to raise; ieft to lower

Use a screw- driver to adjust

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator

or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have any questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

Freezer section too warm

Refrigerator section too cold

Ice not made fast enough

Both sections too warm

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Door opened often

Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature (can???t cycle often enough)

Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Heavy ice usage

Very cold room temperature (can???t cycle often enough)

Door opened often

Large amount of food added

Very warm or very cold room temperatures

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To remove the shelf:

1.Remove all items from the shelf.

2.Hold back of shelf with one hand.

3.Lift front of shelf to 45??? angle.

4.Lower shelf slightly to release shelf from upper channel of track. Then pull shelf straight out.

NOTE: Shelf is heavy. Make sure you use both hands when removing shelf.

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Uppyr channel

To replace shelf track:

1.Guide track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wall of the cabinet.

NOTE: Make sure both track hooks are in slots and that the slots are parallel to each other.

2.Push track backward and down.

3.Check that track is completely seated in the shelf supports.

To reinstall shelf:

1.Hold shelf at front and back.

2.Tilt front of shelf up to a 45??? angle to track.

3.Insert both rear shelf slides into upper channel of track.

4.Lower front of shelf to a level position.

NOTE: Make sure both rear shelf slides are securely in the track before letting go of shelf.

Hold both sides and lift up and out.

Upper channel

Insert rear shelf slides into upper channel of track.

Removing the meat drawer

To remove the meat drawer:

1.Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2.Lift front of meat drawer and slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.

3.Replace in reverse order.

To adjust the cover position:

1.Tilt front of cover up.

2.Lift back of cover.

3.Pull cover straight out.

To replace the cover:

1.Guide the cover???s rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.

2.Tilt cover up at front until the hooks drop into slots.

3.Lower front of cover to a level position.

and cover

Pull out to the stop, lift the front, and pull again.

Removing the crispers and

To remove the crispers:

1.Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

2.Lift the front and slide out the rest of the way.

3.Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:

1.Push up the glass insert from the bottom, then slide out with both hands.

2.Lift front of cover frame.

3.Lift cover frame up and out.

To replace the cover:

1.Fit back of cover frame into notch supports on back wall of refrigerator, then lower the front into place.

2.Make sure the front cover metal support is in the notches in the sides of the liner.

NOTE: If the support is not positioned properly, the doors may not close all the way.

3.Slide back of glass insert into place, then lower front.

crisper cover

Remove the glass insert. Lift the cover front, then the back.

NOTE: Glass insert is heavy. Handle it carefully.

Pull out to the stop, lift the front, and pull again.

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture- sealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.

l LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

l HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Humidity Control

Removing the pull-out freezer floor

The freezer floor pulls out for easier access to foods in the back of the freezer and for easier cleaning.

1.Remove all food items from freezer floor.

2.Pull floor out about 1 inch (2.5 cm) with one hand around the air tower section (center back) and one hand at center front.

3.Lift floor up at rear until hooks release from cabinet.

4.Pull floor out the rest of the way.

To replace the freezer floor:

1.Position back of floor into freezer opening.

2.Slide floor straight in until hooks drop into place at rear of cabinet.

3.Replace ???fences??? by aligning pins with sockets in the floor. Push down until they snap into place.

Air tower

Air tower section

Using the optional automatic ice maker

If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (contact the dealer for ice maker kit number), here are a few things you should know.

l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Move arm: DOWN to make ice automatically

UP to shut off the ice maker

IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on until you connect it to the water supply.

lIf you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker. When you replace the bin, push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position.

l Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If you cannot avoid a softened water supply, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

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ice maker.

DOWN to start ice maker.

PROBLEM

Ice crescents attached at corners

Ice maker will not operate or ice is not made fast enough

Off-taste or odor in ice

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes separated.

l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position. l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours.

(See ???Changing the control settings??? on page 6.)

l New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.

l Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply. l Food is not wrapped properly. See page 19.

l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 17.

. Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to remove them.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.

Electrical drill must be grounded before drilling holes in water line.

Failure to do so could result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.

IMPORTANT:

. Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.

l Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures are above freezing.

Cold water supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure limitations of 20-120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

IMPORTANT:

lIt may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.

l If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

l All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

Tools required:

l Standard screwdriver

l %s-inch and %-inch open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

l X-inch nut driver l %-inch drill bit

l Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

Connecting to water line

1.Find a M-inch to 1X-inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following

precaution must be taken: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

2.Measure from connection on rear of refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. This is the length of %-inch O.D. copper tubing you will need for the job (length from connection to water pipe PLUS 7 feet [2.1 ml). Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

3.Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

4.Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole on the cold water pipe you have selected.

INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED

BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER

MANUFACTURER.

Vertical cold water pipe

Washer

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Compre???ssion Compression sleevenut

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5.Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the X-inch drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

6.Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go.

Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjust- able wrench. Do not over-tighten. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing.

Connecting to refrigerator

NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams at right to determine the style of valve you have. (On kit models, assemble water valve to refrig- erator per kit instructions.)

1.For style #l, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert the copper tubing through the clamp, as shown at the right. Remove the tape label from the valve inlet and insert copper tubing until it bottoms out (approximately %-inch). Tighten nut by hand as much as possible; then turn the nut an additional l/2 turn using a wrench. Do not over- tighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Skip to step 2.

For style #2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as shown at the right. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not over-tighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Move to step 2.

2.Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS.

TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING

CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS

THAT LEAK.

3.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed in the 9???~ inch water line. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either tube connection.

4.Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.

Style #l valve

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Water inlet fitting

Use only %-inch copper tubing from cold water line

Understanding the sounds

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn???t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don???t be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls, and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you, and what may be making them.

Slight hum, soft hiss

You may hear the refrigerator-s fan motor and moving air.

Clicking or snapping sounds

The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrig- erator stops running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts.

you may hear

Water sounds

When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan.

Ice maker sounds

l trickling water

l thud (clatter of ice)

You may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water, and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

Running sounds

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor

and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.

Saving energy

You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

l Clean the condenser coils regularly.

l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get every- thing out at one time. Keep food organized so you won???t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed.

Reversing the door swing

The doors on your refrigerator are reversible. If you need to reverse the door swing, refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator.

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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don???t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that???s cold enough.

Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both about

q once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills right away.

. To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and clean

the refrigerator according to the following directions.

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Burn Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot.

Remove and install defrost pan carefully. Failure to do so could result in burns.

Vacation and moving care

Short vacations

No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks.

1.Use up any perishables.

2.Freeze other items.

3.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.

l Shut off water supply to the ice maker.

Long vacations

If you will be gone a month or more:

1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism.

3.Unplug the refrigerator.

4.Clean it, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

5.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

Moving

When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home:

1.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

l Disconnect the water line.

l After the last load of ice drops, lift the signal arm to the OFF (up) position.

2.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

3.Pack all frozen food in dry ice.

4.Unplug the refrigerator.

5.Clean it thoroughly. Wipe and dry thoroughly.

6.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don???t shift and rattle.

7.Screw in the leveling rollers.

8.Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to page 5. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply line (see page 13).

Power interruptions

If electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off.

1.If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps food stay frozen.

2.If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours:

(a)Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.

OR

(b)Place 2 Ibs. (907 g) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot (liter) of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for two to four days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.

OR

(c)If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.

3.A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition

of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.

Questions?

Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

Storing fresh food

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness.

Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.

Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and remove bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Vegetables with skins

(carrots, peppers)

Store in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic container.

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.

Fruit

Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

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Store without washing in original carton on interior shelf. On some models, an egg storage container is provided for your convenience.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf.

Meat

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Chicken ............ l-2 days Bacon .................. 5-7 days

Ground beef ..... 1-2 days Cold cuts ............. 3-5 days

Steaks/roasts .... 3-5 days Variety meats ...... 1-2 days

Cured meats ... 7-10 days

NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.

Storing frozen food

The freezer section is designed for storage of commer- cially frozen food and for freezing food at home.

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Packaging

The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.

Packaging recommended for use:

l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids l Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

l Heavy-duty aluminum foil l Plastic-coated paper

l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from Saran film)

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

l Bread wrappers

l Non-polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids

l Wax paper

l Wax-coated freezer wrap

l Thin, semi-permeable wrap

The use of these wrappings could cause food odor, taste transfer, and drying of frozen food.

Questions?

Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number from anywhere in the U.S.A., l-800-253-1301.

The lights do not work

The optional ice maker does not work

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

Is a bulb burned out?

Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature.

Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 12.)

Is the water valve turned on?

Does the water line have a clog or leak?

Unfamiliar sounds or a rattling/ jingling noise

There is water in the defrost pan

The motor seems to run too much

Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?

Some new sounds are normal. See ???Understanding the sounds you may hear??? on page 16.

This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow.

Are the condenser coils dirty?

Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen.

Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool.

1. If you need assistance+ ...

Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center 1-1telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.:

1-800-253-l 301

and talk with one of our trained consult- ants. The consultant can instruct you in

how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appli- ance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

2. If you need service+ ...

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized

1-1Whirlpool service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United

uStates. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

3.If you need FSP replacement parts ...

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora- tion for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1.

4. If you are not satisfied with

how the problem was solved ...

l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen- dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

l Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

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Warranty

WHIRLPOOL@

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FULL FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

Refrigerator Warranty

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WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.

FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are:

1.Compressor

2.Evaporator

3.Condenser

4.Drier

5.Connecting tubing

Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.