Whirlpool TOP-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR User manual

TOP-MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
SUPERPOSÉ
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.com/canada
Table of Contents/Table des matières.................. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION.................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Water Supply Connection............................................................5
Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing
(optional) and Replacing ..............................................................6
Door Closing and Alignment......................................................10
Normal Sounds ..........................................................................10
REFRIGERATOR USE ..................................................................10
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................................10
Using the Control(s)....................................................................11
Ice Maker....................................................................................11
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................12
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................12
Meat Drawer and Cover.............................................................12
Crisper and Crisper Cover .........................................................12
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................13
FREEZER FEATURES ..................................................................13
Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................13
DOOR FEATURES........................................................................13
Drop-in Door Rails......................................................................13
Can Racks and Door Bins..........................................................14
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................14
Cleaning......................................................................................14
Changing the Light Bulb ............................................................14
Power Interruptions....................................................................14
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................15
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................17
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................17
In Canada ...................................................................................17
Accessories................................................................................17
WARRANTY ..................................................................................18
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..............................................19
Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................19
INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ......................................20
Déballage....................................................................................20
Emplacement d’installation........................................................20
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................21
Raccordement de la canalisation d’eau ....................................21
Portes du réfrigérateur : Démontage, inversion
(option) et réinstallation ..............................................................22
Fermeture et alignement des portes..........................................26
Sons normaux ............................................................................27
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................27
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................27
Utilisation des commandes........................................................28
Machine à glaçons .....................................................................28
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................29
Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................29
Bac à viande et couvercle..........................................................29
Bac à légumes et couvercle.......................................................30
Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................30
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................30
Clayette du congélateur.............................................................31
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE.........................................31
Tringles dans la porte.................................................................31
Porte-cannettes et balconnets...................................................31
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............................................31
Nettoyage ...................................................................................31
Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage ..................................32
Pannes de courant .....................................................................32
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......32
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................33
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................35
Aux États-Unis............................................................................35
Au Canada..................................................................................35
Accessoires ................................................................................35
GARANTIE ................................................................................36

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
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 of
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
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:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions:
■Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Do not remove ground prong.
■Do not use an adapter.
■Do not use an extension cord.
■Disconnect power before servicing.
■Replace all panels before operating.
■Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
■Use nonflammable cleaner.
■Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
■Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
■Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on
ice maker kit ready models only).
■Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.

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REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Removing packaging materials
■Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
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 the “Refrigerator Safety”section.
■On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other
feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak.
Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper
assembly.
■Depending on your model, to remove the protective
(transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located
on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film,
starting from one side and peeling to the other.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that
is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the
refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator
and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice
may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
the “Refrigerator Care”section.
Location Requirements
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ¹⁄₂ in.
(12.70 mm) space on each side. Allow 3 in. (7.5 cm) of space
between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. Allow at least 1
in. (25.40 mm) between back of cabinet and the wall. If your
refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave some extra
space at the back for the water line connections.
■If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side (depending on your
model) to allow for the door to swing open.
■Level the refrigerator (see “Door Closing and Alignment”).
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 40°F (5°C).
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When MovingYour Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or “walk”the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.
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.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-
moving them to avoid impact from dropping.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
3" (7.5 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)

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Electrical Requirements
Before you move your refrigerator 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 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator 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, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
Water Supply Connection
(on some models)
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent
operation without water.
■All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
■Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
■It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
Tools required: Standard screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-end
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄ in. nut driver, ¹⁄₄ in. drill
bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄ in.
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆ in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
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 between 30
and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.
Connecting to Water Line:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a ¹⁄₂ in. (1.27 cm) to 1¹⁄₄ in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD water
pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
must be followed: 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.
4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for
cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper
tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) 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.
7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into 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 into a container or sink, and
turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil copper
tubing.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not remove ground prong.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shutoff Valve
7. Packing Nut