Whirlpool WRF974CIHV00 User manual

W10913494B
DOOR-WITHIN-DOOR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
Use and Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts or service, call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.ca
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR À DOUBLE BATTANT
AVEC PORTE DOUBLE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Pour des questions à propos des caractéristiques, du fonctionnement/rendement,
des pièces ou du service, composer le : 1 800 253-1301
Au Canada, composer le 1 800 807-6777 ou visiter le
www.whirlpool.com ou le www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières....2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4
What’s New Behind the Doors?...................................................5
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................8
Unpack the Refrigerator...............................................................8
Location Requirements................................................................8
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors....................................9
Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Fronts............................12
Electrical Requirements .............................................................13
Water Supply Requirements ......................................................14
Connect the Water Supply.........................................................14
Handle Installation and Removal ...............................................15
Refrigerator Leveling and Door Closing.....................................16
FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES ...................................................17
Water Filtration System..............................................................17
Install FreshFlow™ Air Filter ......................................................18
Install Produce Preserver ...........................................................19
Accessories................................................................................20
REFRIGERATOR USE..................................................................20
Opening and Closing Door-within-Door and Doors ..................20
Using the Controls .....................................................................21
External Dispenser Controls ......................................................23
Lighting the Refrigerator ............................................................23
Water and Ice Dispensers..........................................................23
Ice Maker and Storage Bin .......................................................26
Shelves, Bins, and Drawers .......................................................28
Freezer Drawers .........................................................................31
Audio Reference.........................................................................31
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................32
Cleaning .....................................................................................32
Lights..........................................................................................33
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................34
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET...................................................41
WARRANTY ..................................................................................42
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..............................................43
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES..............................................44
Quoi de neuf en coulisse? .........................................................45
MISE EN PLACE...........................................................................46
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ............................................48
Déballage du réfrigérateur .........................................................48
Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................48
Retrait et réinstallation des portes du réfrigérateur...................49
Retrait et réinstallation de l’avant du tiroir de congélation........52
Spécifications électriques..........................................................53
Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau.....................................53
Raccordement à la canalisation d’eau ......................................53
Installation et retrait des poignées.............................................54
Nivellement du réfrigérateur et fermeture de la porte ...............56
FILTRES ET ACCESSOIRES ......................................................56
Système de filtration d’eau ........................................................56
Installation du filtre à air FreshFlow™........................................58
Installation du conservateur de produits frais ...........................58
Accessoires................................................................................59
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................59
Ouvrir et fermer la porte double et les portes............................59
Utilisation des commandes .......................................................60
Commandes de distributeur externe.........................................62
Éclairage du réfrigérateur...........................................................62
Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons..............................................62
Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage ................................66
Tablettes, balconnets et tiroirs...................................................67
Tiroirs du congélateur ................................................................70
Référence audio .........................................................................70
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR............................................71
Nettoyage...................................................................................71
Lampes.......................................................................................72
Précautions à prendre pour les vacances
ou le déménagement .................................................................72
DÉPANNAGE ................................................................................73
FICHE DE DONNÉES RELATIVES AU RENDEMENT ...............80
GARANTIE.....................................................................................81

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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 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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injurywhen using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■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 allparts and panels before operating.
■Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
■Connect to a potable water supply only.
■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 (on some models).
■Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).
■This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
■Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
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.
Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
Air filter
Water filter
In-Door-Ice®
ice storage
Removable
bin
Adjustable
shelves
Temperature
Control UI
Deli drawer
Temperature-
controlled
pantry drawer
Platter pocket
Infinity slide
shelf
Door-
within-Door
Gallon tilt bin
Beverage bins

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Your Whirlpool®Door-within-Door French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various
innovative storage and energy-efficient features.
Door-within-Door
Featuring a designated cool area for drinks, this feature lets you
have instant access to your favorite foods and drinks without
having to open the entire refrigerator. Use the hidden latch to
open the door-within-door and get instant access to the gallon
door bin and your cold beverages.
Energy and Normal Operating Sounds
Your new Door-within-Door French Door Refrigerator has been
designed with a Linear Compressor to optimize energy efciency
and better regulate temperatures to match cooling demand. This
allows the refrigerator to respond at variable speeds and optimize
cooling needs by avoiding abrupt start/stop cycles. You may
notice that it operates differently than your previously owned
refrigerator.
Cold Space
Keeps your drinks at the right temperature with active cooling.
Air from the refrigerator compartment is channeled to a vent in
the lower door bin.
Freeze Shield
This feature minimizes moisture migration from frozen food.
This in turn reduces the freezer burn occurrence. To turn on the
Freeze Shield mode, toggle to the coldest freezer temperature set
point. To turn off the Freeze Shield mode, toggle from the coldest
freezer set point to any other temperature. This feature will also
turn on when the freezer reaches the ice-making temperature.
Innity Slide Shelf
Your new Innity Slide Shelf or shelves (on some models) is
designed to maximize accessibility to items of all shapes and
sizes. Small items t perfectly around the shelf perimeter and
remain accessible, while tall items nestle perfectly in the center
when the glass is pushed back. And, with the Innity Slide Shelf,
you don’t lose an entire half shelf to tall item storage. Just push
the glass portion back as far as you need to accommodate tall
items – innite adjustability.
Platter Pocket
This full-width slide-out shelf tucked between the crispers and
the lowest shelf is perfect for leftover family-sized casserole
dishes, pizza boxes, and large party platters.
Deli drawer with customized temperature
Make temperature adjustments based on the refrigerated foods
you’d like to store so things like meat, deli items, and drinks are
kept in their ideal cooling environment.
In-Door-Ice®Storage Bin
The ice maker and ice storage bin are located in the door for easy
access to ltered ice while freeing up valuable shelf space inside
and adding additional door bins for more usable space.
Triple-tier freezer storage (on some models)
A drawer system that organizes items on three levels making
them easier to store and nd. The lower drawer includes a
divider. There’s also an in-door pizza pocket, a pull-out drawer for
smaller items, and third level glass shelf for small, at items.
Adjustable Shelves on Flipper System
Shelves that can be adjusted up or down easily with the ip of
a lever, allowing them to be adjusted without having to unload
them. The shelves are easy to clean and let you use the whole
shelf edge to edge for full visibility and accessibility.
FreshFlow™ Air Filter
An air lter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at
reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator. Replace
your air lter every 6 months for maximum odor reduction.
Water Dispenser with Measured Fill
The Measured Fill feature allows you to dispense a desired
amount of ltered water in convenient increments like 8, 16,
or 24 oz.
Water Dispenser with Favorite Fill
The Favorite Fill feature allows you to save two custom presets
that can be programmed for favorite items that are frequently
lled, such as a coffee pot or a water bottle.
Panoramic LED lighting
Multiple strips of LED lights inside the refrigerator compartment,
freezer compartment, and interior drawers minimize shadows and
evenly distribute light throughout the refrigerator.
What’s New Behind the Doors?
To view videos on door removal/
replacement, door adjustment, water
filter installation, air filter installation,
shelf adjustment or removal,
scan the code to the left with your
mobile device.

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GETTING STARTED
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
✔ Electrical Power
❑Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
✔ Doors
❑If doors need to be removed during installation, see “Remove
and Replace Refrigerator Doors” in these instructions.
❑Check that handles are secure and installed according to
these instructions.
❑Doors seal completely.
❑Refrigerator is level. (Remove base grille and adjust leveling
feet so they are snug against the oor.)
❑Doors are even across the top. (Use door alignment feature
if necessary.)
❑Base grille is properly attached to the refrigerator.
✔ Ice and Water System (on some models)
❑Connect refrigerator to a cold water supply with 20-120 psi
water pressure, as specied in these instructions.
❑Make sure the household water supply is connected and
turned on.
❑Check that the water supply line behind refrigerator is not
kinked.
❑Only use recommended water supply tubing, copper, or PEX,
as specied in these instructions.
❑Install water lter according to the instructions.
❑Flush water system with 3 gallons of water, as specied in
these instructions.
❑Check for water leaks at all connections.
❑Turn on ice maker if refrigerator is connected to water supply.
(If not connected to water supply, turn off ice maker.)
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
✔ Final Checks
❑Install air lter according to instructions in corresponding
packaging.
❑Remove all shipping material.
❑Set temperature controls to the recommended setting.
❑Save instructions and other literature.
❑Send in Registration Card or register your product online.
WATER FILTER INSTALLATION
❑Locate the water lter compartment in the lower left-hand side
of the refrigerator compartment. Push on the right side of the
lter door to open.
❑Align the arrow on the water lter cap with the cutout notch in
the lter housing and insert lter.
❑Once the lter is inserted, turn the lter clockwise 90°
(1/4 turn) until it locks into the housing.
❑Push water lter door closed to latch.
❑Flush 3 gallons of water through the water system to clear air
from the water line and to keep the dispenser from dripping
and/or avoiding decreased dispenser ow.
NOTE: If the lter is not installed correctly, water may
dispense at a lower ow rate and there will be slower ice
production. Improper lter installation may also cause the
water lter housing to leak.

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ENERGY SAVER MODE AND NORMAL
OPERATING SOUNDS
Your new Door-Within-Door French Door Refrigerator has been
designed to optimize energy efciency and better regulate
temperatures to match cooling demand.
You may notice that it operates differently from your previously
owned refrigerator.
It is normal for the high-efciency compressor to run for extended
periods of time at varying speeds in order to consume only the
energy necessary for optimum efciency.
In addition, during various stages of the cooling cycle, you may
hear normal operating sounds that are unfamiliar to you.
Energy Saver Mode
A selectable feature that turns off the heaters around the
refrigerator doors and dispenser. When this feature is enabled,
condensation may form on the front of the refrigerator cabinet,
gasket, or on top of the freezer drawer. Savings may vary based
on the relative humidity of the environment.
DOOR ALIGNMENT
Align Refrigerator Doors
✔If doors are uneven:
■Ensure the refrigerator is level.
■Keeping both refrigerator doors closed, pull out the freezer
drawer. Locate the bottom hinge pin of the right-hand
refrigerator door. The alignment screw is inside the bottom
hinge pin.
■Insert the short end of the 1/8" hex-key wrench (packed with
the Door Handle Installation Instructions) into the bottom
hinge pin until it is fully engaged in the alignment screw.
To raise the refrigerator door, turn the hex key to the right.
To lower the door, turn the hex key to the left.
■Continue to turn the alignment screw until the tops of the
door are aligned.
Shelf Height Adjustment
Shelf height can be adjusted by changing the adjustable shelf
mounts between their vertical and horizontal positions.
■Carefully lift the shelf off the shelf mounts and turn the ipper
to the desired orientation.
■Repeat for remaining shelf mounts.
■Ensure the shelf is properly seated on the shelf mounts.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
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.
Remove the Packaging
■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 ngers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
■Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable
uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
■Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions
in the “Refrigerator Care” section.
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.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household
use only.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a
minimum 1/2"(12.7 mm) of space on each side and at the top.
Allow for a minimum 1"(2.54 cm) space behind the refrigerator.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at
the back for the water line connections. When installing your
refrigerator next to a xed wall, leave a 3³⁄4"(9.5 cm) minimum
space between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to
swing open.
NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where
the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a
maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature
range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage
and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F
(32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near a heat source such as an oven or radiator.
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.
3³⁄4" (9.5 cm)
1/2" (12.7 mm)
Refrigerator Delivery
■A minimum door opening of 33" (838 mm) is required. If
door opening is 36" (914 mm) or less, then removal of doors,
drawer, and hinges is required.
■Cart the refrigerator from the side for all door openings
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.

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Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors
NOTE: Measure the width of your house door opening to see whether or not you need to remove the refrigerator doors to move the
refrigerator into your home. If refrigerator door removal is necessary, see the following instructions.
IMPORTANT: If the refrigerator was previously installed and you are moving it out of the home, before you begin, turn the refrigerator
control off. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
Gather the required tools and read all instructions before removing doors.
TOOLS NEEDED: TORX®T25®† screwdriver and a #2 Phillips screwdriver
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Water Dispenser
Tubing Connection
Wiring Plug
Top Right Hinge
Top Left Hinge
A
A. Outer ring
C
B
A
A. TORX®T25®screws
B. Ground wire (Do not remove.)
C. Do not remove screws.
Door at 90° Angle
to Cabinet°
A. TORX®T25®screws
B. Hinge cover screw
C. Top hinge cover
D. Top hinge
A
B
C
D
†TORX® and T25 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

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Bottom Door Hinge
For your convenience, the refrigerator doors have bottom hinges
with door closers. These closers allow the doors to swing fully
closed with just a gentle push.
IMPORTANT: So that the closers feature will operate properly,
the doors must be removed only when open to a 90° angle to the
front of the cabinet. If one or both doors were not at a 90° angle
when removed, the bottom door hinge must be reset.
Reset the Door Hinge
1. Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin, and place it on a
at surface.
2. Using a TORX®T25®screwdriver, remove the bottom hinge
with the bushing from the cabinet.
A. Bushing
B. Hinge base
3. Insert the bottom hinge and bushing into the corresponding
slot in the bottom of the door.
NOTE: Make sure that the base of the hinge is parallel to the
bottom of the door.
A. Hinge base parallel to the bottom edge of the door
4. Turn the hinge until the hinge base is at a 90° angle to the
bottom edge of the door.
A. Hinge base turned to a 90° angle with the bottom edge of the door
5. Remove the hinge from the door. Using a TORX®T25®
screwdriver, reattach the bottom hinge to the refrigerator
cabinet.
6. The hinge is now reset and prepared for the door to be
replaced. See “Replace Refrigerator Doors” later in
this section.
A
B
A
90°
A
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.

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A. Top hinge cover screws
B. Top hinge cover C. TORX®T25®screws
D. Top hinge
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to lift the refrigerator door.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
5. Open the door until it is at a 90° angle to the front of the
cabinet.
6. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. The top
hinge will come away with the door.
Remove Left-Hand Door
IMPORTANT: The tubing and wiring for the water dispenser run
through the left-hand door hinge, so they must be disconnected
before removing the door.
1. Using a at head screwdriver, remove the cover from the top
hinge.
A. Top hinge cover screw B. Top hinge cover
2. Disconnect the water dispenser tubing located on top of the
door hinge. Firmly pull up on the clasp. Then, pull the tubing
out of the fitting.
NOTE: The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the
left-hand refrigerator door.
A
B
C
D
A
B
Remove Refrigerator Doors
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Remove Right-Hand Door
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift
them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the
door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the cover from the
top hinge.
4. Using the TORX®T25®screwdriver, remove the two screws
from the top hinge and set aside.

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3. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the door hinge.
■Grasp each side of the wiring plug. With your left thumb,
press down to release the catch and pull the sections of
the plug apart.
NOTE: Do not remove the green ground wire. It should
remain attached to the door hinge.
A. TORX®T25®screws
B. Ground wire (Do not remove.)
4. Using the TORX®T25®screwdriver, remove the two internal
screws from the top hinge and set aside.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the
door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
A
B
5. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. The top
hinge will come away with the door.
NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinges
and brake feet assemblies to move the refrigerator through a
doorway.
■Only if necessary, use a TORX®T25®screwdriver to
remove the bottom hinges and brake feet screws.
Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door
1. Set the right-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin.
2. Insert the top hinge pin into the open hole in the top
of the refrigerator door.
3. Using the three TORX T25®screws, fasten the hinge
to the cabinet. Do not tighten the screws completely.
Replace Left-Hand Refrigerator Door
IMPORTANT: Do not intertwine the water tubing and wiring
bundles when reconnecting them.
1. Set the left-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin.
2. Using the three TORX®T25®screws, fasten the hinge to the
cabinet. Do not tighten the screws completely.
3. Reconnect the water dispenser tubing.
Insert the tubing rmly into the tting until it stops. Close the
clasp around the tubing. The clasp snaps into place between
the tting and the collar. Connect blue female side with blue
male side and clasp. Repeat with gray female and gray male
side.
4. Reconnect the electrical wiring.
■Push together the two sections of the wiring plug.
Final Steps
1. Completely tighten the six internal TORX®T25®screws (three
on the right-hand door hinge and three on the left-hand door
hinge).
2. Replace both top hinge covers.
Remove and Replace
Freezer Drawer Fronts
Freezer Drawer
Remove Drawer Front
1. Open the freezer drawer to its full extension.
2. Loosen the two top screws that fasten the drawer front to the
drawer glides. The two screws (one on the left-hand side and
one on the right-hand side) are located inside the drawer
front.
3. Remove the two screws at the bottom, inside the drawer front
that fasten the drawer front to the drawer glides.
4. Lift up on the drawer front to release the screws from the
drawer glide bracket slot.

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A. Drawer glide bracket slots
Replace Drawer Front
1. Pull out the freezer drawer glides to their full extension.
2. Holding the drawer front by its sides, align the top screws,
located at the bottom inside the drawer front, with the drawer
glide bracket slots.
NOTE: It helps if one person holds the drawer glides steady
while another person aligns the drawer front and inserts the
studs into the slots.
A. Drawer front screws
3. Tighten the two screws at the top of the drawer front (one on
the left-hand side and one on the right-hand side) and install
the two screws on the bottom.
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Final Steps
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Reset the controls. See the “Using the Controls” section.
3. Return all removable parts and food to the drawers.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Before you move your refrigerator into its nal 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-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator and approved accessories be
provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do
not use an extension cord.
IMPORTANT: If this product is connected to a GFCI (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlet, nuisance tripping of the
power supply may occur, resulting in loss of cooling. Food quality
and avor may be affected. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and
if the condition of the food appears poor, dispose of the food.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation or cleaning,
turn off cooling, and then disconnect the refrigerator from
the electrical source. When you have nished, reconnect the
refrigerator to the electrical source and turn on cooling. See the
“Using the Controls” section.
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Water Supply Requirements
A cold water supply with water pressure between 35 and 120 psi
(241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and
ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call
a licensed, qualied plumber.
NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, the ow
of water from the water dispenser could decrease or ice cubes
could be hollow or irregular-shaped.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out
of a reverse osmosis system and supplying the water inlet valve
of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water ltration system is connected to
your home cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse
osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to
414 kPa).
■Check to see whether the sediment lter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the lter if necessary.
■Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to rell
after heavy use. The tank capacity could be too small to keep
up with the requirements of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Faucet-mounted reverse osmosis systems are
not recommended.
■If your refrigerator has a water lter, it may further reduce
the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water lter. See the “Water
Filtration System” section.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualied plumber.
Connect the Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■Plumbing must be installed in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
■Copper and PEX tubing connections from the household
water line to the refrigerator are acceptable and will help
avoid off-taste or odor in your ice or water. Check for leaks.
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the
following Part Numbers: W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed
PEX), 8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] PEX), or W10267701RP
(25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).
■Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Tools Needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
■Flat-blade screwdriver
■7/16" and 1/2" open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
■1/4" nut driver
NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle
valve which reduces water ow and clogs easier.
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you have turned the refrigerator on before the
water was connected, turn off the ice maker.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to reduce water pressure in the water line.
4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shut-off valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)
soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve and the
refrigerator.
■Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job.
Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
■Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto 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.
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink and
turn on main water supply to ush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shut-off valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the nal
connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet which
is located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Connect to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions specic to your model.
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Conrm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.
A
C
B
A
B
C
D
A. Sleeve
B. Nut
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (1/2" [12.7 mm] minimum)
3. Use a quarter-turn shut-off valve or the equivalent, served by
a 1/2" (12.7 mm) household supply line.
NOTE: To allow sufcient water ow to the refrigerator, a minimum
1/2" (12.7 mm) size household supply line is recommended.

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A. Copper tubing
B. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve
A
B
C
D
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
4. If ice is desired, turn on the ice maker.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See the “Water and Ice Dispensers”
section.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the rst batch of ice. Discard
the rst three batches of ice produced. Allow three days to
completely ll the ice storage bin.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Handle Installation and Removal
Parts Included: refrigerator door handles (2), freezer drawer
handle (1), 1/8" and 3/32" hex keys, spare setscrew(s)
NOTE: The freezer drawer handle is shorter than the refrigerator
door handles. Handle style may vary by model.
Install Handles
Knob Assembly
IMPORTANT: Make sure to put together the knob assembly prior
to assembling the handle.
1. Remove the handles and knob assembly from the packaging
inside the refrigerator and place them on a soft surface.
A. Shoulder screws
B. Setscrews inside the handle
3. Firmly push the handle toward the door until the handle base
is ush against the door.
4. While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key
into the upper hole and slightly rotate the hex key until key is
engaged in the setscrew.
2. Align the knob assembly with the lever at the middle of the
door.
3. Fully engage the knob assembly onto the lever.
4. While holding the knob assembly, insert the short end of the
3/32" hex key into the hole and slightly rotate the hex key
until the key is engaged in the setscrew.
5. Using a clockwise motion, tighten the setscrew just until the
setscrew begins to contact the lever. Fully tighten.
Refrigerator Doors
NOTE: Handle-mounting setscrews are preinstalled inside
the handle.
1. Remove the handles from the packaging inside the
refrigerator and place them on a soft surface.
2. Open a refrigerator compartment door. On the closed
door, place a handle onto the shoulder screws so that
the setscrews are facing the adjacent door.
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B

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5. Using a clockwise motion, tighten the setscrew just until
set screw begins to contact the shoulder screw. Do not
fully tighten.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to fasten the lower setscrew.
7. Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as
instructed in the previous steps, fully tighten both setscrews.
IMPORTANT: When the screws feel tight, tighten them an
additional quarter turn. The handle is not properly installed
without this extra tightening.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to install the other handle onto
the adjacent refrigerator door.
Freezer Drawer
1. With the drawer closed, place the handle onto the shoulder
screws so that the setscrews are facing down toward the
oor.
A. Shoulder screw
B. Setscrews inside the handle
2. Firmly push the handle toward the drawer until the handle
base is ush against the drawer.
3. Insert the short end of the hex key into the left-hand hole and
slightly rotate the hex key until key is engaged in the setscrew.
4. Using a left-to-right motion, tighten the setscrew a quarter
turn at a time just until setscrew begins to contact the
shoulder screw. Do not fully tighten.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to fasten the right-hand setscrew to
the shoulder screw.
6. Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as
instructed in the previous steps, fully tighten both setscrews.
IMPORTANT: When the screws feel tight, tighten them an
additional quarter turn. The handle is not properly installed
without this extra tightening.
7. Save the hex key and all instructions.
Remove the Handles
1. While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key
into a setscrew hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is
engaged in the setscrew.
2. Using a right-to-left motion, loosen the setscrew a quarter
turn at a time.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other setscrew. Slowly pull
the handle away from the door or drawer.
4. If necessary, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
shoulder screws from the door.
B
A
Refrigerator Leveling
and Door Closing
The base grille covers the adjustable brake feet and roller
assemblies located at the bottom of the refrigerator below the
freezer drawer. Before making any adjustments, remove the base
grille and move the refrigerator to its nal location.
Tools Needed: 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex driver
Tools Provided: 1/8" (3.2 mm) hex-key
1. Use a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex driver to remove both screws in
base grille.
2. Remove the base grille. Using both hands, grasp the grille
rmly and pull it toward you. Open the freezer drawer to
access the brake feet.
NOTE: To allow the refrigerator to roll easier, raise the brake
feet by turning them counterclockwise. The front rollers will
be touching the oor.

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7. Make sure the refrigerator is steady. If the refrigerator seems
unsteady or rolls forward when a door or drawer is pulled
open, adjust the brake feet.
To Steady the Refrigerator:
■Open the freezer drawer. Using a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex
driver, turn both brake feet clockwise the same amount
until the brake feet are snug against the oor. Check
again. If not satised, continue to adjust the brake feet by
half turns of the screw until the refrigerator does not roll
forward when the drawer is opened.
A. Bottom hinge pin
B. 1/8" (3.2 mm)" hex-key wrench
3. Move the refrigerator to its nal location.
4. Using the 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex driver, lower the brake feet.
Turn them clockwise until the rollers are off the oor and
both brake feet are snug against the oor. This keeps the
refrigerator from rolling forward when opening the refrigerator
doors or freezer drawer.
IMPORTANT: If you need to make further adjustments
involving the brake feet, you must turn both brake feet the
same amount to keep the refrigerator level.
5. Use a level to make sure the refrigerator is level from side to
side and front to back.
6. Make sure the doors are even at the top and that the space
between the bottom of the refrigerator doors and the top of
the freezer drawer is even. If necessary, align the doors.
To Align the Doors:
■Keeping both refrigerator doors closed, pull out the freezer
drawer. Locate the bottom hinge pin of the right-hand
refrigerator door. The alignment screw is inside the bottom
hinge pin.
■Insert the short end of the 1/8" (3.2 mm)" hex-key wrench
(packed with the Door Handle Installation Instructions) into
the bottom hinge pin until it is fully engaged in the alignment
screw.
To raise the refrigerator door, turn the hex key to the right.
To lower the door, turn the hex key to the left.
■Continue to turn the alignment screw until the doors are
aligned.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
Replace and Install the Water Filter
The water lter should be replaced every 6 months based on a
ow rate of .50 gpm-.60 gpm that lters 200 gallons of water.
To order a replacement lter, contact us. See the “Accessories”
section for information on ordering.
1. Push the water lter door to open, located bottom left of
refrigerator compartment.
2. Twist the water lter and turn 90° counterclockwise to unlock.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the brake feet. This makes
it easier to turn the screws. Do not push with excessive force
that tilts the refrigerator.
8. Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with
the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille
into place. Use a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex driver to reinstall screws.
FILTERS AND
ACCESSORIES
Water Filtration System
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3. Pull the lter out of the housing.
4. Remove the water lter cap from the water lter being
replaced.
5. Install the water lter cap onto the new lter. Be sure to align
the arrows so the groves in lter align with ribs in lter cap.
6. Insert the lter into the housing.
7. Twist the water lter and turn 90° clockwise until it locks into
place and the arrows are aligned.
8. Push the water lter door closed.
The Water Filter Status Lights
The water lter status lights will help you know when to change
your water lter.
■Order lter (yellow): It is almost time to change the
water lter. “Order Filter” display is on all of the time but
off in Showroom mode and Sabbath mode.
■Replace lter (red): Replace the water lter. While you
are dispensing water, “Replace Filter” will blink seven times
and an alert tone will sound three times.
NOTE: “REPLACE lter” will remain illuminated if the lter
is not reset on the user interface (UI).
■Reset Filter: Touch MAX COOL and MAX ICE for
3 seconds to reset water lter. The display will do a
3-second countdown, then ash the icon and play a tone.
Install FreshFlow™ Air Filter
An air lter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at
reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator.
On some models, your refrigerator’s accessory packet includes
an air lter which must be installed prior to use.

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Replacing the FreshFlow™ Air Filter
The disposable air lter should be replaced every 6 months.
Some air lters have an indicator that replacement is needed.
To order a replacement air lter, contact us. See the
“Accessories” section for information on ordering.
1. Open cover and remove the used air lter by squeezing in on
the side tabs.
2. Install the new air lter using the instructions in the previous
sections.
Install Produce Preserver
(on some models)
The produce preserver absorbs ethylene to slow the ripening
process of many produce items. As a result, certain produce
items will stay fresh longer.
Ethylene production and sensitivity varies, depending on the type
of fruit or vegetable. To preserve freshness, it is best to separate
produce with sensitivity to ethylene from fruits that produce
moderate-to-high amounts of ethylene.
Sensitivity
to Ethylene Ethylene Production
Apples High Very High
Asparagus Medium Very Low
Berries Low Low
Broccoli High Very Low
Cantaloupe Medium High
Carrots Low Very Low
Citrus Fruit Medium Very Low
Grapes Low Very Low
Lettuce High Very Low
Pears High Very High
Spinach High Very Low
Installing the Air Filter
Install the air lter behind the blue LED-lighted vent cover, located
on the rear wall near the middle of the refrigerator.
1. Remove the air lter from its packaging.
2. Firmly grasp plastic cover on the vented cover with both
hands and pull out to remove.
NOTE: When cover is removed for the rst time, a small foam
part the size of the lter will need to be discarded.
3. Snap the lter into place.
A. Air filter
A
Installing the Produce Preserver
For your convenience, the suction-mounted produce preserver
can be installed in either the crisper or the refrigerated drawers.
CAUTION: IRRITANT
MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN. DANGEROUS FUMES
FORM WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS.
Do not mix with cleaning products containing ammonia,
bleach or acids. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Do
not breathe dust. Keep out of reach of children.
FIRST AID TREATMENT: Contains potassium
permanganate. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Center or
doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes, rinse
with water for 15 minutes. If on skin, rinse with water.
1. Wash the interior of a drawer with a solution of mild dish soap
and warm water and dry thoroughly.
2. Find the package containing the Produce Preserver inside the
refrigerator and install the Produce Preserver into the drawer,
according to the instructions provided in the package.
Replacing the Produce Preserver
The disposable packet(s) should be replaced every 6 months or
when the status indicator changes completely from white to red.
To order replacements, contact us. See the “Accessories”
section for information on ordering.
1. Remove the used packets from the produce preserver
housing.
2. Remove the used status indicator.
3. Install the replacement packets and status indicator using the
instructions included in the package.

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Accessories
The following accessories are available for your refrigerator.
To order an accessory, contact us and ask for the part number.
In the U.S.A., visit our website www.whirlpool.com/accessories
or call 1-800-901-2042.
In Canada, visit our webpage www.whirlpool.ca or call
1-800-807-6777.
affresh®Stainless Steel Cleaner:
In U.S.A., order Part #W10355016
In Canada, order Part #W10355016B
affresh®Stainless Steel Wipes:
In U.S.A., order Part #W10355049
In Canada, order Part #W10355049B
affresh®Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner:
In U.S.A., order Part #W10355010
In Canada, order Part #W10355010B
Water Filter:
In U.S.A., order Part #EDR2RXD1
In Canada, order Part #EDR2RXD1B
Air Filter:
Order Part #W10311524 or AIR1
Produce Preserver Starter kit:
Order Part #P1KL6S1CS
Produce Preserver Rell kit:
Order Part #P1KC6R1
REFRIGERATOR USE
Opening and Closing
Door-within-Door and Doors
There are three refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can
be opened and closed either separately or together. There is a
vertically hinged seal on the left refrigerator door.
■When the left-side door is opened, the hinged seal
automatically folds inward so that it is out of the way.
■When both doors are closed, the hinged seal automatically
forms a seal between the two doors.
A. Hinged seal
A
Door-within-Door
Use the hidden latch and lift up to open the door-within-door
and get instant access to the gallon door bin and your cold
beverages.
IMPORTANT: Do not open inner door when outer door is open.
Close outer door before opening inner door.
Cold Space
The in-door venting will direct cold air in the lower door bin
area. Opening the shutter door (sliding it right) will make this
area colder, while closing the shutter door (sliding it left) will
make it less cold. This will keep milk and beverages at the right
temperature.