Whirlpool WUB50X24EM User manual

W10811056A/8336411965000
BEVERAGE CENTER
Use & 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...
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REFRIGERADOR PARA BEBIDAS
Manual de uso y cuidado
Para consultas respecto a características, operación/desempeño,
partes, accesorios o servicio, llame al: 1-800-253-1301
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www.whirlpool.com
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR POUR BOISSONS
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance ou service, composer le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à...
www.whirlpool.ca

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ÍNDICE
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
BEVERAGE CENTER SAFETY ....................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerated Appliance.................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 4
Location Requirements..............................................................4
Electrical Requirements.............................................................4
Unpack the Beverage Center ....................................................4
Reverse Door Swing (optional) ..................................................5
Door Closing..............................................................................6
Base Grille..................................................................................6
BEVERAGE CENTER USE...........................................................6
Normal Sounds..........................................................................6
Using the Control.......................................................................7
Beverage/Wine Racks ...............................................................7
Stocking the Beverage Center...................................................8
Lighting the Beverage Center....................................................8
BEVERAGE CENTER CARE ........................................................8
Cleaning.....................................................................................8
Changing the Light Bulb............................................................9
Vacation and Moving Care ........................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ....................................................... 11
In the U.S.A. ............................................................................11
In Canada ................................................................................11
Accessories ............................................................................11
WARRANTY................................................................................12
SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR PARA BEBIDAS .............13
Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente de
su aparato refrigerado viejo.....................................................13
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN .......................................14
Requisitos de ubicación ..........................................................14
Requisitos eléctricos................................................................14
Desempaque del refrigerador para bebidas............................14
Cambio del sentido de apertura de la puerta (opcional) .........15
Cómo cerrar la puerta..............................................................16
Rejilla de la base .....................................................................16
USO DEL REFRIGERADOR PARA BEBIDAS ...........................16
Sonidos normales....................................................................16
Uso del control ........................................................................17
Portabebidas/portabotellas .....................................................17
Cómo almacenar en el refrigerador para bebidas...................17
Cómo iluminar el refrigerador para bebidas ............................18
CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR PARA BEBIDAS..................18
Limpieza ..................................................................................18
Cómo cambiar el foco .............................................................19
Cuidado durante las vacaciones y mudanzas ........................19
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ...................................................19
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO.................................................21
En los EE.UU. .........................................................................21
En Canadá ...............................................................................21
Accesorios ..............................................................................21
GARANTÍA .................................................................................22
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR POUR BOISSONS .............24
Mise au rebut de votre vieil appareil réfrigéré..........................24
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION...........................................25
Exigences d'emplacement ...................................................... 25
Spécications électriques........................................................25
Déballage du réfrigérateur pour boissons ...............................25
Inversion du sens de l'ouverture de la porte ...........................26
Fermeture de la porte ..............................................................27
Grille de la base ......................................................................27
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR POUR BOISSONS .........27
Sons normaux..........................................................................27
Utilisation de la commande .....................................................28
Casiers à vin/boissons ............................................................28
Stockage dans le réfrigérateur pour boissons.........................28
Éclairage du réfrigérateur pour boissons.................................29
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR POUR BOISSONS ...........29
Nettoyage ...............................................................................29
Changement de l'ampoule d'éclairage....................................30
Précautions à prendre pour les vacances
et avant un déménagement ....................................................30
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................30
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.......................................................32
Aux États-Unis ........................................................................32
Au Canada ...............................................................................32
Accessoires ............................................................................32
GARANTIE .................................................................................33

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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
BEVERAGE CENTER SAFETY
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your Beverage Center, 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 parts and panels before operating.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■Remove door or drawer(s) from your old refrigerated
appliance.
■Use nonammable cleaner.
■Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from Beverage Center.
■Use two or more people to move and install Beverage
Center.
Proper Disposal of Your Old
Refrigerated Appliance
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove door or drawer(s) from your old refrigerated
appliance.
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 beverage centers are still
dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you
are getting rid of your old beverage center, please follow these
instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerated Appliance:
■Take off the door.
■Leave the racks in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.

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¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
2¹⁄₂" (6.35 cm)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Beverage Center
Remove the Packaging
■Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the beverage center. 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 beverage center.
For more information see “Beverage Center Safety.”
■Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Location Requirements
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.
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
To ensure proper ventilation for your beverage center, allow for a
¼" (6.35 mm) space on each side and at the top. When installing
your beverage center next to a xed wall, leave 2½" (6.35 cm)
minimum clearance on the hinge side to allow for the door to
swing open.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the beverage
center near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install
in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
For best performance, do not install the beverage center behind
a cabinet door or block the base grille.
Before you move your beverage center 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 Beverage Center 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, disconnect the beverage center from
the electrical source. When you have nished, reconnect the
beverage center to the electrical source.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
beverage center.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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When Moving Your Beverage Center:
Your Beverage Center is heavy. When moving the Beverage
Center for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the oor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage. Always pull
the Beverage Center straight out when moving it. Do not
wiggle or “walk” the Beverage Center when trying to move it,
as oor 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.
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.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside
of your beverage center before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in “Beverage Center Care.”
Reverse Door Swing (optional)
Tools Needed: Phillips screwdriver
1. Unplug beverage center or disconnect power.
2. Remove the screws from each side of the top of the
beverage center cabinet and set aside.
NOTE: There are seven screws total. Do not discard.
3. Remove the hinge cover and washer and set aside.
A
B C
A. Top of beverage center cabinet
B. Hinge cover
C. Washer
A. Cover
B. Bottom of beverage
center cabinet
A. Bottom of beverage center door
B. Door stop spacer
C. Door stop
A. Bottom hinge washer
B. Bottom hinge
A. Top hinge washer
B. Top hinge
Top View
Front View
Bottom View
4. Lift the door straight up and off of the bottom hinge.
5. Remove the screws fastening the bottom hinge and
cover to the bottom of the beverage center cabinet.
There are ve screws total.
6. Move the bottom hinge and cover each to the opposite
side of the bottom of the beverage center cabinet.
Completely tighten the ve screws.
B
A
C
D
B
A
C
B
A
B
A
C. Bottom hinge
D. Washer
7. Remove the two screws fastening the door stop spacer and
the door stop to the bottom of the beverage center door.
8. Move the door stop spacer and the door stop to the
opposite side and fasten with the two screws. Completely
tighten the screws.
9. Place the washer onto the bottom hinge, then install the
beverage center door onto the washer and hinge pin.
10. Align the top hinge washer with the hinge hole in the top of
the door. Then, insert the top hinge pin through the washer
and into the hinge hole.
11. Fasten the top hinge cover with three screws and move
the remaining four screws to the opposite side. Completely
tighten the seven screws.

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Door Closing
Remove the Base Grille
Replace the Base Grille
Your beverage center has four leveling legs. If your beverage
center seems unsteady or you want the door to close more easily,
adjust the beverage center’s tilt using the instructions below.
Your new beverage center may make sounds that your old one
didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, such as the ooring and surrounding structures, can
make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds
of sounds and what may be making them.
■Your beverage center is designed to run more efciently to
keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to
minimize energy usage. The high efciency compressor and
fans may cause your beverage center to run longer than
your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched
sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize
performance.
■Rattling noises may come from the ow of refrigerant or items
stored inside the beverage center.
■As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the
refrigerant owing in your beverage center.
■You may hear water running into the drain pan when the
beverage center is defrosting.
■You may hear clicking sounds when the beverage center
starts or stops running.
Door Closing Base Grille
Normal Sounds
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
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
1. Open the beverage center door.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws. Push
both tabs in toward the center to release the base grille from
the beverage center.
1. Open the beverage center door.
2. Position the base grille so that both tabs align and the base
grille snaps into place. Replace the two screws. Tighten the
screws.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
beverage center.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
2. Move the beverage center into its nal location.
3. Turn the leveling legs to the right to lower the beverage
center or turn the leveling legs to the left to raise it. It may
take several turns of the leveling legs to adjust the tilt of
the beverage center.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
beverage center takes some weight off the leveling legs.
This makes it easier to adjust the leveling legs.
4. Make sure that the door closes as easily as you like. If not,
tilt the beverage center slightly more to the rear by turning
both front leveling screws to the left. It may take several
more turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the
same amount.
Tools Needed: Phillips screwdriver
B
AA
A. Tabs
B. Screws
3. Remove the base grille.
BEVERAGE CENTER USE

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Adjusting Controls
Temperature Separator (Temperature Display)
For your convenience, your beverage center control is preset at
the factory. When you rst install your beverage center, make
sure that the control is still preset to the mid-setting as shown.
The mid-setting indicated in the previous section should be
correct for normal usage. The control is set correctly when
beverages are as cold as you like.
If you need to adjust the temperature, wait at least 24 hours
between adjustments and then recheck the temperature.
To make the beverage center colder, adjust the control to the
next higher setting. To make the beverage center less cold,
adjust the control to the next lower setting.
The temperature separator displays the current temperatures
(Fahrenheit or Celsius) for the upper and lower zones
(compartments) of the beverage center. To adjust the
temperature settings, see “Adjusting Controls” earlier
in this section.
Using the Control Beverage/Wine Racks
Upper Wine Rack
To remove the wine rack:
1. Remove all bottles from the wine rack.
2. Lift the wine rack straight up slowly until it clears all four
resting posts. Pull the rack out of the compartment.
To replace the wine rack:
IMPORTANT: The wine rack hooks should be facing down when
the wine rack is installed.
1. Place the wine rack into the compartment above the four
resting posts and slide the rack back until it is aligned with
all four resting posts.
2. Push down gently on the rack until the wine rack hooks snap
rmly onto the two rear posts and the front of the rack is
resting on the two front posts.
Lower Wine Rack
To remove the wine rack:
1. Remove all bottles from the wine rack.
2. Slowly, lift the wine rack straight up slowly until it clears all
four resting posts. Pull the rack out of the compartment.
To replace the wine rack:
IMPORTANT: The wine rack hooks should be facing down when
the wine rack is installed.
1. Slide the wine rack into the compartment until the two hooks
on the back of the rack are aligned with the two rear resting
posts.
2. Push down gently on the rack until the hooks on the back of
the rack snap rmly onto the two rear posts. Rest the front of
the rack on the compartment oor.
A. Dimmer
B. Upper zone display
C. Lower zone display
D. Fahrenheit/Celsius
A B C D
A. Upper wine rack
B. Lower wine rack
C. Rack hook
D. Resting post
Side View
A
B
C
D

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Stocking the Beverage Center
Cleaning
Lighting the Beverage Center
1. Start stocking the beverage center with the bottom
display rack.
2. Place juices, sodas or other canned beverages on the
glass shelves.
The beverage center has an interior light that comes on any time
the door is opened. You may also turn the light on at any time by
opening the door and pressing the exterior switch located beside
the temperature control knob on the base grille.
NOTE: Leaving the light on for an extended period of time will
slightly increase the temperature of the beverage center.
Clean the beverage center about once a month to avoid odor
buildup. Wipe up spills immediately.
To clean your beverage center:
1. Unplug beverage center or disconnect power.
2. Remove all racks and shelves from inside the beverage
center.
3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
■Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, ammable uids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can
scratch or damage materials.
■To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with
a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt
[26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
4. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners containing
chlorine. These can scratch or damage materials. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
NOTE: To keep your stainless steel beverage center
looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it
is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish. To order the cleaner,
see “Accessories.”
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come
into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces,
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact
does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild
detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5. Replace the racks and shelves.
6. Clean the condenser coils regularly. They are located behind
the base grille. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as
every other month. This may help save energy.
■Remove the base grille. See “Base Grille.”
■Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
■Replace the base grille.
7. Plug in beverage center or reconnect power.
BEVERAGE CENTER CARE
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will t your beverage center.
Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape,
and wattage.
To change the light bulb:
1. Unplug beverage center or disconnect power.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw located at the
back of the light shield. Pull the light shield back to remove
the tabs from the appliance. Remove the light shield.
A
B
C
A. Light shield
B. Tabs
C. Screw
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the light shield by inserting the tabs. Align the holes
and insert the screw. Tighten the screw.
5. Plug in beverage center or reconnect power.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If you choose to turn the beverage center off before you leave,
follow these steps.
1. Remove all wine bottles from the beverage center.
2. Unplug the beverage center.
3. Clean the beverage center. See “Cleaning.”
4. Tape a rubber or wood block to the top of the door to
prop it open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor
and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your beverage center to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. Remove all wine bottles from the beverage center.
2. Unplug the beverage center.
3. Clean, wipe, and dry it thoroughly.
4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape
them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the
move.
5. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
beverage center.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to
the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
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
■Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
■Is the Beverage Center Control turned to the OFF
position? See “Using the Control.”
The lights do not work
■Is a light bulb loose in the socket? Unplug beverage center
or disconnect power. Gently remove the bulb and reinsert.
Plug in beverage center or reconnect power.
■Has a light bulb burned out? Replace with an appliance bulb
of the same wattage, size, and shape. See “Changing the
Light Bulb.”
Your beverage center will not operate

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The motor seems to run too much
■Is the temperature outside hotter than normal? Expect
the motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal
temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of
the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more
of the time.
■Is the door opened often? Expect the motor to run longer
when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get
everything you need out of the beverage center at once, keep
wine bottles positioned label side up so that they are easy to
nd, and close the door as soon as the wine is removed.
■Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
See “Using the Control.”
■Is the door closed completely? Push the door rmly shut.
If it will not shut all the way, see “The door will not close
completely” later in this section.
■Are the condenser coils dirty? This obstructs air transfer and
makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See
“Cleaning.”
Temperature is too warm
■Is the door opened often? Be aware that the beverage
center will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the
beverage center cool, try to get everything you need out of the
beverage center at once, keep wine bottles positioned label
side up so that they are easy to nd, and close the door as
soon as the wine is removed.
■Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
See “Using the Control.”
■Is the base grille blocked? For best performance, do not
install the beverage center behind a cabinet door or block the
base grille.
There is interior moisture buildup
■Is the door opened often? To avoid humidity buildup, try
to get everything you need out of the beverage center at
once, keep wine bottles positioned label side up so that they
are easy to nd, and close the door as soon as the wine is
removed. When the door is opened, humidity from the room
air enters the beverage center. The more often the door is
opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the
room itself is very humid.
■Is it humid? It is normal for moisture to build up inside the
beverage center when the air is humid.
■Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
See “Using the Control.”
The door is difcult to open
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
■Is the gasket dirty or sticky? Clean the gasket and the
surface that it touches. Rub a thin coat of parafn wax on the
gasket following cleaning.
The door will not close completely
■Are the racks or shelves out of position? Put the racks
or shelves back into their correct positions. See “Beverage
Center Use” for more information.
■Is the gasket sticking? Clean the gasket and the surface
that it touches. Rub a thin coat of parafn wax on the gasket
following cleaning.