REFRIGERATOR USE & CARE GUIDE MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO DEL REFRIGERADOR GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Table of Contents / Índice / Table des matières ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY............................... 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 3 REFRIGERATOR USE ..................................... 6 REFRIGERATOR CARE................................... 8 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 9 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS .............. 11 PRODUCT DATA SHEETS ............................ 12 WARRANTY.................................................... 13 AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO .................... 14 SEGURIDAD DEL REFRIGERADOR ............ 14 INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN .......... 15 USO DE SU REFRIGERADOR ...................... 18 CUIDADO DE SU REFRIGERADOR............. 21 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ....................... 22 HOJA DE DATOS DEL PRODUCTO ............ 25 GARANTÍA...................................................... 26 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .......................... 27 SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 27 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............. 28 UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ........... 31 ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ............. 34 DÉPANNAGE.................................................. 35 FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LE PRODUIT................................................... 38 GARANTIE ...................................................... 39 Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section. Additional help is available by calling the Estate Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S.A., or write: Estate Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at www.estateappliances.com. In Canada, for assistance, installation or service call, 1-800-807-6777, or write: Whirlpool Canada LP Customer Interaction Centre 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7 In Canada, visit www.whirlpoolcanada.com. Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment. Dealer name____________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________ Accessories To order replacement filters, call 1-800-442-9991 and ask for the part number listed below or contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777. Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish: Order Part #4396095 Standard Base Filter Cartridge: Order Part #4396508 (NL300 and L500) 2318600 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY 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: DANGER WARNING 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: s s s s s s s 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. Remove doors from your old refrigerator. s s s s s 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). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: s Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 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. s 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°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. s 1 /2" (1.25 cm) If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the temporary shield from underneath the ice storage bin. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." Remove packaging materials. 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 "Refrigerator Safety." s 2" (5.08 cm) When Moving Your 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. Electrical Requirements WARNING 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 removing them to avoid impact from dropping. 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. Location Requirements WARNING 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-amp 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. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ¹/" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. 3 Water Supply Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. TOOLS NEEDED: s s s Connect Water Supply Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF. Flat-blade screwdriver /" and ¹/" Open-end or two adjustable wrenches ¹/" nut driver s s ¹/" Drill bit Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded) Connect 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. Locate a ¹/" (12.70 mm) to 1¹/" (3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator. IMPORTANT: s s NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹/" (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/" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily. IMPORTANT: s All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. s Make sure it is a cold water pipe. Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve. Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing. Water Pressure A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. 4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹/" (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/" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. A G B C Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa). If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your 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). If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa): s Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary. s s F A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut E D E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve G. Packing nut Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage. If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See "Water Filtration System." If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. 6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹/" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing. 7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. 8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing. 4 Style 3 Connect to Refrigerator Style 1 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Attach the copper tube to the valve ...