SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide Table of Contents ............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ................................................
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Location Requirements WARNING 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. 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.
Water Pressure Electrical Requirements WARNING A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207-827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, see “Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber. Reverse Osmosis Water Supply Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Door Removal TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench and a flat-blade screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your residence.
6. Disconnect wiring: Handle Removal (optional) 1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1). NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will need to carefully remove them with a flat-blade screwdriver before removing the handle screws.
4. Align and replace the top left hinge as shown (see Graphic 4). Tighten screws. WARNING 4. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount. 5. Replace the base grille. NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille.
Connecting to Refrigerator Style 1 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. 3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall. 4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 5. Check for leaks.
NOTES: ■ If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position. ■ Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. 2. Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water.
■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls. ■ When you release the dispenser lever, the trap door closes and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open. Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button controls are designed for easy use and cleaning.
NOTE: Water may have an off-flavor if you do not use the dispenser periodically. Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply. Non-indicator Water Filter (on some models) If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter cartridge every 6 to 9 months depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often.
3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from o-rings. 2. To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate. MAX NORMAL 4. Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge. See illustration in Step 2. 5. With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the base grille until it stops.
■ Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained. ■ It is normal for the ice cubes to be attached at the corners. They will break apart easily. ■ Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. ■ Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments. Doing so gives the temperature of the food time to change. Meat Storage Guide (on some models) Crisper and Convertible Vegetable Meat Drawers To remove and replace drawers: 1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to the stop.
Utility Bin (on some models - Accessory) NOTE: For long-term storage, place eggs in a covered container or in their original carton on an interior shelf. FREEZER FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Accessories” section.
■ REFRIGERATOR CARE To keep your Stainless Steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish. IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only! Cleaning Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets.
Style 2 - Behind Freezer Basket Crisper Lights ■ If necessary, remove the top crisper drawer to access the crisper light shield. Remove the light shield by lifting the ends out of the brackets as shown. ■ Replace the light shield by inserting the ends into the brackets. If necessary, replace the top crisper drawer. ■ Depending on your model, remove the top freezer basket or top freezer basket shelf. Remove light shield by removing the Phillips screw on the top of the shield.
Moving When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: ■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. ■ Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator. ■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting. 2.
Is an ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? For models with a standard ice storage bin, remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. For models with an ice storage bin on the freezer door, access the ice maker by depressing the ice sensor door on the upper left side of the freezer interior. While depressing the sensor door, lift the ice maker service door and remove the ice from the ejector with a plastic utensil. See “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.
■ Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The water filtration system may have air in the lines, causing water to drip. Additional flushing may help clear air from the lines. Normal dispenser use should flush air from the lines within 24 to 72 hours. ■ Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See “Using the Controls.” ■ Was a self-defrost cycle completed? It is normal for droplets to form after the refrigerator self-defrosts.
Our consultants provide assistance with: ■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. ■ Installation information. ■ Use and maintenance procedures. ■ Accessory and repair parts sales. ■ Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.). ■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service companies.
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NL300/NL300 capacity 300 Gallons (1136 Liters) Model WF-L500/L500 capacity 500 Gallons (1893 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead; and against Standard ANSI/NSF 42 for the reduction of Taste and Odor, Chlorine Class I. This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for the reduction of the substances listed below.
WARRANTY TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED FOR COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION For two years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
