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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
the Whirlpool Brand family of high-quality
appliances. Your new Whirlpool
®
French Door
Refrigerator combines advanced cooling technology
with simple operation and high efficiency.
Each appliance that leaves our factory is inspected
thoroughly to ensure that it is working properly and
is in perfect condition.
Follow the Installation and Use and Care Instructions
in this guide and your refrigerator will provide many
years of reliable service.
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ....................................................... 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator.............................. 3
PARTS AND FEATURES.......................................................... 4
What’s New Behind the Doors?............................................. 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................ 5
Unpack the Refrigerator......................................................... 5
- Remove the Packaging.........................................................5
- Clean Before Using...............................................................5
Location Requirements.......................................................... 5
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors.............................. 6
- Remove Right-Hand Refrigerator Door................................7
- Remove Left-Hand Refrigerator Door ..................................7
- Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door ................................8
- Replace Left-Hand Refrigerator Door...................................8
- Final Steps ............................................................................8
Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Front ......................... 9
- Remove Drawer Front...........................................................9
- Replace Drawer Front...........................................................9
- Final Steps ............................................................................9
Electrical Requirements ....................................................... 10
Water Supply Requirements................................................ 10
Connect the Water Supply................................................... 11
- Connect to Water Line........................................................11
- Connect to Refrigerator......................................................11
- Complete the Installation....................................................12
Handle Installation and Removal ......................................... 12
- Install Handles.....................................................................12
- Remove the Handles ..........................................................13
Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment ............ 14
FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES.............................................. 15
Water Filtration System........................................................ 15
- Install the Water Filter .........................................................15
- The Water Filter Status Light ..............................................15
- Replace the Water Filter .....................................................16
Install Air Filter (on some models)........................................ 16
- Installing the Air Filter..........................................................16
- Installing the Filter Status Indicator ....................................16
- Replacing the Air Filter........................................................17
Install Produce Preserver (on some models)....................... 17
- Installing the Produce Preserver ........................................17
- Installing the Status Indicator .............................................18
- Replacing the Produce Preserver.......................................18
Accessories.......................................................................... 18
REFRIGERATOR USE............................................................ 19
Opening and Closing Doors................................................. 19
Using the Controls ............................................................... 19
- Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points.................19
- Cooling On/Off....................................................................20
- Options................................................................................21
- Additional Features.............................................................21
Water and Ice Dispensers ....................................................22
- Flush the Water System......................................................22
- The Water Dispenser...........................................................22
- The Ice Dispenser ...............................................................22
- Dispensing...........................................................................22
- The Dispenser Light............................................................23
- The Dispenser Lock ............................................................24
Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin.............................................24
- Ice Production Rate ............................................................24
- Style 1 - Ice Maker in the Refrigerator................................24
- Style 2 - Ice Maker in the Freezer .......................................25
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ................................................25
Refrigerator Shelves .............................................................25
- Shelves and Shelf Frames ..................................................25
- Tuck Away Shelf (on some models)....................................25
Crisper and Crisper Cover....................................................26
Crisper Humidity Control......................................................26
Temperature-Controlled Drawer ..........................................26
- Style 1 - Electronic Control.................................................26
- Style 2 - Manual Control .....................................................27
- Drawer Removal and Replacement....................................27
- Drawer Divider.....................................................................27
- Meat Storage Guide............................................................27
DOOR FEATURES ..................................................................27
Door Bins..............................................................................27
FREEZER FEATURES ............................................................27
Pizza Pocket and Drawer Divider.........................................27
REFRIGERATOR CARE .........................................................28
Cleaning................................................................................28
- Exterior Cleaning.................................................................28
- Interior Cleaning..................................................................28
- Condenser Cleaning ...........................................................29
Lights ....................................................................................29
Vacation and Moving Care...................................................29
- Vacations.............................................................................29
- Moving.................................................................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................30
Operation..............................................................................30
Noise.....................................................................................31
Temperature and Moisture...................................................32
Ice and Water .......................................................................33
Doors ....................................................................................35
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS.......................................36
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET.............................................37
WARRANTY ............................................................................38
SERVICE NUMBERS..........................................BACK COVER