Whirlpool 2184591, User Manual

Page 1: ... Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring for Your Refrigerator 16 Food Storage Guide 19 Troubleshooting 20 Requesting Assis tance or Service 21 Warranty 24 1 800 253 I 301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments 16 TO 18 NO FROST TOP FREEZER REFRIGiERATOR PART NO 2184591 tolqr ...

Page 2: ...WHIRLPOOL Refrigerators are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This c...

Page 3: ...Association of Home Appliance Manufac turers Help prevent accidents l FOR YOUR SAFETY l DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable fo...

Page 4: ... are included for your convenience NOTE The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Style 1 Control panel Y P 7 I Model and serial number label on side wall Base grille P 14 Leveling rollers behind base grille P 6 l lIllI r nsper cover P 9 Crispers P 9 Control panel all models ...

Page 5: ...per cover P 9 Crispers _ P 9 Leveling r behind ba P 6 oilers se grille Style 3 Easy clean freezer bottom Control panel P 7 Model and serial number label on side wall Slide out wire shelves P 8 Wire trivet Leveling rollers behind base grille P 6 I P 8 Utility compartment Slide out wire shelves P 8 Drop in y door n Basq r Utility compartment Drop in 5 ...

Page 6: ...ded Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong g...

Page 7: ...s firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings below Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide If you have any questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first l Wait at least 24 ...

Page 8: ...end 3 Lift trim piece straight out To replace the trim piece Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the 1 2 3 door liner wall Push trim piece straight back until it snaps securely into place Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove the shelves 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Slide s...

Page 9: ...ving the crispers and crisper cover on some models For your convenience one crisper is slightly larger than the other This allows you to store celery and other longer items in a crisper To remove the crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Push up the cover insert from the bottom then slide ...

Page 10: ...h hole into opening in cover 2 Lower front end of track into slot 3 Make sure rear end of track snaps into place on underside of cover Adjusting the freezer shelf on some models Adjust the freezer shelf to match the way you use your freezer To remove the shelf 1 Lift entire shelf slightly 2 Move shelf all the way to one side 3 Tilt other side up and out of shelf support cups 4 Pull shelf up and ou...

Page 11: ...tant for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If you cannot avoid a softened water supply make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTI...

Page 12: ...It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice l If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water l All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER MANUFACTURER Connecting to water line 1 Find a inch...

Page 13: ...oduct and insert the copper tubing through the clamp as shown at the right Remove the tape label from the valve inlet and insert copper tubing until it bottoms out approximately V4 inch Tighten nut by hand as much as possible then turn the nut an additional I Z turn using a wrench Do not over tighten Re attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet Skip to step 2 For style 2 disconnect...

Page 14: ...rille toward the cabinet until the top clips snap into place 5 Close the refrigerator door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 17 Condenser coils Defrost pan I Changing the light bulb u4 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before changing light bulb or remov ing light shield for cleaning Failure to do so can result in death or...

Page 15: ...the defrost cycle starts Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal l Clean the condenser coils regularly l Open the door as few times as po...

Page 16: ...ge cloth or paper l Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or towel with mild detergent harsh cleaners warm water and a good l Wipe and dry thoroughly appliance wax or good auto paste wax l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so c...

Page 17: ...ops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism 3 Unplug the refrigerator 4 Clean it wipe well and dry 5 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker l Tu...

Page 18: ...ll keep food frozen for two to four days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns OR c If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and...

Page 19: ... the meat Chicken l 2 days Bacon _ 5 7 days Ground beef l 2 days Cold cuts _ _ 3 5 days Steaks roasts 3 5 days Variety meats l 2 days Cured meats 7 10 days NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commer cially frozen food and for freezing food at home NOTE For further information about preparing food for freezin...

Page 20: ...a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The optional ice maker does not work Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 11 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak Unfamiliar sounds Is something on top of or behind the r...

Page 21: ...nder l APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES 8 MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Applmces or See WhIrlpool Appliances or Authorzed Whirlpool Servce Aulhonzed Whlripool Sew ce Exampie XYZ Serwe Co Example XYZ Serace Co 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need...

Page 22: ...repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 94 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion o...