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 Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the 

 doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly 

grounded. 

 grounding instructions are not completely understood or if 

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law 

must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an 
old refrigeration product, check with a qualified disposal company for 

instructions.

This appliance must be grounded due to the event of an electrical short circuit.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded wire and a grounded plug. 

 Refrigerator must be plugged into a properly installed grounded 3 prong outlet.

1

Take off the doors. 

2

Leave the shelf racks in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 

Before you throw away your old refrigerator:

1. It is recommended not to install the refrigerator near an oven, 

   

or other heat source.

radiator, 

   Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55 °F (13 °C). 

2.

For best performance, do not install the refrigerator behind a cabinet door.

6. Do not put the unit in a place where it is subjected to sunlight.

7. Do not put the unit in a place where the ambient temperature is more than

  

.         

90 °F (32 °C)

DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

4. Leave a minimum of 

 (1.27 cm) between each side of the appliance

 

1/2"

 

the

 

wall. The

 

top

 

and

 

back of the appliance

 

should have a minimum

 

and

 

 

1

 (3.81 cm) clearance. This

 

allows for proper air circulation. 

½"

This

 

 

is intended to be free-standing and should not be built-in 

appliance 

or

 

 

placed in a recessed area.

 

Failure to follow these instructions can result 

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.

in death, fire, or electrical shock.

   The refrigerator should be located on a firm, flat surface that is strong 

3.

  enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.

5. The refrigerator legs must be adjusted during installation in order to 

 function properly. The leveling legs on the front corners can be adjusted 
 by turning clockwise to raise the appliance, and counter-clockwise to 

  lower it. Be sure to have the appliance sloped slightly backward to ensure 

that the door closes tightly. 

Suffocation Hazard

Remove door from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

WARNING

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.

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.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for WH31BKE

Page 1: ...Model No WH31S1E WH31BKE Use and Care Guide To ensure proper use of this appliance and for your safety please read the following instructions completely before operating this appliance by nz Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric Appliances Co Ltd Gala Guangdong China Limited warranty provided by manufacturer 2020 All rights reserved Whirlpool Manufactured under license ...

Page 2: ...nnel so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service installation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual appliance Always read and obey all safety messages and on your This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can ...

Page 3: ...IGERATOR 4 Leave a minimum of 1 27 cm between each side of the appliance 1 2 the wall The top and back of the appliance should have a minimum and 1 3 81 cm clearance This allows for proper air circulation This is intended to be free standing and should not be built in appliance or placed in a recessed area Failure to follow these instructions can result Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded...

Page 4: ... into a grounded 3 prong outlet See Grounding instructions 6 It is recommended not to open the door frequently to minimize the power consumption 1 Allow refrigerator to stand upright for 4 hours before using 4 Food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent odors or drying 5 Hot food should be cooled down before placing into the appliance to prevent Increase in interior temperature and power c...

Page 5: ...warm water and dry with a clean soft cloth the gasket frequently with the method as described above for exterior cleaning Clean the exterior surface with warm water and mild detergent Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean soft cloth 1 4 0 64 cm the The door gasket must be kept clean to ensure a proper seal Make sure to clean Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in ...

Page 6: ... the plug from the outlet and reconnect when the power has been restored Always inspect for and discard in the refrigerator or freezer before resuming use any spoiled or thawed food of the appliance 3 Turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet 4 The defrosting process can take several hours Open the door to speed up the process 5 When defrosting is completed wipe the compartment with a soft c...

Page 7: ...light with a screwing light 120 V 10 W Refer to the illustrations and instructions below 1 Move the lamp cover 1 2 2 3 05 5 08 cm according to arrow point direction 2 Take out the lamp cover 3 Rotate and take out the bulb in counterclockwise direction 4 Replace bulb and reinstall lamp cover NOTE Do not tilt the appliance over 45 degree when reversing the door as possible damage to the sealed syste...

Page 8: ...an Check to make sure that nothing inside the Refrigerator is causing the door to not close 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 ...

Page 9: ...repair or replace this product at our option This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse misuse neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer s instructions use for commercial purposes or any use not in conformity with the printed directions This warranty is provided by Galanz Zhongshan Galanz...

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