Whirlpool WT1617A Use And Care Manual

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STM W10883319 Rev. A

Use and Care

Guide

This guide contains useful information. Please read it carefully.

This Use and Care Guide applies to the following models: WT1626N, WT1636N, WT1656A, WT1800N,

WT1840N, WT1860A, WT1865A, WT1616N, WT1617A, WT1618A, WT1816A, WT1818A.

Nominal Electrical Characteristics

Rated Current

6.0 A

Frequency

60 Hz

Rated Voltage

127 V ~

Important safety instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injuries when using the

WARNING

refrigerator, take these basic precautions:

• Connect to a grounded 3-prong plug wall outlet.

• Do not remove the ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Disconnect the power supply before performing any

maintenance.

• Replace

all

components

and

panels

operating it.

• If the power cord gets damaged it should be

replaced by the manufacturer, the latter's service

agent or by qualified personnel.

• Monitor children to make sure that they do not play

with the appliance.

• Remove the doors of your old refrigerator.

• Use a non-inflammable cleaner.

• Keep inflammable materials and vapors, such as

petrol, well away from the refrigerator.

• Use two or more people to move and install the

refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Install properly

-This refrigerator must be grounded.

-DO NOT alter the power cord. If it does not fit in the electrical outlet, have a suitable

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

-DO NOT use an extension cord with this refrigerator.

-Consult a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the refrigerator is duly

grounded.

-Failure to take the precautions listed above may result in serious injury or death.

Before connecting the refrigerator

• Keep the refrigerator away from the effects of weather.

• Only connect the refrigerator to an appropriate grounded outlet with the correct power supply.

• Do not store food in the refrigerator before it has cooled appropriately.

• Use the refrigerator only as specified in this guide.

• Make sure the refrigerator is not operated by people without the skills to do so as instructed.

How to install the refrigerator

Follow these steps before connecting the new refrigerator:

1. Remove the attachments from the packaging, including the interior accessories.

2. Place the refrigerator as recommended below:

• Leave at least 7.5 cm (3") of space between the top of the refrigerator and the cabinets.

• Leave at least 5 cm (2") of space between the condenser on the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

• Leave 1.25 cm (½") of space on each side of the appliance to facilitate installation.

• If the refrigerator is to be placed against a side wall, leave additional space to allow the door to open wider.

3. Level the refrigerator, depending on the model, as follows:

Style 1- Rollers with leveling screws. To raise or

lower your refrigerator, follow the instructions in

Figure 1.

NOTE:

• For greater accuracy, check with a carpenter's level placed on top of

the refrigerator. If it does not move when the door is opened and

closed, the refrigerator is leveled.

• We recommend that it lean backwards slightly so that the door will

tend to swing closed.

Grounding instructions

Grounding method

Your refrigerator is equipped with an electrical cord with a grounded 3-prong

plug. To minimize the risk of electrical shock, the cord must be connected to a

3-prong wall outlet grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and all local codes and regulations. If no such outlet is available, it is the

customer's responsibility and obligation to have a duly grounded 3-prong outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

Water Dispenser (some models)

Your new refrigerator has an innovative water dispenser on the door to keep

chilled water available and decrease the number of times you open the

refrigerator door, which helps reduce the product's power consumption.

Water Storage Tank

The water storage tank is filled manually, and is located on the inside of the refrigerator compartment door.

It has a maximum capacity of 3.5 liters of water.

IMPORTANT:

• Clean the system before using it for the first time. To do so, fill the storage tank with clean water and press

the water dispenser paddle with a large glass or pitcher until you have removed at least a liter of water.

Discard that water. This process will help clean the system and flush air from the dispenser valve.

• Once the system is clean, wait until the water chills before using the dispenser again.

• The dispenser should be used only with liquids. Drinks such as milk, juices with pulp and seeds may clog

the valve and cause the dispenser to malfunction.

• The manufacturer is not responsible for damages to the dispenser and its dispensing system caused by the

use of liquids other than liquids without pulp.

NOTES:

- After 2 hours, carbonated drinks can lose their fizz.

- Wash the tank before filling it with another beverage (see Cleaning the Dispenser).

NP W10883319 Rev. A

Manufactured by Industrias Acros Whirlpool S.A. de C.V.

Antigua carretera a Roma Km 9

Col. Milagro

Apodaca N.L.

Mexico 66600

Tel. (01-81) 83 29 21 00

• This appliance has been designed for use in the

household setting and for similar applications, such

as: kitchen areas for personnel in shops, offices and

other work environments; farms and guests at hotels,

motels and other residential settings; premises such

as boarding houses or hotels that provide breakfast;

meal services and similar applications other than the

before

retail setting.

• Disconnect the power supply before installing the ice

maker (in models that include the ice maker

installation kit).

• This appliance has not been designed for use by

people (including children) with impaired physical,

sensory or mental capacity or with a lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they do so under

supervision or following the instructions for use of the

apparatus, overseen by a person responsible for their

safety.

• Do not keep explosive substances, such as aerosols

with inflammable propellant, inside this appliance.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Style 2- Levelers. To raise or lower your

refrigerator, follow the instructions in Figure 2.

Filling the water storage tank

To fill the water storage tank, rotate the small lid on the cover and remove it.

Then add water using a jug.

NOTE: For safety reasons, the small lid cannot be completely removed from

the cover of the storage tank.

IMPORTANT: Always fill the storage tank with water when it is properly

attached to the door.

WARNING: Fill only with potable water.

How to use the water dispenser:

1. Press a sturdy glass or pitcher against the center of the dispenser paddle.

2. Once the necessary water is obtained, stop pressing against the paddle, but do not

remove the glass or pitcher until the water completely stops running.

IMPORTANT: Always hold the glass (or container) in your hand when dispensing

water. Do not try to leave a glass unattended in the dispenser well.

NOTE: The water may taste strange if the dispenser is not used periodically.

Cleaning the dispenser

1. With both hands, grasp the water storage tank and tilt it slightly backwards.

Then pull upwards until the tank completely disengages from the refrigerator door

(See Figure 1).

2. Place the tank on a flat surface and remove the cover by pulling upwards

(See Figure 2).

3. Release the valve by rotating it counter-clockwise (see Figure 3) and clean it

carefully.

NOTE: Your refrigerator may have either one of the 2 types of valves illustrated

here.

4. Use a damp sponge or soft cloth with a neutral soap or detergent. Rinse

thoroughly and make sure no soap residue is left behind. Finally, dry with a clean,

soft cloth.

NOTE: Do not use coarse fibers to clean the water storage tank, as this can

damage the finish.

IMPORTANT: Before reattaching the storage tank to the door, make sure that:

•The valve has been properly attached. Make sure the valve stop is making

contact with the stop located on the storage tank.

•The isolation ring is properly placed on the tank, as shown in the following

figure.

To reattach the storage tank to the refrigerator door:

1. Attach the valve to the tank by rotating it clockwise, insert the tank cover lid strap,

and reposition the cover.

2. Finally, use both hands to reattach the tank to the door, tilting it slightly upward.

Secure it to the side brackets on the inside of the door and push down until it fits

firmly in place.

NOTE: Make sure the storage tank has been correctly secured to the door, and that

there is no chance it will fall.

How to use the refrigerator with electronic control (some models):

Your refrigerator has a high-tech, easy-to-use electronic control feature located on the inside of the refrigerator

compartment.

The first time you plug in the refrigerator:

The first time you plug in your refrigerator, all of the electronic control indicators will flash simultaneously.

Temperature Control

Your refrigerator is equipped with a smart temperature control. You can use it to set the refrigerator

compartment temperature as needed.

To set the refrigerator compartment temperature:

The product is set to the recommended temperature at the factory. To adjust that temperature, simply press

the "Setting" button. This will decrease the refrigerator temperature. The setting change is unidirectional, from

Cold to Coldest (left to right). Once the control is in the Coldest position, it will move to the least cold setting

(Cold) if pressed again.

NOTE: To switch off the refrigeration system, press the "Setting" button for 4 seconds and then release it.

No indicator will remain on. This will lead the refrigerator and freezer to stop cooling, but the electricity is not

disconnected.

To switch the refrigeration system back on, press the "Setting" button for 4 seconds and then release it.

• This is the coldest temperature (Coldest) in the

product. All the indicators will be on.

• The least cold temperature setting will be shown with

the first indicator (left to right) on.

• The median minimum temperature will be displayed

when you press the "Setting" button once from the

least cold temperature. The second indicator will be

on.

• The "recommended" temperature will be shown with

the third indicator on.

• The fourth indicator will come on when you press the

"Setting" button once from the recommended

temperature.