Whirlpool EL7JWKLMQ00 Use, Door Handle Installation and Removal, Door Closing, Normal Sounds

Door Handle Installation and Removal

Tools Needed: Flat-blade screwdriver

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1.Handle trim

2.Handle screws

3.Door handle

1.Place the handle on the door as shown.

2.Using a flat-blade screwdriver, attach the handle to the door with the 4 handle screws (provided).

3.Place the trim pieces on the upper and lower handle ends as shown.

NOTE: Some models have an (optional) gold trim piece that snaps on the handle ends before placing the end trim pieces.

4.Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim. Slide the top trim down and the bottom trim up toward the handle.

5.To remove the handle, reverse these directions.

Door Closing

NOTE: Keep the two bolts that secured the refrigerator in the shipping case. They are the front leveling legs.

Your refrigerator has 2 adjustable leveling legs. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using these instructions.

1.Screw the legs all the way into the bolt holes in the bottom corners of the refrigerator.

2.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3.Move the refrigerator into its final position.

4.Adjust the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of the floor.

NOTE: If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to ensure the convertible refrigerator/freezer does not roll forward when the door is opened.

5.Adjust the legs to level the refrigerator:

■Turn the leveling leg to the right to lower that side of the refrigerator.

■Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator.

6.Check with a level.

7.Open and close the door to make sure it swings as easily as you like.

Normal Sounds

Your new convertible refrigerator/freezer may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

■Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your convertible refrigerator/freezer to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

■You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the compartment. The fan speed may increase as you open the door or add warm food.

■Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

■As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise.

■You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

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Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then recirculates through the vent near the bottom.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented, and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: To prevent odors and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

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