Whirlpool RS22AQXKQ02 manual Refrigerator USE, Normal Sounds, Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

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2.Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

3.Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker by lowering the wire shutoff arm. Please refer to the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” section for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.

■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.

■Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

■Depending on your model, you may want to select the maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice. To do so, set the switch on the front of the ice maker to MAX.

Normal Sounds

Your new refrigerator 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.

■If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

■Your refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

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

■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 refrigerator.

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

■You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.

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

REFRIGERATOR USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air to flow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown.

Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda, cereal, bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and the temperature controls will not function properly.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When installing your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the “mid-settings” as shown.

IMPORTANT:

■Your product will not cool when the Refrigerator Control is set to OFF.

■The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Higher numbered settings make the compartment colder. Lower numbered settings make the temperature less cold.

■Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

■The preset settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

■If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Side by Side RefrigeratorRéfrigérateur Côte À Côte Guide d’utilisation Et d’entretienTable DES Matières Refrigerator Safety Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezerUnpacking Installation InstructionsCleaning before use Location RequirementsWater Supply Requirements Electrical RequirementsBase Grille Door Removal Disconnect wiring plug Door and Hinge ReplacementUnplug refrigerator or disconnect power Handle Removal optionalDoor Closing Connecting to Water LineReconnect both ground wires Reconnect wiring plug Water Supply ConnectionWater System Preparation Connecting to Refrigerator StyleOn some models Normal Sounds Using the ControlsRefrigerator USE Ensuring Proper Air CirculationWater and Ice Dispensers Water Filtration System Water Filter Status LightClean the Ice Storage Bin On some models AccessoryUsing the Dispenser Without the Water Filter Ice Maker and Storage BinFlip-up Shelf Refrigerator FeaturesAdjustable Flip-up Shelf Refrigerator ShelvesCrisper Humidity Control Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature ControlConvertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Crisper and Covers Wine or Can/Bottle RackDoor Rails Freezer FeaturesFreezer Shelf Freezer Basket or BinRefrigerator Care CleaningChanging the Light Bulbs Power Interruptions Vacation and Moving CareTroubleshooting Ice storage bin difficult to remove Off-taste, odor or gray color in the iceIce dispenser will not operate properly Water dispenser will not operate properlyU.S.A Water Filter Certifications AccessoriesCanada Substance Reduction Min. Required % Product Data SheetsApplication Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters ONE-YEAR Full Warranty on Refrigerator Roper Refrigerator WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not pay for Sécurité DU Réfrigérateur Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurDéballage Instructions D’INSTALLATIONEmplacement d’installation Nettoyage avant l’utilisationSpécifications de l’alimentation En eau Spécifications électriquesGrille de la base Avertissement Enlèvement des portesEnlèvement des portes Réinstallation des portes et des charnièresEnlèvement des poignées facultatif Déconnecter la fiche des filsRaccordement à une canalisation d’eau Fermeture des portesRaccordement de la Canalisation deau Replacer le couvercle de la charnière gauche et les visRaccordement au réfrigérateur Style Sons normaux Utilisation DU RéfrigérateurPréparation du système d’eau Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air AppropriéeDistributeurs d’eau et de glaçons Utilisation des commandesAjustement des commandes Le distributeur de glaçonsLe témoin lumineux de l’état du filtre Eau Système de filtration d’eau Machine à glaçons et bac Sur certains modèles AccessoireCaractéristiques DU Réfrigérateur Entretien du bac d’entreposage de glaçonsTiroir pour spécialités alimentaires Tablettes du réfrigérateurTablette relevable ajustable Tablette relevableRéglage de l’humidité dans le bac à Légumes Emplacement de la commande d’humiditéPour entreposer des légumes Régler la commande à VEG Ajustement du réglageCongélateur PortePorte-cannettes et balconnets Pour retirer et réinstaller les porte-cannettes/balconnetsEntretien DU Réfrigérateur NettoyageLampe de distributeur sur certains modèles Remplacement des ampoules ’éclairageLampe du tableau de commande du réfrigérateur Lampe du bac à légumes du réfrigérateurStyle 2 En arrière du panier supérieur du congélateur Entretien avant les vacances ou lors ’un déménagementPannes de courant DéménagementDépannage Mauvais goût, odeur ou couleur grise des glaçons Le distributeur de glaçons ne fonctionne pas correctement’eau ou la glace coule du distributeur Le bac à glaçons est difficile à enleverLe distributeur d’eau ne fonctionne pas bien Le débit d’eau du distributeur diminue beaucoupAccessoires Feuilles DE Données SUR LE Produit Réduction de De réduction Substances Min. reqWhirlpool Corporation ne paiera pas pour Garantie DU Réfrigérateur RoperGarantie Complète DE UN AN DU Réfrigérateur 2188763

RS22AQXKQ02 specifications

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