Whirlpool W10162458A, W10162459A installation instructions Refrigerator USE, Using theControls

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Style 2

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

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B

C

D

E F G

A. Refrigerator water tubing

 

E. Ferrule (purchased)

B. Nut (provided)

 

 

F. Nut (purchased)

C. Bulb

 

 

 

G. Household water line

D. Coupling (purchased)

 

 

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

Style 3

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

A

B

A.Bulb

B.Nut (provided)

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

Complete the Installation

WARNING

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.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Flush the water system. See “Prepare the Water System” or “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Using theControls

Temperature Control Adjustment and Cooling On/Off

The refrigerator and freezer control buttons are located on the dispenser panel.

To turn cooling off, press and hold the LOCK and FAST ICE/COOL buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. Press and hold LOCK and FAST ICE/COOL again to turn cooling on. Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is off.

IMPORTANT: To avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser or changing other settings, be sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time.

For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still set to the “mid-settings.”

To view set points, press the TEMPERATURE button on your dispenser panel. The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.

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Contents Refrigerator User Instructions Refrigerator SafetyBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Installation InstructionsUnpack the Refrigerator Electrical Requirements LocationRequirementsWater Supply Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodStyle Connect Water SupplyReverse Osmosis Water Supply Refrigerator USE Using theControlsTemperature Control Adjustment and Cooling On/Off Condition Temperature Adjustment Adjusting the ControlsAdditional Features Fast Cool & Fast Ice Refrigerator ControlsCrisper Humidity Control ConvertibleDrawer Temperature ControlChilled Door Bin Water and Ice DispensersTo Dispense Water Measured Fill To Dispense Water StandardTo Dispense Ice Ice Maker and Storage BinTo Clean Your Refrigerator CleaningRefrigerator Care Water Filtration SystemRefrigerator Operation TroubleshootingMotor seems to run too much Refrigerator is noisyIceand Water Temperature and MoistureTemperature is too warm Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish AccessoriesWater dispenser will not operate properly Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hoursApplication Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Performance Data SheetsBase Grille Water Filtration System Items Excluded from Warranty Limited WarrantyThis limited warranty does not cover Disclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of RemediesRéfrigérateur Sécurité DU RéfrigérateurExigences demplacement Instructions DinstallationDéballagedu réfrigérateur Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurSpécificationsélectriques Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreSpécifications del’alimentationen eau Alimentation en eau par osmose inverseRaccordement au réfrigérateur Raccordement de la canalisation deauRaccordement à une canalisation d’eau Utilisation DU Réfrigérateur Utilisation des commandesAchever l’installation Condition Ajustement DE LA Température Distributeurs d’eauet de glaçons Commande de température dans Le tiroir convertibleCompartiment fraîcheur dans la porte Distribution deau remplissage mesuré Distribution deau standardLe distributeur deau Unités Par défaut Minimum MaximumDistribution de glace Machineà glaçons et bac dentreposageSystème de filtrationde leau Entretien DU RéfrigérateurNettoyage Nettoyage de votre réfrigérateurFonctionnement du réfrigérateur Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairageDépannage Les portes sont difficiles à ouvrir Température et humiditéGlaçons et eau Cartouche du filtre de la base standard AccessoiresNettoyant et poli pour acier inoxydable Système de filtration deau de la grille de la base Feuilles DE Données SUR LA PerformanceSystème de filtration deau de la grille de la base Garantie Limitée Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Whirlpool CorporationArticles Exclus DE LA Garantie La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas

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