Whirlpool NWT8501Q Use & Care Manual

Use & Care ®
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Apply for the following models:
NWT8501Q, NWT8501S
Nominal Technical Specifications Manufactured by Industrias Acros Whirlpool S.A. de C.V.
Antigua carretera a Roma km 9
I Nominal Current I 2,0A ICok Milagro
IFrecuencv I 50-60 Hz
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Apodaca, N.L.
IVottaqe I 220-240 V ~ Mexico, 66600
Phone 01-81 83 29 21 00
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your refrigerator, follow
these basic precautions:
•Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
•Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous ... even if they will "just sit in the garage a few days".
•If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely.
°Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
°Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
•We suggest to remove the door or thigh it with a resistant cord.
•FOR YOUR SAFETY°
•DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
•IF THE ELECTRICAL CORD IS DAMAGED, OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN SHOULD CHANGE IT.
Electrical shock hazard
The refrigerator must be properly grounded.
Do not modify the electrical cord
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance, consult with a
qualify technician any doubts about the proper grounding of this
appliance.
If your wall outlet is not proper one have a qualify technician install it.
Not complying with the above precautions may result in high risk
of injury and even death
• Do not use the ref_igdrator in an area Where the room temperature will fall below 13 °C
(55 °F).
. Keep the refrigerator out of the weather. F-, -.
• Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct . _
electrical supply and grounding.
• Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly
cold.
• Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual.
• Properly maintain the refrigerator.
• Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
• The refrigerator is only for domestic use.
Before connecting the new refrigerator follow these steps:
1. Remove all packing material.
2. Install your refrigerator under the following conditions:
* Allow 7,5 cm (3 inches) between overhead cabinets and
refrigerator top. ___N__
. Allow at least 5 cm (2 inches) between the refrigerator condenser ...... Levellin
on the back and the wall. g screw
" Allow 1,25 cm (1/2") on each side of the refrigerator for ease of
installation,
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" If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against the wall, you Lower
might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened
wider. Figure 1.
3. Levelling the refrigerator.
. If your refrigerator has levelling screws only, follow the steps Use a screwdriverto
shown in figure 1. / adjust roller
" If your refrigerator has rollers with levelling screws, follow the L _._ Roller
steps shown in figure 2. _"_
To raise or lower the front of the refrigerator, turn each screw in Lower J
I a clockwise or counterclockwise direction (figure 1 or 2). J __f _ '__.,_, \ \
For greater levelling accuracy you should place a spirit level on _ _ Raise Levelling
the upper surface of the refrigerator. _ screw
" It is recommended to incline lightly back the refrigerator in order Figure 2.
to let the door close by itself.
4. Before starting the refrigeration process allow the refrigerator to rest from 2 to
3 hours in order to let the gas and oil be settled.
Connecting your refrigerator
A 220-240 V~ , 50-60 Hz AC only 10 A fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required.
Your refrigerator has an electrical cord provided
with 3 prong grounding plug. To minimize the
possibility of electrical shock, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall
outlet according to national electrical code and all
local codes.
If plug will not fit the outlet, is your responsibility
to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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Manual control
Adjust the temperature control
The temperature control is in the refrigerator. It controls
the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer Controldelatemperatura Interruptordelaluz
compartments: ,.
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time: / _"_'_" / E_ /
* Set the temperature control to 3 (normal). Temperature ..... ;r; . ...
control adjustments range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest)
(figure 1). Figura1
* Turning the temperature control to Apagado (Off) stops
cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. But it does not disconnect the
refrigerator from the power supply.
° Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This could take severat
hours.
* Adjust the temperature controt to have food as cold as you like. The settings indicated above
should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage.
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Pull down to remove the cover (some models).
3. Reach behind the control panel to remove bulb.
4. Replace with a 40 watts appliance bulb.
5. Place the cover.
6. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb
with one of the same size and shape.
TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16 in. hex-head socket
wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, fiat-head
screwdriver, 5/16 in. open-end wrench, fiat
2 in. putty knife, drive torx plus 25 ip.
IMPORTANT:
[] Before you begin, turn the refrigerator controt
OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and any adjustable door or
utility bins from doors.
[] If you are only removing and replacing the
doors, see the "Door and Hinge Removal"
and "Door and Hinge Replacement"
sections.
Door and Hinge Removal
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Close the refrigerator door and keep both
5/I6 in. Hex-Head Hinge Screw
doors closed until you are ready to lift them
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the
doors while the hinges are being moved. Do
not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are
working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown
in Top Hinge graphic.
4. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as
shown in the Center Hinge graphic.
6. Lift the refrigerator door free from the
cabinet.
7. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as
shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors
so that they open in the opposite direction,
follow these steps. If you are not reversing
the doors, see "Door and Hinge Replacement."
Door reversal (optional)
(Graphics follow these instructions)
Cabinet
1. Remove the screw hole plugs with a flat
head screwdriver carefully. Be sure that the
Round-Head Screw Hole Door Hinge
Handle Screw Plug Hole Plug
screw hole plugs will be placed out of reach
of children.
2. Remove the button head screw with torx
plus 25 ip. drive tool from handle side and
move them to opposite side (see graphic
1-1)
3. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the
cabinet top and move them to opposite side
hinge holes as shown (see graphics 1-2).
Doors
1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of
freezer door. Move to opposite side as
shown (see Graphic 2).
2. Remove door stop from both the freezer
and refrigerator doors and move to the other
side (see Graphic 3).
Door and Hinge Replacement
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing
is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as
shown. Tighten screws. Replace the
refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend
on the door magnets to hold the doors in place
while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as
shown and tighten all screws (see Center
Hinge graphic). Replace the freezer door.
3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as
shown (see Top Hinge graphic). Do not
tighten screws completely.
4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the
freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the
refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.