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Whirlpool TT14DKXEW11 Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool TT14DKXEW11 Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool 14'top-mount refrigerator use & care guide
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Use&Care
14 ' Top-Mount
Refrigerator
Table of Contents .........
d' u tilisation
et d' e ntretien
Réfrigérateur
superposé 14 pi
Table des matières .......
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APPLIANCES

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  • Page 1 2196574 Use&Care 14 ' Top-Mount Refrigerator Table of Contents ... d’ u tilisation et d’ e ntretien Réfrigérateur superposé 14 pi Table des matières ... APPLIANCES...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS A Note to You ... Refrigerator Safety ...4-5 Parts and Features ... Installing Your Refrigerator ... Attaching the optional automatic ice maker to a water supply ... Using Your Refrigerator ... Setting the control ... Ensuring proper air circulation ... Removing meat drawer and cover ...

  • Page 3: A Note To You

    OTE À L appliance. Merci d’avoir acheté un appareil électroménager WHIRLPOOL Votre réfrigérateur ESTATE vous donne tout le fonctionne- ment efficace d’un appareil électroménager de marque connue à un prix avantageux. Pour que ce produit puisse vous procurer de nombreuses années de service sans...

  • Page 4: Refrigerator Safety

    EFRIGERATOR Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
  • Page 5 ROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR wWARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigera- tors are still dangerous ...

  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    ARTS AND EATURES This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. Use it to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below.

  • Page 7: Pièces Et Caractéristiques

    IÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES Cette section présente une illustration descriptive de votre réfrigérateur. Veuillez utiliser ces renseignements pour bien connaître les pièces et les caractéristiques. Les références de page sont incluses pour vous accommoder. REMARQUE : Ce manuel couvre plusieurs modèles différents. Le réfrigérateur que vous avez acheté...

  • Page 8: Installing Your Refrigerator

    NSTALLING EFRIGERATOR It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it to a power source, and level it. NPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR wWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

  • Page 9: Space Requirements

    Unpacking your refrigerator (cont.) Cleaning before use After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section for more information. PACE REQUIREMENTS wWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Optional Automatic Ice Maker To A Water Supply

    TTACHING THE OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER TO A WATER SUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you begin. wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before installing ice maker. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 11 supply (cont.) IMPORTANT: • It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice. • If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. •...
  • Page 12 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. Using a grounded drill, drill a water pipe you have selected. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp.
  • Page 13 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to refrigerator NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrig- erator. See the diagrams at right to determine the style of valve you have.
  • Page 14 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING CON- NECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed in the...

  • Page 15: Electrical Requirements

    LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS wWARNING 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. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
  • Page 16 EVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. It is very important for the refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
  • Page 17 Leveling and door alignment (cont.) To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjust- ments.

  • Page 18: Using Your Refrigerator

    SING EFRIGERATOR To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy. ETTING THE CONTROL The control for the refrigerator and freezer is in the refrigerator.

  • Page 19: Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

    Setting the control (cont.) IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Control to a higher than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster. NSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper tempera- tures, you need to permit air flow between the two sections.

  • Page 20: Removing Meat Drawer And Cover

    EMOVING THE MEAT DRAWER AND COVER (on some models) To remove the meat drawer: Slide meat drawer out to the stop. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way. Replace in reverse order.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Refrigerator Shelves

    DJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: Remove items from the shelf. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. Lift back of shelf over stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet.

  • Page 22: Using The Ice Cube Trays

    Removing the crispers and crisper cover (cont.) To remove the cover: Lift cover front and remove the cover support. Lift cover up and slide out. To replace the cover: Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in. Lower the front retainers into place.

  • Page 23: Using The Optional Automatic Ice Maker

    SING THE OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Before you turn the ice maker on, be sure that it is attached to a water supply. Refer to the “Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply” section. • The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

  • Page 24: Changing The Light Bulb

    Using the optional automatic ice maker (cont.) • If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) REMEMBER: •...

  • Page 25: Reversing The Door Swing

    EVERSING THE DOOR SWING TOOLS NEEDED: ⁄ -inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screw- driver, flat-head screwdriver, ⁄ -inch open-end wrench. SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves.

  • Page 26: Inversion Du Sens D'ouverture Des Portes

    NVERSION DU SENS D DES PORTES OUTILLAGE NÉCESSAIRE : Clé à douille hexagonale de ⁄ po, tournevis Phillips nº 2, tournevis à lame plate, clé à douille ouverte de SUGGESTION : L’inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes doit être exécutée par une personne qualifiée. INFORMATION IMPORTANTE : •...
  • Page 27 Reversing the door swing (cont.) Reversing the handles ⁄ -inch HEX COUNTER- HEAD HINGE SINK SCREW SCREW OVAL SEALING HANDLE SCREW (USE ON SCREW BOTTOM OF DOORS) Plugs Screws Top endcap Stick-on shim Bottom endcap Screws Screws Top endcap Stick-on shim Bottom endcap Stick-on shim Screw...
  • Page 28 Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes (suite) Inversion des poignées de portes VIS HEXAGONALE VIS DE ⁄ PO DE COMPTOIR CHARNIÈRE VIS OVALE DE VIS DE JOINT (S’EMPLOIE POIGNÉE AU BAS DES PORTES) Bouchons Embout supérieur Cale adhésive Embout inférieur Embout supérieur Cale adhésive...

  • Page 29: Saving Energy

    AVING ENERGY There are ways that you can help your refrigerator run more efficiently. • Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper seal. • Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part number 4210463).
  • Page 30 Understanding the sounds you may hear (cont.) 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. The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.

  • Page 31: Caring For Your Refrigerator

    ARING FOR Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. LEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost auto- matically.

  • Page 32: Entretien Du Réfrigérateur

    NTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Ce réfrigérateur a été construit pour offrir de nombreuses années de service fiable. L’utilisateur peut cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la durée. Cette section décrit comment nettoyer le réfrigérateur, et ce qu’il faut faire avant une période de vacances, avant un déménagement, ou à...

  • Page 33: Vacation And Moving Care

    ACATION AND MOVING CARE Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: •...

  • Page 34: Power Interruptions

    Vacation and moving care (cont.) Empty water from the defrost pan. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move. Screw in the leveling rollers. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.

  • Page 35: Food Storage Guide

    TORAGE There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. TORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 36 Storing fresh food (cont.) Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased. Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.

  • Page 37: Storing Frozen Food

    TORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
  • Page 38 Storing frozen food (cont.) Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space).

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide

    ROUBLESHOOTING You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, please call the Consumer Assistance Center. NOTE: The Index in the back of the book will help you locate the appropriate sections that are referenced throughout this Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Page 40 The motor seems to run too much Check if ... The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator. The door is opened often. The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions.
  • Page 41 The ice maker is not producing ice Check if ... The freezer temperature is not cold enough to produce ice. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is not turned on. An ice cube is jammed in the ejector arm.
  • Page 42 The divider between the two compartments is warm Check if ... The condenser coils are dirty or clogged. The motor has quit working. Temperature is too warm Check if ... The air vents are blocked in either compartment. This prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator.
  • Page 43 There is interior moisture build-up (cont.) Check if ... The food is not packaged correctly. The control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions. A self defrost cycle was completed. The doors will not close completely Check if ... Food packages are blocking the door open.

  • Page 44: Guide De Dépannage

    UIDE DE DÉPANNAGE Vous pouvez résoudre de nombreux problèmes communs des réfrigérateurs, ce qui vous économise le coût possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ci-dessous pour voir si vous pouvez résoudre votre problème sans aide de l’extérieur. Si les suggestions ne fonctionnent pas, veuillez appeler le Centre d’assistance aux consommateurs.
  • Page 45 Le plateau de dégivrage contient de l’eau Vérifier si ... Le réfrigérateur se dégivre. Le réfrigérateur est plus humide que normalement. L’eau dans le plateau de dégivrage déborde. Le moteur semble fonctionner excessivement Vérifier si ... La température ambiante est plus chaude que normalement.
  • Page 46 Le réfrigérateur semble faire trop de bruit Vérifier si ... Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les réfrigérateurs neufs. La machine à glaçons ne produit pas de glaçons Vérifier si ... La température du congélateur n’est pas assez froide pour produire des glaçons.
  • Page 47 Mauvais goût ou odeur des glaçons Vérifier si ... Les raccords de plomberie sont neufs et causent une décoloration et une mauvaise saveur des glaçons. Les glaçons ont été gardés trop longtemps. Les aliments dans le congélateur n’ont pas été bien emballés.
  • Page 48 Il existe une accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieur Vérifier si ... Les ouvertures d’aération dans le réfrigérateur sont bloquées. La porte est fréquemment ouverte. La pièce est humide. Les aliments ne sont pas correctement emballés. Les réglages ne sont pas correctement faits pour les conditions ambiantes.

  • Page 49: Requesting Assistance Or Service

    Service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center.
  • Page 50 EQUESTING SSISTANCE OR Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN CANADA 1.

  • Page 51: Demande D'assistance Ou De Service

    EMANDE D ASSISTANCE OU DE SERVICE ’ Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez vérifier la section “Diagnostic”. Cette action peut vous faire économiser le coût d’un appel de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’assistance, suivre les instructions ci-dessous.
  • Page 52 OTES OTES...

  • Page 53: Warranty

    Consumer Assistance Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll free), from anywhere in the U.S.A. For warranty information in Canada: Please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer or call the Consumer Assistance Centre at 1-800-461-5681 (toll free) between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST from anywhere in Canada.

  • Page 54: Garantie

    Pour des renseignements au sujet de la garantie au Canada : Veuillez conracter votre marchand autorisé Whirlpool ou téléphoner au Centre d’assistance aux consommateurs en composant 1-800-461-5681 (sans frais) entre 8 h 30 et 18 h HNE de partout au Canada.

  • Page 55: Index

    NDEX This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the pages on which you can find each topic. TOPIC AIR CIRCULATION ... 19 CLEANING How to ... 32 Moving ... 33 Vacation ... 33 CONTROLS Setting ...
  • Page 56 Controlling ... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 39 WARRANTY ... 53 2196574 © 1996 Whirlpool, U.S.A. © 1996 Whirlpool, É.-U. Marque déposée de Whirlpool, U.S.A., Inglis Limitée, porteur de licence au Canada Index (suite) PAGE SUJET SECTION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Bac à légumes ... 21 Bac à...

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