Whirlpool WRV996FDEH Installation Guide download pdf

GETTING STARTED: REVIEW BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION

SAVE THESE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS! For more details and additional important information, see the other instructions provided inside your refrigerator.

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W10772354A

02/15

Printed in U.S.A.

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.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

✔Electrical Power

❑ Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

✔Doors

❑ If doors need to be removed during installation,

see the “Remove and Replace Doors” section in

the instructions.

❑ Check that handles are secure and installed according

to the instructions.

❑ Doors seal completely.

❑ Refrigerator is level (Remove base grille and adjust

leveling feet so they are snug against the oor).

❑ Doors are even across the top (Use door alignment

feature if necessary).

❑ Base grille is properly attached to the refrigerator.

✔Ice and Water System (on some models)

❑ Connect refrigerator to a cold water supply with

adequate water pressure, as specied in the instructions.

❑ Make sure the household water supply is connected

and turned on.

❑ Check that the water supply line behind refrigerator

is not kinked.

❑ Use recommended water supply tubing only

as specied in the instructions.

❑ Install water lter according to the instructions.

❑ Flush water system according to instructions.

❑ Check for water leaks at all connections.

❑ Turn on ice maker if refrigerator is connected to

water supply (If not connected to water supply,

turn off ice maker).

✔Final Checks

❑ Install air lter and Produce Preserver according

to instructions in corresponding packaging.

❑ Remove all shipping material.

❑ Set temperature controls to the recommended setting.

❑ Save instructions and other literature.

❑ Send in Registration Card or register your product online.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Depending on the width of the door opening, the following

tools may be required to remove, replace, and align the

refrigerator doors.

Tools Needed:

❑ #2 Phillips screwdriver – Top hinge cover screws

❑

" Hex key wrench – Top hinge screws

❑ #2 Square bit – Center hinge screws

❑

" Hex nut or socket driver – Drawer screws

and brake feet

❑

" Socket – Brake feet bracket screws

Tools Provided:

❑

" Hex key or

" hex key (depending

on model) - Handle setscrews

❑

" Hex key - Door alignment

ENERGY AND NORMAL

OPERATING SOUNDS

Your new French Door Bottom Mount refrigerator has

been designed to optimize energy efciency and better

regulate temperatures to match cooling demand.

You may notice that it operates differently from your

previously owned refrigerator.

It is normal for the high-efciency compressor to

run for extended periods of time at varying speeds

in order to consume only the energy necessary for

optimum efciency.

In addition, during various stages of the cooling

cycle, you may hear normal operating sounds that

are unfamiliar to you.

LEVELING

(AFTER MOVING TO FINAL LOCATION)

DOOR & DRAWER ALIGNMENT

Align Refrigerator Doors

✔If doors are uneven.

❑ Keep both refrigerator doors closed. Open the drawer

directly under the doors.

❑ Insert

" hex key (D) wrench into the bottom hinge pin

(A) located at the bottom of the right-hand refrigerator door.

❑ Turn key to the right (B) to raise the refrigerator door.

❑ Turn key to the left (C) to lower the refrigerator door.

✔ To Steady or Adjust the tilt of the refrigerator,

you must rst remove the base grille.

❑ Grasp the base grille rmly and pull it toward

you to remove. Open the freezer drawer.

To view an animated video about

the leveling and door alignment

process, scan the code at left with

your mobile device.

Steady the Refrigerator

✔If the refrigerator seems unsteady or rolls when the door(s)

or drawer(s) are pulled open.

❑ Use a

" hex nut driver to turn both brake feet clockwise

the same amount until they are snug against the oor.

Adjust Tilt

✔If the refrigerator doors do not close easily or pop open.

❑ Use a ¼" hex nut or socket driver to turn both brake

feet clockwise the same amount. This will raise the front

of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of

the refrigerator takes some weight off the brake feet,

making it easier to turn the feet.

WATER FILTER INSTALLATION

❑ Locate the water lter compartment in the right-

hand side of the refrigerator ceiling. Push upward on

compartment door to open.

❑ Align the arrow on the water lter label with the cutout

notch in the lter housing and insert lter.

❑ Once the lter is inserted, turn the lter clockwise 90°

(¼ turn), until it locks into the housing. Lift lter into

compartment and close door.

❑ Flush the water system to clear air from the water line

and to keep the dispenser from dripping and/or avoid

decreased dispenser ow.

NOTE: If the lter is not installed correctly, water will

not be dispensed.

ICE MAKER ON/OFF SWITCH

Models with Ice Storage Bin on Door

❑ Open the left-hand refrigerator door.

❑ Open the ice storage bin door.

❑ Locate the ice maker switch on left wall of bin area.

Models with Ice Storage Bin in Freezer

❑ Open the freezer drawer.

❑ Locate the wire shutoff arm.

❑ Arm lowered – ON, Arm raised – OFF

GETTING STARTED

SAVE THESE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS! For more details and additional important information, see the other instructions provided inside your refrigerator.

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TOOLS REQUIRED

Depending on the width of the door opening, the following tools

may be required to remove, replace, and align the refrigerator

doors.

Tools Needed:

� #2 Phillips screwdriver – Top hinge cover screws

� ³⁄₁₆" Hex key wrench – Top hinge screws

� #2 Square bit – Center hinge screws

� ¹⁄₄" Hex nut or socket driver – Drawer screws and brake feet

� ³⁄₈" Socket – Brake feet bracket screws

Tools Provided:

� ¹⁄₈" Hex key – Handle setscrews and door alignment screw

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

✔Electrical Power

Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet

✔Doors

If doors need to be removed during installation, see the

“Remove and Replace Doors” section in the instructions.

Check that handles are secure and installed according to

the instructions.

Doors seal completely

Refrigerator is level (Remove base grille and adjust leveling

feet so they are snug against the floor)

Doors are even across the top (Use door alignment feature

if necessary)

Base grille is properly attached to the refrigerator

✔Ice and Water System (on some models)

Connect refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate

water pressure, as specified in the instructions

Make sure the household water supply is connected and

turned on

Check that the water supply line behind refrigerator is not

kinked

Use recommended water supply tubing only as specified in

the instructions

Install water filter according to the instructions

Flush water system according to instructions

Check for water leaks at all connections

Turn on ice maker if refrigerator is connected to water

supply (If not connected to water supply, turn off ice maker)

✔Final Checks

Remove all shipping material

Set temperature controls to the recommended setting

Save instructions and other literature

Send in Registration Card or register your product online

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.

WARNING

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT

(AFTER MOVING TO FINAL LOCATION)

To view an animated video about the

leveling and door alignment process, scan

the code at left with your mobile device.

✔

To Steady or Adjust the tilt of the refrigerator, you must first

remove the base grille.

❏

Grasp the base grille firmly and pull it toward you to

remove. Open the freezer drawer.

Steady the Refrigerator

✔

If the refrigerator seems unsteady or rolls when the door(s) or

drawer(s) are pulled open.

❏

Use a ¹⁄₄" hex nut driver to turn both brake feet clockwise

the same amount until they are snug against the floor.

Adjust Tilt

✔

If the refrigerator doors do not close easily, or pop open.

❏

Use a ¹⁄₄" hex nut or socket driver to turn both brake feet

clockwise the same amount. This will raise the front of the

refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the

refrigerator takes some weight off the brake feet, making it

easier to turn the feet.

A. Brake foot

Align Refrigerator Doors

✔

If doors are uneven.

❏

Keep both refrigerator doors closed. Open the drawer

directly under the doors.

❏

Insert ¹⁄₈" hex key wrench into the bottom hinge pin located

at the bottom of the right-hand refrigerator door.

� Turn key to the right to raise the refrigerator door.

� Turn key to the left to lower the refrigerator door.

A. Bottom hinge pin

¹⁄₈

" Hex key wrench

Lower

Raise

¹⁄₄"

WATER FILTER INSTALLATION

❏

Locate the water filter compartment in the right-hand side of

the refrigerator ceiling. Push upward on compartment door to

open.

❏

Align the arrow on the water filter label with the cutout notch in

the filter housing and insert filter.

❏

Once the filter is inserted, turn the filter clockwise 90° (

⁄4 turn),

until it locks into the housing. Lift filter into compartment and

close door.

❏

Flush the water system to clear air from the water line and to

keep the dispenser from dripping and/or avoid decreased

dispenser flow.

NOTE: If the filter is not installed correctly, water will not be

dispensed.

ICE MAKER ON/OFF SWITCH

Models with Ice Storage Bin on Door

❏

Open the left-hand refrigerator door.

❏

Open the ice storage bin door.

❏

Locate the ice maker switch on left wall of bin area.

A. Ice storage bin release latch

Models with Ice Storage Bin in Freezer

❏

Open the freezer drawer.

❏

Locate the wire shutoff arm.

❏

Arm lowered – ON, Arm up – OFF

PRODUCE PRESERVER INSTALLATION

(on some models)

✔

Install Produce Preserver(s) and status indicator(s) according

to instructions.

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AIR FILTER INSTALLATION

❏

Install the air filter behind the vented door on the rear wall of

the refrigerator compartment.

❏

Pop the bubble on the back of the indicator to activate.

❏

Place indicator in notches beneath the air filter (on some

models) or in visible area (models without notches).

A. Status indicator window

B. Air filter status indicator

C. Notches

D. Air filter

C D

ENERGY AND NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

Your new French Door Bottom Mount refrigerator has been

designed to optimize energy efficiency, and better regulate

temperatures to match cooling demand.

You may notice that it operates differently from your previously

owned refrigerator.

It is normal for the high-efficiency compressor to run for

extended periods of time at varying speeds in order to consume

only the energy necessary for optimum efficiency.

In addition, during various stages of the cooling cycle, you may

hear normal operating sounds that are unfamiliar to you.

¹⁄₄"

A. Brake foot

✔If refrigerated drawers are uneven.

❑ Adjust drawers up/down

Step 1: Loosen screw A

Step 2: Turn screw B

to raise/lower drawer

Step 3: Tighten screw A

❑ Adjust drawers

side-to-side

A. Ice storage bin

release latch

Step 1: Press and hold C

Step 2: Lift D off E

Step 3: Reposition D on E

Align Refrigerator Drawers

To view an animated video about the

drawer alignment process, scan the

code at the left with your mobile device.

If doors need to be removed during installation,

remove/replace doors at 90º to the unit. See the

“Remove and Replace Doors” section for further

instructions and for troubleshooting.

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