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A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a KIRKLAND SIGNA TURE TM appliance by Whirlpool Corporation. T o ensur e that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely . Please read it carefully . T ABLE OF C ONTENTS P[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury , and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. 3 R EFRIGERA TOR S AFETY Y ou will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t fol[...]

4 P ROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERA TOR w W ARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator . Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORT ANT : Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned r efrigerators are still danger ous... even if they will sit for “ just a few day[...]

5 P ARTS AND F EA TURES NOTE: This manual covers several dif ferent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below . Ice cube trays T emperature control Model and serial number label (on side wall) Adjustable wire shelves Crisper cover Crisper drawers Leveling rollers (not shown) Light switch[...]

6 I NST ALLING Y OUR R EFRIGERA TOR It is important to prepar e your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it t o a power source, and level it. U NP ACKING Y OUR REFRIGERA TOR Removing packaging materials • Remove tape and any labels from your r efrigerator before using (except the model and serial numb[...]

7 E LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before you move your r efrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the pr oper electrical connection. Recommended Grounding Method A 1 15 V olt/60 Hz AC only 15 to 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recom- mended that a separate circuit serving only yo[...]

8 D OOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT Door Closing Y our r efrigerator has 2 front adjustable rollers - one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier , adjust the refrigerator ’ s tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug refrigerator power cor d into a 3-prong grounded outlet. Move the r[...]

9 U SING Y OUR R EFRIGERA TOR S ETTING THE CONTROL The control for the r efrigerator and freezer is located in the top of the refrigerator section. It contr ols the temperature in both the refrigerator and fr eezer compartments. When you first install your refrigerator , set the T emperatur e Control to 3 (normal) . T emperature Contr ol adjustment[...]

10 E NSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULA TION In order to ensur e proper temperatures, you need to permit air flow between the two sections. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer section (1) and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the fr eezer section vents (2) and recirculates under the freezer floor (3) .[...]

A DJUSTING THE REFRIGERA TOR SHEL VES 11 T o remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Depending on your model, lift the back or front of the shelf over the stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way . T o replace the shelves: 1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet. 2. Guid[...]

12 R EMOVING THE MEA T DRA WER AND COVER (on some models) T o remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer . 3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way . 4. Replace in reverse order . T o remove the cover: 1. Remove the meat drawer . 2. Push cover back to release rear clips from shelf. 3. T ilt cover [...]

13 Door stop Spacer Shim Hinge Pin Screws Spacer Hinge Bracket Door stop Spacer Screw Shim Hinge pin Screws Plug Cover Screws T op hinge Spacer Screws CENTER HINGE TOP HINGE BOTTOM HINGE C HANGING THE LIGHT BULB T o change the refrigerator light: 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power . 2. Reach behind the Control Panel and remove the bulb. 3. [...]

14 Reversing the door swing (cont.) Reversing the handles A B Oval Sealing Screw (Use on top of doors) Handle Screws (Use on top and bottom of handle) Plugs Screws (A) T op endcap Stick-on shim (on some models) Stick-on shim (on some models) Bottom endcap Screws (A) Screws (A) Stick-on shim (on some models) T op endcap Bottom Endcap Screw (B) Screw[...]

15 U NDERST ANDING THE SOUNDS Y OU MA Y HEAR Y our new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn ’ t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don ’ t be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor , walls, and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder . The following describes the kind[...]

16 C ARING FOR Y OUR R EFRIGERA TOR Y our refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However , there ar e a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your r efrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. C LEANING Y OUR REFRIGERA TOR Both[...]

17 WHA T T O USE Sponge or cloth with mild de- tergent and warm water Sponge, cloth, or paper towel with mild detergent, warm water , and an appliance wax (or good auto paste wax) Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft, clean spo[...]

18 P OWER INTERRUPTIONS If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off. 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. 2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and stor e it in a frozen food locker .[...]

F OOD S TORAGE G UIDE S TORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or stor e food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-pr oof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer thr oughout the refrigerator . For dated products, check code date to ensure fr eshness. Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed com- p[...]

S TORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially fr ozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a fr eezer guide or reliable cookbook. P ackaging Successful freezing depends on the cor rect packaging. When you close and seal the pa[...]

21 T ry the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. T ROUBLESHOOTING Y our refrigerator will not operate • The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage. • A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ?[...]

22 • The control is not set correctly . Refer to the “ Setting the Control ” section. • The water shut-off valve is not turned completely on. T urn valve on fully . Refer to the “ Connecting the Refrigerator to a W ater Source ” section. Off-taste or odor in the ice • The plumbing connections are new , causing discolored or off-flavor[...]

23 Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “ T roubleshooting ” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . FOR ASSIST ANCE OR SERVICE: 1. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in the “ T roubleshooting ” section … Call the Whirlpool Consume[...]

R EFRIGERA TOR W ARRANTY TWO-YEAR FULL W ARRANTY ON REFRIGERA TOR For two years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must[...]