Whirlpool AWG 263 manual

193 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ....................... ........... PAGE 194 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT ....................... PAGE 194 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................... ........ PAGE 195 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................... ........... PAGE 196 USE OF ICE MAK[...]

194 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT • Your new appliance is de signed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handb ook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook fo r future consultation. 1. After unpac[...]

195 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • After installation, make sure that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable. • Do not store glass cont[...]

196 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION The control Panel is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. T emperature Controls For your convenience, your temperature controls are preset at the factory. Wh en you first install your refrigerator, make sure the controls are stil l set to the recommended set points as shown. Recommended Settings IM[...]

197 Fast Cooling & Fast Freezing The Fast Cooling & Fast Freezing feature as sists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or tem porarily warm room temperatures. • Press the Fast Cooling & Fast Freezin g touch pad to set the freezer and refrigerator to the lowest temperature settings. Pres s the Fast Cooling & [...]

198 Wa t e r D i s p e n s e r (select models) If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, dispense water into a co ntainer until you draw and discard 2 to 3 L (8 to 12 gal.) or for approx imately 6 to 7 minutes after the water begins dispensing. The water you dr aw and discard rinses the pipes. Allow several ho[...]

199 USE OF ICE MAKER AND WATER DISPENSER Automatic Ice Maker Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed. Proper water flow and a level refrigerat or are essential for optimal ice maker performance. Ice Maker Operation • To turn ice maker On push ar m down from locked position. • Lift arm up and lock into posi tion to turn ice maker[...]

200 WATER FILTER (SELECT MODELS) W ater Filter Removal and Installation If your appliance must be connec ted to the mains water supply to operate the water dispenser and/or ice maker, it must be a water supply which delivers potable water only. Ice makers not connected to a mains water supply must be filled with potable water only. Initial Installa[...]

201 GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS Shelves • Never attempt to adjust a shel f that is loaded with food (except in the case of the lift shelf). • Confirm shelf is secure befo re placing items on shelf. Your refrigerator has either spill guard glass shelf or non- sealed Shelves . The spill guard glass shelf shelves have a spill retainer edge which [...]

202 To Install: • Reverse the removal p rocedure. Be sure the shelf is in a level position. • When the sliding shelf is pushed to the rear , it will reposition the rear latches to their correct operating position. The Crisper Top serves as the lowe r fresh food shelf. To Remove the Crisper Top: • Remove crisper drawers as indicated on page 11[...]

203 P arty chiller (select models) The party chiller keeps beverages and other items cooler than the rest of the fr esh food section. A cold air inlet allows air from the freezer section to pass into the beverage chiller. The party chiller control is located on the left wall of the fresh food compartment. The control ad justs the amount of cold air[...]

204 Notes • Cold air directed to the draw er can decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator contro l may need to be adjusted. • Do not place leafy veg etables in the drawer. Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce. To Remove Drawer: • Lift lid. Pull drawer out to fu ll extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out. To I[...]

205 Wire Basket (select models) To Remove: • Pull basket out to full extension. Tilt up front of basket and pull straight out. To Install: • Insert basket into freezer liner rails and push back into place. Freezer Door Shelf (select models) The Freezer Door Shelf provides convenient storage for frozen food items in freezer door. To Remove: • [...]

206 GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol , is used for storing fr ozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food. The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of 25°C, is stated on the ra ting plate, inside the refrigerator compartment. For more efficie[...]

207 FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, th e type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and vapour proof), and the storage tempe rature (which should be -18°C). FOODSTUFF AND STORAGE TIME DAIR Y PRODUCTS PA S T R Y A N D B R E A D Fruit Concentrated fruit juice 12 months Fruit (in general) 8 to 12 months C[...]

208 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartmen ts with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specific ally for refrigerator interiors. Never use detergents or [...]

209 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES SERVICE When you hear these noises Before contacting After-sales Service.... Performance problems often result fr om simple things you can find a n d solve yourself without tools of any kind. The appliance is not working • Is the power plug plugged into a li ve socket with the proper voltage? • Have you che[...]

210 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/ AFTER-SALES SERVICE”). 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before sw[...]

211 INSTALLATION Your new appliance is a FULL NO FROST model exclusively for domestic use, i.e. both refrigerator and freezer compartments are provided with an auto matic defrosting function. This manual contains indication s and warnings for correct and safe installation of th e appliance - read it ca refully before starting installation operation[...]

212 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL Some installations require door/d rawer removal to transport the refrigerator to its final location. Disconnect power to refrigerat or before removing doors or drawer. Connect power only after replacing doors or drawer. Door remov al To Remove: 1. Unplug power cord from power source. 2. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge[...]

213 Drawer Removal To avoid possible injury, product, or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. To Remove: 1. Pull drawer open to full extension. 2. Pull upper basket ou t to full ex tension and lift out to remove. 3. Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove. 4. On each side rail is a basket cr adle [...]

214 Leveling • Do not use power tools when pe rforming leveling procedure. • To enhance the appearance an d maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level. (side to side) Note Complete any required door revers al, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before leveling. Materials Needed • 3/8” hex head driver • Carpen[...]

215 Handles If not installed, the handle is lo cated in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to th e back of your refrigerator. Remove and discard handle packagin g and tape. Handle design varies from re frigerator to refrigerator. Please reference the appropria te instructions for your model below. Fresh Food Handles Front Mount Hand[...]

216 Freezer Handles Partial-Width Handle Materials Needed • Phillips screwdriver To Install: 1. Install handle by fasten ing with screws removed from edge of door. • If reversing freezer door, remove door plugs from top edge of door and insert in to screw holes. To Remove: Remove handle screws with Ph illips screwdriver and retain screws for la[...]

217 Front Mount F reezer Handle Materials Needed • Gloves to protect hands. • Phillips screwdriver. • Plastic handle removal card (o r 0.1 cm thick plastic card). Retain the card. Notes • There is a slight curve to th is style of freezer handle. For proper installation, be sure handle is oriented as shown. To Install: 1. Align door handle c[...]

218 WATER CONNECTION Opening and Closing Y o ur Fresh Food Doors (select models) Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors. Either door can be open ed or closed independently of one another. There is a vertically-hinged section on the left fresh food door. When the left door is closed, the hinged section automatically for[...]

219 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Regulations requir e that the appliance is earthed. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property result ing from failure to observe the prescriptions. Make sure that the inst allation and the electrical connection are carried out by a qualifi ed technician according to[...]