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Use & Care Guide for Whirlpool WRF550CDHZ
Table of contents
- REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
- Refrigerator Safety
- REFRIGERATOR CARE
- Cleaning
- Changing the LED Module
- Refrigerator Shelves
- Opening and Closing Doors
- Vacation and Moving Care
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Unpack the Refrigerator
- Location Requirements
- Electrical Requirements
- Water Supply Requirements
- Connect the Water Supply
- Complete the Installation
- Install Air Filter (on some models)
- Install Produce Preserver (on some models)
- REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
- Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)
- Water and Ice Dispensers (on some models)
- Ice Maker and Storage Bin
- Water Filtration System
- DOOR AND HANDLE INSTRUCTIONS
- Door and Drawers
- Remove and Replace Handles
- Remove Doors and Hinges
- Reset Bottom Refrigerator Door Hinge
- Replace Refrigerator Doors and Hinges
- Remove and Replace Refrigerator Drawer
- Door Closing and Alignment
- PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET
- Performance Data Sheet
REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
WARNING Explosion Hazard Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices to Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid odor buildup. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT:
- Because air circulates between all sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean all sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly
- Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on doors and cabinet, plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.
- For stainless steel models, stainless steel is corrosion resistant and not corrosion-proof. To help avoid corrosion of your stainless steel, keep your surfaces clean by using the following cleaning instructions.
Cleaning the Touch Screen Display on the Dispenser Panel (on some models):
1. Make sure the refrigerator is unplugged or the power is disconnected before wiping the screen to avoid unintentionally changing the settings.
2. Mix a solution of mild detergent in warm water. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with the solution and gently wipe the screen. NOTE: Do not spray or wipe liquids directly onto the screen or over-saturate the cloth.
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Cleaning the Interior:
IMPORTANT: Refrigerator shelves with under-shelf, LED lighting are not dishwasher safe.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Cleaning the Exterior:
IMPORTANT: Damage to smooth finish due to improper use of cleaning products or using non-recommended cleaning products is not covered under the warranty. Sharp or blunt instruments will mar the finish.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Using a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water, wash, rinse, and thoroughly dry stainless steel and painted metal exteriors. To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved stainless steel cleaner and polish. This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
NOTE : When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching. Do not allow the stainless steel cleaner and polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers, or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Style 1: Smooth Door/Painted Metal
NOTE: Paper towels scratch and may dull the clear coat of the painted door. To avoid possible damage, use only soft, clean cloths to polish and wipe the door.
Style 2: Stainless Steel
NOTES:
- If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
- Avoid exposing stainless steel appliances to caustic or corrosive elements such as high-salt, high-moisture, or highhumidity environments. Damage due to exposure to these elements is not covered under the warranty.
- Just because a cleaner is a liquid does not mean it is nonabrasive. Many liquid cleansers formulated to be gentle on tile and smooth surfaces still damage stainless steel.
- When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
- Citric acid permanently discolors stainless steel. To avoid damaging the finish of your stainless steel refrigerator
Do not allow these substances to remain on the finish:
• Mustard
• Tomato juice
• Marinara sauce
• Citrus-based sauces
• Citrus-based products
Condenser Cleaning
WARNING Explosion Hazard Risk of Fire or Explosion due to Puncture of Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 6 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the base grille.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille, and the front surface area of the condenser.
4. Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: If you are unable to clean the condenser, please call for service.
Changing the LED Module
IMPORTANT: The lights in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments use LED technology that do not need to be replaced. If the lights do not illuminate when the door or drawer is opened, call for assistance or service. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information. If an LED module(s) do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer door is opened, call for assistance or service.
Refrigerator Shelves
Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your individual storage needs. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy
Glass Shelves
To remove a shelf:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide the shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Depending on your model, lift the back or front of the shelf past the stop. Pull the shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace a shelf:
1. Slide the back of the shelf into the track in the wall of the cabinet.
2. Guide the front of the shelf into the shelf track. Be sure to slide the shelf in all the way.
Shelves with Shelf Frames
To remove and replace a shelf/shelf frame:
1. Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it out of the shelf supports.
2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports.
3. Lower the front of the shelf and make sure that the shelf is in position.
Shelves with Under-Shelf Lighting (on some models)
By moving LED lighting to a new spot under the shelves, this leading-edge technology improves interior refrigerator lighting and aids in locating storage items.
For models with the shelf frames, the hooks on the rear of the shelf must be fully engaged in the shelf supports to maintain proper electrical flow.
No more than two shelves with under-shelf lighting may be used in the refrigerator at one time.
Shelves with Shelf Mounts
Shelf height can be adjusted by changing the adjustable shelf mounts between their vertical and horizontal positions.
1. Carefully lift the shelf off the shelf mounts and turn the flipper to the desired orientation.
2. Repeat for remaining shelf mounts.
3. Apply pressure to the top of the shelf to ensure the shelf is properly seated on the shelf mounts.
To remove and replace shelves:
1. Make sure adjustable shelf mounts are in the lower position before removing shelves. Also doors will need to be open at a 90˚ angle. If open wider, it will make it harder to remove the shelves.
2. Remove the middle shelf or top shelf by lifting it up and out of the shelf supports. Then pull the shelf forward and tilt down to a vertical position. Turn the shelf at an angle and pull out of the refrigerator. Infinity slide glass shelves should be pushed back in. When tilted up, make sure glass does not slide to front.
NOTE: Remove middle shelf first before removing top shelf.
3. Remove the bottom shelf by lifting it up and out of the shelf supports. Then pull the shelf forward and tilt up to a vertical position. Turn the shelf at an angle and pull out of the refrigerator.
4. Replace the middle and top shelves by putting the shelf in the refrigerator at an angle with the shelf front down. Lift the front of the shelf up and slide in until rear shelf drops into the shelf supports. Lower the front of the shelf and make sure that the shelf is in position.
5. Replace the bottom shelf by putting the shelf in the refrigerator at an angle with the shelf up. Lift the front of the shelf down and slide in until rear shelf drops into the shelf supports. Lower the front of the shelf and make sure that the shelf is in position.
Tuck/Slide Away Shelf (on some models)
Some shelves will tuck/slide away to create room for taller objects. To retract and extend the front section of the shelf:
1. To retract the front-section of the shelf, slightly lift up on the front edge and push the adjustable portion of the shelf back toward the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Extend the front of the shelf by pulling the retracted portion of the shelf outward until it is fully extended.
Foldaway Shelf (on some models)
To retract the fold away shelf:
Retract the fold away section of the shelf by holding the front of the shelf with one hand and lifting up on the center front of the shelf. Then push back and down on the shelf until it slides beneath the back section of the shelf.
To replace the fold away shelf:
Replace the fold away section of the shelf by holding the front of the shelf with one hand and pulling the center of the shelf until the fold away section is returned to its full shelf position.
MicroEdge® Glo Shelves (on some models)
The hooks on the rear of the shelf must be fully engaged in the shelf supports to maintain proper electrical flow. No more than two shelves with under-shelf lighting may be used in the refrigerator at one time.
Opening and Closing Doors
There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. On some models, there is a, automatic closing mechanism so the door(s) will not unintentionally be left open. If a door is open at a 40° or smaller angle, the door will automatically, softly close.
IMPORTANT: If the doors do not automatically close at a 40° or smaller angle, see “Bottom Door Hinge.” There is a vertically-hinged seal on the left refrigerator door.
- When the left-hand door is opened, the hinged seal automatically folds inward so that it is out of the way.
- When both doors are closed, the hinged seal automatically forms a seal between the two doors.
The refrigerator compartment door switch is located in the top left and right hinge cover.
- The door switch uses magnet to sense door opening/closing.
- Ensure there are no magnet or electronic devices (Speaker, CoolVox®, etc) within 3 inches of the hinge cap.
NOTE: The light and internal user interface (UI) will not turn on if the door opening is not detected.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation
If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re Away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, and is connected to the household water supply, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the water supply is not turned off.
3. If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.
NOTE: Depending on your model, raise the wire shutoff arm to Off (up) position or press the switch to Off.
4. Empty the ice bin.
Models with Vacation Mode Feature
Turn on Vacation mode. See the “Quick Start Guide” for details.
NOTE: Activating Vacation mode does not turn off the ice maker.
If You Choose to Turn Off the Refrigerator Before You Leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
- Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
- When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the Off (up) position or press the switch to Off, depending on your model.
3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Turn off the Temperature control(s). See the “Quick Start Guide.”
5. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
6. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
- Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
- Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator.
- When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the Off (up) position or press the switch to Off, depending on your model.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Turn off the Temperature control(s). See the “Quick Start Guide.”
5. Unplug refrigerator
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
8. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily or raise the leveling screws so they don’t scrape the floor. See “Adjust the Door(s)” or “Door Closing and Door Alignment.”
9. Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of the refrigerator.
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