Whirlpool et1fhtxmq04 manual

Page of 32 Go. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2" 5. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. A Volt, 60 Hz.

It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source.

When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model to the desired setting. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

See Graphic Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the freezer door as shown in Graphic 5. Position the freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.

Assemble handles on the door as shown in Graphic 2. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove the handle screw cover. For Style 2, slide trim down as shown in Graphic Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown.

Remove the door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move it to the opposite side hinge hole as shown in Graphic 3. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4. Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move it to the opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 7. Move it to the opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5.

Position the refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic Drive the two top screws in the handle first. Align the lower portion of the handle and drive the bottom screw. Align refrigerator bottom trim.

For Style 1, replace the door handle screw cover. For Style 2, slide trim into place. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on product. Remove the door stops from both the freezer and the refrigerator doors and move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 5. NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the refrigerator door. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws.

See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Check all the holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall the top hinge cover as shown in the Top Hinge graphic.

Replace the base grille. Reset the controls. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to refrigerator. Your refrigerator has two 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. Remove the base grille. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount. If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it using the instructions below:. Pry off the top hinge cover. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.

Replace the top hinge cover. For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.

Your product will not cool when the refrigerator control is set to OFF. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. LOW open for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. HIGH closed for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF arm up position.

Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. The ice maker should produce 16 to 20 batches of ice in a hour period in the Ice Plus mode. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals such as salt can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.

Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off for an additional 2 minutes.

This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser. There are two water dispenser buttons for use with different sizes of containers. Press a sturdy glass against the back button or hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the front button. Remove the glass or release the front button to stop dispensing. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. The water filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter. The light will change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the filter. It is recommended that you replace the water filter when the status light changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage. After changing the water filter, reset the water filter status light. The status light will change from red to green when the system is reset. Part Number: WP In Stock. Part Number: Backorder: No ETA. Part Number: WPW. Part Number: WPT. Part Number: WPB. Part Number: W Part Number: WPW Part Number: W. Part Number: T. Ships in 7 - 10 business days. Part Number: L In Stock, 2 available.

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