Whirlpool TT14DKXEW13 manual

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    Use&Care $Top-Mount Refrigerator Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . 2 dNisat ion et d’entretien Rdrigirateur superposk 14pP Table dei mat&es . . . . . . . 2[...]

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    TASIEOF CONIENK Page A Note to You 3 Refrigerator Safety ,,.,... . ...4-5 Parts and Features. 6’ Installing Your Refrigerator. a Attaching the oplronal automatrc Ice maker to a water supply 10 Using Your Refrigerator 10 Settrng the control ..,. 16 Ensuring proper arr crrculatron 19 Removrng meat drawer and cover .20 Adlustrng the relngerator shel[...]

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    AN~TETOYOU Thank you for buying an ESTATE’ appliance. Your ESTATE refrigerator gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure 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 s[...]

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    kFRlCERATORSAFElY Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanatron of the use of the symbol. q This symbol alerts you to hazards such as f fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRU[...]

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    PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OID REFRIGERATOR ME AU REBUT PRUDENI’E DE.VOTRE VIEUX RhUGiRATEUR Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrlgerator. I Failure to do so can result in death or braln damage. I IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigera- tors are still dangerous even if th[...]

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    This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. Use it to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. Partial freezer shelf Control p[...]

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    Cette section prkente une illustration descriptive de votre rkfrigkrateur. Veuillez utiliser ces renseignements pour bien connaitre les pikes et les caractkristiques. Les kfkences de page sont incluses pour vous accommoder. REMARQUE : Ce manuel couvre plusieurs mod&les differents. Le Gfrigbrateur que vous avez achet6 pout avoir certaines ou tou[...]

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    INS WJNCYOUR REFRIGERATOR It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it to a power source, and level it. UNPACKING YOURREFRIGERATOR Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Removing packaping materials 0 Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before using [...]

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    WtpdCKtng your refrigerator (cont.) Deballage de votre r6frig6rrCPl~r kuite) Cleaning before use Nettoyape avant I’utilitation After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section for more information. Apres avoir enl[...]

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    ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERTO A WATER SUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you beyin. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplu; the refrigerator before installing ice maker. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. IMPORTANT: 0 Use copper tubing only and check for leaks 0 Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatu[...]

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    Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Raccordement de la machine $I glaqons optionelle 31 une canalisation d’eau (suite) IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : 0 It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice. 0 If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to p[...]

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    Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 5. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. 6. Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole on the cold water pipe you have selected. 7. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ‘/s-inch drilled hole in the water pipe [...]

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    Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to refrigerator NOTE: The first step for connectrng the water line to your refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrig- erator. See the diagrams at right to determine the style of valve you have. (On kit models, assemble water valve to[...]

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    Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING CON- NEGTI,ONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK. 3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second [...]

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    EKTR W REQUIREMENTS 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 instructlons can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refngerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the pro[...]

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    hlEUNC AND DOOR AUCNMENl If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. It is very important for the refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. Move the refrigerator into its final position. Use a level on top of the refrigerator to check t[...]

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    Leveling and door alignment (cont.) 3. To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjust- ments Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screw. (See diagram on previous page.) NOTE:[...]

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    To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy. Pour obtenir les meilleurs resultats possibles du refrigerateur, il convient de I’utiliser convenablement. Cette sect[...]

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    Setting the control (cont.) RCglage des commandes (suite) IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Control to a higher than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster. IMPORTANT : Si vous ajoutez des aliments avant qua le refrigerateur soit completement refroidi. v[...]

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    REMOVING THE MEAT DRAWER AND COVER (on some models) To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand whrle supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way. 3. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Remove meat drawer. 2. Push cover back to releas[...]

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    ADIUSTING ME REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lift back of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: 1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall[...]

  • Page 22

    Removing the crispers and crisper cover (cont.) To remove the cover: 1. Lift cover front and remove the cover support. 2. Lift cover up and slide out. To replace the cover: 1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in. Lower the front retainers into place. 2. Insert cover support (with the long tab toward the front) into the groove on th[...]

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    USING THE OPIIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Before you turn the ice maker on, be sure that it is attached to a water supply. Refer to the “Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply” secticn. 0 The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Push the arm down to start making ice automatically, and push it up to shut off the ice maker. 0 If you remove[...]

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    Using the optional automatic ice Utilisation de la machine ti glacons maker (cont.) optionelle A automatique facultative (suite) 0 If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3. move it to between 3 and 4.) REMEMBER: 0 The q[...]

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    REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TOOLS NEEDED: Reversing the hinges G-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screw- driver, flat-head screwdriver, %-inch open-end wrench. SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 0 Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from [...]

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    INVERSION DU SENS D’OUVERTURE DES PORTES OUTMACE NiCESSAlRE: Cle ti douille hexagonale de %6 po, tournevis Phillips no 2, tournevis a lame plate, cle a douille ouverte de % po. SUGGESTION : Cinversion du sens d’ouverture des por-tes doit etre executee par une personne qualifiee. INFORMATION IMPORTANTE : 0 Avant de commencer, tourner le reglage [...]

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    Reversing the door swing (cont.) Reveninp the handles %-inch HEX HEAD HINGE SCREW COUNTER- SINK SCREW Stick-on shim Bottom endcap Screw cover OVAL SEALING HANDLE SCREW (USE ON SCREW BOlTTOM OF DOORS) OVAL SEALING SCREW (USE ON TOP OF DOORS) 27[...]

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    Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes (suite) Inversion des poipnies de portes VISHEXAOONIILE ND5 DE% PO DE COMPTOlR CHARNl&RE 26 Cale adhbive Cale adhesive vls OVALE DE JOIm (S’EMPLOIE AU BAS DES PORTES) VIS DE POlGNkE VIS OVALE DE JOINT (S’EMPLOIE AU SOMMET DES PORTES)[...]

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    SAVING ENERCY There are ways that you can help your refrigerator run more efficiently. 0 Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper seal. 0 Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part number 4210463). l Open the door as few times as possible. 0 Don’t block the [...]

  • Page 30

    Understanding the sounds you may hear (cont.) A. If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle. B. The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. Also, the thermostat refrigerator control, will click when cycling on and off[...]

  • Page 31

    CARING FORYOUR REFRICEIUU~R Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. CLEAN~NC YOUR REFRIGERATOR Both the refrigerat[...]

  • Page 32

    hREllEN DU RhdRAlEUR Ce Gfrigkrateur a &tB construit pour offrir de nombreuses annees de service fiable. L’utilisateur peut cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la duke. Cette section dkrit comment nettoyer le rkfrigkrateur, et ce qu’il faut faire avant une pkiode de vacances, avant un dkmknagement, ou g I’occasion d’un[...]

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    VACATION AND MOVING CARE Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: 0 Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position. l Shut off water supply to the ice maker. 3. Empty the ice[...]

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    Vacation and moving care (cont.) 7. Empty water from the defrost pan. 8. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 9. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well. and tape them together so they don’t shiH and rattle during the move. 10. Screw in the leveling rollers. i 1. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet. When you get to[...]

  • Page 35

    FOOD STORAGE GUIDE There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. STORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof matenal unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the r[...]

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    Storing fresh food (cont.) Vegetables with skins hmts, peppen) Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased. Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following for storage times, When storing me[...]

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    STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packapinp Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging. When you close and seal the package[...]

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    Storing frozen food (cont.) heeling Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 Ibs of food per cubic foot [907-l ,350 gr per 28.32 liters] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Also leave[...]

  • Page 39

    You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, please call the Consumer Assistance Center. NOTE: The Index in the back of the book will help you locate the appropriate sections[...]

  • Page 40

    he motor seems to run too much Check if . . . Then . . . The room temperature is hotter than normal. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect your motor to run for longer periods of time. A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator. Adding a large amount o[...]

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    The ice maker is not producinq ice Check if . . . The freezer temperature is not cold enough to produce ice. Then . . . See the “Setting the control” section. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. Lower arm to the “ON” (down) position. See the “Using the optional automatic ice maker” section. The water line shut-off valve[...]

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    The divider between the two compartments is warm Check if . . . Then . . . The condenser corls are drrtv or cloqaed. Clean accordina to the “Cleanina vour refriaerator” section. The motor has quit working. See “Your refrigerator will not operate” earlier in this section. NOTE: The refrigerator temperature may turn from warm to hot. If not d[...]

  • Page 43

    There is interior moisture build-up (cont.) . Check if . . . The food IS not packaged correctly. Then . . . Check that all food is securely wrapped. If necessary, repackage food according to the guidelines in the “Food Storage Guide” section. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator. The control is not set correctly for [...]

  • Page 44

    GUIDE DE D~NNACE Vous pouvez rksoudre de nombreux probkmes communs des rkfrig6rateurs, ce qui vous Bconomise le coirt possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ci-dessous pour voir si vous pouvez rkoudre votre problkme sans aide de I’extkieur. Si les suggestions ne fonctionnent pas, veuillez appeler le Centre d’assistance aux co[...]

  • Page 45

    Wrifier si . . . Le refrigerateur se dkgivre. Alors . . . L’eau s’evaporera. C’est normal pour I’eau de d&goutter dans le plateau de d6givrage. I Le refrigerateur est plus humide que normalement. Prevoir que l’eau dans le plateau de degivrage prenne L’eau dans le plateau de degivrage deborde. I plus de temps a s’evaporer. Ceci est[...]

  • Page 46

    Le rkfripirateur semble faire trop de bruit VBrifier si . . . Alors . . . Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les Voir la section “Comprehension des bruits que vous refrigorateurs neufs. pouvez entendre”. ~a machine i platens ne produit pas de ylafons VCrifier si . . . La temperature du congelateur nest pas assez froide pour produire des [...]

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    Mauvais qoit ou odeur des qlacons VIrifier si . . . Les raccords de plomberie sont neufs et causent une d&coloration et une mauvaise saveur des glacons. Alors . . . Jeter les premieres quantites de glacons. Les glacons ont ete gardes trop longtemps. Jeter les vieux glacons et en faire une nouvelle provision. Les aliments dans le congelateur n?[...]

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    II existe une accumulation d’humiditi i I’intbieur Vhifler si . . . Les ouvertures d’aeration dans le refrigerateur sont bloquees. Alors . . . Enlever tous les objets en avant des ouvertures &aeration. Consulter “Pour une circulation d’air appropriee” pour I’emplacement des ouvettures d’aeration. La Porte est frequemment ouverte[...]

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    To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN U.S.A. Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free at ;nformaiion will ‘help us better respond to your request. 1-800-25[...]

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    REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN CANADA I. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in the “Troubleshootin[...]

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    DEMANDE DVSSISTANCE ou DESERVICE Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez vkrifier la section “Diagnostic”. Cette action peut vous faire Bconomiser le cotit d’un appel de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’assistance, suivre les instructions ci-dessous. $1 VOUS AVEZ BESOIN D’IUSISTANCE OU DE SERVICE I. fi le probkme[...]

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    ESTAF REFRIGERATOR LENGTH OF WARRANTV WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE L FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or work- manship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and repair la[...]

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    CARANTIE ok.) R~FRMwTEuRMATC* DUREE DE LA GARANTIE GARANTIE COMPLETE DUN AN A COMPTER DE LA DATE D’ACHAT WHIRLPOOL PAIERA POUR Les p&es de remplacement FSP’ et la main-d’oeuvre pour &parer les defauts de materiau ou de fabncation. Les reparations doivent Itre effect&es par un etablissement de service autorise Whirlpool. GARANTIE C[...]

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    INDEX This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the pages on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ........................................................ 19 CLEANING How to ......................................................................... 32 Moving.. ....................[...]

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    Index (cont.) Index (suite) TOPIC SERVICE PAGE Requesting ..____......___._...............,.........,,........,,,,........,, 49 SOUNDS Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 STORAGE WARRANTY _. .., ,____. .__, ,__.._,__. .___._,__., ..,._.__. ,, ,____.. ,.., 53 SUJET PAGE SECTION DU RtFRIGbATEUR Bat a leg[...]