Whirlpool Awg 232 Instructions For Use

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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 MAKER AND WATER DISPENSER.........PAGE 199
WATER FILTER (SELECT MODELS)...............................PAGE 200
GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS........................PAGE...

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use
To get the most out of your new appliance, 
read the user handbook thoroughly. The 
handbook contains a description of the 
appliance and useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.1.After unpacking, make sure that the appliance 
is undamaged and that the door closes 
properly. Any damage must be reported to 
your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of...

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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 containers with liquids in 
the freezer since they may burst.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer since they 
may...

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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
The control Panel is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.
Temperature Controls
For your convenience, your temperature controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your 
refrigerator, make sure the controls are still set to the recommended set points as shown.
Recommended Settings
IMPORTANT: 
Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool 
completely before adding food. If you add food 
before the refrigerator has cooled completely, 
your food...

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Fast Cooling & Fast Freezing
The Fast Cooling & Fast Freezing feature assists with periods of high refrigerator 
use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
Press the Fast Cooling & Fast Freezing touch pad to set the freezer and 
refrigerator to the lowest temperature settings. Press the Fast Cooling & Fast 
Freezing touch pad again to return to the normal refrigerator set point.
NOTE: The Fast Cooling & Fast Freezing feature will automatically shut off in 
approximately 12...

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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 container until you draw and discard 2 
to 3 L (8 to 12 gal.) or for approximately 6 to 7 minutes after the water 
begins dispensing. The water you draw and discard rinses the pipes. 
Allow several hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
Dispensing Water
1.Hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the button.
2.Release the...

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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 refrigerator are essential for optimal ice 
maker performance.
Ice Maker OperationTo turn ice maker On push arm down from locked position.
Lift arm up and lock into position to turn ice maker Off.
Operating InstructionsConfirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is down.
After freezer section reaches between -17° to -18° C (2° to 0° F), 
ice maker...

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WATER FILTER (SELECT MODELS)
Water Filter Removal and Installation
If your appliance must be connected 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 Installation
The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the fresh 
food compartment.
1.Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later use.
2.Remove...

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GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS
ShelvesNever attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food 
(except in the case of the lift shelf).
Confirm shelf is secure before 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 allows for easier clean up and some are 
equipped with the 
Easy Glide slide out feature. To slide out 
(select models), grasp the front of the shelf and pull...

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To Install: 
Reverse the removal procedure. 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 lower fresh food shelf. 
To Remove the Crisper Top: 
Remove crisper drawers as indicated on page 11. 
Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift glass out. 
Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails. 
To Install: 
Repeat above instructions in reverse...