Whirlpool SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Manual Download Page 9

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IMPORTANT:

Your product will not cool when the REFRIGERATOR Control 
is set to OFF.

The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment 
temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer 
compartment temperature. 

Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature 
less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the 
temperature colder.

Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you 
add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your 
food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher 
(colder) than recommended setting will not cool the 
compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

NOTE: Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before 
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into 
the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section 
should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The 
controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like 
and when ice cream is firm. 

Slide the control one setting to the right to make the 
compartment colder. 

Slide the control one setting to the left to make it less cold.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, 
use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 
24 hours between adjustments.

Disabling Sounds

To turn off all dispenser and control sounds, press and hold 
ICE and FILTER at the same time for 3 seconds.

To turn all sounds back on, press and hold ICE and FILTER at 
the same time for 3 seconds again.

NOTE: On some models, the display screen on the dispenser 
control panel has a backlight, which will turn off automatically 
when the control buttons have not been used for 30 seconds or 
more. When the backlight is off, the first press of a control button 
will only reactivate the backlight, without changing any settings. 
Within 30 seconds after the backlight has been reactivated, 
additional presses of control buttons will change the applicable 
settings.

Convertible Drawer Temperature Control

The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. 
The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can 
be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board 
recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F (-2° to 0°C). 
The convertible vegetable/meat drawer control comes preset at 
the lowest meat setting.

To store meat:

Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at 
its optimal storage temperature.
To store vegetables: 

Set the control to VEG to store vegetables at their optimal storage 
temperatures. 
NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less 
cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.

Crisper Humidity Control 

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed 
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.
LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. 
HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. 

Chilled Door Bin

(on some models)

Cool air from the freezer is directed to the refrigerator door bin 
directly beneath the vents.
NOTE: The dairy compartment and can rack are not associated 
with the Chilled Door Bin feature.

Chilled Door Bin Control

The chilled door bin control is located on the left-hand side of the 
refrigerator compartment.

Slide the door chill control to the left to reduce the flow of cold 
air to the bin and make it less cold. 

Slide the door chill control to the right to increase the flow of 
cold air to the bin and make it colder.

Water and Ice Dispensers

(on some models)

Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the 
following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed ice, 
a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a lock 
option to avoid unintentional dispensing.
NOTES:

The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door 
is open.

After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the 
water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the 
water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 
5 seconds. 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. 

Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill 
water.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR Control 
one setting higher 

FREEZER too warm/
too little ice

FREEZER Control 
one setting higher

REFRIGERATOR too cold

REFRIGERATOR Control 
one setting lower

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control 
one setting lower

A. Chilled door bin control

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Summary of Contents for SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR

Page 1: ...SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 SPANISH SPANISH Spanish Spanish CHINESE Chinese Chinese KOREAN Korean Korean W10139583A ...

Page 2: ...hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded earthed outlet Do not remo...

Page 3: ...dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator Failure to do so can result ...

Page 4: ...recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain 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 electric...

Page 5: ...ur home measure the doorway to see if you need to remove the whole doors See the instructions below to remove the whole doors WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 2 Water Dispenser Tubing Connection A Face of fitting 4 Top Left Hinge Do Not Remove Screw A A A 1 Base Grille 5 Do Not Remove Screw A A Top Right...

Page 6: ... socket wrench to remove the top left hinge screw and cover as shown See Graphic 4 3 Remove remaining top left hinge screws and hinge as shown See Graphic 4 IMPORTANT Do not remove screw A 4 Lift the freezer door straight up off bottom hinge 5 Use a hex head socket wrench to remove the top right hinge screw and cover as shown See Graphic 5 6 Remove remaining top right hinge screws and hinge as sho...

Page 7: ... kPa If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi 276 to 414 kPa Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage If your refrigerator has a water filter it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction w...

Page 8: ... 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power 2 Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator 3 Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown NOTE Tighten the nut by hand Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns Do not overtighten 4 Turn shutoff valve ON 5 Check for leaks Tighten any nuts or connections including connections at the valve ...

Page 9: ...vegetable meat drawer control comes preset at the lowest meat setting To store meat Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at its optimal storage temperature To store vegetables Set the control to VEG to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures NOTE If food starts to freeze move the control to the left less cold Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments C...

Page 10: ...ser may continue to make noise for a few seconds after dispensing IMPORTANT Limit water dispensing time to a maximum of 2 minutes at a time The Dispenser Light on some models When you use the dispenser the light will automatically turn on If you want the light to be on continuously you may choose either ON or DIM The display screen indicates which mode is selected ON Press LIGHT to turn the dispen...

Page 11: ... filter sooner The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage After changing the water filter reset the status light by pressing and holding the FILTER button for 3 seconds The status light will change from REPLACE to GOOD when the system is reset Changing the Water Filter 1 Press the eject button to release the filter from the base grille 2 Pull th...

Page 12: ... if the outlet is working Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Are controls on Make sure the refrigerator controls are on See Using the Controls New installation Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely NOTE Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting...

Page 13: ...2 hours for full ice production Large amount of ice recently removed Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply This can decrease water pressure See Water Supply Requirements in either the Installation Instruction book...

Page 14: ...frigerator connected to a cold water pipe Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe See Water Supply Requirements ACCESSORIES To order accessories contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer and ask for the appropriate part number listed below Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part 4396095 Replacement Filters Standard Base Grille Water Filter Cartridge Part 4396841 T2RFWG2 and P2R...

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