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MAX (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, 
leafy vegetables. 

Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off 
bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic 
container and store in crisper.

Ice Maker 

(on some models - Accessory) 

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. 

To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.

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.

To manually turn off 
the ice maker, lift the 
wire shutoff arm to the 
OFF (arm up) position 
and listen for the click 
to make sure the ice 
maker will not 
continue to operate. 

NOTE: Turn off the ice 
maker before removing 
the ice storage bin to 
serve ice or to clean the bin. This will keep the ice cubes from dropping 
out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment. After replacing 
the ice storage bin, turn on the ice maker. 

Ice Production Rate

In normal operation, the ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 
12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. 

If ice is not being made fast, enough adjust the controls. 

Air Flow Control - Turn the control dial to the Max setting.

Temperature Control - Turn the control dial gradually toward the 
Max setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.  

Remember

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to 
completely fill the ice storage bin. Discard the first three batches of 
ice produced.

The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the 
water supplied to your ice maker. 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.

Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice 
storage bin.

Cleaning

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. 
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of 
odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors 
formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly 
clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and 
drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, 
scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated 
detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on 
plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper 
towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

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. Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and 

a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Vacation

If you installed an ice maker and connected it to your household water 
line, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator if you will be away from 
home for longer than a few days. 

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb 
with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the upper shelf to access the light shield. 

3.

Remove the screw from the bottom of the light shield.

4. Press the side of the 

light shield to release it 
from the catch and pull 
the shield away from the 
light assembly. 

5. Remove the light bulb 

and replace it with a new 
25-watt appliance bulb. 
Replace the light shield.

6. Replace the screw 

removed in Step 3.

7. Plug in refrigerator or 

reconnect power.

ICE AND WATER

MAX

NORMAL

REFRIGERATOR CARE

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Summary of Contents for WRT111SFDM

Page 1: ...w basic precautions including the following WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Remove doors from your old refrigerator Use nonflammable cleaner Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from re...

Page 2: ... located on the back wall of the freezer It regulates the amount of air flowing between the freezer and the refrigerator compartments When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time turn the Airflow control to the Recommended setting Adjust the Airflow Control If you want to temporarily increase the cold airflow to a specific compartment adjust the control IMPORTANT Once the performance is ac...

Page 3: ...ore anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors Wipe up spills immediately IMPORTANT Because air circulates between both sections any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other You must thoroughly clean both sections to elimin...

Page 4: ... Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire If you experience Possible Causes and or Recommended Solutions The refrigerator will not operate Not connected to an electrical supply Plug the power cor...

Page 5: ... in the refrigerator Door s opened often or not closed completely Allows humid air to enter the refrigerator Minimize door openings and keep door fully closed The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice The ice maker is not connected to a water supply Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open A kink in the line can reduce water flow Straighten the water ...

Page 6: ... air or water filters preservation solutions etc 5 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 6 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 7 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 8 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips...

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