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Bottom-Mount Refrigerator Quick Start Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according to the
appliance’s Owner’s Manual.
The control center is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.
Your model may have either electronic or digital controls.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS– Recommended Setting “4”
DIGITAL CONTROLS– Recommended Settings
Additional Digital Control Center Features
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 may spoil.
� The recommended settings should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
� When the power is on, the temperature display shows the set point temperature of the compartment.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
� 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 before adjusting the controls.
ELECTRONIC 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 initial settings as shown.
To Turn Your Refrigerator On/Off:
Press both minus (–) touch pads repeatedly until a dash (–) appears in both the refrigerator and freezer displays.
Neither compartment will cool when the refrigerator is off.
Adjusting Electronic Controls
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in
the chart as a guide.
To Adjust Set Point Temperatures:
� Press the up or down arrow touch pads (or the plus or minus sign on some models).
CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
Refrigerator too warm Refrigerator control one setting higher
Refrigerator too cold Refrigerator control one setting lower
Freezer too warm/too little ice Freezer control one setting higher
Freezer too cold Freezer control one setting lower
HUMIDITY CONTROL (ON SOME MODELS)
The Humidity Control feature turns on a heater to help reduce moisture on the door
hinge seal. Use in humid environments or when you notice moisture on the door
hinge seal. The refrigerator uses more energy when Humidity Control is on.
� Press the control to On when the environment is warm and more humid, or if you
notice moisture on the door hinge seal.
� Press the control to Off to save energy when the environment is less humid.
DIGITAL 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 initial settings as shown.
To Turn Your Refrigerator On/Off:
� Press the freezer (+) touch pad repeatedly until "OFF" appears in the freezer display. Allow a few seconds for
the refrigerator to shut off. Neither compartment will cool.
� Press either the refrigerator or freezer (–) touch pad to turn on the refrigerator.
Adjusting Digital Controls
The Refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The Freezer control adjusts the
freezer compartment temperature.
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in
the chart as a guide.
To Adjust Set Point Temperatures:
The first touch of the (+) or (–) touch pad displays the current temperature set point.
� Press the (+) or (–) touch pads until the desired temperature set point is displayed.
NOTE: Except when first turning on the refrigerator, do not adjust either temperature control more than one
setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
Refrigerator too warm Refrigerator control 1° lower
Refrigerator too cold Refrigerator control 1° higher
Freezer too warm/too little ice Freezer control 1° lower
Freezer too cold Freezer control 1° higher
MAX ICE
The Max Ice feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice use by increasing ice production.
� Press the Max Ice touch pad to set the freezer to the lowest temperature setting. .
NOTE: The Max Ice feature will shut off automatically in approximately 24 hours.
HUMIDITY CONTROL
The Humidity Control feature turns on a heater to help reduce moisture on the door hinge seal. Use in humid
environments or when you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The refrigerator uses more energy when
Humidity Control is on.
� Press Humidity Control to On when the environment is warm and more humid, or if you notice moisture on the
door hinge seal.
� Press Humidity Control to Off to save energy when the environment is less humid.
TEMP ALARM
An alarm will sound repeatedly if the freezer or refrigerator compartment temperatures exceed normal operating
temperatures (such as during a power outage) for an hour or more. The temperature displays will alternately show
the current temperatures and the highest temperatures reached in the compartments.
� Press the Temp Alarm touch pad until the indicator light is lit to turn on this feature. Press and hold Temp
Alarm for 3 seconds until the indicator light goes off to turn off this feature.
� Press the Temp Alarm touch pad once to stop the audible alarm and alternating temperature displays. The
Temp Alarm light will continue to flash until the refrigerator returns to the set temperature.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm feature sounds a chime every few seconds when the refrigerator door has been left open for 5
continuous minutes. The chime will sound until the door is closed or Door Alarm is turned off.
� Press the Door Alarm touch pad to turn this feature on or off. The indicator light will be lit when the Door Alarm
feature is on.
MAX COOL
The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room
temperatures.
� Press Max Cool to set the freezer and refrigerator to the lowest temperature settings. Press Max Cool again to
return to the normal refrigerator set point.
NOTE: The Max Cool feature will shut off automatically in approximately 12 hours.
FILTER RESET
The Filter Reset control allows you to restart the water filter status tracking feature each time you replace your
water filter. See “Water Filtration System” in the Owner’s Manual.
� Press and hold the Filter Reset touch pad for 3 seconds until the Order or Replace light turns off.
DIGITAL CONTROL USER PREFERENCES
The control center allows you to set user preferences, if desired.
Temperature Display (F_C)
This preference allows you to change the
temperature display.
F – Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
C – Temperature in degrees Celsius
Alarm (AL)
This preference allows you to turn off the sound of all
alarms.
On – You will hear the alarm sound.
Off – You will not hear the alarm sound.
To Access the User Preferences Menu:
1. Press and hold the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds. The preference name will appear in the freezer
display and the preference status (F or C) or (On or Off) will appear in the refrigerator display.
2. Use the freezer (+) or (–) touch pads to scroll through the preference names. When the desired preference
name is displayed, press the refrigerator (+) or (–) touch pads to change the preference status.
3. Set your preferences by pressing and holding the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds, or by closing the
refrigerator compartment door.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please
see the Owner’s Manual included with your appliance.
For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete
instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada
https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call. However, if you need to contact us,
use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–800–253–1301
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
Canada:
1–800–807–6777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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