User Manual Whirlpool GD5PHAXMS10 Refrigerator

• Owner's manual - (English, French, Spanish)

User Gudie Whirlpool GD5PHAXMS10 Refrigerator

Table of contents

• ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
• REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
• INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• REFRIGERATOR USE
• REFRIGERATOR CARE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS
• PRODUCT DATA SHEETS
• WARRANTY

Adjust the Door

• Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing materials.
• Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the freezer. The back of the freezer rests on two fixed supports.
• Adjust the front legs enough to lift the cabinet up off of the floor.

NOTE:

• If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to ensure the freezer does not roll forward when the door is opened.
• Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side, then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.

Using the Control

• Turn the freezer temperature control to 4. This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal operating conditions.
• Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food.
• Do not add more than 2 to 3 lbs (907 to 1,350 g) of unfrozen food per cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space.

NOTE:

• When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the freezer is cooled. It may take up to 6 or 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer door is opened
• After the freezer is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature.

The Water Filter Status Light Press

• OPTIONS on the control panel to launch the Options menu. Press OPTIONS, under Filter Status, again to display the percentage of filter life remaining (from 99% to 0%).
• Press ICE/ WATER, under Back, to return to the Normal screen. The water filter status lights will help you know when to change your water filter. 
• ORDER FILTER (yellow) - it is almost time to change the water filter. While you are dispensing water,
• "Order Filter" will blink seven times and sound an alert tone three times. REPLACE FILTER (red) - Replace the water filter. While you are dispensing water, "Replace Filter" will blink seven times and an alert tone will sound three times.

Filter Status

• Displays the percentage of use remaining in the water filter (from 100% remaining to 0% remaining).
• To access Filter Status, press the OPTIONS button to access the Options menu, then press OPTIONS, under Filter Status, to display the percent of life remaining in the water filter.

Cooling On/Off

• Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off. 
• To turn cooling off, press and hold the LOCK and MEASURED FILL buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The Cooling Off icon will blink seven times and then remain lit as shown.

IMPORTANT: 

• To avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser or changing other settings, press both buttons at exactly the same time.
• When cooling is off, the dispenser paddles and all controls except Lock and Measured Fill are disabled.

Fast Freeze (on some models)

• This setting causes the freezer to run continuously, driving the freezer temperature to the coldest possible temperature.
• To activate, adjust the control knob to the igloo icon, which represents the fast freeze setting.
• Use this feature just before adding large amounts of unfrozen foods.
• For best food quality, do not exceed 3 lbs (1,350 g) per cubic foot (28.32 L). Return to your normal setting after 24 to 48 hours.

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

• In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the freezer wall and moves down.
• The air then recirculates through the vent near the bottom. Do not block any of these vents with food packages.
• If the vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture problems may occur. IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Temperature Alarm (on some models)

• The temperature monitor alarm is located to the left of the temperature control and sounds an audible alarm if the temperature reaches 10°F (-12°C) or more above normal for the selected setting.
• The alarm is controlled by a three-position switch.

Ice Production Rate

• The ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period.
• If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Temperature Control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps.
• (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Temperature Control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.