Whirlpool W11514948B-SP Refrigerator User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool W11514948B-SP Refrigerator
Product Information
This is a Refrigerator Quick Start Guide. Before operating this appliance, it
is important to read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS located in your
appliance’s Owner’s Manual. Make sure the appliance has been properly
installed according to the Owner’s Manual before use. The temperature control
for the refrigerator is located at the front of the freezer compartment. The
temperature control is preset at the factory, but it is recommended to check
the control setting when installing the freezer. The refrigerator shelves can
be adjusted to fit different heights and to store similar foods together. This
reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy. To remove and
replace a shelf, lift it straight up and pull it out. To replace the shelf,
lower it onto the supports on the side wall.
Under normal operating conditions, wait 24 hours before putting food into the
refrigerator. If you add food before that, it may affect the cooling process.
If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press
the Temp Setting button to display the desired temperature setting. Do not
adjust the control more than one setting at a time, and wait 24 hours between
adjustments for the temperature to stabilize. To turn the cooling off, press
and hold the Temp Setting button for 3 seconds. In the off condition, none of
the lights on the control panel will be illuminated. The main freezer light
bulb will still operate. To turn the cooling on, press and hold the Temp
Setting button for 3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control panel lights
will be
illuminated. The Fast Cool feature can be activated to assist with periods of
high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room
temperature. To activate Fast Cool, press the Temp Setting button until all
the snowflake positions are illuminated simultaneously.
The refrigerator will remain in the Fast Cool setting for 24 hours after reaching the extra-low temperature. It will then return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Cool can be manually turned off by selecting the desired temperature setting. To remove and replace a crisper drawer, slide it straight out to the stop, lift the front of the drawer, and slide it out completely. To replace the drawer, slide it back in fully past the stop. The crisper cover can also be removed by removing the crisper(s), lifting the glass insert, sliding it forward to remove it, and lifting the cover frame.
Product Usage Instructions
- Read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the Owner’s Manual before operating the refrigerator.
- Ensure the refrigerator has been properly installed according to the Owner’s Manual.
- Check the temperature control setting when installing the freezer.
- Adjust the refrigerator shelves to fit different heights and store similar foods together.
- To remove a shelf, lift it straight up. To replace a shelf, lower it onto the supports on the side wall.
- Wait for 24 hours before putting food into the refrigerator under normal operating conditions.
- If needed, adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment by pressing the Temp Setting button and selecting the desired temperature setting.
- To turn the cooling off, press and hold the Temp Setting button for 3 seconds. The control panel lights will be off, but the main freezer light bulb will still operate.
- To turn the cooling on, press and hold the Temp Setting button for 3 seconds.
- The control panel lights will be illuminated. To activate Fast Cool, press the Temp Setting button until all snowflake positions are illuminated simultaneously. The refrigerator will remain in the Fast Cool setting for 24 hours.
- To manually turn off Fast Cool, select the desired temperature setting using the Temp Setting button.
- To remove a crisper drawer, slide it straight out to the stop and lift the front of the drawer. To replace the drawer, slide it back in fully past the stop.
- To remove the crisper cover, remove the crisper(s), lift the glass insert, slide it forward to remove it, and lift the cover frame.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according to the appliance’s Owner’s Manual. The temperature control is located at the front of the freezer compartment.
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When
you first install your freezer, check that the control is still set to the
recommended setting as shown.
IMPORTANT
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The recommended setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 37°F (3°C) under normal operating conditions.
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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 temperature set point to a colder-than-recommended setting will not cool the refrigerator any faster. -
The preset temperature setting should be correct for normal household usage. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like.
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When the refrigerator is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the refrigerator is cooled. It may take up to 6 or 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and number of times the refrigerator door is opened. After the refrigerator is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the refrigerator at the proper temperature.
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The outside of your refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. The refrigerator’s design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the refrigerator. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the refrigerator feel warm.
ADJUSTING CONTROL
If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press
Temp Setting to display the desired temperature setting from the snowflake on
the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the right (coldest).
NOTE : Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the control
more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the
temperature to stabilize.
COOLING ON/OFF
Your refrigerator will not cool when the cooling is turned off. To turn the
cooling off, press and hold Temp Setting for 3 seconds. In the off condition,
none of the lights on the control panel will be illuminated. The main freezer
light bulb will still operate.
To turn the cooling on, press and hold Temp Setting for 3 seconds. When
cooling is on, the control panel lights will be illuminated.
FAST COOL
Use this feature to assist with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery
loads, or temporarily warm room temperature. To activate Fast Cool, press TEMP
SETTING until all the snowflake positions are illuminated simultaneously. The
refrigerator will remain in the Fast Cool setting for 24 hours after the
extra-low temperature is reached. Once the time has expired, the refrigerator
will return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Cool may be manually
turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button to select the desired
temperature setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the
snowflake on the right (coldest).
OVER TEMPERATURE ALERT (on some models)
The Over Temperature Alert lets you know if the refrigerator temperature has
risen to 54°F (12°C) or higher. This alert feature will sound a continuous
alert tone and repeatedly flash a red light on the control panel. The tone can
be turned off by pressing Temp Setting (Over Temp Reset) on the control panel
once. As you press Temp Setting, the red light will then also change from
flashing to continuously illuminated. The red light will remain illuminated
until the refrigerator temperature falls below 54°F (12°C).
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel is repeatedly flashing, but the alert tone is not sounding, this means that an over-temperature condition has occurred, but the refrigerator temperature has since returned to below 54°F (12°C). To turn off the red light indicator for this condition, press Temp Setting (Over Temp Reset) on the control panel once.
DOOR AJAR ALARM (on some models)
The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the refrigerator door has been open for
5 minutes or longer and cooling is turned on. This alarm feature will sound an
alert tone that will repeat every 2 minutes. Close the door to turn off the
tone. The feature is reset and will reactivate when the door is again left
open for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To mute the alert tone while keeping the door open, such as while
cleaning the inside of the
refrigerator, press Temp Setting on the control panel. The alert tone will be
turned off temporarily.
FREEZER FEATURES
The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed.
The locations of the features may not match those of your model.
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy.
To Remove and Replace a Shelf:
- Remove the shelf by lifting it straight up and pulling the shelf out.
- Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on the side wall.
CRISPER DRAWERS
To Remove and Replace a Drawer:
- Slide the drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.
- Replace a drawer by sliding it back in, fully past the stop.
CRISPER COVER
To Remove the Crisper(s) Cover
- Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass, insert it firmly with one hand, and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Slowly slide the glass insert forward to remove it.
- Lift the cover frame and remove it.
To Replace Crisper Cover:
- Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into place.
- Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover frame and lower the front into place.
CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL (on some models)
- You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between and (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for the best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. Fruit: Wash, let dry, and store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag in a crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper.
- Vegetables with skins: Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in a crisper. (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for the best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
- Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain, and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in a crisper.
DOOR BIN
To Remove and Replace the Bin:
- Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and sliding it out.
- Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support, then tilting it back into place.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instructions 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, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or 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