Whirlpool 21379 Bottom Mount Refrigerator User Guide

June 4, 2024
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Whirlpool 21379 Bottom Mount Refrigerator

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according to the appliance’s Owner’s Manual.
Electronic Control

IMPORTANT: Wait 12 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

  • 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.
  • 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:
Touch the icon for 3 seconds to turn On or Off the unit. The display will turn on (starting screen and home screen) with the temperature measured from the fridge inside the compartments will appear again. The refrigerator will start cooling until reaching the set temperatures.

Adjusting Electronic Controls
The temperature control range for each compartment is 1 through 7.
Touch the appropriate icon on home screen to adjust the temperature of the desired compartment then scroll up/down to select the desired temperature Touch the icon OK to confirm the temperature.

Icon Compartment Temperature Range
Refrigerator Compartment +1°C to +7°C (from 33.8°F to 44.6°F)
Freezer Bottom -13°C to -23°C (from 8.6°F to -9.4°F)

Loading Fridge Groceries

  • The function lowers the refrigerator temperature to +2°C (35.6°F) for 12 hours, after 12 hours the function deactivates automatically and returns to the previously set temperature. After a power failure it is necessary to reactivate the function.
  • Touch the functions icon on the home screen then touch Loading Fridge Groceries. Now Scroll up/down to set the desired time and then press ON.

Loading Freezer Groceries

  • This function must be activated at least 24 hours before inserting room temperature items into the freezer, or several hours before placing into the freezer previously frozen items which have been subject to a slight temperature rise.
  • Touch the functions icon on the home screen then touch Loading Freezer Groceries. Now Scroll up/down to set the desired time and then press ON.

Rapid Bottle Cooler

  • This function can be activated when it is necessary to cool off beverages quickly, by placing them inside the freezer compartment. It is possible to select a duration of 1 minute to 45 minutes. A sound signal will indicate when the desired temperature has been reached. After removing the beverages, deactivate the sound signal by pressing the Alarm button.
  • Touch the functions icon on the home screen then touch Rapid Bottle Cooler. Now Scroll up/down to set the desired time and then press ON.

Ice Maker Activation

  • A prewash of the water circuit should be performed before activating the Ice Maker for the first time. After a few minutes the Ice Maker can be activated.
  • Touch the functions icon on the home screen then scroll right to touch Ice Maker icon and then press OK. Set Ice cube Size – SuperIce
  • The IceMaker function permits selecting the size of the ice cubes, by choosing between Large (base setting) or Medium, and activation of the SuperIce function, which increases the quantity of produced ice. The SuperIce function deactivates automatically after 24 hours.
  • Touch the functions icon on the home screen then scroll right to touch Ice Maker icon then touch the Set Cube Size icon. The default cube size is “medium”. Select desired set cube size (Medium/Large) If you would like to increase the production of ice, touch the SuperIce icon, this will enable the freezer to produce more ice, up to 1.5 kg a day, then press ON.

Water Filter

  • Water Filter Activation/Deactivation Display shows the time left before the filter needs to be replaced. The water filter Reminder have to be activated by the user.

Touch the Functions icon on the home screen then scroll right to touch Water Filter icon, touch Yes to proceed then Push Yes to enable countdown timer and then the remaining days will appear on screen for filter replacement.
Follow similar steps to deactivate the filter replacement reminder (Push OFF).

Reset Filter
The Reset Filter function sets to zero the time left before the filter needs to be replaced. It is necessary to set the meter to zero each time the cartridge is replaced. Touch the Functions icon on the home screen then scroll right to touch Water Filter icon, touch Reset button to proceed then Push Yes reset countdown timer. Full duration of water filter cartridge will appear on screen.

Water System Manual Clean

  • If ice production has been disabled or unused for a long period it is recommended to perform a Manual Clean function. Before proceeding it is important to turn off the ice maker.

Touch the Functions icon on the home screen then touch Water System Purge icon press Yes. Push OK to start cleaning, once the cleaning process is done press OK and wait for a few seconds for the menu screen to appear.
Repeat the cleaning until the water on the freezer tray will not be clean.

Bypass filter
The included filtration system can be bypassed when excellent water quality is available from the home water system. You can simply remove the water filter from the adapter and the system will automatically bypass the cartridge.

Settings

It is possible to personalize the settings of your JennAir refrigerator for adapting it to the different ways you might want to use it. For more details about the personalize setting options refer the Owner’s Manual.Whirlpool-21379-Bottom-Mount-Refrigerator-
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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, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.producthelp.jennair.com, or in Canada https://www.jennair.ca/support. 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.

Canada: 1-800-536-6247
JennAir (R) Appliances
Customer eXperience Center Whilrpool Canada 200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

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