whirlpool W11691981A Side by Side Refrigerator User Guide

whirlpool W11691981A Side by Side Refrigerator

Product Information

This is a Side-by-Side Refrigerator. It comes with a dispenser control panel that has a display screen and various control buttons. The refrigerator has a cooling system that can be turned on or off. It also features a Fast Ice function that increases ice production for temporary periods of heavy ice use.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation: Before using the refrigerator, make sure it has been properly installed according to the appliance’s Owner’s Manual.
2. Sleep Mode: The display screen on the dispenser control panel will automatically turn off and enter sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity. To reactivate the display screen, simply touch any control button on the dispenser panel.
3. Turning Cooling On/Off:
   • To turn cooling off, press and hold the Lock and Measured Fill buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. “Refrigeration Cooling Is Off” will appear on the display screen.
   • To turn cooling back on, press and hold Lock and Measured Fill for 3 seconds again.
   • Make sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time to avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser or changing other settings.
4. Fast Ice:
   • The Fast Ice feature increases ice production over a 24-hour period for temporary periods of heavy ice use.
   • To turn on the feature, press Options then Temp. The Fast Ice icon will appear on the dispenser display screen.
   • The Fast Ice setting will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.
   • To manually turn off the feature, press Options then Temp again, or adjust the freezer temperature set point.
   • The Fast Ice icon will disappear when the feature is off.
   • Note that the ice maker must be turned on for the Fast Ice feature to work. Refer to the Ice Maker and Storage Bin section in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
5. Initial Settings:
   • When you first install the refrigerator, ensure that both the refrigerator and freezer controls are set to the mid-setting, indicated by three illuminated bars.
   • Wait 24 hours before placing food into the refrigerator to allow it to cool completely and prevent spoilage.
   • Adjusting the set points to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.
   • If the temperature is too warm or too cold, check the air vents to ensure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.
   • The preset settings should be suitable for normal household usage. The controls are correctly set when milk or juice is as cold as desired and when ice cream is firm.
   • Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and recheck the temperatures before making further adjustments.

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.
• NOTE: The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the control buttons and dispenser pads have not been used for 2 minutes or more. While in “sleep” mode, the first press of a control button will only reactivate the display screen without changing any settings.

Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate the display screen. The home screen will appear as shown.

• For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the both the refrigerator and freezer controls are still set to the “mid-setting.” This will be indicated with three illuminated bars.
• For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still set to the “mid-settings.” The factory-recommended set points are 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and 0°F (–18°C) for the freezer.

IMPORTANT:

• 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 set points 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.
• The preset settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made.

TEMPERATURE SET POINTS

To view and adjust the set points, press and hold the Temp button for 3 seconds. When adjust mode is activated, adjusting information will appear on the display screen.

NOTE:
To view Celsius temperatures, press the Light button when adjust mode is activated. To return the display setting to Fahrenheit, press Light again.

• When adjust mode is activated, the display screen shows the refrigerator set point and “Fridge” appears.
• Press Lock to raise the set point, or press Options to lower the set point.
• When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) the refrigerator set point, press Temp to change the display to show the freezer set point. When the zone has been changed, “Freezer” appears on the display screen.
• Press Lock to raise the set point, or press Options to lower the set point.
• When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) both the refrigerator and freezer set points, press Measured Fill to save the settings.

NOTE:
To exit without saving changes, press Ice Type at any time while in adjust mode, or allow about 60 seconds of inactivity and adjust mode will turn off automatically.

• The set point range for the refrigerator is 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 6°C).
• The set point range for the freezer is –9°F to 5°F (–23°C to –15°C).

When adjusting temperature set points, use the following chart as a guide.

TURN COOLING ON/OFF

• Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off. Follow the directions specific to your model.
• To turn cooling off, press and hold the Lock and Measured Fill buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
• When cooling is off, “Refrigeration Cooling Is Off” will appear on the display screen.
• IMPORTANT: To avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser or changing other settings, be sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time.
• Press and hold Lock and Measured Fill for 3 seconds again to turn cooling back on.

FAST ICE

• The Fast Ice feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice use by increasing ice production over a 24-hour period.
• IMPORTANT: This feature only works if the ice maker is turned on. See “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” in the Owner’s Manual.
• To turn on the feature, press Options then Temp. When the feature is on, the Fast Ice icon will appear on the dispenser display screen. The Fast Ice setting will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.
• To manually turn off the feature, press Options then Temp again, or adjust the freezer temperature set point. The Fast Ice icon will disappear when the feature is off.
• NOTE: If increased ice production is desired at all times, change the freezer control to a lower setting. Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make some foods harder, such as ice cream.

DISPENSER LIGHT

When you use the dispenser, the lights will automatically turn on. If you want the lights to be on continuously, you may choose either On or Dim. If you want only the dispenser pad lighting to be on continuously, choose Pads. The display screen indicates which mode is selected.

• ON: Press Light to turn on all the dispenser lights.
• DIM: Press Light a second time to select Dim mode. All of the dispenser lights will remain on, but at a lower intensity.
• PADS: Press Light a third time to select Pads mode. The dispenser pad lights will remain on at full intensity, but the main dispenser lighting will turn off.
• OFF: Press Light a fourth time to turn all of the dispenser lights off.

The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see online “Troubleshooting” for more information.

DISPENSER LOCK

The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.

NOTE:

The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the controls and dispenser lever. To turn off the ice maker, see the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” section in the Owner’s Manual.

• Press and hold Lock for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser.
• Press and hold Lock a second time to unlock the dispenser.

The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked.

DOOR AJAR ALARM

• The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator or freezer door is open for 5 minutes and the product cooling is turned on. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes.
• Close both doors to turn it off. The feature then resets and will reactivate when either door is left open again for 5 minutes.
• NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, such as while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press any button on the control panel. The alarm sound will be turned off temporarily, but the Door Ajar icon will still be displayed on the dispenser control panel.

DISABLING SOUNDS

• To turn off all control and dispenser sounds, press the Options button to enter Options mode, and then press Options again.
• To turn all sounds back on, press the Options button to enter Options mode (unless you are already in Options mode), and then press Options again.

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.kitchenaid.com/service-and-support, or in Canada
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United States:

• 1–800–253–1301
• KtichenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692

Canada:

• 1–800–807–6777
• KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200–6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

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References

• Service & Support Owners Center | KitchenAid

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