Whirlpool WRTX5328PM 28 Inch Wide Top Freezer Refrigerator User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool WRTX5328PM 28 Inch Wide Top Freezer Refrigerator
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Top Mount Refrigerator
- Control Type: Temperature Control and Airflow Control
- Recommended Settings: Cooling On, Airflow Recommended
- Temperature Control: 4 LED lights indicating temperature settings
- Airflow Control: Max (for increasing airflow to the freezer), Min (for increasing airflow to the refrigerator)
Product Usage Instructions
Temperature Control
The temperature control allows you to adjust the cooling settings of the
refrigerator. Follow the steps below to operate the temperature control:
- To turn cooling off, press and hold the Setting button for 4 seconds until all lights stay on for 1 second.
- To turn cooling back on, press and hold the Setting button again for 4 seconds.
- For normal household refrigerator use, keep the temperature control at the recommended setting.
- If you need to adjust the temperature, use the chart below as a guide and press the Setting button to toggle among the 4 LED lights indicating temperature settings.
- Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
Airflow Control
The airflow control regulates the amount of air flowing between the freezer
and refrigerator compartments. Follow the steps below to operate the airflow
control:
- When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, turn the airflow control to the Recommended setting.
- If you want to temporarily increase the cold airflow to a specific compartment, adjust the control to Max for the freezer or Min for the refrigerator.
- Once the desired performance is achieved, return the airflow control to the recommended setting to maintain optimum efficiency.
Important Notes
- Ensure the temperature control is still preset at the factory settings when you first install the refrigerator.
- Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool completely before adding food to prevent spoilage.
- Do not adjust the control more than one setting at a time, except when starting the refrigerator. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
- If the temperature is too warm or too cold, check the air vents to ensure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.
- Adjusting the controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Q: What should I do if my refrigerator is not cooling enough?
A: If your refrigerator is not cooling enough, try adjusting the temperature control one setting lower and wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. -
Q: What should I do if my refrigerator is too cold?
A: If your refrigerator is too cold, try adjusting the temperature control one setting higher and wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. -
Q: How do I increase airflow to a specific compartment?
A: To increase airflow to the freezer, adjust the airflow control to Max. To increase airflow to the refrigerator, adjust the airflow control to Min. -
Q: Where can I find detailed installation and maintenance information?
A: For detailed installation instructions, maintenance information, winter storage tips, and transportation tips, please refer to the Owner’s Manual included with your appliance.
Top Mount Refrigerator Quick Start Guide
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.
Your refrigerator has two controls that affect the temperature. The
Temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator
compartment and the Airflow control is located on the back wall of the freezer
compartment.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Recommended Settings
For your
convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When you first
install your refrigerator, make sure the control is still preset as shown
above.
IMPORTANT
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The recommended setting 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.
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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.
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.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
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
Press the Setting button to toggle among the 4 LED lights which indicate the
temperature setting. Reading from left to right, the LED in the first position
is the least cold. The LEDs indicate increasingly colder settings as you
continue to the right until all 4 LEDs are illuminated.
| CONDITION/REASON | ADJUSTMENT |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator too warm | Temp control one setting higher |
| Refrigerator too cold | Temp control one setting lower |
| Freezer too warm/too little ice* | Airflow or Temp control one setting higher |
| Freezer too cold | Airflow or Temp control one setting lower |
*Ice makers and Ice maker kits are available on select models. See online Owner’s Manual.
COOLING ON/OFF
To turn cooling off, press and hold the Setting button for 4 seconds until all lights stay on for 1 second. To turn cooling back on, press and hold the Setting button again for 4 seconds.
NOTE: Neither compartment will cool when the control is set to Off.
AIRFLOW CONTROL
The Airflow control regulates the amount of air flowing between the freezer
and the refrigerator compartments. Changing the Airflow setting to Max removes
cool air from the freezer and uses it to cool the refrigerator.
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, turn the Airflow control
to the Recommended setting.
ADJUSTING THE AIRFLOW CONTROL
If you want to temporarily increase the cold airflow to a specific
compartment, adjust the control:
- Max – Increase airflow to the freezer
- Min – Increase airflow to the refrigerator
IMPORTANT : Once the performance is achieved, return the Airflow control to the recommended setting to keep the refrigerator operating at optimum efficiency.
| CONDITION/REASON | ADJUSTMENT |
|---|---|
| Heavy ice use* | Max |
| Hot room temperature | Max – to maintain ice making production rate |
| Large quantity of groceries | Min – to quickly chill food and beverages |
*Ice makers and ice maker kits are available on select models. See online Owner’s Manual.
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.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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