Whirlpool WRF540CWHV French Door Bottom Refrigerator User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Whirlpool

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Online Ordering Information
References
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Whirlpool WRF540CWHV French Door Bottom Refrigerator User Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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 recommended set points as shown.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

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.
NOTE: Areas such as a garage, basement, or porch may have higher humidity or extreme temperatures. You may need to adjust the temperature away from the recommended settings to accommodate for these conditions.
When the power is on, the temperature display shows the set point temperature of the compartment.
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.
Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made.

TEMPERATURE SET POINTS

The Refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The Freezer control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature.

Press the up or down arrow touch pads until the desired temperature set point is displayed.

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.

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

CONDITION:	TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
Refrigerator too cold	Refrigerator setting 1° higher
Refrigerator too warm	Refrigerator setting 1° lower
Freezer too cold	Freezer setting 1° higher
Freezer too warm / too little ice	Freezer setting 1° lower

COOLING ON/OFF

Depending on your model you may have a control center with an On/Off button, or you may have a control center without an On/Off button.

The On/Off control turns off cooling for both compartments and turns off the dispenser. It does not disconnect power to the refrigerator.

Style 1–With an On/Off button

Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds. The red LED will light up to indicate that cooling is Off. Press On/Off again to turn cooling back on. The LED will turn off.

Style 2–Without an On/Off button

Press the Freezer up arrow touch pad until off appears in the display. Neither compartment will cool. Press the Freezer or Refrigerator down arrow touch pad to turn cooling back on.

PowerCold® FEATURE

The PowerCold® feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures. Once selected, Fast Cool will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.

Press the PowerCold® touch pad to set the freezer and refrigerator to the lowest temperature settings. Press the PowerCold® touch pad again to return to the normal refrigerator set point.

NOTE: The PowerCold® feature will automatically shut off in approximately 2 hours. When PowerCold® feature is on, the temperature cannot be adjusted.

TEMP ALARM

The Temp Alarm feature provides temperature information in the event of a power outage.

Temperature alarm: An alarm will sound repeatedly if the freezer or refrigerator compartment temperatures exceed normal operating temperatures for an hour or more.

The temperature displays will alternately show the current temperatures and the highest temperatures the compartments reached.

Press the Temp Alarm touch pad once to stop the audible alarm and alternating temperature displays. The Temp Alarm light will continue to flash until the refrigerator returns to the set temperature.

Power outage: During a power outage, if the temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments exceed normal operating temperatures, the highest temperature reached will be displayed.

Press the Temp Alarm touch pad until the indicator light is lit, to turn on this feature. Press and hold Temp Alarm for 3 seconds until the indicator light goes off to turn off this feature.

HUMIDITY CONTROL (on some models)

The Humidity Control feature turns on a heater to help reduce moisture on the door hinge seal.

Use in humid environments or when you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The refrigerator uses more energy when Humidity Control is on.

Press Humidity Control to turn on the door heater. Press Humidity Control again to turn off the heater. The LED will be illuminated when Humidity Control is on.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm feature sounds a chime every few seconds when the refrigerator door has been left open for 5 continuous minutes. The chime will sound until the door is closed or Door Alarm is turned off.

Press the Door Alarm touch pad to turn this feature on or off. The indicator light will be lit when the Door Alarm feature is on.

WATER FILTER STATUS

When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator, the water filter status lights help you know when to change your water filter. See “Water Filtration System” in the Owner’s Manual.

The disposable water filter should be replaced at least every 6 months. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often.

Yellow: ORDER—The Order light will illuminate when 90% of the volume of water for which the filter is rated has passed through the filter or 5 months have passed since the filter was installed.
Red: REPLACE—The Replace light will illuminate when the rated volume of water has passed through the filter or 6 months have passed since the filter was installed. A new water filter should be installed immediately when the Replace light is illuminated.

DISPENSER LIGHT

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.

When you use the dispenser, the lever will automatically turn the light on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either On or Auto.

Auto: The light sensor monitors the light level in the room. The dispenser light will illuminate at half-power when the light level is low. To activate the Auto option, press the Light button. The Auto indicator light will illuminate.
On: For continuous light, press the Light button a second time. The On indicator light will illuminate.
Off: To turn the dispenser light off, press the Light button a third time.

DISPENSER LOCK

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

NOTE: The dispenser lock does not shut off power to the product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It just deactivates the dispenser lever.

Press and hold the Control Lock touch pad for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser.
The indicator light will illuminate when Lock is on.
Press and hold the Control Lock touch pad again for 3 seconds to unlock dispenser. The indicator light will turn off.

USER PREFERENCES

The control center allows you to set user preferences, if desired.

Temperature Display (F_C)

This preference allows you to change the temperature display.

F – Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
C – Temperature in degrees Celsius

Auto Light Level Selection (LL)

This preference allows you to adjust the dispenser light level from dimmest to brightest (settings 1 through 9).

NOTE: The Auto Light feature on the control center must be selected to activate this preference.

Alarm (AL)

This preference allows you to turn off the sound of all alarms.

On – You will hear the alarm sound.
Off – You will not hear the alarm sound

Sabbath Mode (SAB)

On – All control center lights, interior lights and alarm tones will be disabled.
Off – All control center lights, interior lights and alarm tones will be enabled.

NOTE: Press and hold the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds to restore all lights.

To Access the User Preferences Menu:

Press and hold the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds. The preference name will appear in the freezer display and the preference status (F or C) or (On or Off) will appear in the refrigerator display.
Use the freezer (+) or (-) touch pads to scroll through the preference names. When the desired preference name is displayed, press the refrigerator (+) or (-) touch pads to change the preference status.
Set your preferences by pressing and holding the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds, or by closing the refrigerator compartment door.

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, the full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.maytag.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:
1–800–344–1274

Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692

Canada:
1–800–688–2002

Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

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