Whirlpool Top Mount Refrigerator User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Whirlpool

Table of Contents

Whirlpool Top Mount Refrigerator
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Online Ordering Information
CONTACT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Whirlpool Top Mount Refrigerator

Product Information

Specifications

Type: Top Mount Refrigerator
Temperature Control: Adjustable
Airflow Control: Yes
Installation: User Manual Included

Product Usage Instructions

Adjust the temperature control based on the recommended settings provided in the user manual.
To turn the cooling off, press and hold the Setting button for 4 seconds.
To turn the cooling back on, repeat the process.

FAQ

Q: How do I adjust the temperature if my refrigerator is too warm?
A: Increase the temperature control by one setting higher.
Q: What should I do if my freezer is too cold?
A: Adjust the Airflow or Temperature control by one setting lower.

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 present as shown above.

IMPORTANT

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.
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 the online Owner’s Manual.

COOLING ON/OFF

To turn the cooling off, press and hold the Setting button for 4 seconds until all lights stay on for 1 second.
To turn the 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 Min 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 the 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 the online Owner’s Manual.

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 for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada 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.