Whirlpool 13254334 Bottom-Mount Refrigerator User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool 13254334 Bottom-Mount 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. Your model may have either electronic or digital controls.
IMPORTANT:
■ 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.
■ 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:
■ Press the freezer minus () touch pad (or down arrow on some models) until a
dash () appears in both the refrigerator and freezer displays. Neither
compartment will cool when the refrigerator is off.
Adjusting Electronic Controls
The temperature control range for each compartment is 1 through 7 (coldest).
■Press the plus (+) or minus () touch pads to adjust the temperature. Except
when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust either control more than one
setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to
stabilize.
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart as a guide.
DIGITAL 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.
IMPORTANT: When the power is on, the temperature display shows the set
point temperature of the compartment.
To Turn Your Refrigerator On/Off:
■ Press the freezer (+) touch pad repeatedly until “OFF” appears in the
freezer display. Allow a few seconds for the refrigerator to shut off. Neither
compartment will cool.
■ Press either the refrigerator or freezer (-) touch pad to turn on the
refrigerator.
Adjusting Digital Controls
The Refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The
Freezer control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature.
If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer
compartment, use the settings listed in the chart as a guide.
To Adjust Set Point Temperatures:
The first touch of the (+) or (-) touch pad displays the current temperature
set point.
■ Press the (+) or (-) touch pads until the desired temperature set point is
displayed.
NOTE: Except when first turning on the refrigerator, do not adjust either
temperature control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between
adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
MAX ICE
The Max Ice feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice use by
increasing ice production.
■ Press the Max Ice touch pad to set the freezer to the lowest temperature
setting. .
NOTE: The Max Ice feature will shut off automatically in approximately 24
hours.
HUMIDITY CONTROL
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 On when the environment is warm and more humid, or
if you notice moisture on the door hinge seal.
■ Press Humidity Control to Off to save energy when the environment is less
humid.
An alarm will sound repeatedly if the freezer or refrigerator compartment
temperatures exceed normal operating temperatures (such as during a power
outage) for an hour or more. The temperature displays will alternately show
the current temperatures and the highest temperatures reached in the
compartments.
■ 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.
■ 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.
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.
MAX COOL
The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full
grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
■ Press Max Cool to set the freezer and refrigerator to the lowest temperature
settings. Press Max Cool again to return to the normal refrigerator set point.
NOTE: The Max Cool feature will shut off automatically in approximately 12
hours.
FILTER RESET
The Filter Reset control allows you to restart the water filter status
tracking feature each time you replace your water filter. See “Water
Filtration System” in the Owner’s Manual.
■ Press and hold the Filter Reset touch pad for 3 seconds until the Order or
Replace light turns off.
DIGITAL CONTROL 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.
Alarm (AL)
This preference allows you to turn off the sound of all alarms.
F - Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
C - Temperature in degrees Celsius
On - You will hear the alarm sound.
Off - You will not hear the alarm sound.
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.kitchenaid.com/service-and-support, or in Canada https://www.kitchenaid.ca/service-and-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.
United States: 18002531301
KtichenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer experience Center 553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 490222692
Canada: 18008076777
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer experience Centre 2006750 Century
Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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