Whirlpool WRT318FMDM 30 Inch Wide Top Freezer Refrigerator User Guide
- June 30, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool WRT318FMDM 30 Inch Wide Top Freezer Refrigerator
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
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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 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 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 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.
United States:
1-866-698-2538
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