Refrigerator whirlpool temperature control whirlpool fridge settings snowflakes

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3.

Lift open the vented air filter door. On some models, there are

notches behind the door.

On models with notches:

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Slide the indicator down into the notches, facing outward.

NOTE:

The indicator will not easily slide into the notches

if the rear bubble has not been popped.

■

Close the air filter door, and check that the indicator is

visible through the rectangular hole in the door.

On models without notches:

■

Store the indicator in a visible place you will easily

remember - either inside the refrigerator, or elsewhere in

your kitchen or home.

Style 2 - Air Filter Status on Electronic Control Display

The control panel displays the Air Filter status.

■

GOOD - The air filter LED does not light up.

■

REPLACE - The air filter LED lights up constantly when the

refrigerator door is open.

■

EXPIRED - The air filter LED lights up constantly and flashes

when the refrigerator door is open.

After replacing the air filter, press and hold FILTERS RESET for

3 seconds. The filter icons will turn off. See “Using the Control(s).”

NOTE:

At any filter status, pressing and holding FILTERS RESET

for 3 seconds will reset the air filter status to good and the air filter

LED will turn off.

Replacing the Air Filter

The disposable air filter should be replaced every 6 months, or

when the status indicator air filter icon LED turns on and starts

flashing when the refrigerator door is opened.

To order a replacement air filter, contact us using the

assistance/service information following the warranty.

1.

Remove the old air filter by squeezing in on the side tabs.

2.

Remove the old status indicator.

3.

Install the new air filter and reset the status indicator using the

instructions in the previous sections.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Using the Controls

Depending on your model, the control panel is located either at

the top front of the refrigerator compartment or on the dispenser

display. Follow the instructions specific to your model.

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 temperature

controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool

the compartments any faster.

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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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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.

Interior Dispenser Models

The control panel is located at the top front of the refrigerator

compartment.

For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the

factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the

control is still set to the recommended setting as shown.

Recommended Setting “3rd Snowflake”

Adjusting the Controls

If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or

freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the following chart

as a guide.

■

Press the TEMP button to display the desired number of

snowflakes from (1 snowflake [least cold] to all snowflakes

[coldest]).

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.

Cooling Off/On

■

Press and hold TEMP for 3 seconds to turn cooling off. To turn

cooling back on, press and hold TEMP again for 3 seconds.

NOTE:

Neither compartment will cool when the control is set to

OFF.

Additional Features

Filters Reset (on some models)

The Filters Reset control allows you to restart the filter status

tracking feature each time you replace the air filter or water filter.

■

Press and hold FILTERS RESET for 3 seconds. The filter icons

will turn off. See “Install Air Filter” and “Water Filtration

System.”

Exterior Dispenser Models

The control panel is located above the exterior dispenser.

IMPORTANT:

The display screen on the dispenser control panel

will turn off automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the

control buttons and dispenser levers have not been used for

2 minutes or more. While in “sleep” mode, the first press of a

control button will only reactivate the display screen, without

changing any settings. After reactivation, changes to any settings

can then be made. If no changes are made within 2 minutes, the

display will re-enter “sleep” mode.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR Control

one setting higher

FREEZER too warm/too little ice

FREEZER Control one

setting higher

REFRIGERATOR too cold

REFRIGERATOR Control

one setting lower

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control one

setting lower

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