Whirlpool WRS312SNHB, WRS312SNHM, WRS312SNHW, WRS315SNHB, WRS315SNHM Owner's Manual

User Guide

Side by Side Refrigerator

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this refrigerator includes a condensed User Guide. A complete User Instructions
manual for your model can be downloaded at www.whirlpool.com/manuals. The model number is located on the inside wall of
the refrigerator compartment. To request a printed copy of the User Instructions manual (shipping and handling fees may apply),
call 1-800-253-1301 in the U.S.A. or 1-800-807-6777 in Canada.

Register your refrigerator at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register at www.whirlpool.ca.

Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

instructions.

follow

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

 Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

 Do not remove the ground prong.

 Do not use an adapter.

 Do not use an extension cord.

 Disconnect power before servicing.

 Replace all parts and panels before operating.

 Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

 Connect only to the potable water supply.

 Use non-flammable cleaner.

 Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, well

away from the refrigerator.

 Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator.

 Disconnect the power before installing the ice maker (on ice

maker kit-ready models only).

 Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).

 Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the refrigerator,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

 This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.

 Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans

with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

 This appliance is intended to be used in household and

similar applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;

- Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;

- Bed and breakfast type environments;

- Catering and similar non-retail applications.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb

inside.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even
if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the
factory. When you rst install your refrigerator, make sure that the
controls are still preset. The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer
Control should both be set to the “mid-settings.”

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

IMPORTANT:

■ The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. Every click on “Temp Setting” button makes
refrigerator compartment colder (LED indicator on in 1 snowake
is Less Cold / LED indicator on in 2, 3 or 4 snowake is colder / All
LED indicator on is coldest), once you get to the last level the
system will go back to the initial level.

Less Cold (one
snowake)

■ The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature.

Colder (two snowake tp four snowake)

Coldest (all
Snowake)

Settings to the front of the mid-setting make the temperature
less cold. Settings to the back of the mid-setting make the
temperature colder.

■ Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add

food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may
spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher
(colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments
any faster.

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Adjusting Controls

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the
refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should be
correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is rm.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use
the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours
between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR
too warm

FREEZER too warm/
too little ice

REFRIGERATOR
too cold

FREEZER too cold FREEZER Control one setting lower

REFRIGERATOR Control one setting
higher

FREEZER Control one setting higher

REFRIGERATOR Control one setting
lower

Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between Low and High.

Low (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
High (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

ACCESSORIES

Affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes:

The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order
an accessory, call 1-800-442-9991 and ask for the part number listed
or contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer. In Canada, call

1-800-807-6777.
Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner:

Order Part #W10355016
In Canada, order Part #W10355016B

Order Part #W10355049
In Canada, order Part #W10355049B

Affresh® Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner:

Order Part #W10355010
In Canada, order Part #W10355010B

Icemaker:

Order Part #W10300022
In Canada order Part # W10300022B

PROBLEM SOLVER

For recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help.
For a complete Problem Solver listing with more information about additional topics, see the Installation

Instructions and Owner’s Manual provided with your refrigerator, or visit our website and download the
User Instructions for your model.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

PROBLEM Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
Refrigerator

will not
operate

■ Not connected to an electrical supply - Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension

cord.

■ No power to the electrical outlet - Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.

■ Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

continues, contact a licensed electrician.

■ New installation - Following installation, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer to cool completely.

NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control(s) to the coldest setting will not cool either compartment (refrigerator or freezer)

more quickly.

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