Whirlpool WRT111SFDB, WRT111SFDW Owner's Manual

User Guide

Top Mount Refrigerator

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this refrigerator includes a condensed User Guide. A complete User Instructions manual can be downloaded at: www.whirlpool.com/manuals. The model number is located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.

In the U.S.A.:

For assistance or service, call 1-800-253-1301. Register your refrigerator at www.whirlpool.com.

In Canada:

For assistance or service, call 1-800-807-6777. Register your refrigerator 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 follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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.

IMPORTA NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING:

the following:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove 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.

Use nonflammable cleaner. Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from

refrigerator. Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready

models only).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.

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

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.

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.

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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.

Using the Controls

Temperature Control

When you plug in the refrigerator for the ﬁrst time, set the Temperature Control to the Recommended setting. Temperature Control adjustments range from MIN (least cold) to MAX (coldest).

IMPORTANT:

 Turning the Temperature Control to OFF

stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but it does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.

 The Temperature Control regulates the temperature in both the

refrigerator and freezer compartments. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

 Wait 24 hours before you put food into your refrigerator. If you add

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

NOTE: Adjusting the Temperature Control to a higher (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

 The mid-settings should be correct for normal household usage.

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, before adjusting the controls, ﬁrst make sure the air vents are not blocked.

Adjust the Temperature Control

NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

Airﬂow Control

The Airﬂow control is located on the back wall of the freezer. It regulates the amount of air ﬂowing between the freezer and the refrigerator compartments.

When you plug in the refrigerator for the ﬁrst time, turn the Airﬂow control to the Recommended setting.

Adjust the Airﬂow Control

If you want to temporarily increase the cold airﬂow to a speciﬁc compartment, adjust the control.

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

Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)

You control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Depending on the produce you are storing, select the desired Humidity Level.

Humidity Level - Min Setting

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR too warm/too little ice

REFRIGERATOR too cold Temperature Control one setting lower FREEZER too cold Temperature Control one setting lower

Temperature Control one setting higher

MIN (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

 Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag or

crisper. Do not wash or cut berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

 Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container

and store in crisper.

Humidity Level - Max Setting

MAX (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

ICE AND WATER

Ice Maker (on some models - Accessory)

 Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off

bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

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To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made,

the ice cubes will ﬁll the ice storage bin, and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position.

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To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position, and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate.

NOTE: Turn off the ice maker before removing the ice storage bin to serve ice or to clean the bin. This will keep the ice cubes from dropping out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment. After replacing the ice storage bin, turn on the ice maker.

MAX

NORMAL

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

WARNING

Ice Production Rate

In normal operation, the ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period.

If ice is not being made fast enough, adjust the controls.

 Air Flow Control - Turn the control dial to the Max setting.  Temperature Control - Turn the control dial gradually toward the

Max setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.

Remember



Allow 24 hours to produce the ﬁrst batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely ﬁll the ice storage bin. Discard the ﬁrst three batches of ice produced.

 The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the

water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

 Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice

storage bin.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces

thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

3. Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and

a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, ﬂammable ﬂuids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

Vacation

If you installed an ice maker and connected it to your household water

line, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator if you will be away from home for longer than a few days.

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all bulbs will ﬁt your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the upper shelf to access the light shield.

3. Remove the screw from the bottom of the light shield.

4. Press the side of the light shield to release it from the catch and

pull the shield away from the light assembly.

5. Remove the light bulb

and replace it with a new 25-watt appliance bulb. Replace the light shield.

6. Replace the screw

removed in Step 3.

7. Plug in refrigerator or

reconnect power.

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order, contact us and ask for the Part Number.

In the U.S.A., visit our webpage www.whirlpool.com/accessories or call 1-800-901-2042.

In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

Automatic Ice Maker (optional): Order Part #24ECKMF

affresh® Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner: Order Part #W10355010

PROBLEM SOLVER

First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit http://www.whirlpool.ca.

In the U.S.A.:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

WARNING

In Canada:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200 – 6750 Century Ave. Mississauga ON L5N 0B7

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.

If you

Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions

experience

The refrigerator will not operate

The motor seems to run too much

 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 blown or circuit breaker tripped - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

continues, contact an electrician.

 Control is not turned on - Turn on the refrigerator control. See “Using the Controls.”  New Installation - Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.

NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool the refrigerator more quickly.

Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one. Energy efﬁcient refrigerators run longer at lower, more energy efﬁcient speeds. Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, the door is opened often, or if the door has been left open.

Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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