Whirlpool 2184591 warranty Setting the controls, Changing the control settings

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To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Setting the controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:

1.Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 (Recommended Setting). Refrigerator Control settings range from

1(warmest) to 5 (coldest).

2.Set the Freezer Control to 3 (Recommended Setting). Freezer Control settings range from

1(warmest) to 5 (coldest).

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours. The settings indicated above 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 firm. If you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” below.

Changing the control settings

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have any questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

CONDITION:

REASON:

 

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS:

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator

Freezer

Refrigerator

l

Door

opened

often

4

2

section too warm

l

Large

amount

of food added

l Room temperature too warm

Freezer section too warm

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l

l

Door opened often

 

 

Large amount of food added

3

4

 

Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough)

Refrigerator section too cold

Ice not made fast enough

Both sections too warm

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l

l

l

l

l

Controls not set correctly for your conditions

2

4

 

 

 

Heavy ice usage

4

4

Very

cold room temperature

(can’t

cycle often enough)

 

 

Door

opened

often

4

4

Large

amount

of food added

Very warm or very cold room temperatures

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Contents UseAndCare Contents Your safety is important to us Refrigerator SafetyHelp us help you All models Parts and FeaturesControl panel StyleEasy-clean Freezer bottom Control Panel Plugging it Before Using Your RefrigeratorCleaning your refrigerator Installing it properlyChanging the control settings Setting the controlsCondition Reason Recommended On some models Adjusting the refrigerator shelvesRemoving the drop-in door trim Removing the snap-on door trimRemoving the crispers Removing the meat drawer and coverCrisper cover Adjusting the freezer shelf Adjusting the crisper cover trackPossible CAUSE/SOLUTION Using the optional automatic ice makerSolving common ice maker problems ProblemCold water supply Connecting to water lineAttaching the ice maker to a water supply Read all directions carefully before you beginConnecting to refrigerator Changing the light bulb Removing Base GrilleReversing the door swing Understanding the soundsYou may hear Saving energyPart What to USE Cleaning your- refrigeratorHOW to Clean Caring for Your RefrigeratorMoving Vacation and moving careShort vacations Long vacationsQuestions? Power interruptionsStoring fresh food Food Storage GuideStoring frozen food Before calling for assistance TroubleshootingCheck the Following For assistance or service in the U.S.A Requesting Assistance or ServiceWHIRLPOOL@ Refrigerator Warranty Warranty
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