French Door Bottom Mount Quick Start Guide

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.

The controls are located above the external dispenser. Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate the display screen.

NOTE: 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.

Control Panel Buttons: [Ice Type] (cubed/crushed), [Light] (off/on/pads), [Temp] (hold 3 sec), [Options] (hold 3 sec), [Lock] (hold 3 sec), [Measured Fill] (hold 3 sec).

Factory Settings and Initial Cooling

For convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, ensure controls are set to "mid-settings." Factory recommended set points are 38°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer.

IMPORTANT:

Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before adding food.
Adjusting set points to a colder setting will not cool compartments faster.
If temperature is too warm or too cold, check air vents for blockages before adjusting controls.
Recommended settings are correct for normal household use (milk/juice cold, ice cream firm).

NOTE: Areas like garages or basements may require temperature adjustments due to higher humidity or extreme temperatures.

Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck temperatures before making further adjustments.

Temperature Set Points

1. To view/adjust set points, press and hold [Temp] for 3 seconds to activate Temperature mode.

NOTE: To view temperature in Celsius, press [Light] (under Units) when in adjust mode. Press [Light] again to return to Fahrenheit.

2. When Temperature mode is active, press [Temp] to toggle between Fridge and Freezer. The display shows the set point and adjusting information.

3. Press [Lock] to raise set point, or press [Options] to lower set point.

4. To adjust the freezer set point, press [Temp] (under Select Zone). "Freezer" will appear.

5. Press [Lock] to raise set point, or press [Options] to lower set point.

Recommended Refrigerator Temperature: Fridge set point range: 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 7°C)

Recommended Freezer Temperature: Freezer set point range: -5°F to 5°F (-21°C to -15°C)

Temperature Adjustment Guide:

Condition	Adjustment
Refrigerator too cold	Refrigerator setting 1° higher
Refrigerator too warm	Refrigerator setting 1° lower
Freezer too cold	Freezer setting 1° higher
Freezer too warm / too little ice	Freezer setting 1° lower

Save/Confirm Temperature Settings: Press [Measured Fill] to save settings after adjusting both refrigerator and freezer set points.

NOTE: To exit without saving, press [Ice Type] or wait approx. 60 seconds for auto-exit.

Cooling On/Off

Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off.

To turn cooling off: Press and hold [Lock] and [Measured Fill] simultaneously for 3 seconds.

IMPORTANT: Press both buttons at exactly the same time to avoid unintentional locking or setting changes.

When cooling is off, "Refrigeration Cooling is Off" will appear on the display.

To turn cooling back on: Press and hold [Lock] and [Measured Fill] for 3 seconds again.

Ice Maker On/Off

You can turn the ice maker on or off from the control panel.

1. Press [Options] to enter Options mode. "Ice Maker" will illuminate.

2. Press [Temp] to toggle between "Ice Maker" and "Ice Maker Off."

When "Ice Maker Off" is selected, it will flash three times and then stay lit. The ice maker will stop producing ice.

Pressing "Ice Maker" when it's off will turn it on.

Fast Cool

The Fast Cool feature is useful for periods of high refrigerator use, large grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures. Fast Cool remains on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.

To turn on: Press [Options] to enter Options mode, then press [Options] again. "Fast Cool" will appear on the display.

To turn off manually: Press [Options] to enter Options mode (if not already there), then press [Options] again. "Fast Cool" will disappear.

NOTE: Setting the freezer colder may make foods like ice cream harder.

Water Filter Status

The water filter status lights indicate when to change your water filter.

The disposable water filter should be replaced at least every 6 months. Replace sooner if water flow decreases noticeably.

"Order Filter" icon: ? (Order Filter) Illuminates when 90% of filter's rated volume has passed or 5 months have passed since installation.
"Replace Filter" icon: ⚠️ (Replace Filter) Illuminates and blinks continuously during dispensing when the rated volume has passed or 6 months have passed. Install a new filter immediately.
After 14 days at "Replace Filter" stage, "Replace Filter" and "water" icons glow constantly and blink during dispensing. An alert chime sounds three times after dispensing.

The filter reset control restarts the water filter status tracking.

To reset after changing the filter: Press [Options] to enter Options mode, press [Lock] to initiate reset, then press [Measured Fill] to confirm. "Order" and "Replace" icons will disappear.

NOTES:

During the first hour after Vacation Mode is turned on, opening/closing the door does not affect the setting. After 1 hour, opening/closing the door turns off Vacation Mode.
Vacation Mode is canceled if Fast Ice is turned on or the Door Ajar alarm sounds.

Dispenser Light

The dispenser lights turn on automatically when the dispenser is used. For continuous light:

ON: Press [Light] to turn on the dispenser light and the light behind the dispenser paddles.
PADS: Press [Light] a second time to select Pads mode. The dispenser light turns off, but the light behind the dispenser paddles remains on.
OFF: Press [Light] a third time to turn off the dispenser light.

The dispenser lights are LEDs and cannot be changed. For troubleshooting, see online "Troubleshooting."

Dispenser Lock

The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent unintentional dispensing by children and pets.

NOTE: The lock feature deactivates controls and the dispenser lever only; it does not shut off power to the refrigerator, ice maker, or dispenser light.

To lock: Press and hold [Lock] for 3 seconds. ? (Locked)
To unlock: Press and hold [Lock] for 3 seconds again. ? (Unlocked)

The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked.

Online Ordering Information

For detailed installation, maintenance, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner's Manual.

For full cycle guides, warranty, product dimensions, or complete use/installation instructions, visit:

United States: https://www.whirlpool.com/owners
Canada: https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners

Contact Information:

United States:
1-800-253-1301
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

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