Whirlpool WRX988SIBM - Manual (Page 16)

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Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points
For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are
preset at the factory.
When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
controls are still set to the recommended set points. The factory
recommended set points are 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and
0°F (-18°C) for the freezer.
IMPORTANT:
■ 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 set points to a colder than
recommended setting will not cool the compartments any
faster.
■ 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.
■ The recommended settings should be correct for normal
household use. The controls are set correctly when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
NOTE: Areas such as a garage, basement or porch, may
have higher humidity or extreme temperatures. You may need
to adjust the temperature away from the recommended
settings to accommodate for these conditions.
■ Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the
temperatures before other adjustments are made.
View Temperature Set Points
1. Press and hold TEMP for 3 seconds to activate Temperature
mode.
NOTE: To view temperature in degrees Celsius, press the
LIGHT button, under Units, when adjust mode is activated. To
return the display setting to Fahrenheit, press the LIGHT
button again.
When Temperature mode is activated, press TEMP to toggle
between Fridge and Freezer. The display will show the
temperature set point of the selected compartment, and
temperature adjusting information will appear on the display
screen.
Recommended Refrigerator Temperature
Recommended Freezer Temperature
Adjust Temperature Set Points
Refrigerator set point range: 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 7°C).
Freezer set point range: -5°F to 5°F (-21°C to -15°C).
1. When Temperature mode is activated, press TEMPERATURE
to select the Refrigerator zone. The display will show the
temperature set point of the selected compartment, as
shown.
2. Press LOCK to raise the set point, or press OPTIONS to lower
the set point.
3. When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) the
refrigerator set point, press TEMP, under Select Zone, to
change the display to show the freezer set point. When the
zone has been changed, “FREEZER” appears on the display
screen.
4. Press the LOCK button to raise the set point, or press the
OPTIONS button to lower the set point.
Save/Confirm Temperature Settings
■ When you have finished adjusting both the refrigerator and
freezer set points, press MEASURED FILL to confirm and to
save the settings.
NOTE: To exit Temperature mode without saving changes, press
the ICE/WATER button under Back at any time, or allow about
60 seconds of inactivity. The temperature mode will turn off
automatically and return to the normal screen.
When adjusting temperature set points,
use the following chart as a guide:
CONDITION: TEMPERATURE
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