Whirlpool WRT112CZJW Owners Manual - Page 10

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the Controls panel Temperature Control Temperature Control For your FAST COOL convenience, the temperature 3 sec control is preset at the factory. When you first install your Recommended Setting refrigerator, make sure the control is still preset as shown 3 sec NOTE: Neither compartment will cool when the control is set to OFF. Adjusting the Temperature Control If you need to adjust the temperature on either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. NOTE: Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize. ■■ Press the Temp button to toggle among the third LED lights which indicate the temperature setting. Reading from left to right, the LED in the first position is the least cold. The LEDs indicate increasingly colder settings as you continue to the right until all third LEDs are illuminated. CONDITION/REASON: REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR too warm/ too little ice REFRIGERATOR too cold FREEZER too cold ADJUSTMENT: Temperature Control one setting higher Temperature Control one setting higher Temperature Control one setting lower Temperature Control one setting lower 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: Heavy ice use Hot room temperature Large quantity of groceries ADJUSTMENT: Max Max - To maintain ice making production rate 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 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. ■■ 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. 10