Whirlpool WSR57R18DM Use & Care Guide - Page 6
Operating Your Refrigerator
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To Adjust the Cabinet Tilt: NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the brake feet. This makes it easier to turn them. ■ Open the refrigerator door. Use a ¹⁄₄" hex driver to turn both brake feet clockwise the same amount. This will raise the front of the refrigerator. It may take several turns to allow the door to close more easily. ¹⁄₄" A B A. Brake foot B. Front roller 5. Make sure the refrigerator is steady. If the refrigerator seems unsteady or rolls forward when the door is pulled open, adjust the brake feet. To Steady the Refrigerator: ■ Open the refrigerator door. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex driver, turn both brake feet clockwise the same amount until the brake feet are snug against the floor. Check again. If not satisfied, continue to adjust the brake feet by half turns of the screw until the refrigerator does not roll forward when the door is opened. 6. Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place. Reinstall the Phillips screws. Normal Sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them. ■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance. ■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the refrigerator compartment. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food. ■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant or items stored on top of the refrigerator. ■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound. ■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator. ■ Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise. ■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. ■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Ensuring Proper Air Circulation In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters from the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then recirculates through the vent near the bottom. Using the Control The temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. Temperature Control For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, check that the control is still set to the recommended setting as shown. Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture problems may occur. IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. Recommended setting is the center snowflake. IMPORTANT: ■ The recommended setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 37°F (3°C) under normal operating conditions. ■ 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 temperature set point to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the refrigerator any faster. 6