Whirlpool WRT106TFDW Use & Care Guide - Page 10
Refrigerator Use
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Adjust the Doors Your refrigerator has two adjustable rollers - one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below. 1. Turn the leveling leg to lower or raise that side of the refrigerator. It may take several turns to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. ■ To raise, turn the leveling leg to the left. ■ To lower, turn the leveling leg to the right. NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling legs and rollers which makes it easier to adjust. 2. Open both doors again to make sure they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left; it may take several more turns. NOTE: To keep the refrigerator level you should turn both leveling legs the same amount. 3. Using a level, be sure that the refrigerator is still level side to side. Readjust if necessary. REFRIGERATOR USE Using the Controls Your refrigerator has two controls that affect the temperature. The Temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment and the Air Flow control is located on the back wall of the freezer compartment. Temperature Control The Temperature control regulates the coldness of the air flowing into the compartments. For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the mid-setting as shown. NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to the word OFF. Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but it does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply. Mid-setting "3" IMPORTANT: ■ Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. NOTE: Adjusting the Temperature Control to a higher (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster. ■ If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Adjust the Temperature Control The mid-settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. 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. If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures. CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR section too warm ■ Door opened often, large amount of food added or room temperature very warm Adjust REFRIGERATOR Control one setting higher FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough ■ Door opened often, or large amount of food added or very cold room temperature (can't cycle often enough) ■ Heavy ice usage Adjust AIR FLOW or REFRIGERATOR Control one setting higher REFRIGERATOR section too cold ■ Controls not set correctly for your conditions Adjust REFRIGERATOR Control one setting lower FREEZER section too cold ■ Controls not set correctly for your conditions Adjust AIR FLOW or REFRIGERATOR Control one setting lower Air Flow Control The Air Flow control 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 Air Flow control to the Recommended setting. Adjust the Air Flow Control If you want to temporarily increase the cold air flow to a specific compartment, adjust the control. ■ Max - Increase air flow to the freezer ■ Min - Increase air flow to the refrigerator 10