Whirlpool WRF954CIHV - User Manual

5 Energy and Normal Operating Sounds Your new French door bottom-mount refrigerator has been designed with a linear compressor to optimize energy efficiency and better regulate temperatures to match cooling demand. You may notice that it operates differently than your previously owned refrigerator. ...

6 GETTING STARTED Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Installation Checklist ✔ Electrical Power ■ Plu...

7 Energy Saver Mode and Normal Operating Sounds Your new French door bottom mount refrigerator has been designed to optimize energy efficiency and better regulate temperatures to match cooling demand. You may notice that it operates differently from your previously owned refrigerator. It is normal f...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only.To ensure proper...

9 Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors NOTE: Measure the width of your house door opening to see whether or not you need to remove the refrigerator doors to move the refrigerator into your home. If refrigerator door removal is necessary, see the following instructions. IMPORTANT: If the refrigerato...

10 WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Bottom Door Hinge For your convenience, the refrigerator doors have bottom hinges with door closers. These closers allow the doors to swing fully closed wi...

13 3. Tighten the 2 screws at the top of the drawer front (1 on the left-hand side and 1 on the right-hand side) and install the 2 screws on the bottom. Final Steps Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension...

14 Electrical Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Before you move your refrigerator into...

16 Complete the Installation Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING 1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outl...

17 8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to install the other handle onto the adjacent refrigerator door. Freezer Drawer 1. With the drawer closed, place the handle onto the shoulder screws so that the setscrews are facing down toward the floor. A. Shoulder screwB. Setscrews inside the handle B A 2. Firmly pu...

18 3. Move the refrigerator to its final location. 4. Using the 1/4" hex driver, lower the brake feet. Turn them clockwise until the rollers are off the floor and both brake feet are snug against the floor. This keeps the refrigerator from rolling forward when opening the refrigerator doors or f...

20 Replacing the FreshFlow™ Air Filter The disposable air filter should be replaced every 6 months. Some air filters have an indicator that replacement is needed.To order a replacement air filter, contact us. See the “Accessories” section in the Use & Care Guide for information on ordering. 1. O...

21 REFRIGERATOR USE Opening and Closing Doors There are 2 refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. There is a vertically hinged seal on the left refrigerator door. ■ When the left-side door is opened, the hinged seal automatically folds inward...

22 Using the Controls View Temperature Set Points Touch [ ▼ ]/[ ▲ ] for refrigerator or [ ▼ ]/[ ▲ ] for freezer to toggle through temperature set points. NOTE: To view temperature in degrees Celsius, touch and hold the [°F-°C] button for 3 seconds and the temperature display will change. To return t...

24 Showroom Mode This mode is used when the refrigerator is on display in a retail store or if you want to turn the cooling off and deactivate all other functions except interior lighting. Showroom mode can be used when going on vacation. See the “Vacation and Moving Care” section for proper steps o...

28 The Dispenser Light 1. When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. 2. The dispenser light also serves as an automatic night light. Once the ambient light in the room is reduced, the auto sensor will cause the dispenser light to illuminate. The Dispenser Lock The dispenser ca...

31 Refrigerator Door Bins The bins on your refrigerator door are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. The gallon-size bins make it easy to customize door storage to hold gallon containers. Door Bin Divider (on some models) This divider fits in the door bin to divide the bin and elevate ...

32 REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immed...

33 Condenser Cleaning There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 6 months to ensure maximum efficiency. If you need to...

34 Refrigerator Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at producthelp.whirlpool.com Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can re...

41 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET Water Filtration System Model P9WB2L/P9RFWB2L Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 401, and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water e...

42 WARRANTY 02/17 IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the Use and Care Guide or visit producthelp.wh...