Whirlpool WSR57R18DM Utilisation Et Entretien

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If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator, first 
check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting 
the control.

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The preset temperature setting should be correct for normal 
household usage. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is 
as cold as you like.

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When the refrigerator is first started, the compressor will run 
constantly until the refrigerator is cooled. It may take up to 6 or 
8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and number of 
times the refrigerator door is opened. After the refrigerator is 
cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the 
refrigerator at the proper temperature.

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The outside of your refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. The 
refrigerator’s design and main function is to remove heat from 
packages and air space inside the refrigerator. The heat is 
transferred to the room air, making the outside of the refrigerator 
feel warm. 

If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, 
press the TEMP SETTING button to display the desired temperature 
setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on 
the right (coldest). 

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. 

Your refrigerator will not cool when cooling is turned off. 

To turn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for 
3 seconds. In the off condition, none of the lights on the control panel 
will be illuminated. The main refrigerator light bulb will still operate. 

To turn cooling on, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for 
3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control panel lights will be 
illuminated. 

Use this feature to assist with periods of high refrigerator use, full 
grocery loads or temporarily warm room temperature. 

To activate Fast Cool, press the TEMP SETTING button until all the 
snowflake positions are illuminated simultaneously.

The refrigerator will remain in the Fast Cool setting for 24 hours after 
the extra-low temperature is reached. Once the time has expired, the 
refrigerator will return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Cool 
may be manually turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button to 
select the desired temperature setting from the snowflake on the left 
(least cold) to the snowflake on the right (coldest).

The Over Temperature Alert lets you know if the refrigerator 
temperature has risen to 54°F (12°C) or higher. This alert feature will 
sound a continuous alert tone and repeatedly flash a red light on the 
control panel. 

The tone can be turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button on 
the control panel once. As you press the TEMP SETTING button, the 
red light will then also change from flashing to continuously illuminated. 
The red light will remain illuminated until the refrigerator temperature 
falls below 54°F (12°C). 

NOTE: If the red light on the control panel is repeatedly flashing, but the 
alert tone is not sounding, this means that an over temperature 
condition has occurred but the refrigerator temperature has since 
returned to below 54°F (12°C). To turn off the red light indicator for this 
condition, press the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once. 

The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the refrigerator door has been 
open for 5 minutes or longer and the cooling is turned on. This alarm 
feature will sound an alert tone that will repeat every 2 minutes. Close 
the door to turn off the tone. The feature is reset and will reactivate 
when the door is again left open for 5 minutes. 

NOTE: To mute the alert tone while keeping the door open, such as 
while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press TEMP SETTING 
button on the control panel. The alert tone will be temporarily turned off.

To lock or unlock the refrigerator, you must hold the key in the lock while 
turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be left in the lock.

If the key is lost, contact your dealer for a replacement. Always give the 
model and serial number of your refrigerator when requesting a 
replacement key.

NOTE: Keep the key out of the reach of children. Do not keep the key 
close to the refrigerator. 

Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different 
heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves 
energy.

1. Remove the shelf by lifting straight up, and pulling the shelf out.

2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on the 

side wall.

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when 
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to 
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. 
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, 
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers 
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid 
dropping.