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Setting the Control(s)

For your convenience, your refrigerator control(s) are preset 
at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make 
sure that the control(s) are still preset to the mid-settings as 
shown. 

NOTE: 

To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to 

the word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Your product will 
not cool when the refrigerator control is set to OFF.

Mid-setting “3”

Mid-setting “3”

Mid-setting “4”

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.

If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, 
your food may spoil. 

Adjusting the Refrigerator and 

Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended 
setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Control Settings

The mid-settings indicated in the previous section 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 re-check the temperatures.

 

Ice Maker 

(on some models - Accessory)

To turn the ice maker on/off:

NOTE: 

Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down. 

To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shut-off arm.

NOTE: 

Your ice maker has an automatic shut-off. As ice is 

made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice 
cubes will raise the wire shut-off arm to the OFF (arm up) 
position.

To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shut-off arm to 
the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure 
the ice maker will not continue to operate. 

1

2

4

5

WARMER

WARMER

COLDER

COLDER

RECOMMENDED SETTING

RECOMMENDED SETTING

REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR

3

1

2

4

5

WARMER

WARMER

COLDER

COLDER

RECOMMENDED SETTING

RECOMMENDED SETTING

FREEZER

FREEZER

3

4

REFRIGERATOR

4

FREEZER

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR section too 
warm

Door opened often, large 
amount of food added or room 
temperature very warm

Adjust REFRIGERATOR 
or TEMPERATURE 
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 FREEZER or 
TEMPERATURE Control 
one setting higher

REFRIGERATOR section 
too cold

Controls not set correctly for 
your conditions

Adjust REFRIGERATOR 
or TEMPERATURE 
Control one setting 
lower

FREEZER section too cold

Controls not set correctly for 
your conditions

Adjust FREEZER or 
TEMPERATURE Control 
one setting lower 

MAX

NORMAL

Summary of Contents for ST18PKXJW00

Page 1: ...TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Use Care Guide Table of Contents Table des matières 2 2212862 ...

Page 2: ...trol Settings 9 Ice Maker 9 REFRIGERATOR FEATURES 10 Refrigerator Shelves 10 Lateral Adjustable Shelf 10 Crispers and Meat Drawers 11 Crisper Humidity Control 11 Chilled Meat Drawer 12 Wine or Can Bottle Rack 12 Utility or Egg Bin 12 FREEZER FEATURES 12 Freezer Shelf 12 Adjustable Half width Freezer Shelf 12 Pull out Freezer Floor 13 DOOR FEATURES 13 Door Rails 13 Can Racks and Door Bins 13 Adjust...

Page 3: ... in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when usin...

Page 4: ...erator section LocationRequirements To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator allow for in 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall leave 2 in 5 08 cm minimum on each side depending on your model to allow for the door to swing open If your refrigerator has an ice maker allow extra space at the back for the water line connections NOTE...

Page 5: ...8 cm vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator NOTE Horizontal pipe will work but drill on the top side of the pipe not the bottom This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve 4 Determine the length of copper tubing you need Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe Add 7 ft 2 1 m to allow for cleanin...

Page 6: ...5 5 Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door Assemble handles on door as shown see Graphic 2 6 Tighten all screws Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place Refrigerator door 1 Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim For Style 1 remove the handle screw cover see Graphic 6 1 For Style 2 slide trim down as shown see Graphic 6 2 2 Remove refrigerator han...

Page 7: ...ndle Seal Screw Front 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 5 6 1 7 1 Door Handle 1 6 2 1 Flat Head Handle Screw 2 Refrigerator Handle 3 Handle Screw 6 3 1 2 3 2 Screw Cover Side View Front View 1 Bottom Hinge 2 Hex Head Hinge Screws Base Grille Top Hinge Bottom Hinge Center Hinge 1 Center Hinge 2 Hex Head Hinge Screws 1 Top Hinge Cover 2 Hex Head Hinge Screws 3 Top Hinge 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 1 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screw...

Page 8: ... following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them If your product is equipped with an ice maker you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends Also the Thermostat Control or Refrigerator Control depending on the model will click when cycling on and off Rat...

Page 9: ...t at least 24 hours between adjustments and then re check the temperatures IceMaker onsomemodels Accessory To turn the ice maker on off NOTE Do not force the wire shut off arm up or down To turn the ice maker on simply lower the wire shut off arm NOTE Your ice maker has an automatic shut off As ice is made the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shut off a...

Page 10: ...ssories please call the toll free number on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section RefrigeratorShelves Your model may have glass or wire shelves Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy Slide out Shelves on some models To remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame 1 Pull the shelf f...

Page 11: ...glass insert forward to remove 2 Lift the cover frame and remove it To replace crisper cover NOTE Before reinstalling the cover make sure the U shaped reinforcement bar is reinstalled in the front edge of the crisper cover 1 Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of the refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place 2 Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and low...

Page 12: ...th the word Accessory Not all accessories will fit all models If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories please call the toll free number on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section FreezerShelf onsomemodels To remove and replace the shelf 1 Remove the shelf by lifting the entire shelf slightly and move it all the way to one side Tilt the other side up and out of the shelf...

Page 13: ... and replace the rails 1 Remove the rails by pulling straight up on each end of the rail 2 Replace the rails by sliding the shelf rail into the slots on the door and pushing the rail straight down until it stops CanRacksandDoorBins onsomemodels NOTE Can racks may be purchased as an Accessory for some models To remove and replace the racks bins 1 Remove the rack bin by lifting it and pulling it str...

Page 14: ...ned as often as every other month This may help save energy Style 1 Condenser coils behind base grille Remove the base grille see the Door Removal section Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty Replace the base grille when finished Style 2 Condenser coils in back of the refrigerator Pull refrigerator out away from the wall see the Unpacki...

Page 15: ...y Hear section The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice Has the ice maker just been installed Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin Once your refrigerator is cooled the ice maker should produce 70 120 cubes every 24 hours Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Control s section Is the wire shut o...

Page 16: ...too warm Are the air vents blocked in either compartment This prevents cold air movement between the compartments Move objects away from the air vents See the Ensuring Proper Air Circulation section for air vent locations Are the door s opened often The refrigerator will warm when this occurs Keep the refrigerator cool by getting all items out at one time keeping food organized and closing the doo...

Page 17: ...rovide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the p...

Page 18: ...18 Notes ...

Page 19: ...Notes ...

Page 20: ...re 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not ap...

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