Connectivity Setup (On Some Models) - Whirlpool WRF995FIFZ User Manual

What it does for you: Alerts you to power status and duration
of outage to provide input regarding disposition of refrigerator/
freezer contents.
Fast Ice/Fast Cool Control
What it does: Allows you to control your refrigerator remotely
from your mobile device via the Whirlpool
What it does for you: Lets you turn on/off Fast Ice and Fast
Cool options remotely to increase ice production or make
temperatures colder in refrigerator and freezer in anticipation
of loading in newly purchased grocery items.

Connectivity Setup (on some models)

IMPORTANT: Proper installation of your refrigerator prior to use is your responsibility. Be sure to read and follow the User Instructions
that came with your refrigerator.
Automatic Setup Instructions—Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
You will need:
■ A home wireless router capable of Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS). The router should be on and have a live Internet
connection.
■ The Smart Appliance ID (SAID) from your refrigerator. This is
located on a sticker on the right hand hinge cover on top of
the refrigerator.
NOTE: If your home wireless router is not equipped with a WPS
button, please check the user manual of your router to con rm
if it is WPS capable. If not, alternate setup instructions are at
www.whirlpool.com/connect.
1.
Router setup
Press the WPS button on the router. An indicator light will
begin blinking.
HELPFUL TIP: The WPS function on your router is active
for 2 minutes. Complete the next step within that timeframe
or you will need to reinitiate WPS.
2.
Refrigerator setup (time sensitive step)
NOTE: Step 2 will happen after 30 seconds of power-up.
Touch and hold CUBED ICE and CRUSHED ICE together for
3 seconds to enable Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi status indicator on the refrigerator control panel
will blink slowly while your refrigerator and router attempt
to connect.
If the connection is successful, the Wi-Fi status indicator will
come on and remain lit.
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Go to www.whirlpool.com/connect and follow the instructions
to get connected.
Check the Whirlpool App frequently for additional information
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and features.
Requires Wi-Fi and account creation. App features and
functionality subject to change. Subject to Terms of Service
available at: www.whirlpool.com/connect. Data rates
may apply.
If Your Refrigerator Doesn't Connect:
If your refrigerator and router fail to connect after 2 minutes, the
Wi-Fi status indicator will blink rapidly for 2 seconds and then
turn off. Refer to the "Troubleshooting—Connectivity" section
of this Use & Care Guide, check any connection instructions for
your speci c router, and refer to alternate instructions at
www.whirlpool.com/connect or call 1-866-333-4591.
NOTE: If this is your rst Smart Appliance, you will need to
download the Whirlpool app and create an online user account.
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If you already have the app and a user account, please skip
ahead to Step 4 "Register your refrigerator in your user account."
3.
Download app and setup user
account
From your mobile device, smartphone, or tablet, go to
www.whirlpool.com/connect and follow the instructions
to download and install the Whirlpool
Once installed, tap the Whirlpool
You will be guided through the steps to set up a user account.
The app will make sure to get the necessary personal and home
information as well as information about your energy company.
4.
Register your refrigerator in your
user account
Registering your refrigerator in your account is a necessary step
in order for you to take full advantage of the Smart Features.
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