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Changing the Temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius
Changing the Temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius on KitchenAid Refrigerator
Want your KitchenAid refrigerator to show temperatures in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit? Many models let you switch units in just a few steps. This guide covers signing in for model-specific support, finding manuals, changing units on different control panels, and what to try if the setting doesn’t change. It also addresses common searches like changing the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius in a refrigerator and how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius.
How to Switch Between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C)
Before you begin: Check your Owner’s Manual for model-specific directions. Some older or basic models do not offer unit conversion. If your display uses bars or levels (1–7) instead of numbers, changing units may not be supported.
Where to find the setting: Most electronic controls include a Settings or Options menu. Look for items labeled Temperature Units, Units, or °F/°C. On touch panels, use arrows or on-screen prompts to navigate. These are the most common paths for changing the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, below are are some common methods for changing the displayed temperature.
Type 1
To change your temperature display preference, you need to access the Control Center. Follow the steps below to change the temperature display:
- Press and hold the "Door Alarm" button on the touchpad for 3 seconds.
- An "F" or "C" will appear in the freezer display, indicating the current display preference.
- Use the Freezer Up Arrow or Freezer Down Arrow to change the display preference.
- Press and hold the "Door Alarm" button on the touchpad for 3 seconds to set your preferences.
Type 2
![To view temperature in degrees Celsius, touch and hold the [°F/°C] button for 3 seconds and the temperature display will change. To return to Fahrenheit, touch and hold the [°F/°C] for 3 seconds and the temperature display will change.](https://guidedhelp.whirlpoolcorp.com/@api/deki/pages/=Media_Repo_Old%252FRefrigerator_Media/files/Rec+Display.jpg)
- To view the temperature in degrees Celsius, touch and hold the [°F/°C] button for 3 seconds, and the temperature display will change.
- To return to Fahrenheit, touch and hold the [°F/°C] for 3 seconds, and the temperature display will change.
Type 3
- Press and hold the TEMPERATURE or TEMP button for 3 seconds.
- Then press the LIGHT button to change the temperature display preference to either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
- Press MEASURED FILL or FILTER RESET to save your preferences and exit the screen.
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