Whirlpool 3VED23DQDW00 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Shelf support In l Make sure both sets of hooks are in support slots To reinstall shelf 1 Hold shelf at front and back 2 Tilt front of shelf up to a 45 angle to track 3 Insert both rear shelf slides into upper channel of track 4 Lower front of shelf to a level position NOTE Make sure both rear shelf slides are securely in the track before letting go of shelf Upper channel of track Insert rear shelf slides into upper channel of track Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Style 1 To remove the cover 1 Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports 2 Lift cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place Style 2 To remove the cover 1 Push up g ass insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift cover frame up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front into place 2 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front into place Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Lift the cover front then the bac2. with an even constant motion 2 Lift the front 3 Slide bin out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Removing the freezer baskets on some models To remove a basket Pull out to the stop lift the 1 Slide basket out to the stop front and pull again 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide basket out the rest of the way To replace a basket 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide basket in all the way Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support holes 3 Replace in reverse order 15 Using the ice cube trays on some models if cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer you store cubes the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Using the optional automatic ice maker If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later contact the dealer for ice maker kit number here are a few things you should know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm UP to DOWN to make ice automatically stop Ice UP to shut off the ice maker maker IMPORTANT Do not turn ice maker DOWN to on until you connect it to the water start ice maker supply e f
3. There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air tight and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigera tor shelf Eggs store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or alumi num foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers
4. bin 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power Supply Refrigerator light 2 Push in sides of light shield until it Light snaps f below ps free belo ice bin 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace light shield 5 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply 20 To change dispenser area light on some models 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb 3 Replace with a heavy duty 10 watt bulb which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Dispenser area light Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle s
5. number to the left or right LEFT for WARMER temperature RIGHT for COOLER temperature IMPORTANT Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments Doing so gives food items time to respond to the temperature change Turning the refrigerator off Slide the Freezer Control to the Off setting Doing this stops all cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments Changing the control settings CONDITION REASON Refrigerator Cold 1 2 a 3 4 Colder Freezer O Off 1 2 a 3 4 Colder IMPORTANT Setting control to Off DOES NOT disconnect the refrigerator from its electrical power supply Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Room temperature too warm e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Door opened often Large amount of food added e Very warm or very cold room temperatures RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 Removing the door trim Drop in trim To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end To replace the trim piece 1 Locate ea
6. with tight lids can also be used Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times APPROXIMATE TIME TYPE DAYS Chicken 1to2 Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to 5 Cured meats 7to 10 Bacon 5 to 7 3to5 1to2 Cold cuts Variety meats t When storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased 23 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for treezing food at home NOTE For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in tne packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrig erator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers wi
7. you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you replace the bin push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position e Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connect ing the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If you cannot avoid a softened water supply make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open both doors 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 23 Condenser Base grille Using the THIRSTCRUSHER dispensing system on some models The ice dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer When the dispenser bar is pressed a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dispenser system will not opera
8. Whi lp ol NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Use And Care Guide ANG 2182955 Table of Contents A Note to You 1 11 2 Refrigerator Safety 3 Parts and Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Cleaning your refrigerator 6 PIG OMG IAN Grad wid 6 Installing it properly 7 Leveno II ye o 7 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Setting the dial controls 8 Setting the slide controls 9 Removing the door trim 10 Adjusting the wine rack 10 Adjusting the door bins 11 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 11 Adjusting the EZ TRACK E 12 Removing the crisper and CT SpeEr COVEN ui 13 Adjusting the crisper humidity CONTON aaa EG 14 Removing the meat drawer ANG COVE aida 14 Adjusting the meat drawer temperatures 14 Removing the snack bin 15 Removing the freezer baskets 15 Using the ice cube trays 16 Using the optional automatic ice Maker nicas 16 Removing the base grille 17 Using the THIRSTCRUSHER dispensing system 17 Solving common ice maker dispenser problems 19 Changing the light bulbs 20 Understanding the sounds you May NOAM dais AGE 21 Saving energy on izel soda 21 Caring f
9. ce e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Holiday and moving care Short holidays No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks 1 Use up any perishables 2 Freeze other items 3 Raise ice maker signal arm to OFF up position 4 Shut off water supply to ice maker 5 Empty the ice bin 23 Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time 3 When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism 4 Unplug the refrigerator Clean it rinse well and dry 6 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up Ol AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrig erator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator on page 8 Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time 2 Disconnect the water line 3 After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to the OFF up position 4 Remove all food from the refrigerator 5 Pa
10. ch end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening 2 Push the trim piece straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf Snap on trivet To remove the trivet 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end 3 Lift trivet straight out To replace the trivet 1 Line up ends of the trivet with the button on the door liner wall 2 Push trivet straight back until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf LON gt ile R Adjusting the wine rack on some models To remove the wine rack 1 Lift front of wine rack 2 Pull rack off rear support 3 Replace in reverse order Adjusting the door bins on some models To remove door bins Support ZA 1 Lift bin up button 2 Pull bin straight out To replace door bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push down until it stops Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove a shelf Wire shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace a shelf 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the back liner wall 2 Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of
11. ck all frozen food in dry ice 6 Unplug the refrigerator 7 Clean it thoroughly Rinse well and dry 8 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 9 Screw in the leveling rollers 10 Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 6 Also remember to reconnect the water supply line Power interruptions lf electricity goes off call the power company Ask how long power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps foods stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR b Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for every liter 2 Ibs for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozen for two to four days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns 24 OR c If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 Afull freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Food Storage Guide
12. ctrical plug FIGURE 3 FREEZER DOOR ELECTRICAL PLUG 5 Align the doors and adjust the door seal Loosen the top hinge screws and line up the doors so they are parallel with the sides of the cabinet and with each other To adjust the door seal move the top hinges slightly and add shims to the bottom hinge as required Make sure the water line and elec trical wire are not interfered with 6 Check the alignment by plug ging in the refrigerator to make sure the lights go out as the doors close When the doors are aligned prop erly retighten all hinge screws se curely and replace the hinge cov ers Replace the screw on the freezer hinge cover Reattach the door shelves and compartments Do not replace the base grille until the water line is hooked up Check the union for leakage when water is flushed through the cold water tank Tighten the connection if needed Troubleshooting Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigera Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with tor will not proper voltage operate Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position The lights do Is the power supply cord firmly plugged int
13. e number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Refrigerator Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING precautions e Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator e Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic e FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the ro
14. isconnect electrical plug Hex Top FIGURE 2 FREEZER DOOR TOP HINGE 3 Remove the three screws that hold the top hinge Open the freezer door and lift it up off lower hinge Be careful not to damage the water line 4 Carefully set the freezer door to one side Be careful not to kink the water line hose 5 Now remove the refrigerator door Pry off the hinge cover starting at the back of it Hold the door while you remove the three screws that hold the top hinge and shim Save the ny lon spacer Lift the door up off the bottom hinge and care fully set it aside NOTE On some models the top hinge is permanently attached to the inside of the door and must not be removed To reinstall the doors 1 With the freezer door held up right next to its hinge feed the water line carefully through the hinge hole Lower the door onto the bottom hinge while pulling the remaining water line through the bottom Close the door While the freezer door is still held in place reinsertthe three screws to reattach the top hinge to the cabinet Recon nect the electrical wires at the top See figure 3 3 Reconnect the water line Re place the protective spring nut and O rings Tighten the union Must be water tight gt 4 Reattach the refrigerator door Lift refrigerator door onto bot tom hinge pin While holding the door in the closed position reinstall the top hinge Reconnect ele
15. k Adjusting the crisper humidity control on some models You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers Adjust tne control to any setting between LOW and HIGH e LOW open lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins e HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables N Humidity Control Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer Pull out to the stop lift the 1 Slide the meat drawer straight out to front and pull again the stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove meat drawer and crisper 2 Lift front of cover off supports 3 Litt cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place 3 Replace meat drawer and crisper Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air from the freezer flows into the Use control to meat drawer This helps keep the meat adjust meat drawer drawer colder than the rest of the temperature gt gt refrigerator for better storage of meats Slide the control from side to side to let more or less cold air through 14 Removing the snack bin on some models To remove the snack bin 1 Slide snack bin straight out to the stop
16. king water and warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent mild detergent or won t stick and warm water baking soda 26 g 2 tablespoons to 95 L 1 quart of water e Wipe and dry thoroughly 22 WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge soft cloth e Wash wipe and dry thoroughly and gaskets or paper towel with DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen mild detergent and trated detergents bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft clean sponge e Wash wipe and dry thoroughly covers and or soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window panels with mild detergent sprays scouring cleansers or and warm water flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Defrost pan Sponge or cloth e Remove base grille See page 17 with mild detergent e Reach into small opening at right edge and warm water and remove the defrost pan e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening e Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner e Remove base grille coils with extended e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow may need to be cleaned as often as attachment every other month e Replace base grille Floor under Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the refrigerator water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into pla
17. ly has been connected Refer to Installa tion Instructions Leveling it Your refrigerator has two front leveling Right to screws one on the right and one on the raise left left To adjust one or both of these Front to lower follow the directions below roller Use a screw 1 Remove base grille See page 17 driver to agus 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counter clockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 17 Using Your Refrigerator To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section tells you how to set the temperature control remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the dial controls on some models FREEZER REFRIGERATOR TA TM A A Freezer control Refrigerator control Controls for the refrigerator and freezer The settings indicated above should be are in the refrigerator When you plug in correct for normal household refrigera the refrigerator for the first time tor usage The controls will be set 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 correctly when milk or juice is as cold Refrigerator Control adjustments range as you like and when ice cream is firm from 1 warmest to 5 coldest If you need to adjust these settings see 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Recommended settings below Freezer Cont
18. n from the bin not through the dispenser e Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove e Wrap properly See page 26 e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 22 e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup See back of refrigerator cabinet e The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 19 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or discon nect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to remove bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change crisper light on some models 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free 3 Lower light shield to clear bottom supports 4 Pull light shield straight out to remove 5 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change light below ice
19. nse the tank and pipes Allow several hours to chill a new tankful NOTE The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply The dispenser light To turn on night light slide dispenser LIGHT switch to the left See page 20 for directions for changing the dispenser light bulb 18 ON OFF Solving common ice maker dispenser problems PROBLEM CAUSE Ice dispenser won t work e Freezer door open e Ice bin not properly installed e Wrong ice in bin e Dispenser not used for extended periods causing ice cubes to melt together e Ice dispenser bar held in too long Ice dispenser stops working Off taste or odor in ice e ice attracts airborne odors old ice e Water quality e Foods not properly wrapped e ce bin and freezer may need cleaning e Plumbing to ice maker e New ice maker SOLUTIONS Close the freezer door e Make sure bin is pushed in all the way e Use only crescents from ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to increase storage room e Dump old ice and make a new supply e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset e Large amounts of ice should be take
20. o a live circuit with not work proper voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The ice maker Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight does not work for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 16 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfa miliar sounds or a rattling jingling noise Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 21 There is water in This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator the defrost pan is level so the pan does not overflow The motor Are the condenser coils dirty seems to run 9 too much Has the door been opened often Has a large amount of food been added at one time The motor naturally runs longer in these cases Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool 29 Requesting Service 1 If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Troubleshooting Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 2 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whiripool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for you
21. om temperature will fall below 13 C 55 F e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to page 6 Plugging it in e Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Parts and Features Below are illustrations of your appliance with the parts and features called out Your model may have all or some of the features shown and it may not be exactly as illustrated p 15 Slide out freezer baskets number varies Door bin glides number varies with model Style 1 EZ TRACK Automatic ice Control panel Light shelf Model and serial maker with p 8 p 20 number label cubed and on side wall crushed ice Utility p 16 compartment Ice bin Wine rack Drop in p 10 door trim j Egg bin p Adjustabl pr justable slide out spillproof p 20 shelves Removable p 11 freezer shelves W ke IN Crisper light number varies j 20 with model a Snack bin OC controlled Kat on some models p 13 zB __ i EW y ETA a with model 2 Deep adjustable p 15 door bins Adjustable p 11 door bins p 11 Base g
22. or Your Refrigerator 22 Cleaning your refrigerator 22 Holiday and moving care 23 Power interruptions 24 Food Storage Guide 25 Storing fresh food 25 Storing frozen food 26 Removing the Doors 27 Troubleshooting 29 Requesting Service RARE 30 Warranty aaa ooo Ga GE 31 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Help when you need it If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see Requesting Service on page 30 If you need further help feel free to call an authorized Whirlpool service center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on pages 4 5 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and tele phon
23. ore using the refrigerator tor Do not remove the Tech Sheet si fastened under the refrigerator at the To remove any remaining glue front e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove Cleaning it before use OR After removing all packaging materials e Soak area with liquid hand dish washing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 clean your refrigerator be fore using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 22 23 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz Plug 1 220 240 Volt 50 Hz Plug 2 or 3 or 220 Volt 60 Hz Plug 3 AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appli ance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord m is 1 j it Installing it properly 1 Allow 1 25 cm inch space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall 4 Make sure the ice maker water supp
24. r WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replace ment parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company tWhen asking for help or service Please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 30 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 4 Drier 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting tubing 3 Condenser Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light b
25. rille Meat drawer Meat drawer Leveling rollers p 17 air control p 14 behind base grille on side wall p 7 p 14 Style 2 Control panel Light p 8 p 20 ice cube trays Model and serial and bin H ee number label p 16 sm f I on side wall c AL Utility ll t Adjustable ls compartmen freezer ZZ adiustabie shelves U shelves depending on the model glass or wire Freezer bin or basket p 11 p 15 ES S Egg bin Crisper cover p 13 Leveling EB rollers A behind Meat drawer base grille p 14 p 7 Base grille Meat drawer p 17 air control on side wall p 14 Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do any thing else This booklet tells you how to start your Treat your new refrigerator with care refrigerator clean it move shelves Use it only to do what home refrig and adjust controls It even tells you erators are designed to do what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Before Using Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materials Remove tape and any inside labels NOTE Do not remove any permanent except the model and serial number instruction labels inside your refrigera label bef
26. rol adjustments range NOTE The Automatic Exterior Moisture from A warmest to C coldest control continuously guards against 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down moisture buildup on the outside of your completely before adding food This refrigerator cabinet This control does may take several hours not have to be set or adjusted Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures inthe Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings e Wait at least 24 hours between adjust listed in the chart below as a guide ments e hen adjust the Freezer Control if needed CONDITION REASON RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator e Door opened often section too warm Large amount of food added 4 A e Room temperature too warm Freezer section e Door opened often too warm e Large amount of food added 3 C e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Refrigerator e Controls not set correctly for 2 B section too cold your conditions ice not made e Heavy ice usage fast enough e Very cold room temperature 3 C can t cycle often enough Both sections e Door opened often too warm e Large amount of food added 4 B e Very warm or very cold room temperatures Setting the slide controls on some models The Refrigerator and Freezer Controls come preset for you in the mid setting If you need to change a control setting e Move the control one
27. shelf to a level position NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Handle them carefully To slide shelf out on some models e Carefully pull front of shelf toward you To slide shelf in on some models e Push shelf in until it stops 11 Adjusting the EZ TRACK shelf on some models To slide shelf side to side 1 Lift slightly on shelf front 2 Slide to desired location 3 Lower shelf front to level position NOTE You do not have to remove small items from the shelf before moving it side to side You may need to remove larger items To remove the shelf 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Hold back of shelf with one hand 3 Lift front of shelf to 45 angle 4 Lower shelf slightly to release shelf from upper channel track Then pull shelf straight out NOTE Shelf is heavy Make sure you use both hands when removing shelf To remove shelf track 1 Lift both sides of track slightly 2 Pull track straight out To replace shelf track 1 Guide track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wail of the cabinet NOTE Make sure both track hooks are in slots and that the slots are parallel to each other 2 Push track backward and down 3 Check that track is completely seated in the shelf supports Sup Upper channel Lift front slightly Then slide to new location Hold with both hands and lift front to 45 angle Hold both sides and lift up and out 4 on
28. tarts Water sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds e trickling water e thud clatter of ice You may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep food organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig erator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight 21 Caring for Your Refrigerator Yo
29. te when the freezer door is open For crushed ice cubes are crushed before being dispensed This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice Noise from the ice crusher is normal and pieces of ice may vary in size When changing from CRUSHED to CUBED a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes To dispense ice 1 For cubed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CUBED position For crushed ice on some models move Ice Selector switch to CRUSHED position AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Tumbling ice and pressure on a fragile glass can break it Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water Failure to do so could result in personal injury or breakage EA AREN continued on next page 17 2 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 3 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE The first few batches of ice may have an off flavor from new plumbing and parts Throw the ice away Also large amounts of ice should be taken from the ice bin not through the dis penser The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer It holds approximately 1 5 L 1 quarts When you first hook up the refrigera tor press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 1 9 to 2 8 L 2 or 3 quarts The water you draw and discard will ri
30. thout tight lids e Wax paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food 26 Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 32 to 48 grams of food per liter 2 to 3 Ibs per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 17 8 C O F Removing the Doors Please read these helpful hints before you start Before you start either unplug the Cabinet refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply and remove any food from door shelves e When removing hinges keep doors closed until ready to lift free from cabinet e To remove doors start at the top hinge and work down e o replace doors start at the bottom hinge and work up e Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of the cabinet and are parallel with each other e f refrigerator light does not go out when door is closed the door may be too low Use a thicker spacer if necessary e Door seal ma
31. ulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange 1995 Whirlpool U S A Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A 31 2182955 SxS 8 95
32. ur refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on holiday moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sec AW ARNING tions defrost automatically However clean both about Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot once a month to prevent odors from building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator unplug it Remove and install defrost pan take out all removable parts and clean carefully the refrigerator according to the following Failure to do so could result in directions personal injury WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts Sponge or cloth with e Hand wash rinse and dry shelves crisper mild detergent and thoroughly etc warm water Outside Sponge cloth or e Wash outside of cabinet Do not paper towel with mild use abrasive or harsh cleaners detergent warm water e Wipe and dry thoroughly and an appliance wax e Wax painted metal surfaces at or good auto paste wax least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soit cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Inside walls Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mixture of warm allow freezer to paper towel with ba
33. y be adjusted by removing the top hinge and adding or removing shims to the bottom hinge e Set the door gap at 17 5 mm 11s inch The diameter of a dime is about right See figure e The refrigerator must be level and sitting on a solid floor Magnetic gasket 8 mm 6 Countersink Oval sealing Handle Oval sealing hex head handl Screw owad e juse on Det screw screw T g EW toms of doors on tops p doors 27 Removing the doors without damaging water line and electrical wiring in the door hinges Things you need to know Two persons are needed to re move and replace the doors Read all directions carefully be fore you begin Tools required e Open end or hex head socket wrenches 6 5 cm and 8 mm P4e 2 adjustable wrenches or 13 mm 2 and 11 mm 6 open end wrenches e Phillips screwdriver e Knife Remove all door shelves and compartments before removing the doors 1 Open the doors and remove the base grille at the bottom of the refrigerator Disconnect the union in the water line hose by removing the nut at the left Pull the tube out of the clamp Remove the rubber O rings and nut from the freezer door water line and remove the pro tective spring See figure 1 Water line WATER TUBING BEHIND BASE GRILLE 2 Remove the screw that holds the upper freezer hinge cover Disconnect the electrical plug See figure 2 28 Hinge cover e y Screw D
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