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Summary of Contents for 3VED23DQ

Page 1: ... 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 ICaring For Your Refrigerator 23 Food Storage Guide 26 NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS W TH T m IgR h i B MODELS 3VED29DQ 3VED27DQ 3VED23DQ ...

Page 2: ...l This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 28 If ...

Page 3: ...ABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source l Do not use the refrigerator in an...

Page 4: ...Model and serial Automatic ice maker with cubed and crushed ice on some models Light number label on side wall A II Utility Slide out freezer basketst Temperature controlled door bins on some models Meat drawer temperature control N on side wall Leveling rollers behind base grille t Number varies with model Control panel Crisper light Humidity controlled crisper Deep adjustable door bins with bin ...

Page 5: ... flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instruct...

Page 6: ...ed wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall 4 Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installation Instructions Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 20 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw ...

Page 7: ...reezer baskets I4 Removing the freezer shelf 14 Using the THIRSTCRUSHER 15 dispensing system Using the automatic ice maker 17 Removing the ice maker storage bin 18 Solving common ice maker dispenser problems 19 Removing the base grille 20 Removing the meat drawer and Changing the light bulbs 20 cover 13 Understanding the sounds you Adjusting the meat drawer may hear 22 temperature 13 Saving energy...

Page 8: ...he refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 9 NOTE The Automatic Exterior Moisture co...

Page 9: ...le often enough l Controls not set correctly for your conditions Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 2 Freezer B Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm l Heavy ice usage l Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough l Door opened often l Large amount of food added l Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 4 Freezer B Removing the door shelf...

Page 10: ...t up at each end of the trim To replace trim 1 Line up each end of the trim above the trim pocket opening in the door liner wall 2 Push the trim straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins 1 Lift bin up 2 Pull bin straight out To replace door bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push down until it stops 10 ...

Page 11: ... hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Slide shelf out with an even constant pull 3 Lift front and slide the rest of the way out To move shelf guides to a new position 1 Lift front of guide Pull guide forward off rear support Repeat for other guide 2 To replace guide push guide onto rear support Push front of guide down onto support To rep...

Page 12: ...e in the bin Invert the lid and place it on the bin Place a dozen eggs in the carton on top of the lid Use the carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area Lid Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the cri sper 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 I Pull out to the To remove t...

Page 13: ...gain 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 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 3 Replace meat drawer and crisper Adjusting the meat drawer tem...

Page 14: ... rear support 3 Replace in reverse order Step 2 Removing the freezer baskets To remove a basket 1 Slide basket out to the stop 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 Pull out to the stop the front and pull lift Removing the freez...

Page 15: ...size When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE a few ounces of crushed ice will be dis pensed along with the first cubes To dispense ice 1 For cubed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CUBE position I Personal Injury Hazard 1 Tumbling ice and pressure can break a fragile glass Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water Failure to do so could result in personal injury or breakage CUBE ICE CRUSHED lo I I ...

Page 16: ...llow 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 sl...

Page 17: ...er will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward C l Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener...

Page 18: ...e signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dis penser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaner...

Page 19: ...n too long motor to reset l Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser Off taste or odor in ice l Ice attracts airborne l Dump old ice and make a new supply odors old ice Store excess ice in covered container l Water quality l Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove l Foods not properly l Wrap properly See pages 26 and 27 wrapped l I...

Page 20: ...lug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in per sonal 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 1 2 Disconnect refrigerator...

Page 21: ... shield by pulling top for ward 4 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace light shield 6 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change dispenser area light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb 3 Replace with a heavy duty IO watt bulb which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE N...

Page 22: ...er 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 l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but electricity don t overcrowd it so ai...

Page 23: ...parts and clean the refrigerator hot Remove and install defrost pan according to the following directions carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash rinse and dry thor detergent and warm oughly water Sponge cloth ...

Page 24: ...wire and warm water brace remove tape if any l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan l Replace base grille Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment l Remove base grille l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month l ...

Page 25: ...horoughly 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 5 Also remember to reconnect the water supply line Power interruptions If electricity goes off call th...

Page 26: ... or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in egg bin provided or in the original carton on an 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 w...

Page 27: ...astic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use l Bread wrappers l Non polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids l Waxed paper l Waxed coated freezer wrap l Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to ...

Page 28: ... with proper voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 17 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfamil Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator i...

Page 29: ... this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase d...

Page 30: ...efrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs 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...

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