Whirlpool 3ED22DQ User manual

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A Note To You
Important Safety
Instructions
Parts And Features
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
Using Your
Refrigerator
Caring For Your
Refrigerator
Food Storage
Guide
If You Need
Assistance Or
Service
Warranty
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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. Also, please com-
plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help
us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
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 26. 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 page 4). 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 telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with,
refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator parts with
not problems of the past. Junked or flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
abandoned refrigerators are still danger- fire hazard or explosion.
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the . FOR YOUR SAFETY l
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig-
erator, do it safely. Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the
Association of Home Appliance Manu-
facturers. Help prevent accidents.
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.
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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 area
where the room temperature will fall below
13°C (55°F).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding.
l Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.

Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you pur-
chased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the
illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.
Model and serial
Automatic ice
maker with Light number label
(on sotye models) Control pane’ Light
/ (on side wall)
wire shelves+
Snack bin
Slide-out
freezer
some models)
Leveling rollers \
(behind base grille) Base grille Model 8ED27DQ
shown
+Number varies with model
Control panel
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Freezer control
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Refrigerator control

Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This Section
Page Page
Cleaning your refrigerator .,...............5 Installing it properly ........#.................. 6
Plugging it in 5 Leveling it 6
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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
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
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Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
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.
instruction labels inside your retngerator. Uo
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 instructions on
pages 21-22.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz (Plug 1) or 220/240 Volt,
50 Hz (Plug 2), AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
Plug 1 Plug 2
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Installing it properly
1. Allow 1.25 cm (l/2 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 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 19.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock-
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 19.)

Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls ................*........... 7
Changing the control settings ...........8
Removing the door shelf fronts ........9
Removing the door trim .*.......m...........9
Adjusting the door bins .-.......,...........9
Adjusting the door bin glides ..........10
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..10
Removing the snack bin ..................10
Using the egg bin ...........*.......*......... 11
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover ...........................*......... 11
Adjusting the crisper
humidity control ...............................12
Removing the meat drawer
and cover ...........................................12
Adjusting the meat drawer
temperature .....................m.................12
Page
Adjusting the wine rack ....m............~13
Removing the freezer baskets .........13
Removing the freezer shelf ..............13
Using the THIRSTCRUSHER*
dispensing system ....m.......s..............14
Using the automatic ice maker ........15
Solving common ice maker/
dispenser problems ..,.......,.............. 16
Removing the ice maker
storage bin ........................................17
Changing the light bulbs .................18
Removing the base grille .................19
Understanding the sounds you
may hear .............................B..............20
Saving energy ...................................20
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 controls, remove and adjust some of the
features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in
the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator
for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to B.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (warmest) to C (coldest).

3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture
completely before adding food. This may control continuously guards against moisture
take several hours. build-up on the outside of your refrigerator
The settings indicated above should be cabinet. This control does not have to be set
correct for normal, household refrigerator or adjusted.
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” below.
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed
in the chart below as a guide.
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION:
Refrigerator
section
too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
section
too cold
RECOMMENDED
REASON: CONTROL SElTINGS:
Refrigerator Freezer
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added 4 A
l Room temperature too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added C
*Very cold room temperature 3
(can’t cycle often enough)
@Controls not set correctly
for your conditions 2 B
Ice not
made fast
enough
Both
sections
too warm
l Heavy ice usage
every cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
*Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
3 C
4 B

Remove the door shelf fronts for easier
cleaning.
To remove shelf fronts:
Remove all items from the shelf.
Pull out on the inside tab at each end of
1.
2.
3. the shelf front.
Pull shelf front straight out.
Removing the door shelf fronts (on some models)
To replace shelf fronts:
1. Line up each end of the shelf front with
the button on the door liner wall.
2. Push shelf front straight back until it
snaps securely into place.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
Removing the door trim (dispenser area)
(on some models)
Remove the trim above the dispenser area
for easier cleaning.
To remove trim:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight 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.
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Adjusting the door bin glides
Use the bin glides to secure odd-shaped
items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin.
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 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 replace glass shelves:
1. Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide.
2. Slide shelf into place.
Be careful when
handling glass items.
Removing the snack bin
To remove the snack bin:
1. Slide snack bin straight out to the stop
with an even, constant motion.
2. Lift the front.
Pull out to the
stop, Iif3 the front
and pull again. 3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
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Using the egg bin
The egg bin has three pieces - the lid, the egg
carrier, and the bin. Use the egg bin to hold
one, two or three dozen eggs.
To hold one dozen eggs:
Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier. Then
place the egg carrier into the bin and cover
with the lid.
To hold two dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and
cover them with the lid. Use the carrier to
transport eggs between the bin and your
cooking area.
To hold three dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose 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.
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.
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.
Pull out to the
stop, lift the front
/ and pull again.
Lift the cover
front, then
the back. :

Adjusting the crisper humidity control
You can control the amount of humidity in
the moisture-sealed crisper.
l Adjust the control to any setting between
LOW and HIGH.
l LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper
for best storage of fruits and vegetables
with skins.
l HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the
crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy
vegetables.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer: Pull out to the stop, lift
1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to
the 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. 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 temperature
Cold air flows against the meat drawer Use control to
through an opening between the freezer and
adjust meat drawer
the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat
temperature.
drawer colder than the rest of the refrigera-
tor for better storage of meats.
Slide the control to let more or less cold
air through.
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Adjusting the wine rack
To remove the wine rack:
1. Lift front of wine rack.
2. Pull rack off 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
To replace a basket:
1. Place basket on the slides.
2. Make sure the wire stops clear
of the slides.
3. Slide basket in all the way.
way.
.the front
Pull out to the stop, lift
the front and pull
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.
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Using the THIRSTCRUSHER’ dispensing
system
The ice dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage
bin in the freezer. When you press the
dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute
between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice
moves from the bin and falls through the
chute. When you release the dispenser bar,
a buzzing sound may be heard for a few
seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dis-
penser system will not operate 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 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.
For crushed ice, move Ice Selector
Switch to CRUSHED position.
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, take large
amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through
the dispenser.
Personal Injury Hazard
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.
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The water dispenser
Chilled water comes from a tank behind the
meat drawer. It holds approximately 1.5 L
(1% quarts).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up,
press the water dispenser bar with a glass or
jar until you draw and discard 1.9 to 2.8 L
(2 or 3 quarts). The water you draw and
discard rinses 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 19 for directions for
changing the dispenser light bulb.
WATER LIGHT
Using the automatic ice maker
Here are a few things you will want to know
about your automatic ice maker:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically.
UP to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is
connected to the water supply. Instruc-
tions for ice maker water supply
hookup are attached to the back of
the refrigerator cabinet.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be
attached by a corner. They break
apart easily.
l The ice maker will not operate until the
freezer is cold enough to make ice. This
can take overnight.
UP to
stop ice
maker.
DOWN to
start ice
maker.
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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 chemicals (such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener) can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice
quality. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure the water softener
is operating properly and well maintained.
Solving common ice maker/dispenser
problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Ice dispenser l Freezer door open l Close the freezer door.
won’t work l Ice bin not properly l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
installed
l Wrong ice in bin l Use only crescents from ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to increase storage room.
l Dispenser not used for l Dump old ice and make a new supply.
extended periods,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
Ice dispenser l Ice dispenser bar held l Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
stops working in 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 24 and 25.
wrapped
l Ice bin and freezer may l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
need cleaning chart on pages 21 and 22.
l Plumbing to ice maker l Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hookup. (See back
of refrigerator cabinet.)
l New ice maker l The first few loads of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.

Removing the ice maker storage bin
Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if:
l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be
used for a week or more.
l a power failure causes ice in the bin to
melt and freeze together.
l the ice dispenser is not used regularly.
To remove ice bin:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the
bottom and slide it to the rear.
2. Lift the 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
dispenser mechanism.
5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners
or solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is
pushed in all the way. Then push the
signal arm down to the ON position to
restart ice production.
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Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
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:
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 bin:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps
free.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace light shield.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
isper
light
Light
below
ice bin
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To change light behind quick freeze
compartment (on some models):
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
supply.
2. Lift and secure quick freeze compartment
door.
3. Remove light shield by pulling top
forward.
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 lo-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.
Light
below
’ ice bin
Light behind
quick freeze
compartment
Dispenser area light
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 22.
Condenser coils
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Defrost
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grille
L pan
support
tabs
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