Whirlpool 3VED23DQ User manual

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Home Appliances
UseAndCare
A Note To You
2
Important Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
5
Using Your
Refrigerator
7
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Caring For Your
Refrigerator
23
Food Storage Guide 26
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A Note To You
Thank you folr 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 tJse 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
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 you need further help, feel free to call
an authorized Whirlpool service company. 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
refrigerator.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still danger-
ous even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig-
erator, do it safely.
l Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
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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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.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they look like. Your refrigerator may have some or all of
the features shown, and they may not look like the illustrations. This manual covers many
models.
Model and serial
Automatic ice
maker with
cubed and
crushed ice
(on some models) Light number label
(on side wall)
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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
glidest
\
Base grille Model 3VED29DQ
shown
I FREDER
REFRIGERATOR
4 Freezer control Refrigerator control

Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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In This Section
Page Page
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Cleaning it .......................................... .5 Installing it properly .......................... .6
Plugging it in.. .................................... .5 Leveling it ............................................ 6
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 it
Removing packaging materials
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.
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 instructions on
pages 23-24.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 220 or 240 Volt, 50 Hz., AC only 15 or
20 ampere fused and properly grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recom-
mended 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.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.

Installing it properly
1. Allow 1.25 cm (I,$ inch) space on each
side and at the tfop of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
you might want IO leave extra space on
the hinge side closest to the wall so the
door can be opened 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 counterclock-
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 20.)

Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls ............................ 8
Changing the control settings.. ........ .9
Removing the door shelf fronts ....... .9
Removing the door trim .................. .10
Adjusting the door bins .................. .10
Adjusting the door bin glides.. ....... .ll
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..l 1
Using the egg bin ............................ .12
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover .................................... .12
Adjusting the crisper humidity
control .............................................. .13
Page
Removing the snack bin ................. .I4
Adjusting the wine rack .................. .14
Removing the freezer 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 ................................... 22
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 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 control
continuously guards against moisture build-up on
the outside of your refrigerator cabinet. This
control does not have to be set or adjusted.
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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
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RECOMMENDED
REASON: CONTROL SElTINGS:
__I---._--_.-- -.-- --
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added Refrigerator 4
Freezer A
l Room temoerature too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
section
too cold
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle 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 fronts (on some models)
Remove the door shelf fronts for easier
cleaning.
To remove shelf fronts:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of
the shelf front.
3. Pull shelf front straight out.
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.
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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/shelf glides to secure odd-
shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin/track.
NOTE: Shelf glides cannot be removed.
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.
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Usiny 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 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.
Lid
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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.
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Pull out to the
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.
Lift the cover
front, then
the back.
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Adjusting the crisper humidity co~ntrol
You can control the amount of humidity in
the moisture-sealed crisper.
l The control can be adjusted 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:
1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to
Pull out to the stop, lift
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.

Remcsvimq the snack bin
To remove the snkk bin:
1 Slide snack bin straight out to the stop
with an even, constant motion.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
Pull out to the
stop, lift the front
4. Replace in reverse order.
and pull again.
Adjusting the wine rack
To remove the wze 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 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 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.
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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
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For crushed ice, move Ice Selector
Switch to CRUSHED position.
CUBE ICE CRUSHED
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.
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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 21 for directions for
changing the dispenser light bulb.
WATER LIGHT
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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 hook
up are attached to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be at-
tached 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.
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.
upto
stop ice
maker.
r
DOWN to
start ice
maker.
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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 dis-
penser 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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Solving common ice maker/dispe!nser
problems
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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 26 and 27.
wrapped
l Ice bin and freezer may l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
need cleaning chart on pages 23 and 24.
l Plumbing to ice maker l Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hook up. (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.
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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 24.
Condenser coils
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grille
Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug 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 from power supply.
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. risper
light
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