Whirlpool 3VED23DQDW00 manual

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    NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER 2182955 Use And Care Guide l!i7-96[...]

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    Table of Contents A Note to You.. .................................. .2 Refrigerator Safety ........................... 3 Parts and Features ........................... 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator ...... 6 Cleaning your refrigerator ............. 6 Plugging it in ................................. 6 Installing it properly ......................[...]

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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 [...]

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    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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrige[...]

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    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. Style 1 Automatic ice maker with cubed and Removable freezer shelves Snack bin /I lllll (on some models) (P. 15) Slide-out freezer baskets (number varies[...]

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    Style 2 Control panel Light (P. 8) (P. 20) Ice cube trays and bin (P. 16) Adjustable freezer shelves Freezer bin or pp”%yt Leveling ;::;;d base grille) (P. 7) Model and serial number label Meat drawer Base grille / (P. 17) Meat drawer air control (on side wall) (P. 14) Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do any- thing else. T[...]

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    ’ I 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 ins[...]

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    Installing it properly 1. 2. 3. 4. Allow 1.25 cm (% inch) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 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. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall. Make sure the ice maker wat[...]

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    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) Freeze; control Refrigeiator cont[...]

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    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: Refrigerator W Cold 1 2 A 3 4 Colder l Move the control one number to the left or right. LEFT for WARMER temperature RIGHT for COOLER temperature IMPORTANT: Remember to wait 24 hours betw[...]

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    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. 2. 3. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening. Push the trim piece straight down until it stops. Replace items on the shelf. Snap-on trivet To remo[...]

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    Adjusting the door bins (on some models) 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. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, mi[...]

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    ’ I 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 ite[...]

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    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. Insert rear shelf slides into upper channel [...]

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    ’ I Adjusting the crisper humidity control (on some models) You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. 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 sto[...]

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    Removing the snack bin (on some models) To remove the snack 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. 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: 1. S[...]

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    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 [...]

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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 instructi[...]

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    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 throug[...]

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    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 roo[...]

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    Changing the light bulbs 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[...]

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    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 1 O-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 [...]

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    Caring for Your Refrigerator Your 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 refrigerat[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge, soft cloth, l Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly. and gaskets or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- warm water trated detergents, bleaches or cleaner: containing petroleum on plastic parts. Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge l Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly. (covers and[...]

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    Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove all food from the refrigerator. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism. Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well, [...]

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    Food Storage Guide 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 date[...]

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    Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing 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 the packaging. The way you close and seal the [...]

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    Removing the Doors Please read these helpful hints before you start l Before you start, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply and remove any food from door shelves. Cabinet l When removing hinges, keep doors closed until ready to lift free from cabinet. l To remove doors, start at the to[...]

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    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: l Open-end or hex-head socket wrenches (6.5 cm [l/4”] and 6 mm [%6”]) l 2 adjustable wrenches (or 13 mm [%“[...]

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    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 volt[...]

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    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 Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL * Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts an[...]

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