Whirlpool 3VED29DQ manual

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    %itil 01’ 4a HOme Appliances UseAndCare 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 5 7 18 20 22 24 NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS WlTH THIRs-m!i%R’ b/93 A MODELS 3VED29DQ 3VED27DQ [...]

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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 have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and [...]

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    I 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 “j[...]

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    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. Model and serial number Automatic ice maker with Removable Meat drawer Meat drawer (on side wall) Leveling rollers (behind base grille) Base grille x control ‘humid[...]

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    Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leveling it . . .[...]

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    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 refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side closest to the wall so the door can be opened wider. For 3VED29DQ only: A minimum of 2.9 cm (1 ‘/s inch) between the [...]

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    Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I Plugging it in 5 Leveling it 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. in the chart below as a guide. l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed. CONDITION: If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Freezer Section is T[...]

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    Adjusting the door bins Support button 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 bin down until it stops. Adjusting the door bin glides The door bin glides can be used to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide[...]

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    Adjustin the crisper humidity control 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,[...]

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    Removing the snack 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. Adjusting the wine rack To remove the wine rack: 1. Lift front of wine rack. 2. Pull rack of[...]

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    THIRSTCRUSHER” dispensing system The ice dispenser Ice is dispensed 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 is moved from the bin and falls through the chute. When the dispenser bar is released, a buzzing sound may be heard for a few s[...]

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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 have drawn and discarded 1.9 to 2.8 L (2 to 3 quarts). The water you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes. Allow several[...]

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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 rea[...]

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    Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS Ice dispenser l Freezer door open l Close the freezer door. won’t work l Ice bin not properly installed l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way. 9 Wrong ice in bin 0 Use only crescents from ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capac[...]

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    Removing the base gri 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[...]

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    To change light behind quick freeze com- To change dispenser area light: partment (3VED29DQ and 3VED27DQ): I. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Reach through dispenser area to remove 2. Lift and secure quick freeze compartment bulb. door. 3. Replace with a heavy-duty lo-watt bulb, 3. Remove [...]

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    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Holiday and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Page Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few t[...]

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    PART Defrost pan WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN . Remove base grille. (See page 16.) l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire 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[...]

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    Power interruptions If electricity goes off, call the power com- pany. Ask how long power will be off. 1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This will help foods stay frozen. 2. If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR (b) Place 32 g[...]

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    Eclw Meat Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf. Egg bin is provided on some models. Milk Most meat can be stored in original wrap- ping as long as it is air and moisture proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf. Butter or margar[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling an authorized Whirlpool service company for h[...]

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    PROBLEM The motor seems to run too much POSSIBLE CAUSE The condenser coils are dirty. It is hot outside or in the room. Thedoorhasbeenopened frequently. A large amount of food has been put in at one time. SOLUTION Clean the coils (See page 19.) On hot days, or if the room is too warm, the motor naturally runs longer. Open the door as few times as p[...]

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