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- Page 1 T&f1 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 18 Or Service NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER MODELS 3VET21 DK 3VETlSDK...
- Page 2 “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. 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).
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: Never allow children to operate, play with, Read all instructions before using the or crawl inside the refrigerator. refrigerator. Never clean refrigerator parts with Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
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Page 4: Parts And Features
(Spillguard’ shelves some models) Crisper cover - Humidity- controlled crispers Leveling rollers (behind base gr sille) +On some models Model 3VET21 DK shown Control panel REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL FREEZER COLDER. Refrigerator Light Freezer Exterior moisture control switch control... -
Page 5: Using Your Refrigerator
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning it ......... . . 5 Installing it properly . - Page 6 Installing it properly Allow 1.25 cm (I/Z 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the controls ......7 Removing the freezer shelf . -
Page 8: Changing The Control Settings
Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. -
Page 9: The Door Bins
Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins: Support button 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 bin/shelf glides Use the bin/shelf glides to secure odd- shaped items or to separate other items. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Refrigerator Shelves
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. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. -
Page 11: Removing The Meat Drawer
Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer: Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. again. 2. Lift front of meat drawer. 3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way. 4. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. -
Page 13: The Light Bulbs
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 1 shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. -
Page 14: Understanding The Sounds
Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrig- erator so the doors open the other way. Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. Understanding the sounds you may hear Water sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t. - Page 15 Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page ....15 Power interruptions ......17 Cleaning your refrigerator Vacation...
- Page 16 HOW TO CLEAN PART WHAT TO USE Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Door liners Sponge, soft cloth and gaskets or paper towel with DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- mild detergent and trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts.
- Page 17 Vacation and moving care Short vacations Moving No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will When you are moving the refrigerator to a be away for less than four weeks. new home: 1. Use up any perishables. 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2.
- Page 18 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 Cheese Wrap or storefood placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material.
- Page 19 Storing frozen food Freezing The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze food at home. any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will NOTE: For further information about prepar- freeze within 24 hours (no more than 32 to ing food for freezing or food storage times,...
- Page 20 If You Need Assistance Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance 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.
- Page 21 Step I+ . . . Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool* service company. 3. If you need FSP’ replace- ment parts+ . . .
- Page 22 These parts are: 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser 4. Drier 5. Connecting tubing Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.