Whirlpool 3VET16GKGW01 User Manual

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REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

FRIGORÍFICO CON

CONGELADOR

INTEGRADO

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3

PARTS AND FEATURES................................... ....... ...... .. 4

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator........................................... 5

Space Requirements ....................................................... 5

Electrical Requirements................................................... 6

Reversing the Door Swing............................................... 6

Reversing the Door Handles ........................................... 7

Door Closing and Alignment ........................................... 8

Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................... 9

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR......................................... 9

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................... 9

Setting the Control......................................................... 10

Adjusting Control Settings............................................. 10

Food Storage Guide....................................................... 10

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES........................................... 12

Refrigerator Shelves ...................................................... 12

Drop-in Door Trim .......................................................... 12

Removing the Meat Drawer and Cover ....................... 12

Crisper and Crisper Cover............................................. 13

Freezer Shelf................................................................... 14

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR........................... 14

Cleaning Your Refrigerator............................................ 14

Changing the Light Bulb................................................ 15

Power Interruptions ....................................................... 15

Vacation and Moving Care............................................ 15

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 16

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 18

WARRANTY....................................................................... 19

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL FRIGORÍFICO...................................21

PARTES Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ....................................22

CÓMO INSTALAR SU FRIGORÍFICO.............................. 23

Cómo desembalar su frigorífico ................................... 23

Requisitos de espacio ................................................... 23

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................... 24

Cómo invertir el cierre de la puerta .............................. 24

Cómo invertir las manijas de la puerta......................... 25

Cierre y alineamiento de la puerta................................ 26

Cómo interpretar los ruidos

procedentes de su frigorífico........................................ 27

CÓMO USAR SU FRIGORÍFICO...................................... 27

Cómo asegura r un a ad ec uad a ci rc ul ac ió n d e air e..... .27

Ajuste de los controles.................................................. 28

Cómo ajustar los controles ........................................... 28

Guía de conservación de los alimentos ....................... 29

CARACTERÍS-TICAS DEL FRIGORÍFICO ...................... 30

Estantes del frigorífico................................................... 30

Borde de la puerta ......................................................... 31

Cómo sacar el compartimiento

para la carne y su tapa.................................................. 31

Compartimiento para verduras y tapa.......................... 32

Estante del congelador.................................................. 32

MANTENIMIENTO DEL FRIGORÍFICO........................... 33

Limpieza del frigorífico .................................................. 33

Cómo cambiar las bombillas ........................................ 34

Cortes de electricidad ................................................... 34

Precauciones a tomar dura nte

vacaciones y mudanzas................................................ 34

IDENTIFICACIÓN Y REPARACIÓN DE AVERÍAS.......... 35

ASISTENCIA O SERVICIO................................................ 38

GARANTÍA......................................................................... 39

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

precautions:

■

Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

■

Do not remove ground prong.

■

Do not use an adapter.

■

Do not use an extensio n cord.

■

Disco n n e c t po wer befo re s er v ic i n g .

■

Replace all panels before operating.

■

Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.

To reduce the ris k of fire, electric shock, or injur y when using your refrigerator, follo w these basic

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

■

Use nonflammable cleaner.

■

Keep flammable mater ia ls and vapors, such as gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.

■

Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and install refrigerator.

■

Disconnect power before installing ice maker.

■

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on some models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

W ARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT – Child entrapment and suffocation ar e not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still d a ngerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrig erator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not

easily climb inside.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers sev eral diff erent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may hav e some or all of the items listed. The locations of the features may not match your model.

•

normal

•

off

coldest

Meat

1. Adjustable Freezer Shelf

2. Ice Cube Trays

3. Ice Bin (on some models)

4. Control Panel

5. Model and Serial Number Label

6. Meat Drawer

7. Crisper Cover

8. Crispers

9. Leveling Rol le rs (no t shown)

10. Freezer Door Shelves

Crisper

11. Magnetic Door Gaskets

12. Light Switch

13. Utility Compartment

14. Adjustable Glass or Wire Shelves (number varies with

model)

15. Door Shelves Other Parts and Features

(not shown in illustration above/optional on some models)

Full-Width Crisper Drawer Glass Crisper Cover

INSTALLING YOUR

Space Requirements

REFRIGERATOR

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Removing P ackaging Materials

■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator

before using (except the model and serial number label).

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the ar ea briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,

flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerat or. For more information, see “Refrigerator Safety” section.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow

for a .5” (1.25 cm) space on each side

■ Allow 3” (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets

and refrigerator top.

■ Allow at least 1” (2.5 cm) between back of cabinet and

the wall.

3" (7.5 cm)

■ On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and

other feature parts may be packaged in the Finishing Touches™ FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly.

IMPORTANT:

■ Depending on your model, do not remove any

permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.

■ Depending on your model, do not remove the white

Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling o f the r efr igerat or. The insert is part of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert is r emoved , ice may migr ate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

2" (5.08 cm)

■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you

leave some extra space at the back for the water lin e connections.

■ If you are installin g your refr igerator n ext to a fixed wall,

leave 2” (5 cm) minimum on the hinge side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.

■ Level the refrigerator (See “Door Closing and

Alignment”).

NOTE: Do not install the r efrig erator near an ove n, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 40° F (5° C).

Electrical Requirements

TOOLS NEEDED:

Reversing the Door Swing

W ARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

Recommended Grounding Method

Plug 1: A 11 5 Volt, 60 Hz., AC on ly 15 or 2 0 a m pere fused, grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.

Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220 Volt/60Hz AC only 10 ampere fused and grounded (e arthed) electrical supply is required.

⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdrive r, ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wrench, flat 2- inch putty knife.

⁵⁄₁₆

inch Hex-Head Hinge Screw

Door Stop Screw

Sealing Screw (use on top of doors)

SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and r emove any food from door shelves.

To remove doors from hinges:

1. Keep doors closed until ready to lift free from the

cabinet.

2. Start at the top hinge and work your way down to the center hinge and bottom hinge. Remove all screws and components as shown.

3. Open and lift doors off hinges.

NOTE: If you are reversing the door swing, you should

move the handles while the d oors are of f of the refri gerator. Follow the instructions in the “Reversing the Door Handles” section.

Plug 1

It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any t ype of installation, cleaning , or removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Fr eezer Contr ol dep ending on the mo del) t o OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerat or o r Fr e ezer Control depending on the model) to the desired setting.

Plug 2

Plug 3

To replace doors on hinges:

1. Remove hole plugs covering the screw holes on the

opposite side of the refrigerat or using a flat putty knife.

2. Replace the doors.

3. Start at the bottom hinge and work your way up to the

center hinge and top hinge replacing all components and screws as shown.

4. Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of the cabinet and parallel with each other.

5. Fill all unused openings with screws or plastic hole plugs. Moisture will enter an y unfilled openings.

NOTE: If the doors are not closing on their own, see the “Door Closing and Alignment” section.

Top Hinge

Reversing the Door Handles

1. Cover

2. Hex-Head Hinge Screws

3. Top Hinge

4. Spacer

5. Sealing Screws

Center Hinge

Cone Screw (Use on Top and Bottom of

Handles)

Countersink Screw

Handle Screw (Use on Front of Handles)

To remove handles:

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as s hown. Keep all

parts together.

2. Remove refrigerator handle bottom screw. Pry off screw cover and remove screw.

3. Remove refrigerat or handle ass emb ly as shown . Keep all parts together.

To reinstall freezer handle:

1. Position freezer handle on the opposite side of the

freezer door and install top two screws.

2. Install the bottom two screws.

3. Tighten all screws.

1. Door Stop

2. Door Stop Screw

3. Center Hinge

4. Hex-Head Hinge Screws

5. Sealing Screws

Bottom Hinge

1. Door Stop

2. Door Stop Screw

3. Bottom Hinge

4. Hex-Head Hinge Screws

To reinstall r e frigerator handle:

1. Unscrew the hole plug in the refrigerator door and

screw it into place on the opposite side.

2. Position the refrigerator handle on the refrigerator door and attach it at the top with two screws.

3. Align the lower portion of the handle and attach it to the refrigerator with one screw.

4. Position screw cover over the screw and push it until it snaps into place.

Door Closing and Alignment

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1. Roll out the refrigerator and use a level to check the floor at the back from side-to-side. If needed, use shims to level the back of the refrigerator if it is uneven. Roll the refri gera tor b ack int o pla ce wi th t he rear rollers on top of any shim(s) used so that the rear of the refrigerator is level.

2. With the rear already level and the refrigerator in place, use the bottom leveling screws to level the refrigerator from side-to-side. They are part of the front roller assemblies, which are found at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

Style 1

1. Plugs

2. Countersink Screws

3. Plug

4. Handle Screw

5. Screw Cover

6. Plug

Style 2

3. Depending on your model, to level your refrigerator you

may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjustments.

4. If the doors do not close on their own, you will need to raise the front of the refrigerator so it is slightly higher than the back. To do this, turn both leveling screws clockwise ¹⁄₂ turn.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn both screws an equal amount or the refrigerator will no longer be level sideto-side.

5. Open doors and check if they close automatically. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6. Using a level, check to see if the refrigerator is still level side-to-side. Readjust if necessary.

Understanding Sounds

You May H ear

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

■ If your product i s equipped with an ice maker, you will

hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

■ The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost

cycle begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control depending on the model), will click when cycling on and off.

USING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Ensuring Proper Air

Circulation

In order to ensur e prop er temperatur es, you need to permi t air flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer section and moves up . Most of the air then flows through the freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,

the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■ Your refrigerator is designed to run mor e efficiently to

keep your food items at the desired temperatur e. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost

cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the

air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgl ing sound

due to the ref r igerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■ Contraction and exp a nsion of the insid e walls may

cause a popping noise.

■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by

the condenser fan.

■ You may hear water running into the drain pan duri ng

the defrost cycle.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To pr e vent odor t ransf er a nd d ryi ng ou t o f food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the “Food Storage Guide” section for details.)

Setting the Control

For your convenience, the Temperature Control is preset at the factory. The control for the refrigerator and

freezer is located in the top of the refrigerat or section. It controls the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the Temperature Control is still preset. The Temperature Contr ol should be at the “mid-sett ing” (3), as shown in the illustration below.

NOTE: Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.

Give your refri gerator time to coo l down co mpletely befor e adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before t he refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the

Temperature Control to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Control Settings

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The “mid-setting” (3) indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator u sage. The contr ol is set corre ctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

The Temperature Control functions as the thermostat for the entire product (refrigerator and freezer sections). The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder.

Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.

Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

RECOMMENDED

CONDITION/REASON:

REFRIGERATOR section too warm

■

Door opened often

■

Large amount of food added

■

Room temperature very warm

FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough

■

Door opened often

■

Large amount of food added

■

Very cold room temperature

ADJUSTMENT:

Turn TEMPERATURE Control to next higher number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

(can’t cycle often enough)

■

Heavy ice usage

■

Air diffuser blocked by items

Move items out of airstream

REFRIGERATOR section too cold

■

Control not set correctly f or your conditions

Turn TEMPERATURE Control to next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

FREEZER section too cold

■

Control not set correctly f or your conditions

Turn TEMPERATURE control to next lower number, wait 24 hours, then re-check

F ood Storage Guide

Storing Fresh Food

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness.

Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf.

Eggs

Store in original carton on interior shelf.

Fruit

Wash, let dry, and store in r ef rig erator in plasti c bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored ar eas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic conta i ne r an d sto re in crisp er.

Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)

Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.

Fish

Use fresh fish and shellfis h the same day as purchased.

Meat

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart fo r storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Chicken ...........................................................1-2 days

Ground beef ....................................................1-2 days

V ariety meats (liver, heart, etc.)........................1-2 days

Cold cuts.........................................................3-5 days

Steaks/roasts ..................................................3-5 days

Cured meats..................................................7-10 days

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.

Storing Frozen Food

NOTE: For further information a bout preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging. When you close and seal the package you must not allow air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator, and also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

■ Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

■ Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

■ Heavy-duty aluminum foil

■ Plastic-coated paper

■ Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from saran

film)

■ Specified freezer self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

■ Bread wrappers

■ Non-polyethylene plastic containers

■ Containers without tight lids

■ Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap

■ Thin, semi-permeable wrap

Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary ac cor ding to t he qu ality and t ype of food, the type of p ackaging or wrap used (air tight and moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This s imply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room tempe ratu r e for 3 0 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

REFRIGERATOR

FEATURES

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your individual storage needs.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy.

To remove a shelf:

1. Remove items from the shelf.

2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop

3. Depending on your model, lift back or front of shelf to

pass stop.

4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way .

Drop-in Door Trim

The door trim may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove the trim:

1. Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Pull straight up on each end of the trim.

To replace the trim:

1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim

pocket opening.

2. Push the trim straight down until it stops.

Removing the Meat Drawer

and Cover

To replace a shelf:

1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet.

2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.

3. Slide shelf in all the way.

(on some models)

To remove the meat drawer:

Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2. Lift front of meat drawer.

3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order. Style 1 To remove the cover:

1. Remove meat drawer.

2. Push cover back to release rear clips from shelf.

3. Tilt cover up at front.

4. Pull cover forward and out. To replace the cover:

1. Fit notches and cl ips on underside of c over over rear

and center cross bars on shelf.

2. Lower cover into place.

3. Pull cover forward to secrue rear clips onto shelf.

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