Whirlpool 4YED27DQDN00 User Manual
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Use And Care Guide
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A Note to You.............................................2
Refrigerator Safety.....................................3
Parts and Features
Before Using Your Refrigerator
Cleaning your refrigerator
Plugging it in.........................................6
Installing it properly
Leveling it
Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls...............................8
Changing the control settings...............8
Removing the door trim
Adjusting the wine rack
Adjusting the door bins
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjusting the EZ-Track* shelf
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover.......................................12
Adjusting the crisper humidity
control.................................................13
Removing the meat drawer
and cover............................................13
Adjusting the meat drawer
temperature
Removing the snack bin
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Removing the freezer baskets
Using the ice cube trays
Using the optional automatic
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ice maker............................................15
Removing the base grille....................16
Using the THIRSTCRUSHER*
dispensing system.........................16-17
Solving common ice maker/dispenser
problems.............................................18
Changing the light bulbs
Understanding the sounds you
may hear
Saving energy
Caring for Your Refrigerator
Cleaning your refrigerator
Holiday and moving care
Power interruptions
Food Storage Guide
Storing fresh food
Storing frozen food
Removing the Doors...........................26-27
Troubieshooting
Requesting Service
Warranty
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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 appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Help when you need it.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “Requesting Service” on page 29. If you need further help, feel free to call an authorized
Whirlpool service center. 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 pages 4-5). 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
_____________________________________
Refrigerator Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under warn
ing symbols. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING
^WARNING
Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator, foiiow these basic precautions:
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Please:
• Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
• Do not install the refrigerator near an
oven, radiator, or other heat source.
• Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
13°C (55°F).
• Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
• Connect the refrigerator only to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (Refer to p. 6,
“Plugging it in.”)
• FOR YOUR SAFETY*
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.
Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
Properly maintain the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
Parts and Features
Below are illustrations of your appliance with the parts and features called out. Your model
may have all of some of the features shown and it may not be exactly as illustrated.
Style 1
Automatic ice
maker with
cubed and
crushed ice-
(p. 15)
Ice bin-
Light
(p. 19)
Removable
freezer shelves
(number varies
with model)
Snack bin
(on some models)
(p. 14)
Slide-out
freezer baskets
(number varies
with model)
(p. 14)
Meat drawer
(p. 13)
Adjustable door
bins (p. 10)
Leveling rollers
(behind base grille)
(P.7)
Base grille
(p. 16)
Control panel
(p. 8)
Light (p. 19) EZ-Track* (P-11)
Meat drawer
air control
(on side wall) (p. 13)
Model and serial
number label
(on side wall)
Utility
compartment
Wine rack
(p. 9)
Egg bin
Adjustabie slide-
out spillproof
shelves
(p. 10)
Crisper light
(p. 19)
Humidity-
controlled crisper
(p. 12)
Door bin glides
(number varies
with model)
Deep adjustable
~ door bins
(p. 10)
Style 2
Freezer light
(p. 19)
Ice cube
and bin
(p. 15)
Adjustable
freezer
shelves
basket
(p. 14)
Leveling
rollers
(behind base
grille) (p. 7)
Base grille
(p. 16)
Control panel
(p. 8) ■
Light
(P-,19)
Meat drawer
air control (on side wall)
(p. 13)
Model and serial
number label
(on side wall)
Utility
compartment
Adjustable
shelves
(p. 10)
(glass or wire -
depending on
the model)
Egg bin
Gallon-wide
door shelves
Crisper cover
(p. 12)
Crisper
(p. 12)
Meat drawer
(p. 13)
Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.
This booklet tells you how to start your
refrigerator, clean it, move shelves,
and adjust controls. It even tells you
Treat your new refrigerator with care.
Use it only to do what home refrigerators
are designed to do.
what new sounds to expect from your
refrigerator.
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 (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining giue:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
OR
• 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 refrigera
tor before using it, if necessary.
See cleaning instructions on
pages 21-22.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt/60 Hz (Plug 1), 220/240 Volt/50
Hz (Plug 2 or 3) or 220 Volt/60 Hz (Plug 3)
AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly
grounded electrical supply is required. It is
recommended 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.
Plugl
Plug 2
Installing it properly
1. Allow 1.25 cm ('/2 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.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the
back wall.
4. Make sure the 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 16.)
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 16.)
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.
Freezer control Refrigerator control
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
completely before adding food. (This may
take several hours.)
The settings indicated above should be
correct for normal, household refrigerator
usage. The controls will be 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” below.
NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture
control continuously guards against moisture
buildup on the outside of your refrigerator
cabinet. This control does not have to be set
or adjusted.
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in the
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed
in the chart below as a guide.
CONDITION:
Refrigerator
section too warm
Freezer section
too warm
Refrigerator
section too cold
Ice not made
fast enough
Both sections
too warm
REASON:
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Room temperature too warm
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
• Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
• Heavy ice usage
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Refrigerator Freezer
4
3
2 B
3 C
4
A
C
B
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. Locate each end of the trim piece above
the trim pocket opening.
2. Push the trim piece straight down until it
stops.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
Snap-on trivet
To remove the trivet:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end.
3. Lift trivet straight out.
To replace the trivet:
1. Line up ends of the trivet with the button
on the door liner wall.
2. Push trivet straight back until it snaps
securely into place.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
Adjusting the wine rack (on some models)
To remove the wine rack
1. Lift front of wine rack.
2. Pull rack off rear-support
3. Replace in reverse order.
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