Whirlpool ED5FVGXWS, W10407342A1 User Manual

User Guide

Side by Side Refrigerator

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this refrigerator includes a condensed User Guide. A complete User Instructions manual for your model can be downloaded at www.whirlpool.com/service_support. The model number is located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment. To request a printed copy of the User Instructions manual, call 1-800-253-1301. (Shipping and handling fees may apply.)

Para instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com.

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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:

■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■ Do not remove ground prong.

■ Do not use an adapter.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

■ Disconnect power before servicing.

■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.

■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

■ Use nonflammable cleaner.

■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from

refrigerator.

■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready

models only).

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

■ Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, 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.

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset. The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer Control should both be set to the “mid-settings.”

IMPORTANT:

■ Your product will not cool when the REFRIGERATOR Control is set

to OFF.

■ The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

■ Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add

food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

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 settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

■ Turn the control right (clockwise) to make the compartment colder.

■ Turn the control left (counterclockwise) to make it less cold.

■ To turn the cooling system off, turn the Refrigerator Control

counterclockwise until it reaches the OFF position.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR Control one

FREEZER too warm/ too little ice

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR Control one

FREEZER too cold FREEZER Control one setting lower

setting higher

FREEZER Control one setting higher

setting lower

Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.

LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Water and Ice Dispensers

ICE AND WATER

NOTES:

■ The dispensing system will not operate when either door

(refrigerator or freezer) is open.

■ Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.

■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first

three batches of ice produced. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

Flush the Water System

Air in the water dispensing system can cause the water dispenser to drip. After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Flushing the water dispensing system forces air from the water line and filter, and prepares the water filter for use.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

1. Using a sturdy container, depress and hold the water dispenser

lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.

2. Repeat Step 1 until water begins to flow.

3. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the

dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (12 L) has been dispensed.

Additional flushing may be required in some households.

The Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT:

■ Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water every week to maintain a fresh

supply.

■ If the flow of water from the dispenser decreases, it could be

caused by low water pressure.

■ With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of

water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less, the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum requirement.

■ If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of water,

the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than recommended. See “Water Supply Requirements” (in the User Instructions or the Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual) or “Problem Solver” for suggestions.

To D i sp e ns e Wa ter :

1. Press the WATER button to select water.

2. Press a sturdy glass against the dispenser lever.

Hold the glass close to the water dispenser spout to ensure that the water dispenses into the glass.

3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. IMPORTANT: The small tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed

to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray. To empty and clean the tray, push down on the back of the removable tray lid and pull it out.

The Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”

Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer.

■ Press the CRUSHED button

for crushed ice, or the CUBED button for cubed ice.

For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.

To Dispense Ice:

1. Press the button to select the desired type of ice.

WARNING

Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. Failure to do so can result in cuts.

2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass

close to the ice guide to ensure that the ice dispenses into the glass.

A. Water dispenser spout

A. Ice guide

IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.

3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

The Dispenser Light

On some models, the dispenser light will automatically turn on when you use the dispenser.

■ If you want the light to be on

continuously, press the LIGHT ON button. To turn the light back off, press the LIGHT OFF button.

The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see “Problem Solver” for more information.

The Dispenser Lock

The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.

NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the dispenser lever. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”

■ To lock the dispenser, press

the LOCK button. To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button.

Ice Maker and Storage Bin

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

■ To turn on the ice maker, lift open the ice maker door and lower the

wire shutoff arm to the ON position.

■ To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the

OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.

NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin, and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

REMEMBER:

■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first

three batches of ice produced.

■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the

water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

■ Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage bin.

This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.

■ Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage bin.

Removing and Replacing the Ice Storage Bin

1. Lift and hold open the ice maker door.

2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position.

Release the ice maker door.

3. Lift up the front of the storage bin

and pull it out.

4. Replace the bin by pushing it in all

the way, or the dispenser will not work.

5. To restart ice production, lift open

the ice maker door and push the wire shutoff arm down to the ON position.

Water Filtration System

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Water Filter Status Light (on some models)

The filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter.

■ The light will change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is

almost time to change the filter.

■ It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status light

changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage.

■ The reset button is located on the control panel in the refrigerator

compartment. To reset the status light after changing the filter, press the button 5 times within 10 seconds. The status light will change from red to green when the system is reset.

Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter cartridge at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often.

Changing the Water Filter

A. Water filter cover door

1. Locate the water filter cover door in the base grille, and pull open

the filter door. The filter will be released and then be ejected as the door is opened.

2. When the door is

completely open, pull the filter straight out.

NOTE: There may be some water in the filter. Some spilling may occur. Use a towel to wipe up any spills.

3. Take the new filter out of its packaging and remove the covers from

the O-rings. Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the covers are removed.

4. With the arrow pointing to the left (toward the filter cover door’s

hinge), align the new filter with the filter housing and slide it into place. The filter cover door will automatically begin to close as the new filter is inserted.

5. Close the filter cover door completely in order to snap the filter into

place. You may need to press hard.

6. Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order an accessory, call 1-800-442-9991 and ask for the part number listed or contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer. In Canada, call

1-800-807-6777. affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner:

Order Part #W10355016 In Canada, order Part #W10355016B

affresh™ Stainless Steel Wipes:

Order Part #W10355049 In Canada, order Part #W10355049B

affresh™ Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner:

Order Part #W10355010 In Canada, order Part #W10355010B

Water Filter: Order Part #W10295370 (P4RFWB)

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