Whirlpool 4VET19DK manual

TL+l 01 4a Home RpPlla”CeS UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 1 PartsAnd Features 4 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 15 Food Storage Guide 18 NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER B %d MODELS 4VET21DK 4VETlSDK[...]

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 [...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: *Read all instructions before using the *Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator. aChild entrapment and suffocation are oNever clean refrigerator parts[...]

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. The model you pur- chased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. Ice [...]

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

Installing it properly 1. Allow 1.25 cm (l/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. Leveling it Your refrigerato[...]

Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Removing the freezer shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . -12 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Raising the ice compartment door .- 12 Adjusting the door bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Usi[...]

Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. l Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. /-“F’“;;*;i”a*I C[...]

Adjusting the door bins 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 down until it stops. Support button Adjusting the bin/shelf glides Use the bin/shelf glides to secure odd- shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bi[...]

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. Lift back of shelf. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace glass shelves: 1. Guide the [...]

Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer: 1. 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. To remove the cover: 1. Tilt front of cover up. 2. Lift back of cover. 3. Pull cover straight out. 4. Replace cover in reverse order. Pull out to[...]

Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. l Adjust the control 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, leafy v[...]

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 shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Rea[...]

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 Your new refrigerator may make sounds that Water sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned abou[...]

Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Holiday and moving care ,................ 16 Page Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do[...]

- PART Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts. Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry th[...]

Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Unplug the refrigerator. 3. Clean it, rinse well and dry. 4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up. Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to c[...]

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 Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. Fo[...]

Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal th[...]

If You Need Assistance Or 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 se[...]

2. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in 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+ . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a repla[...]

WHIRLPOOL’ Refrigerator Warranty - LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-Y EAR 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 part[...]