Using your refrigerator, Setting the dial controls, On some models) – Whirlpool 3VED23DQDW00 User Manual
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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.
Setting the dial controls
(on some models)
Freezer control Refrigerator control
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.)
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.
The settings indicated above should be
correct for normal, household refrigera
tor 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
“Recommended 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.
Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
Wait at least 24 hours between adjust
ments.
Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION:
REASON: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Refrigerator Freezer
Refrigerator
section too warm
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Room temperature too warm
4
A
Freezer section
too warm
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
3
C
Refrigerator
section too cold
• Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
2
B
Ice not made
fast enough
• Heavy ice usage
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
3
C
Both sections
too warm
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
4
B