Whirlpool  ED5KVEXVQ, User Instructions

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Convertible Drawer Temperature Control

(on some models)

The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. 
The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can 
be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board 
recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F (-2° to 0°C). 
The convertible vegetable/meat drawer control comes preset at 
the lowest meat setting.

To store meat:

Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at 
its optimal storage temperature.

To store vegetables: 

Set the control to VEG to store vegetables at their optimal 
storage temperatures. 

NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less 
cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.

  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. 

Chilled Door Bin

(on some models)

Cool air from the freezer is directed to the refrigerator door bin 
directly beneath the vents.

NOTE: The dairy compartment and can rack are not associated 
with the Chilled Door Bin feature.

Chilled Door Bin Control

The chilled door bin control is located on the left-hand side of the 
refrigerator compartment.

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Slide the door chill control to the left to reduce the flow of 
cold air to the bin and make it less cold. 

■

Slide the door chill control to the right to increase the flow of 
cold air to the bin and make it colder.

Water and Ice Dispensers

(on some models)

Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the 
following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed 
ice, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a 
lock option to avoid unintentional dispensing.

NOTES:

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The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door 
is open.

■

After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the 
water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the 
water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 
5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water 
begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the 
dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for an 
additional 5 minutes. This will flush air from the filter and 
water dispensing system. Additional flushing may be required 
in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water 
may spurt out of the dispenser. 

■

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.

The Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a 
fresh supply.

To Dispense Water:

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

The Ice Dispenser

The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is 
open. Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer 
when the dispenser lever is pressed.

NOTE: Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. 
Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. 

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.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR Control 
one setting higher 

FREEZER too warm/
too little ice

FREEZER Control 
one setting higher

REFRIGERATOR too cold

REFRIGERATOR Control 
one setting lower

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control 
one setting lower

A. Chilled door bin control

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