Whirlpool ET18HM User's Manual
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1. 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 2 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora tion for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right becouse they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 15 lt gt O gt 0 Z gt z 5 6 lt z 9 O gt a m lt 0 Cc z m m o fo a lt Q oO raei gt N a gt z 2 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY on FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement pa2. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions ep MELAS E Fhe PORT Eh d g Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat drawer etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics covers and panels Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of the motor Condenser coils A A SP AD A QS NE NE S Floor under refrigerator Wh wee ee EE Ine Seer EN e What to use How to clean Sponge or cloth mild e Wash removable parts by hand with detergent and warm warm water and a mild detergent water Rinse and dry Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild towel mild detergent detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or cleansers good auto paste wax e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plas tic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Sponge soft cloth or Wash with warm water and paper towel b
3. e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER CONTROL i RECOMMENDED z CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS YA if Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer C 5 TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A Z TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS can t cycle offen enough call your If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Freezer B service TOO COLD assistance ro 5 ai ae E E E EEEE a ata telephone If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened offen ee Reftigerator 4 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B Very warm or very cold room temperatures A Se he ika SU E i a CONSUMES LESS Poki Urna EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt 4c 4 Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refri
4. for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc tioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is impor tant that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly YOlvsIOldsIga ANOA ONISN Sounds you may hear ao Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t z Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to AS you and what may be making them Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Slight Hum Soft Hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air e Clicking or Snapping The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running Sounds It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops Lh ciry ae e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan FA IR aerar a R E e Ice Maker Sounds When the ice
5. glue as described in step 1 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic soivents such as acetone gasoline car bon tetrachloride ete These can damage the material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front o E a a TS OO EN EME EG y o 2 Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 8 EEIE e e at arnt tte Emapa ar 1 3 Plug it in 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recepta cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package 4 Install properly 4 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cab inets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the re frigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrig erator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door ca
6. seal out air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to pro tect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and taste transfer and dry ing of frozen food Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to allow liquids to expand during freezing 11 Jdin J VJOLS QOO14 12 T ED AAN 3 l kA LONA A Da CALLAN Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sort and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks potatoes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse
7. your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions e is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do w m wT O xa m a 2 Z d gt 7 ead gt Z O ma m gt Cc wa m mn e N gt mn m lt Page Reversing the Door Swing 7 Removing and Adjusting the Freezer SNM fd aces ieee eer tae sees 7 i Automatic Ice Maker 7 Sounds You May Hear 8 Energy Saving Tips 05 8 r CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Cleaning Chart a an 9 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10 Storing Fresh Food 5 10 Storing Frozen FOOd 66 11 t VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 16 e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C eis not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold Before using your refrigerator 1 Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigera tor To remove any remaining glue 4 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de tergent before removing
8. SEE SEL E LR RY EE SARE MR RENE TOE ARE it Sees Sees ae NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SS a sar Model ET18HM radi a a tor Feeezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Campacters Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freez 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 what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do Parts and features AUTOMATIC ICE ADJUSTABLE FREEZER SHELF REFRIGERATOR CONTROL LIGHT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL not shown UTILITY COMPARTMENT BUTTER POWER SAVING COMPARTMENT CONTROL FREEZER CONTROL MEAT DRAWER ADJUSTABLE SHELVES WC CRISPERS LEVELLING ROLLERS not shown Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy Model and Serial Numbers from label Model Number see diagram above and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip togeth
9. aking mild detergent or soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to detergent 4 quart 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry Sponge soft cloth or Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry Mild detergent and e Wash with a soft cloth or sponge warm water soft clean e Rinse and dry sponge and soft clean cloth ee ee ee ee Sponge orcioth mild e Roil refrigerator out away from wall detergent and warm e Wash defrost pan with warm water water and mild detergent Do not Aiea t TOTAS bma JA UP S EN iE te a DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry e Roll refrigerator back into place Use vacuum cleaner Clean dust and lint from condenser with brush aftachment coils behind the refrigerator at least once every other month e Leave an inch 2 54 cm between wall and condenser coils on back of the refrigerator Usual floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out away from wall e Clean the floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level lem ees O C Z O lt O cC z r m
10. amiliar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator making noise when the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle or defrost water draining in the defrost pan If your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position e Is the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there Is water In the defrost pan e This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow If the light does not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box eis the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 if a bulb Is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only if the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer Ifthe door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the mofor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room
11. are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapor in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended NOTE Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners Sealing When sealing food in bags squeeze out the air liquids need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely around the doubled over tail Put the label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones Air tight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in toward the food at least twice to
12. er in a handy place Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Sd raidot EAA ae mehet By Be Contents ae SAFETY FIRST 0 0 0c eae 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 COGN Wiss sea tetera nema 4 Plug It In 4 Install Properly 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 5 5 5 6 6 6 Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Changing the Light Bulb Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing Crispers and Crisper COVEN ereer cde rA EAEE a 6 Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or aban doned refrigerators are still dan gerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents EDMAR TSG AEE as 3 d REL AE FE Important Safety Instructions You are personally responsible for making sure that your refrigerator e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to
13. er is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker DO NOT TURN ICE MAKER ON UNTIL IT IS CON NECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily LOWER SIGNAL 4 SIGNAL ARMTO ARMTO START IT F STOP ICE SHELF SUPPORT e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control to ward a higher number Wait a day and if neces sary turn the Freezer Control toward A e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm fo the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e Good water quality is important
14. gerator 5 ow rm nn O Aa m 2 Z M lt O a a A m an D A 2 O a is Z lt Q C 7 7 m ma a 2 m 7J 2 O a Changing the light bulb A WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if electricity remains connected 4 Reach behind the control console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb wd i arem H Se te AES b tai BA idee t ot ti te ate a Enp HC ST eag Moving the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer PULL OUT TO THE STOP LIFT THE 4 Slide meat drawer out to the stop FRONT AND FULL AGAIN ip 2 Lift the front of meat drawer 3 Slide drawer the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 4 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight GLASS IS HEAVY BE CAREFUL out 2 Replace in reverse order CE TEHE see A SS TA o hs SLBA I US ys wa Dat SELB ye aTa RB ma Te EM ET SE Me eh REE SS ol et Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use To remove the shelves VOUT TEMS ION 4 Tilt up at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out To replace the shelves 4 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slo
15. gt a e m z m a lt gt lt z 9 oO m m gt Z zZ 9 Food storage guide There is a right way to package and store re frigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps STORING FRESH FOOD Vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags of crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their store container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you packaging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat drawer Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken If you want fo keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap in aluminum foil for stor
16. ing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately 10 Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Store in refrigerator unless the label says its okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time days Type Variety Meats Chicken Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Bacon Cold Cuts If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing in the original car ton on interior shelf Miik Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles catsup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they
17. ion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For detalls please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whirlpool 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A IE AE SAPS AE AiG ERP TR RO ET et TERT se Sr cad Goh ea ai gie lt deip Aaa gp ats E a AR CP A A TT Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigeri
18. kie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake Food DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Storage Time IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave encugh space for air to circulate around pack ages Be careful to leave enough room at the 6 to 9 months 42 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella farmer s front so the door can close tightly FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to the qual ity of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the stor age temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C Food Storage Time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate Commercially frozen frult Citrus fruit and juices 12 months 42 months 4 to 6 months 8 to 42 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT 8 to 12 months 4 weeks or less Corned beef 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 4 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts 6 to 12 m
19. maker is running you may hear buzzing from the water trickling water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin thud clatter of ice Running Sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time A SR OR a halt AL DT ATS A ROME AA rR Seow mil Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the and freezer to temperatures colder than they REE teh OR APPR Hl BE T A Ca UL cabinet to be sure of a good seal need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and e Clean the condenser coil regularly drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before youopenthe door Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES Get everything out at one time Keep foods orga LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator nized so you won t have to search for what you amp Xerior want Close door as soon as food is removed e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t SOurce such as a range water heater furnace overcrowd it so air movement is blocked radiator or in direct sunlight Atte Cleaning your refrigerator
20. n be opened wider 5 Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to installation instructions ran p AEAN 5 Level refrigerator freezer P USE SCREWDRIVER LEVELLING SCREW Ka TO ADJUST LEFT TO LOWER 4 To raise front turn each screw to the right 2 To lower front turn each screw to the left 3 Check with level Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR POWER lt WARMER COLDER gt CONSUMES LESS ENERGY Ni REFRIGERATOR CONTROL POWER Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are inthe refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 4 Set the REFRIGERA REFRIGERATOR 4 WARMER COLDER TOR CONTROL to FREEZER WARMER COLDER gt 2 Set the FREEZER CONTROLIOB ESS h ee Do D th yt E rS AA Padri Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in retrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below ICI SAVE REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt FREEZER WARMER COLDER gt SAVING CONTROL Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for nor mal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm PARRA DAR Gy RE TOE Repeat da TS ae Bok RR TAY TAAL Sa ei arth E
21. onths 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months 4to 2 months Lamb and veal Pork Sausage fresh Steaks and chops 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock sole Blue fish salmon Mackerel perch Breaded fish purchased Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops Alaskan king crab Shrimp uncooked POULTRY Chicken or turkey whole or parts 6 months 2 to 3 months 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 40 months 42 months 42 months 2 to 3 months 6 months 4 month Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole TV dinners 2 to 3 months 3 to 6 months Creamed cottage Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick ete 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese ice cream ice milk sherbet EGGS Whole mixed 42 months Add sugar or salt to yolks orwhole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolis 3 months Baked Brown N Serve rolls Unbaked breads Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookle dough Baked cookies Baked pies 4 to 2 months Ple dough only 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times 2 to 3 months 2 to 4 months 8 to 42 months If electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 1 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help f
22. or air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up WARNING Do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrig erator Moving Shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last sup ply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back level the refrigerator reconnect the water supply and refer to page 4 Questions Call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind if your refrigerator will not operate e Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the Refrigerator Control ON If there Is a rattling or Jingling noise or unf
23. rozen foods to stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina frozen food locker Or b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it 13 7 O s O gt 2 O m Vacation and Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items 4 Turn off your ice maker 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more At least a day ahead turn off the water supply to the ice maker When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors keeping them open far enough f
24. rts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for electronic control system If defective From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Electronic models only FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materlals or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use the refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product Is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Any food loss due to product fallure WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclus
25. setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 4 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service gt Whirlpool has a nationwide network Whirlpool 5 of franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service TECH CARE technicians are trained to fulfill the FRANCHISED SERVICE product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To lo cate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 orlook in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 123 MAPLE
26. t Lower front of shelf to level position mobs Braf Boog pia adi Ota Ain AAA SRNR er p de jarabi a i A EET RA RA eh Removing crispers and crisper cover PULL OUT TO THE STOP LIFT THE FRONT AND PULL AGAIN To remove the crispers 4 Slide crisper straight out to the stop lift front then slide the rest of the way out 2 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 4 Push up glass insert from bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out GLASS IS HEAVY BE CAREFUL i j To replace the cover REMOVE THE 4 Fit back of corner into notch supports on walls of GLASS INSERT refrigerator then lower into place LIFT THE FRAME FRONT THEN THE BACK 2 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way You will need a 20 Torx head screwdriver Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Removing and adjusting the freezer shelf To remove the shelf 4 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust the shelf 4 Remove shelf 2 Remove supports by sliding upwards 3 Replace supports on desired level 4 Replace shelf Automatic ice maker There are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker e The ON OFF lev
27. when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and vapor proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking dur ing reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liq uid Plan to add them at reheating time Potatoes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Cas seroles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you don t want to leave your Casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Unbaked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on coo
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