Whirlpool EHD251CMWR0 User's Manual
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1. Sounds you may hear floor walls and metal cabinets can make the sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your seem louder old one didnt Because the sounds are new to you The following chart describes the kinds of sounds you might be concerned about them Don t be Most that might be new to you and what may be making of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the them Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Slight Hum Soft hiss Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving air e Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running Sounds It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts 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 e Ice Maker Sounds If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear a buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e Running Sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs If may even seem to run most of the time Automatic ice Maker OFF ON Signal Arm Lift and Pull Cold Water and Ice Dispenser Press a sturdy glass againstthe ice dispenser bar as shown forice Pressure and tumbling ice can break f2. gt Whirlpool ORPORATION Guide Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else It will help you get the long est useful life your refrigerator can give It tells you how to start your refrigerator clean it move shelves and adjust controls It even fells you what to do if you hear strange sounds or think something is wrong Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only fo do what home refrigerators are de signed to do It will pay you back with the years of service it was built to give Safety First Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Use and Care Temperature Control Air Control Freezer Light Light 77 eae a 5 j ee Utility Power Saving Control Utility Compartment Adjustable Shelves Roll Out Shelf Light 77 ABS Panel 7 Door Shelves CrisperPan Meat Pan Meat Pan Air Control not shown Base Grill Model and Serial Nu
3. When you first turn it on if will run continuously until the interior gets properly cold Before loading with food be sure the refrigerator has cycled at least once turned on turned off and on again Controls will be set about right if your milk or juice is as cold as your family likes it and when ice cream is firm The control console has directions for raising or lowering the tem peratures if needed Do not store tall items in front of the cold air outlet in the freezer Blocking the outlet will keep the cold air from the refrigerator Power Saving Control Tne Power Saving Control inside your refrigerator controls electric heaters These heaters help prevent moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator when humidity is high Use the OFF setting when humidity is low to help save electricity Use ON only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Removing Non Adjustable Shelves To remove a shelf lift up the front Then lift up at the back To replace it put the rear notches onto the shelf supports Lower the front into place Adjusting the Shelves Arrange your glass refrigerator shelves to suit yourself Be careful The shelves are heavy To remove a shelf tilt up at the front Then lift up at the back To replace it keep it tilted Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf bracket Lower the front Three Serva Door shelves can be adjusted to hold tall bottles and short jars To move a
4. reconnect the water supply and refer to the Before Using page IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE YOUR REFRIGERATOR WILL BE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES drain the tank If you need service orhelp we suggest you follow these three steps 1 Before calling for service Performance problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Before you call for service check this list If your refrigerator will not operate s the electric cord plugged ir e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tipped e s the Temperature Control dial turned ON 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 s the signal arm ON in the dowr position e Is the water valve turned on and s water getting to the ice maker If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing 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 defrost water draining into the defrost pan If you have an ice maker you will hear water fill the molds and the ice drop into the bin If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be haif full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesnt overflow If
5. age fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef Lamb veal pork 8 to 12 months 3 to 9 months FISH Cod flounder haddock Blue fish salmon Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months 6 months 4 month Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2 222020 2 to 9 months Margarine 2 to 9 months Cheese Camembert dry curd cottage farmer s Roquefort blue 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick etc 6to8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet EGGS ae ety 9 to12 months Whole mixed Whites 9 to 12 months VOUKS a cn er 9 to 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve O nen 3 months Unbaked breads 4 month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookie dough Baked cookies suggesied storage mes 8 to 12 months 12 months o he aM Ns 3 mo
6. ay Right to Raise Left to Lower 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong 4 grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method Pick the Right Place Save steps by putting your refrigerator near the sink and next toa countertop It should not be near a stove radiator water heater or any source of heat including direct sunlight You can install it flush against the wall in back Leave 1 inch 1 3 cm clearance against cabinets on each side for ease of installa tion Do you want it in a corner Leave room between a wall and the right side to allow clearance when the refrigerator door is opened In a left hand corner an inch 2 5 cm should be enough to clear the ice and water dispenser You have an automatic ice maker Will the refrigerator be near a cold water pipe Some people run the water line through the floor to the basement Others run it behind the cabinets to the pipes under the sink Make Sure It s Level Your refrigerator is on rollers the two front ones are adjustable for leveling Remove the base grill to uncover the leveling screws With a screwdriver turn each screw to the right to raise the front If you have someone tilt the top of the refrigerator back while turning it will be easier Turn them to the left to lower the front Keep adjusting one or the other until the refrigerator won t rock Then raise or lower both by the same number of turns until the re
7. ay There ll be more e Cubes can become smaller during storage Cold moving air starts a slow evaporation That s also why it s so impor tant to wrap food carefully If you use ice often you may never notice the change e When youneed a lot of ice remove the bin If the dispenser bar is held in too long the dispenser motor may cut out It will automatically reset itself and be ready to dispense ice in about 3 minutes e The ice dispenser will not operate unless the bin is pushed all the way in To remove the storage bin for periodic cleaning or for removing all the ice 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear 2 Lift the signal arm until it snaps into the OFF position No more ice will be made although ice in the bin can be dispensed until the bin is empty 3 To remove the storage bin lift up the front pull it out 4 Empty the bin Make sure all ice cubes are dispensed out of the mechanism Wash withja mild detergentand rinse thoroughly with clear water Do not use a harsh or abrasive cleanser or solvent 5 Never use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument fo break up the ice in the storage bin This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism 6 When replacing the bin make sure it is pushed in all the way Push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production Plan to remove and empty the storage bin e If the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or m
8. ber date of purchase the dealers name and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 13 O O Z gt z oO z e lt z O oO m SINIH JOVAOLS GOOd THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a repiacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fil right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance lt gt Whirlpool ORPORATION Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Part No 935825 Rev B Printed in U S A
9. ce to keep your new appliance in top notch condition anywhere in the United States Whirlpool wants you to get the service that you would expect on quality home appliances If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued sat isfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid for by you Or if you need service 1 Call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE ser vice company He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory listed under Refrigerators and Freezers Repairing or Servicing Also under Wash ers Dryers Repairing or Servicing 2 Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number 800 253 1301 When calling from Michigan Dial 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii Dial 800 253 1121 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see step 2 or write Mr Stephen E Upton Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Remember f you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial num
10. d air in fora colder meat storage temperature or to stop the flow of cold air if meat temperature is too cold Set the control between the COLD and COLDER settings If fresh beef has a few ice crystals and is storing well for 3 to 5 days the control is set about right If you want colder meat storage tempera tures move the control toward COLDER If meat is freezing move the control up toward Cold Cc 2 y O lt O c a m Tr 2 O 7 gt pai O a Colder Meat Storage Temperatures Energy Saving Tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tigh seal Leve the eit is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regular y e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at ore time Keep foods or ganized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont overcrowd it so air movement is biockec need tobe If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Keep the power saving heater control switch on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiato
11. d paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately 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 la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosen the market wrapping and store in the supermarket tray or loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time days Type Variety Meats Chicken Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Bacon Cold Cuts f 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 or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons Store milk on a shelf in side the refrigerator Do not store on a door shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Store what you might use in a day on the serving dish in the Butter Compartment When you have extra wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tigh
12. ded container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota toes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Refer to freezer book for further information 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 Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid 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 Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont 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 Un baked 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 ton
13. frig erator is level use a level to check this Your refrigerator has door closers to help prevent both doors from being accidentally left open Peel Off the Labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the base grill Wash It To clean your refrigerator before using it check the washing in structions in this booklet Plug It In A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Cleaning your refrigerator Lift Upthe Grill nolding Tabs Lift Up Condenser Coil Noticethe Notched Corner on the Defrost water Pan 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 unplug it turn the Temperature Control to OFF take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions Inside You can wash the parts you take out in the sink with a mild soap or mild detergent and warm water Harsh cleansers scouring powders and solvents should never be used o
14. mber Plate Copy Your Model Number SA and Serial Number Here w 4 If you have to call for service the service technician will ask for your Model and Serial Numbers Your refriger f ator has these numbers on a plate just above the base ji grill Copy them in the spaces below while you are think ing about it f Keep this book in a handy place Your warranty and i sales slip should be kept with it i Model No Serial No Purchase Installation Date Before you plug itin IMPORTANT This is the only fine print you Il find in this booklet Please read it to be sure you use your refrigerator properly We build refrigerators to last but we can t con tro how they are used Before using your refriger ater you are personally responsible for making sure that it e s installed and leveled on a floor that will hold eis used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators 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 e is not run where there are explosive fumes e is not used by children or others who may not the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use is connectea only to the ght kind of outlet with understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold the r ght electric supply and grounding Snug is fine but do you want it that w
15. n any part of your refrigerator Wash the walls with a solution of two tablespoons 30g of baking soda mixed with one quart 1L of warm water Rinse well and dry Let the freezer warm up with door open for 10 or 15 minutes so the cloth doesn t stick Inside the doors including gaskets should be washed with warm water and a mild soap or mild detergent Be especially careful with the dark plastic panels Even a sponge with grit can scratch them Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products They can damage the gasket and plastic finish Do not use paper towels window sprays Kitchen scouring compounds or such solvents as acetone benzene carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher fluid dry cleaning fluid or lac quer thinner These things can scratch the panels or take the shine off the surface Outside Cleaning waxes are not recommended Just use warm water and a mild soap or mild detergent Rinse well and dry If you want to wax use a special appliance wax or a good auto paste wax that does not contain solvents Underneath To remove the base grill open the door and lift up on the two tabs that show through the grill at both ends near the top When you ve lifted the tabs swing the top of the grill forward Lift the grill off the bottom supports The defrost water pan is on the left and the condenser is on the right Pull out the defrost pan and wash Make sure the
16. notched corner is inthe rear when you put it back and that you push it all the way in The defrost drain tube should point into the pan Clean dust from the condenser with a vacuum cleaner The con denser should be cleaned every two or three months To clean the floor under the refrigerator make sure you don t roll it out farther than the ice maker water supply line allows Heat is removed from your refrigerator and transferred to the con denser From there the heat is spread into the room Dust on the condenser insulates it and stops the heat from leaving it If the heat can t get out easily the refrigerator will have to run longer to keep food cold 19 m gt zZ lt je Cc nv ny 5 aa a gt O a Using your refrigerator Air Outlet CQO REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Air Control OFF ON SAVES REDUCES POWER EXTERIOR MOISTIRE Off Setting Helps Save Energy Tilt the Front Lift the Back Temperature Power Saving Control pile Dial am FOWER SAVING TEMPERATURE CCNIRGL CONTROL lt gt Whirlpool Setting the Controls The Temperature Control and Power Saving Control are on a con sole inside the refrigerator The Air Control is in the freezer To start the refrigerator turn the TEMP CONTROL dial to 3 and the AIR CONTROL dial to 3 These are normal settings It takes time for your refrigerator to reach proper storage temper atures
17. nths 8 to12 months Baked pies 1to 2 months Pie dough only 4to 6 months Based an USDA ara Micnigar Tooperat e Exters ir Ser ce If electricity goes off Callthe power company Ask how long power will be off If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep freezer closed Most food will stay frozen If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours 1 2 a Remove all frozen food ana store in a frozen food locker Or Place about 20 pounas of dry ice on top of the food using pieces as large as pos sible Protect your hands with gloves If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 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 this quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you have any suspicions it is wise to dispose of it 3 oO un e a gt m z z uN 12 Vacation and moving care Short Vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for only a few weeks Use up the perishables freeze other items Turn off your ice maker shut off the water supply empty the ice k n and make sure all ice cubes are dispensed out
18. of fhe mechanism 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 both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving Shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Discon nect the water line After the last supply of ice drops turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refriger ator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Include in the removal the water supply tank behind the meat pan by 1 Disconnecting water inlet and outlet tubes at the top of the tank 2 Removing three mounting screws from the tank 3 Draining the tank Re install the empty tank and remember to check for tight water connections when the refrigerator is hooked up at your new location Screw inthe leveling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you getto your new home put everything back level it
19. ore e if a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e If the ice dispenser is not used regularly The night light in the dispenser area has a heavy duty 10 watt bulb that should last about 10 000 hours If it should fail do not replace it with a Christmas tree bulb Purchase another bulb from your dealer Removing the Light Shields To remove the refrigerator or freezer light shield when cleaning or changing a bulb first unplug the refrigerator Pull off the control dial pull the bottom of the shield straight out lift the top of the shield off its supports To replace it hook the top of the shield over its support Press the bottom till the catches snap into place To replace the bulb behind the icemaker unplug the refrigerator and remove the ice bin see ice maker instructions Use no larger than a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace the ice bin There is also a light just above the crisper on the back wall To replace the bulb pull light shield off from the top Be sure refrigerator ts unplugged Replace bulb To replace light shield hook over studs at the bottom and snap in atthe top Pull Off the Dial Pull Out at the Bottom Adjusting the Meat Pan Air Control There is an opening between the freezer and refrigerator beside the meat pan Air flows from the freezer against the meat pan and helps keep it colder than the rest of the refrigerator The Meat Pan Air Control can be set to let more col
20. r or in direct sunlight Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove the store wrap ping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water and drain Leave some water on the leaves as they go into the crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Your refrigerator has sealing gaskets to help keep that humid air in the crisper Vegetables with Skins tomatoes peppers Wash dry and store in a crisper Fruits Wash dry and store in a crisper Do not wash or hull Derries 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 refrig erator 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 pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresn meat in the store wrapping You can freeze it in the wrap and store it for one or two weeks If you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap loosely in waxe
21. ragile glassware Press against the water dispenser bar for chilled water Release the pres sure to stop dispensing A small heated tray is installed beneath the dispensers to catch and evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray so water must not be poured into it Chilled water for the water dispenser comes from tank behind the meat pan in the refrigerator It holds about 50 ounces 1 5 L After the water line has been hooked up operate the dispenser bar for about 1 minutes to drain air from the tank Discard whatever water is dispensed Then draw another 2 to 3 quarts 1 9 to 2 8 L to make sure the tank is rinsed out Allow about 24 hours to chill the first tankful If the dispenser is not used regularly dispense enough every week to freshen the supply Allow 2 t0 3 hours for chilling The ice dispensing mechanism is in the ice storage bin When the dispenser bar is pushed ice is moved into a chute over the dispenser bar The chute has a small doorthat opens when the dispenser bar is pushed When the bar is released the door stays open for a while longer to help make sure all the ice is out of the chute During this time you may hear a faint buzzing sound Tips e The ice maker and dispenser won t work with the freezer door open e The ice dispenser will operate only with crescents made by the ice maker Do not add other ice shapes to the storage bin e Cubes stored too long can go stale like water Throw them aw
22. s Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie 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 IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room atthe frontso the door can close tightly FROZEN FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the storage temperature should be at O F 18 C Food Storage time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4to 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen 8 to 12 months MEAT 4 weeks or less Corned beef Cured ham ito 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 4 month Ground beef lamb veal 2to 3 months Roasts Beef Lamb and veal 6 to 12 months 6to 9 months 4to 8 months Saus
23. shelf lift it up and out To replace it in a new position insert the shelf hooks into guides on both sides and push down Use the bottom shelf for tall bottles A guard on that shelf helps keep them from tipping when the main door is opened or closed i Tilt the Front Roll Out the Shelf Lift Out the Tray Lift the Back Removing the Slide Out Shelf The tray rests on a frame that slides out for easy loading or unload ing It should be the bottom shelfin your arrangement The tray lifts out of the frame The frame itself is removed and replaced just like the shelves 2 zZz lt O i m 0 gt oO a Removing the Freezer Basket Slide the basket out until it stops Lift and slide it out the rest of the way To replace it place the basket on the bottom slides make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides push it in For proper air mavement always keep the basket in place when the freezer is operating Removing the Crisper Meat Pan and Covers ze To remove the crisper and meat pan slide them out until they Pull to Stop stop Lift the front a little and slide them the rest of the way out Lift Pull Again Each cover is held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in the front Press the tabs out of the way fo lift the front Lift the back off the pegs Replace cach cover by first fitting the back notches over the pegs Then push the front down into the notched tabs
24. the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers plugged in e The bulb may be burned out Unplug the refriger ator remove the light shield replace the bulb with an appliance bulb no larger than 40 watts Re place the light shield and plug in the cora If the motor seems to run foo much e s the condenser behind the base grill free of dust and lint On not days or if the room s warn naturally runs longer elf the door has been opened a iot or if a iarge amount of food has been put n the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Make sure it s the motor Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your cla one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer nstead of a frozen food compartment It provides colder and more uniform temperatures for better food storage Al this means better refrigeratior and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need service Whirlpool Franchised TECH CARE Service It s reassuring to know that Whirlpool stands Whirlpool behind your new appli TECH CARE R ance with its network of ranchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service is designed to fulfill your SYMBOL OF OLA IT warranty and provide SERVICE the after warranty ser vice and maintenan
25. tly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Always cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN FOODS Your refrigerator has a freezer section designed to keep temperatures n the zero zone 17 8 C the recommended frozen food storage temperature It can freeze bargains in freshness and price and convenient meals you can make ahead of time Here are some basics to help get you ac quainted with your new freezer For detailed reci pes many excellent books are available Packaging The only big secret to successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap must be air moisture and vapor proof This wrap is not enough if the sealing allows dir moisture or vapors in Rigid polyethylene containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and polyethyiene plastic are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and other firms supply polyethylene bags to be used by themselves or carton liners Sealing When sealing foods 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
26. transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones Airtight 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 foward the food at least twice to 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 protect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Wax coated freezer wrap None of these are totally moisture air or va por proof 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 ana arain 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 al low liquids to expand during freezing Refer to a Freezer Book for packing recipes Tr Q O oO 2 e Pad gt Y m zZz pri uN 10 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 men
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