Whirlpool EDZOZK User's Manual
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1. e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 25 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration From Date of Purchase system These parts are 1 Compressor 4 Drier 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting tubing 3 Condenser Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by acc2. ED20ZK NANN Egg bin Adjustable Gallon deep freezer door shelves shelves Shelf glide Crisper light S risper cover Freezer bin Crisper Leveling rollers behind Meat drawer base grille Door shelves Base grille Model ED20ZK shown Control panel Freezer control Refrigerator control BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning it Plugging It In Installing it properly Leveling it It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning it Removing packaging materials Remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 19 20 Plugging it
3. Grasp shelf at both ends 2 Lift shelf up and pull it out To replace the door shelves Qa 1 Insert door shelf hooks into guides on both edges of door liner 2 Push shelf down to lock into place 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the ice cube trays ED20ZK If you don t use the cubes they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evapora tion The longer you store cubes the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Using the ice dispenser EpD22zR AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Tumbling ice and pressure can break a fragile glass Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water Failure to do so could result in personal injury or breakage Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer When you press the dispenser bar a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute When you release the dispenser bar a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dis penser system will not operate when the freezer door is open To dispense ice 1 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE The first few batches of ice may have an off flavor from new plumbing and parts Throw the ice away Also take large amounts o
4. Removing the ice maker storage bin ED22ZR Remove empty and clean the storage bin if e the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or more e a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e the ice dispenser is not used regularly To remove ice bin 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear 2 Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dis penser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents 6 When replacing the bin make sure it is pushed in all the way Then push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production 14 Dee aw oa CEA NN Se USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Solving common ice maker dispenser problems PROBLEM Ice dispenser won t work Ice dispenser stops working Off taste or odor in ice CAUSE e Freezer door open Ice bin not property installed e Wrong ice in bin Dispenser not used for extended periods causing ice cubes to melt together e Ice dispenser bar held in too long e Ice attracts airborne odors old ice e Water quality e Foods not p
5. Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 24 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of firo electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using the e Never clean refrigerator parts with refrigerator flammable fluids The fumes can create a e Child entrapment and suffocation are fire hazard or explosion not problems of the past Junked or e FOR YOUR SAFETY e abandoned refrigerators are still danger DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR ous even if they will just sit in the OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND garage a few days LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR If you are
6. everything out at one time Keep food organized 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 don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig erator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Vacation and moving care Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both about once a month to prevent odors from building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrig erator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Remove and
7. install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thor oughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly continued on next page 19 Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels Defrost pan Condenser coils Floor under refrigerator WHAT TO USE Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment Floor cleaners CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
8. per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C 23 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 see if it can solve your problem PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigerator Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper will not voltage operate Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position The lights do Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper not work voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The ice maker Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for does not work the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 13 Is the water va
9. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator 19 Food Storage Guide 22 If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER l WAS MODELS ED20ZK ED22ZR 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 appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please com plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such ACAUTION This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Our Consumer Assistance
10. G YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the shelf glide Use the shelf glide to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items 1 Grasp glide 2 Slide glide along track NOTE Shelf glide cannot be removed Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove the shelves 1 Remove items from the shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace the shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the back liner wall 2 Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of shelf to a level position Using the egg bin The egg bin has two pieces the lid and Lid the bin Use the egg bin to hold one two or three dozen eggs To hold one dozen eggs Bin Place a dozen eggs in or out of carton in the bin and cover with the lid To hold two dozen eggs Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and cover with the lid To hold three dozen eggs Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin Invert the lid and place it on the bin Put a dozen eggs in their carton on top of the lid USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the stop lift the front an
11. HOW TO CLEAN Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen trated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flam mable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 e Remove base grille See page 16 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks 1 Use up any perishables 2 Freeze other items 3 If you have an automatic ice maker e Raise signal arm to OFF up position e Shut off water supply to icemaker e Empty the ice bin 20 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 If
12. are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty Service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under e APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whiripool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase date See page 2 This informa tion will help us respond properly to your request IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 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 replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because 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 Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved
13. d pull again To remove the cover 1 Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports 2 Lift cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover putas covet P front then 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on the back walls of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer Pull out to the stop lift 1 Slide the meat drawer straight out to the the front and pull again stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove the crisper the crisper cover and the meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up 3 Lift cover at back and pull straight out 4 Replace in reverse order 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the freezer shelves To remove the shelf 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support holes 3 Replace in reverse order To remove the bin 1 Slide bin out to the stop 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide bin out the rest of the way To replace the bin 1 Place bin on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide bin in all the way Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Removing the freezer door shelves amp p22zR Remove the freezer door shelves for easier cleaning To remove the door shelves 1
14. f ice from the ice bin not through the dispenser 12 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the automatic ice maker Factory installed on ED22ZR optional on ED20ZK Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker UP to e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm stop ice DOWN to make ice automatically maker UP to shut off the ice maker DOWN to NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is start ice connected to the water supply Instruc maker tions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet e For ED20ZK only The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They break apart easily e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary tum the Freezer Control toward C e Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt froma malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure the water softener is operating properly and well maintained 13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
15. getting rid of your old refrig ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES erator do it safely CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR e Never allow children to operate play EXPLOSION with or crawl inside the refrigerator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding e Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly PARTS AND FEATURES Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Control panel Light lt a e AS Model and Automatic ice serial number maker and kce label on side bin not wall shown ED22ZR Utility compartment Freezer light J Ta 2 RSS SSS justable Ice cube trays P7 fs wire shelves and ice bin 5
16. ident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 2170728 1893 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
17. ils on page 20 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in per sonal injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to remove bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply Refrigerator light 16 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To change crisper light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free 3 Lower light shield to clear bottom supports Pull light shield straight out to remove 4 5 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace light shield 5 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape 17 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sou
18. in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Ground ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package Refrigerator power cord 3 prong grounding f type wall receptacle W i 3 prong grounding plug BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Installing it properly 1 Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side closest to the wall so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 16 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front tum screw counterclock wise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 16 Right to raise left to lower Use a screw Front _ driver to adjust roller Raise Leveling screw Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls U
19. lve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfamil Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator iar sounds or a rattling jingling noise Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 18 There is water in This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow The motor seems Are the condenser coils dirty to run too much Has the door been open often Has a large amount of food been added at one time The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool 24 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians
20. nds 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 describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts 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 ice maker sounds e trickling water e thud clatter of ice If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin 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 Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get
21. ng NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased 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 contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture 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 Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning reezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods 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 The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Freezing 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
22. ontrol does not have to be set correct for normal household refrigerator or adjusted usage The controls are 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 Changing the control settings below 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments in the chart below as a guide If you have e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number See page 25 CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm REASON e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Room temperature too warm e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Door opened often e Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator 4 Freezer A Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer USIN
23. r supply line DNAN Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps food stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns OR c If neither a food locker or dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays 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 If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 21 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 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 For dated prod
24. roperly wrapped Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning e Plumbing to ice maker e New ice maker SOLUTIONS e Close the freezer door e Make sure bin is pushed in all the way e Use only crescents from ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to increase storage room e Dump old ice and make a new supply e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset e Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser e Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove e Wrap properly See pages 22 and 23 e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on pages 19 and 20 e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up See back of refrigerator cabinet The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open both doors 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened Condenser coils behind the grille To replace the grille Defrost grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal pan clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser co
25. sing the ice cube trays Changing the control settings Using the ice dispenser ED22ZR 12 Adjusting the shelf glide 9 Using the automatic ice maker Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 9 Removing the ice maker storage bin Using the egg bin Solving common ice maker dispenser problems Removing the meat drawer Removing the base grille and cover Changing the light bulbs Removing the freezer shelves Understanding the sounds you may hear Removing the crisper and crisper cover Removing the freezer bin Removing the freezer door shelves 11 Saving energy 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 controls remove and adjust some of the fea tures in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls 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 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR NOTE The Automatic Exterior Moisture completely before adding food This may control continuously guards against moisture take several hours build up on the outside of your refrigerator The settings indicated above should be cabinet This c
26. ucts check code date to ensure fresh ness Leafy 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 Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in egg bin provided or in the original carton on an interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze 22 Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi num foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times TYPE DAYS Variety meats 1to2 If storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezi
27. you have an automatic ice maker e Tum off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice has dispensed out of the ice maker mecha nism 3 Unplug the refrigerator 4 Clean it rinse well and dry 5 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 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator on page 7 Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If you have an automatic ice maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e Disconnect the water line e After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to the OFF up position Remove all food from the refrigerator Pack all frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator Clean it thoroughly Rinse well and dry Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 7 Screw in the leveling rollers 8 Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 5 Also remember to reconnect the wate
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