Whirlpool EDI9SK User's Manual
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1. I Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from litle things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind lf your refrigerator will not operate eis 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 Temperature Control turned ON lf there is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds e is something ontop 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 isthe 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 Ilghts are not working e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 it a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Only use appliance bu2. 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 to 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 storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with 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 label says it s 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 y eaaeeace 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 Stfore without washing in the original car fon Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf or bottom door shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Bufter Keep opened butter in c
3. 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 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 ir toward the food at least twice to seal out alr Crease ends close to food press air from package Foid tips over twice Finish package and tape ciosed 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 i 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 n O O 7 O gt a m U ap Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high qualit
4. need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep foods orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically Buf 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 Temperature Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean if according to the following directions sy ri e it is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator 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 e Keep the Power Saving Control 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 radiator or in direct sunlight Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat drawer etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed fo warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator What to use Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or
5. paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax How to clean e Wash removable parts by hand with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto pasie 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 paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment Usual floor cleaners e Remove base grille See page 7 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove bas
6. assistance telephone number see Step 2 orlook in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPL ANCES FRANCHISED ECR CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES X72 SERVICE CO 23 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES ye SERVICE SC CO MAPLE 395 9999 494 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICER COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 23 MAPI 399 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President 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 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 COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number d
7. ate 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 O gt Z J 6 lt Z O gt A m o lt O Z mi rv g Ww m AJ lt O mi O a gt T T p gt O mi WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 7 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts 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 materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system Tnese 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
8. awer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the re frigerator This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator Set the control to let more or less cold airthrough USE CONTROL TO ADJUST MEAT DRAWER TEMPERATURES Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order PUSH THE TAB TO CLEAR THE COVER To remove the cover e Cover is held in place by two pegs at the back and a notched tab in front 1 Press front tab out of the way 2 Liff cover front 3 Lift back off the pegs 4 Replace in reverse order SNAP BACK INTO PLACE Removing the freezer trivet 4 Lift fhe trivet from the support brackets on the back wall 2 Replace in reverse order Changing the light bulb A WARNING Before removing a light shield for cleaning or for replacing the 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 To change light bulb behind refrigerator consoles 4 Pull control knob straight off 2 Pull bottom of control panel straight out 3 Lift top of panel off supports 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace panel i
9. e grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at least every other month e Replace base grille e Slide refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Clean the floor e Slide refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level a O C Z 0 N lt O c z T m gt AJ amp m Z a n 79 lt gt lt Z U i O m gt Z Z Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrigerated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer fake the time to study these recommended steps 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 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 or 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 itfthrough careless handling The following list and chort give you packaging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat drawer Fresh Prepackaged Meat
10. er 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 continued on next page SUPPORT TABS 1 Hoid tray at both ends c L Z 0 o 5 0 a ca L 70 gt O 7 e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Temperature Control to ward a higher number Wait a day and if neces sary turn the Air Control toward a higher number 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 to 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 Sounds you may hear a aaee S ie n Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Good water quality is important 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 Your new refrigerator may make
11. 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 failure 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 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt Whirlpool c 4988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrige
12. lbs If the motor seems to run too much els 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 ifa large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of coor openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so ithas more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means befter 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 lt gt Whirlpool has a nationwide network Whitlpool 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
13. ll 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 Before you plug it in Important Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions eis used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators eis 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 e is NOt used by those who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold w rm TT O a mi a pd Z J gt 7J N gt O 77 mi 2 C AJ mi i n gt Ti m p lt Install properly IL l l l 4 Allow 2 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 so the door can be opened
14. mber Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Contents SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUGITIN install Properly x2 i5 240s an Garnet ales Level Refrigerator Freezer Remove Sales Labels CICGI adore rema a E a D PUG ITIN sirdir stashed oere eaa radad USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR setting the Controls n a aaa aa Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing the Freezer Shelves Adjusting the Meat Drawer Temperature 00004 Removing Meat Drawer and SOVEN fis aR ie RAEE ee A ES Page Removing the Freezer Trivet 6 Changing the LightBulb 7 Removing the Base Grille 7 Ice Cube Trays 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 sounds You May Hear 8 Energy Saving Tips 8 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Cleaning Chart 626 00 cers berate 9 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10 storing Fresh Food 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 14 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 0 16 c 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or aban doned refrigerators are still dan gerous even if they wi
15. n reverse order Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open the doors 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 3 Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille Ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The mov ing cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or if you plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 62 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever 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 LOWER RAISE SIGNAL i SIGNAL ARM TO l ARMTO START IT STOP ICE PULL OFF THE DIAL PULL OUT AT THE BOTTOM METAL CLIPS SUPPORT TABS METAL CLIPS To replace the grille 4 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors To remove ice 2 Slightly twist 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 e You will hear wafer running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds both
16. nnot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your refrigerator TEMPERATURE CONTROL M E A iaj Ja T AIR CONTROL Setting the controls AIR OUTLET POWER SAVING CONTROL The Temperature Control is inthe refrigerator and Give the refrigerator time to cool down com the Air Control is in the freezer section When the pletely before adding food This may take sev refrigerator is plugged in for the first time eral hours 4 Set the TEMPERA These settings should be about right for nor YOLVAIONNIIa ANOA ONISN NOLVTTIVISNI 5 4 mal household refrigerator usage TURE OSNR ORIG A The controls will be set about right when milk or 4 2 juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is 2 Set the AIR 3 firm CONTROL to 3 Do not block the air outlet on the control panel Se Blocking if can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set 4 5 234 Changing the control settings e Adjust the Temperature Control first If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below e Then adjust the Air Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 3 TOO WARM Room temperature to
17. o warm If Freezer Door opened often Temperature Control 3 section is Large amount of food added Air Control 4 AW TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS can t cycle often enough call your if Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Temperature Control 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Air Control 3 Service TOO COLD assistance ess telephone If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Temperature Control 3 number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control 4 page 15 cant cycle often enough if BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Temperature Control 3 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Air Control 2 Very warm or very cold room temperatures Power Saving Control OFF The Power Saving Control on the Control Con q r b d p b sole operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from 41 Use the OFF 2 Use the ON setting forming on the outside of the refrigerator setting when if moisture forms on humidity is low the outside of the refrigerator Adjusting the refrigerator shelves E eae a Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use pa your refrigerator IFT THE FRONT 4 Lift front slightly phe 7 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Removing freezer shelves 1 Lift front slightly _ Lift LIFT THE FRONT 2 Liff back off supports THEN THE BACK 3 Replace in reverse order Adjusting meat dr
18. onth or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead 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 top of both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from build ing up WARNING Do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are biocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrig erator Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto matic ice maker shut off the ice maker water sup ply a day ahead oftime Disconnect the water line After the last supply 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 dont shift and raftle 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 and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an ice maker Questions call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps
19. overed dish or In the Utility 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 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 FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen foods and for freezing foods 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 musi not allow air moisture of 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 tightfitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated pa per and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended NOTE Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and canbe used by themselves or as carton liners Sealing When sealing foods in bags squeeze out the air liquids need headspace to allow for expansion
20. r Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Unbaked yeast breads can be frozen affer the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or caT tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded orrolied 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 fop crusts when ready to bake a 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 enough space for air to circulate around pack ages Be careful to leave enough room at the 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 42 months Commercially frozen fruit 42 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Comme
21. rcially frozen Home frozen MEAT 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 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months Pork 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 4 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock sole Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 40 months Shrimp uncooked 42 months POULTRY Chicken or turkey whole or parts 42 months Duck Giblets Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy 4 month MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months Food Storage Time DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 42 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella farmer s Creamed coftage Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet 2 months EGGS Whole mixed 42 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls Baked Brown N Serve rolls Unbaked breads Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookle dough Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked pies 4 to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperati
22. sounds that your old one didnt 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 fhe sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds ice Maker Sounds trickling water thud clatter of ice e Running Sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running If also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops 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 If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin 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 Energy Saving tips 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 coil regularly e Open fhe door as few times as possible Think about what you
23. use amp care guide NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED19SK rator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors 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 If 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 TEMPERATURE CONTROL ICE CUBE TRAYS UTILITY POWER SAVING COMPARTMENT CONTROL ADJUSTABLE SHELVES AIR CONTROL MEAT DRAWER COVER eee MEAT DRAWER FREEZER MODEL AND SHELVES SERIAL NUMBER LABEL MEAT DRAWER AIR CONTROL BASE GRILLE tnorsnenn LEVELLING FREEZER LEG TRIVET 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 you need service or call with a question ee e e e e a 2 uny Mode ana Serial Numbers from iabe Model Number see diagram above and purchase date rom sales slip Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy plac Serial Nu
24. ve Extension Service suggested storage times if electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to stay frozen 2 if service is to 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 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 cne 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 a O OU 7 O gt mi c Vacation 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 If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 4 Turn it off 2 Shut off the water supply fo fhe ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going fora m
25. wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall Level refrigerator freezer 1 Remove base grille see page 7 2 Jo raise front turn legs in direction shown 3 To lower front turn legs in direction shown 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille see page 7 Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the re frigerator To remove any remaining glue 4 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described in step 4 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline car bon tetrachloride etc These can damage the material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGER ATOR Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refriger ator before using it see cleaning instruc tions on page 8 Plug it in 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE gt lt fie i REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD GROUNDING PLUG 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 cir cuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recepta cle which ca
26. y 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 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 disnes 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 fo leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freeze
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