Whirlpool ED26MK User's Manual
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1. IC ONCE i GE NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED26MK Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Parts and features Air Control W Freezer Light f Light E Power Saving ids ET Temperature m xi PM Ed Control p i ee Adjustable Stationary Freezer Glass Shelves Shelves RI Utility Bin Ice Trays Crisper with Freezer i je Storage ontro Basket Adjustable Model and 1 Door Shelves Serial Number Meat Pan Plate with Cold Base Grille Control Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Compiete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment suffocation2. notthings of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Install Properly Level Refrigerator Freezer Remove Sales Labels Geant as rohs tr re o reos It Ipic ets Rh pes USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature Adjusting the Shelves Removing the Crisper Meat Pan Gnd COVES ears ibs ee be ces Removing the Freezer Shelves Removing the Freezer Basket NNO OO S IS IS BR OG Page Ice Cube Trays Changing the Light Bulos 7 Removing the Base Grille 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8 Sounds You May 8 Energy Saving 8 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 9 Cleaning Chatt eee 9 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10 Storing Fresh Food 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Food
3. 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 your ice maker will not operate e Hasthe freezer had enough time to get cold With anew refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position e 5 the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the lights aren t working e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb is burned out a See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 7 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e 5 the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer elf the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the control
4. 11 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 2 If You Need Assistance 15 3 If You Need Service 15 4 If You Have a Problem 15 1984 Whirlpool Corporation 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 e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding e is used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not run where there are explosive fumes is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold ONISN 340438 vv a E eo gt zZ m gt c m N Install properly 1 Allow inch 1 3 cm space on each side and at the top for ease of installation 2 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall 3 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator
5. up Of course spills should be wiped up right away directions 7 Cleaning chart Part What to use How to clean Removable pars Mild detergent and Wash removable parts with warm water shelves crisper meat warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry a Outside Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild de towel mild detergent tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or good cleansers m auto paste wax e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts _Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls Freezer Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and should be allowed to paper towel baking mild detergent c warm up so cloth won t soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to Stick detergent 1 quart 95 warm water Mate 20s s sues o Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent andy warm paper towel miid water c detergent warm water e Rinse and dry lt gt DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents lt PER _bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Dark plastics Mild detergent and e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or gt cov
6. 244 2 Set the AIR CON TROL to 3 1 Set the TEMPERA TURE CONTROL to 3 Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below Temperature Control POWER SAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROL lt gt oe D i Qui s XA 262 4 1 it AME INE Power Saving Control Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Do not block the air outlet on the control panel Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Air Control if needed CONDITION REASONS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 3 TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Temperature Control 3 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 4 TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS cant 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
7. OssisanCe isnt Heavy ice usage Temperature Control 3 felephone FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control 4 eir can t cycle often enough 15 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 The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator ON 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator OFF 1 Use the OFF set ting when humidity is low c 2 2 0 lt Oo n a m a m 20 2 Oo 2 Adjusting crisper Humidity Control Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures Adjusting the shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 filtup at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out Glass shelves are heavy Be careful Removing Crisper and Meat Pan 1 Slide crisper and meat pan straight out to stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order Removing Covers Covers are held in place by two supports at the back and two notched tabs in the front 1
8. evaporation Apes see PST ione LEAN PH IQ SENSES TERETE AIBN CO TACUIT Zi P Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them E Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss Probable Causes Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts e Clicking or Snapping Sounds _ e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may heor gurgling in the tubing fora few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the _ defrost water pan Ice Maker Sounds irickling water thud clatter of Running Sounds If your refrigerator has c ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Your refrigerat r has a hic than older desi jr It ficiency compressor and motor It will re run in longer _ seem to run most of the time ee HEE Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerato
9. fine too ME The freezer se stron is designed for storage of com mercially trozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be air mois ture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or out Packaging done any other way could cause food odor ard taste transfer throughout the refrigerator Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids stra ght sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and non permeable plastic wraps such as saran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use anc can be used by themselves or as carton liners Sealing Wren 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 arouna the doubied over tai Put fhe label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaaue 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 toward the food at least twice to seal out air Crease ends close to focd press air from package Fold tips STN ANS cr ERE over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinett
10. moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp The crispers have sealing gaskets to help keep humid air in They also have a control to help adjust the amount of humidity in the crispers Vegetables with Sk ns carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits 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 it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in The store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken If you want 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 loosely in waxed 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
11. refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as pur chased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time Type Varlety Meats Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Gured Meats 7 to 10 Bacon Bo Cold Cuts SOS If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing in the original car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator 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 Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Utility Compartment When storing an extra sup ply 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 cat sup 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
12. 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months 6 months 2103 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy 1 month Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole TV dinners 2103 months 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS 6 to 9 months Margarine 2 to 9 months Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet EGGS Whole mixed 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookie dough Baked cookies Baked pies Pie dough only 2 to 3 months 2 to 4 months B to 12 months 12 months 3 months 8 to 12 months 1to 2 months 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times If electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will De off 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to st
13. Lu Making your world a little easier Part No 1100163 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation ce Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dr
14. Press front tabs out of the way 2 Liff cover front 3 Lift back off supports 4 Replace in reverse order You can control the amount of humidity in the mois ture sealed crisper 1 The contro can be adjusted to any setting be Tween LO and HI 2 LO open lets moist air out of crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins 3 closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Cold air flows against the meat pan through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator This helps keep the meat pan colder than the rest of the refrigerator Set the control to let more or less cold air through To replace 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position To remove door shelves e Lift up and out To replace e Insert hooks into guides on both sides e Push down Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Removing the freezer Mese Lift the Front pos b 7 s Then the Back uc Removing the freezer basket For proper air movement keep the freezer basket in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the basket 1 Slide out to the stops 2 Lift the front to clear the stops 3 Slide out the rest of the way To replace the basket 1 Place baskets on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides 3
15. Slide basket in Ice cube trays To remove ice Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist Changing the light bulbs Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for replacing the bulb unplug the refrigerator Use appliance bulbs only Pull Off the Dial Pull Out at the Bottom Removing the base grille 1 Open the doors 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 3 Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving Cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Light blubs behind refrigerator and freezer control consoles 1 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 in reverse order Light bulb behind crisper and meat pan 1 Remove crisper meat pan and covers Bulb is on the back wall of refrigerator Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace covers meat pan and crisper I Co Metal Clips Support Tabs _ Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors c e z lt Cc a a m nal m 2 rm Ax 2 2 Optional automatic
16. ated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va por 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 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid Plan to add them at reheating time Pota toes 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 tons 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 w
17. ay frozen 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 about 20 pounds of dry ice on top of the food using pieces as large as pos sible Protect your hands with gloves c 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 refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you have any SUSPICIONS it is wise to dispose of it mn o 70 2 2 m m 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 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more 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 ary Tape rubber or wood blocks to both
18. directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirlp ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 2 sauces 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 15 IVD ONIAOW NOILVOVA lt O c zZ m m o a lt m O a gt o 2 2 gt z O m LEEREN CENE E S Doo BIB IUOS IEEE Whiflpool
19. 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 fhe doors are blocked open To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time 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 don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back level it reconnect the water supply and refer to the Before Using page QUESTIONS Call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate is the electric cord plugged in e 5 a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e is the Temperature Control turned ON
20. e to protect the wrap from punctures N DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and taste transfer Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 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 al low liquids to expand during freezing E22 4 10 12 Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sort and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota toes 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 r
21. ers and panels warm water soft clean sponge sponge and soft clean e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon ro oU tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Defrost pan Warm water and mild e Remove base grille See page 7 detergent e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Rinse and dry Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it al the way in Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille 5411 3 Condenser Coil Vacuum cleaner using e Remove base grille the extended narrow e Clean dust and lint from condenser at attachment east every other month i9 e Replace base grille T Floor under refrigerator ste fior cleaners Roll refrigerator out away Tur the z wall z e Wash floor 0 e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level 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 store wrapping Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in water drain and store in crisper Cold
22. freezer Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 7 2 To raise front turn each screw to the right 3 To lower front turn each screw to the left 4 Check with level Remove sales 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 NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean ing instructions on page 9 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle bw 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 1 5 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recepta cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your refrigerator HEA OR SUMMER USAGE Air Control Air Outlet Setting the controls The Temperature Control is in the refrigerator and the Air Control is in the freezer section When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 4 2 1 5 3
23. ice maker Raise Signal If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 6 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 e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity SERENE ERI rtm guest SOT FF a ale jp nun Mess AE Sounds you may hear Arm to Stop Ice Maker e t is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Air Control toward A e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm 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
24. ithout ihawing 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 Put no more un frozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours 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 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 which should be O F 17 8 C Food _ 0 Storagetime FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months Others 8 to12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon 8 months 8 10 12 months 4 weeks or less 2 weeks Cured ham 1to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 610 9 months 4 to 8 months 1to 2 months Sausage fresh Steaks and chops Beef 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock 6 months Blue fish salmon
25. r use less electricity EN RTT 7 e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab inet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you 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 e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked Vor ESOS Hi URS e 8 VERA RAS BE ARUSHA tard dy E s TE ray RE UAR ALT URS Sm dat 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 Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Tox s aon PUTET UM MUT UNI SPP 29 5 RE aant once ri D CRAS Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator turn the Temperature automatically But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean it according to the following
26. s And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 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 ight and work right because they are made the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service Com pany in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone
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