Whirlpool ED25PQ User's Manual
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1. oO e Using Your Refrigerator Continued SF Removing Ice maker storage bin Remove empty and clean the storage bin e If the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or more e if a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e If the ice dispenser is not used regularly 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 position Ice can still be dispensed but no more will be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin Pull it out 4 Empty the 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 dispenser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent in warm water Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleanser or solvents 6 When replacing the bin make sure it is pushed in all the way Push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production Common dispenser and ice maker problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Dispenser Freezer door open e Close the freezer door won t work Ice bin not properly installed e Make sure bin is pushed in all the way Wrong ice in bin e Use only ice crescents from ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes Dispenser not used for separated and to obtain increased storage extended periods causing capacity ice cubes to melt together Dump old ice and m2. Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number See page 18 n io oO i ie Oo D D ep m Lep Oo m e oO D H ep 7m fo po lt oO Cc a J m 7m ea Lep m mo gt i JD lf You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these 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 power supply 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 Is the Refrigerator Control ON If there Is a rattling or Jingling nolse or unfamlillar sounds e Is something on top of 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 defrost 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 lf the signal arm ON in the down position e Is the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water In the defrost pan e This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan d
3. 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 ie Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the ront Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mall the Owner Registra tlon Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from label see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Important Safety Instructions P AN eiS Se To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or Injury when using your refrigerator follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all Instructions before using the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or aban doned refrigerators are still dangerous even If they will Just sit In the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigera tor do It safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator e Never clean refrigerator parts with flamm
4. e Replace base grille a Floor under refrigerator e Floor cleaners 14 e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level 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 recom mended steps Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness 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 con tainer and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Frult 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 Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times Storage chart for fresh and cured meat APPROXIMATE TIME TYPE DAYS CHICK T g sec
5. TIME Frults Fruit juice concentrate ccee 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 000 4 to 6 months OIUNGIS EEEE TAE AT 8 to 12 months Vegetables Commercially frozen sceeeceeeeeees 8 months Home frozen ccsscceeceeeeeeeeee 8 to 12 months Meat Bam rinena 4 weeks or less Corned beef eeecceecesecsoes 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurter ssescesssesceeeeeceseeenenenees 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Bofa aiaia staia 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal esceseeeees 6 to 9 months POM AAE EEE EA EES SEEE 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh annnonnnaennaaeaee 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops T AEE ITTE 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork ceccccee 3 to 4 months Fish Cod flounder haddock sole 6 months Blue fish salmon s cecesceeees 2 to 3 months Mackerel Perch ssccseeeeeee 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 00 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish Crab scallops ceeceeeeeeeeee 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab seceseeees 10 months Shrimp uncooked n 12 months Poultry Chicken or turkey whole or pats ccsccccececeseeseeeees 12 months DUCK AEE EEE 6 months etiel i C EE EEEE EA 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry W gravy cscsecees 6 months SliC
6. any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food 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 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 15 is m J zZ ep lt oO c a mo m 7m a fey m J gt fon J e Ans i n oO a gt ep m ep c o m Food Storage Gulde Continued Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C FOOD STORAGE
7. cup shaped supports go in the back of the freezer Removing the freezer door shelves ED22PQ Shelves can be removed for easier cleaning To remove door shelves 1 Grasp shelf at both ends 2 Lift up and pull out To replace door shelves 1 Insert hooks into guides on both sides 2 Push down to lock in place Adjusting the refrigerator door bins To remove door bins 1 Lift bin up 2 Pull bin straight out To replace door bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push down until it stops NOTE Large bins are designed to fit in the top portion of refrigerator door only Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Remove the glass Insert lift the frame front then the back Pull out to the stop Ilft the front and pull again Adjusting the bin and shelf glides The bin and shelf glides can be used to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items 1 Grasp glide 2 Slide glide along bin or shelf track Removing the crisper meat drawer and covers To remove the crisper 1 Slide straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the covers 1 Push up glass insert from bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace the covers 1 Replace metal cover support on wal
8. lt gt Whiripdol Use amp Care Guide Freezer Refrigerator control control esr ii Shelf glide R Automatic ice maker and crushed Snack bin SE if freezer shelves Removable lt u HT e i Freezer lh N i basket wire for ane ED25PQ i plastic for ED22PQ Leveling rollers behind base grille Exterior molsture control Model and serial number label on side wall Ulllity compartment Utllity bin Bin glides Adjustable deep door bins Adjustable glass shelves Crisper light Crisper cover Crisper with humidity control Meat drawer Meat drawer air control on side wall ED25PQ shown NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS ED25PQ ED22PQ WITH THIRST RUSHER Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 08 3 Before Using Your Refrigeratot 4 Using Your Refrigerator cccceecceeeee 5 Setting the CONtrOls ccsssseessessseererereee 5 Changing the control settings ssseseees 5 Exterior moisture control sesceseeeeeereeees 6 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 6 Removing and adjusting the freezer shelves 6 Removing the freezer door shelves 6 Adjusting the refrigerator door bins 6 Adjusting the bin and shelf glides 04 7 Removing the crisper Moat drawer ANd COVES sssccsseseeeees 7 Adjusting
9. the crisper humidity control 7 Adjusting the meat drawer temperature 7 Removing the snack bin ccssseeeeseseeees 8 Removing the freezer basket Removing the base grille ies Changing the light bulbs ss ccsseseeeeres THIRST CRUSHER dispensing system 10 Automatic ice Maker sess stseesseeeeeeeees 11 Removing ice maker storage Din 12 Common dispenser and ice maker problems 13 Sounds you May hea seeseeseeeeesereees 13 Energy Saving tips cee cceeeeeeeececereeee 13 Cleaning Your Refrigeratot 00 14 Food Storage Guide ooo cessceeeeeeees 15 Storing fresh food 0 0 0 0 ccccesessecsesseeesseeeseeees 15 Storing frozen food eesecesseceereessteetecsecsees 15 Caring For Your Refrigorator 000 17 Vacation and moving care 17 Power interruptions 00 If You Need Service Or Assistance 18 Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty 20 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label 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 bail 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
10. 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 Door liners and Sponge soft cloth or e Wash e Rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen trated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts gaskets paper towel Mild detergent e Warm water Plastic parts e Soft clean sponge covers and panels or soft clean cloth Mild detergent Warm water e Wash e Rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable flulds These can scratch or damage materlal See important Safety Instruc tlons on page 3 Sponge or cloth Mild detergent Warm water AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Remove and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result In personal injury Remove base grille See page 8 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille Condenser colls extended narrow attachment e Vacuum cleaner with e Remove base grille e Vacuum coils at least every other month
11. OS MO QLAVY ecsssecceceeseseeercenes 1 month 16 FOOD STORAGE TIME Malin dishes Stews meat poultry and fish Casserole ccssseeees 2 to 3 months TV dinners 0 cece cecccerteceeesseens 3 to 6 months Dalry products Butte siscccccscdccseesseecusvecdseesecctecssseie 6 to 9 months Margarine 0 0 eeessscsseeeeeneneeeenenee 12 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella FANMGN S ws ccssccccscvncisassscess dosstiesesscscies 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss Brick OtC ccceere 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese ke cream ice milk sherbert 2 months Eggs Whole mixed cccceereseeeeeeee 12 months WIRES O E I E 12 months VOM R Sei cdstecedes 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs Baked goods Yeast breads and rolls 6 3 months Baked Brown N Serve rolls 3 months Unbaked breads cccccccccseseeeeeeees 1 month Quick breads cesecccseeeereees 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted ccccceees 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted ccsseceresee 8 to 12 months Fruit CAMOS iis vecisesscccesscacesdsvcacicssecdsaies 12 months Cookie dough ccscsscssceesstsnsseeeeees 3 months Baked cookies ccceecceee 8 to 12 months Baked pies 2 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 1 to 2 months Pie dough Only esesssssneeeeee 4 to 6 months Ba
12. OTH Door opened often Refrigerator 4 SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer B are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Using Your Refrigerator Continue EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL Glass shelves are heavy Be careful Exterlor molsture control The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Adjusting the refrigerator 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 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt up at front 3 Lift up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace glass shelves 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 Removing and adjusting the freezer shelves To remove the shelves 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support holes 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust the shelves 1 Remove shelf as above 2 Remove supports by sliding upward 3 Relocate supports on dasired level 4 Replace shelf NOTE The
13. able fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION It ls your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator 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 proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and ground ing Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instruction Sheet e is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ma O J aa D per Nn gt 7 m lt n o mo a o oO N Before Using Your Refrigerator y 3 prong grounding lt type wall receptacle Refrigerator power cord 3 prong grounding plug Right to ralse left to lower Use screwdriver to adjust Front roller Raise Leveling screw Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on
14. ake several hours These settings should be 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 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to 5 Freezer Control adjustments range from AtoC Changing the control settings lf you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide If you have questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number See page 18 e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed YATISE H VW cavper es mi i i m Cc Lep lt i Cc I m TT 2 Lep m Po gt io e Cc o gt lt oO Cc po J m wn o m a P d O J RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Room temperature too warm if Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer Cc TOO WARM Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 Section is for your conditions Freezer B TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 MADE FAST Very cold room temperature Freezer c ENOUGH can t cycle often enough f B
15. ake new supply Dispenser Ice dispenser bar held in too e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to stops working long reset Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser Off taste or Ice attracts airborne odors odor In Ice old ice Water quality Foods not properly wrapped Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning Plumbing to ice maker New ice maker Sounds you may hear 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 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 kt 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 Because your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling
16. ass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 3 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE The first few batches of ice may have an off taste from new plumbing and parts Throw the ice away ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer When the dispenser bar is pressed a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin lce is moved from the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open NOTE Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser For crushed ice cubes are crushed before being dispensed This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice Noise from the ice crusher is normal and pieces of ice may vary in size When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar 2 Remove glass to stop dispensing NOTE Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer It holds about 1 quarts 1 5 L When the refrigerator is first hooked up press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts 1 9 to 2 8 L of water The w
17. ater you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes Allow several hours to chill the first tankful NOTE The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To turn on night light slide dispenser LIGHT switch to the left See page 9 for directions for changing the dispenser light bulb Automatic Ice maker Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker NOTE D iti e lt is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily 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 turn the Freezer Control toward C 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 malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly Ke Z rep lt j Cc a wo m a x m a gt
18. ative 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 a 1 Whirlpool service compa senvice nies Whirlpool service technicians 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 telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAI MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE 4 If you need FSP replacement 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 located 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 satisfled with how the prob lem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of i
19. frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removable parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers tape the doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put every thing back and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line to the ice maker Power interruptions It electricity goes off call the power company Ask how long power will be off 1 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help foods 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 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 c lf neither a food locker or dry ice is avail able use or can perishable food at once d ce bin may need to be emptied if ice has thawed into a solid mass 3 A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions
20. l supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back of corners into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower into place 3 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crisper 1 The control can be adjusted to any setting between LOW and HIGH 2 LOW open lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins 3 HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrigera tor This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator Slide the control to let more cold air through om 2 ep lt j c xa a m Tm 2 o m msl gt pee i D Using Your Refrigerator Continued Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull agaln Removing the snack bin To remove the snack bin 1 Slide snack bin straight out to the stop with an even constant motion 2 Lift the front 3 Slide bin out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Removing the freezer basket wire for ED25PQ and plastic for ED22PQ For proper air movement keep the freezer basket in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the basket 1 Slide the basket out to the s
21. mbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranty F Any food loss due to product failure G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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 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 Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 2160062 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
22. ndepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appli ance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer author ized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of pur chase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed to better respond to your request e lt oO zZ m m Oo Nn m J DO m oO x gt Nn 2 n D o m WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty E FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool 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 plu
23. oes not overflow If the Ilghts do not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e ls the power supply cord plugged in to a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb Is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 9 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer If 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 18 Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls Your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 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 recommend a qualified service company in your area f you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Represent
24. page 14 Plug H In Recommended Grounding Method A115 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 Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package install 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 so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall 4 Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to instructions on back of refrigerator cabinet Level refrigerator freezer 1 Remove the base grille See page 8 2 To raise front turn screw in direction shown 3 To lower front turn screw in direction shown 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 8 Using Your Refrigerator Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator To adjust a control turn knob When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time voit 1 Set the refrigerator Control to 3 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may t
25. pper freezer light ED25PQ only 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Lift top of light shield until it snaps free 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace light shield over bulb and snap into place 5 Reconnect power supply To change light below ice bin 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Push in sides of light shield until it snaps tree 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the light shield 5 Reconnect power supply To change dispenser light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach the bulb through the dispenser area 3 Replace bulb with a heavy duty 10 watt bulb 4 Reconnect power supply NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape 2 rp lt Cc Po pe m Tl 2 iP m D gt gt po Usin tag Refrigerator Continue 10 CUBE ICE _ CRUSHED CUBE ICE CAUSHEO THIRST CRUSHER dispensing system AWARNING Persona Injury Hazard Tumbling Ice and pressure on a fraglle glass can break It Do not use a fragile glass when dispensing Ice or water Doing so could result in personal Injury or breakage To dispense Ice 1 For cubed Ice move Ice Selector Switch to CUBE position For crushed Ice move kce Selector Switch to CRUSHED position 2 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold gl
26. s Seen oe elec EAE EER 1to2 Ground beef o ccc ecssseesecsceeeere 1to2 Steaks and roasts oeeo s0000 3to5 Cured moat ccscescecssssssesceeees 7 to 10 BACON 35 ces EEE EE EAA 5to7 Cold CUS goose ictssesssiescccosnssuistceestes 3to5 Variety meats ccccsecseersesesseesseses 1to2 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 carton on 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 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 aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home For further information about preparing food for freezing contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or 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
27. sed on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times Caring For Your Refrigerator Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perish ables freeze other items 1 Turn off your ice maker 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin 4 Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep 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 Refrigera tor on page 5 Moving 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 Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism Remove all food Pack
28. top 2 Lift front to clear the stop 3 Slide out the rest of the way To replace the basket 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide basket in all the way Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open the doors 2 Pull grille out 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind grille To replace grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 14 Refrigerator light Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electric ity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Fallure to do so could result In electrical shock or personal Injury To change the refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to find bulb Remove bulb Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Reconnect power supply 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 4 Pull light shield straight out to remove 5 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect power supply ar o To change u
29. trol in the OFF position unless moisture forms on 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 13 fom 2 ep lt i 2S m 71 a Gq m wa gt i eoj Cleaning Your Refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Spills should be wiped up right away PART WHAT TO USE Removable parts shelves crisper meat drawer etc e Sponge or cloth Mild detergent e Warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel Mild detergent e Warm water e Appliance wax or good auto paste wax To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions HOW TO CLEAN e Wash removable parts by hand e Rinse and dry thoroughly 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 pro vides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Inside walls freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Sponge soft cloth or paper towel detergent Warm water Baking soda or mild e Wash
30. water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e Dump old ice and make 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 page 15 e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 14 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 new supply 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 Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly 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 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 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 Keep the Exterior Moisture Con
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