Whirlpool ED22PR User's Manual
Contents
1. Removing the base grille To remove the grille METAL CLIPS SUPPORT TABS METAL CLIPS SUPPORT TABS To remove the grille To replace the grille 1 Open the doors 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind 3 Close the doors grille zZ 0 lt o Cc 79 a m m 2 m a gt O a Ice dispenser FOR ICE Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Pressure and tumbling ice can break a fragile glass Remove the glass to stop dispensing The first few batches of ice from the ice maker may have a bad taste Throw them away This is from new plumbing and parts NOTE The small heated tray beneath the dis penser is designed to evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray DO NOT POUR WATER INTO IT 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 chute When the dispenser bar is released a faint buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds Common Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 7 na ice dispenser won t Freezer door open e Close the freezer door work Ice bin not properly installed e Make sure bin is pushed all the way in Wrong ice in ice bin e Use only ice crescents from ice maker Other shapes won t dispense prop2. IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 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 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 date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 17 lt gt O gt O zZ gt Z O S lt z O gt 7 m e lt 0 c z m oO 7 m a S O m O gt V V s gt pa 2 m Notes Notes WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY DI FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defect
3. 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 Important Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it e 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 electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions e is used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators laine i ia a CERI Bam eres 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 TR TR GO SHER HGS E ow m mn O a m cC o z e v gt usi Q gt o a m gt Cc a m e e n gt mn m lt Install properly 4 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 spa
4. 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 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 13 m e o Oo 2 O gt m O m CES gt Sp Fr er I 3 ng 2 _ acs 4 a SH _ ES IC Wa ge TA 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 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
5. 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 14 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 dishes 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 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 Unbaked 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 Refrigera
6. 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 cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package AIR OUTLET Setting the controls The Temperature Control isinthe refrigerator and the Air Control is in the freezer section When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 4 2 4 5 3 234 4 Set the TEMPERA TURE CONTROL to 3 2 Set the AIR CON TROL to 3 i a anona I iniiai n I 1 Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator of freezer use the settings listed in the chart below VO PRETI MARFIM oot ope te TEMPERATURE CONTROL fia alice oN a 1 TOWER SAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROL lt Tier rd print POWER SAVING CONTROL e 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 nor mal 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 le
7. PHS TE PIRATA use amp care guide FOR ES ORE 77 LEA NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED22PR 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 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 designed to do Parts and features AIR CONTROL FREEZER LIGHT AUTOMATIC ICE I vu MAKER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE ICE BIN CONTROL ADJUSTABLE POWER SAVING SHELVES CONTROL CRISPER LIGHT COVER i UTILITY CRISPER a f BIN MEAT CRAWE il MEAT DRAWER ni AIR CONTROL not shown LEVELLING ROLLERS BLEI ia MODEL AND not shown perte A SERIAL NUMBER ES i PLATE i S552 BASE GRILLE Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a ques tion have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the label located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Model Number Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Purchase Date Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool prod uct Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card with this
8. To keep foods fresher longer take 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 if through careless handling The following list and chart give you packaging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat drawer 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 dnd re wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately 12 Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi na
9. 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 over crowd it so air movement i is blocked 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 Of course spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Temperature Control to OFF unplug if take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions 10 2a Bd SS ASST SS PIERRE LION RT 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 Rey AL CARPE EUNATE STEIN RARER I TTI RN TTI AM e TIT TIM EI lite NN TT MEAN PIZZA N STRONZI RO PA RIF N EM Part What to use _ How to ciean a Removable parts shelves Sponge or cloth mild o Wash removable parts by hand
10. 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 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 if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it mn o O a o gt m Q 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 4 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 fora month or more At least a day ahead turn off the water supply to the ice maker When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops 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 chil
11. ce so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall sath ES ee e l eiA Level refrigerator freezer USE SCREWDRIVER TO ADJUST s LEVELLING SCREW RIGHT TO RAISE LEFT TO LOWER 4 Remove base grille see page 7 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 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 1 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 o B GHA vogi SRP SE TAI SRL EAST RS DI DRM RI NE Clean it Clean your refriger ator before using it See cleaning instruc tions on page 11 1259 a SERRE CSS FAY LIRE EEE ROE ELITE EE a FASI POS IE Plug it in 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE 3 PRONG REFR ATOR aipa GROUNDING PLUG POWER CORD RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt
12. dren near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrig erator Moving Shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last sup ply 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 frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean if thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they dont shift and rattle 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 level the refrigerator reconnect the water supply and refer to page 4 Questions call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 17 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind It your refrigerator will not operate e Is 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 ls the Temperature Control turned ON If there Is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds e is some
13. e pegs 4 Replace in reverse order SNAP BACK INTO PLACE Removing the freezer bin For proper air movement keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the bin 4 Slide out to the stop 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide out the rest of the way To replace the bin 4 Place bin on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides i 3 Slide bin in PULL OUT TO THE STOP LIFT THEN PULL AGAIN 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Removing freezer shelves LIFT THE FRONT THEN THE BACK SAG AS PRIZE IP CTE OE OT REET ST 7 Changing the light bulbs A WARNING Before removing a light shield for cleaning or replacing a light 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 bulbs behind refrigerator and freezer 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 in reverse order To change light bulb behind ice maker 4 Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free 2 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Replace the light shield SBP Ea Ti AL ELE Te Acli LE PRN CR ai
14. erly l Ice dispenser stops Ice dispenser bar held in e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor working too long to reset Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not the dispenser Off taste or odor Ice attracts airborne odors e Use rapidly or store in covered container Inice Old ice e Dump old ice and make new supply Water quality e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter fo remove Foods not properly wrapped e Wrap properly See pages 13 and 14 Ice bin and freezer may need e Clean freezer and ice bin See Cleaning cleaning Chart on page 11 Plumbing to ice maker e Follow installation instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up New ice maker e The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make new supply TIPS e The ice dispenser will work only with the e Ice can shrink Cold moving air slowly evapo freezer door closed rates them If you use ice often you May never e The ice dispenser will work only if the bin is notice the change pushed all the way in e Good water quality is important for good ice e Use only ice crescents from the ice maker quality It is not recommended that the ice Other shapes won t dispense properly maker be connected to a softened water sup ply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice Ifa softened water supply can
15. frigerator 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 COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 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 di If you need service lt Whirlpool has a nationwide network Whit of franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ol technicians are trained to fulfill the 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 assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp
16. ide etc These can scratch or damage the material ro I INI a oo e a ein eee ene PIO Ae ASB Pod TALE aC OR NCAT AU RAR PP PRR He ICE A Defrost pan Sponge or cloth mild e Remove base grille See page 7 detergent and warm e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire water 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 ua shod a Rens d Replace base grille Condenser Coil Vacuum cleaner using Te Remove base grille i pii the extended narrow e Clean dust and lint from condenser at attachment least every other month e Replace base grille ETE DRL SL RISE PATIRE NOE D SEY a A I A a rn FTO A DINO APERTI CRI Floor under refrigerator Usual fioor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Clean the floor e Roll refrigerator back Check to see if the refrigerator is level RANE ARRE ALAN D RITE ERE ae eh Leia ie ANEETA TERZIARIE DI TOR I t T ERTES EAEEREN E FET GER eia mio 11 APRA LAET it nb RL SVOLTA PGE MT H DT gE i r n wn O c O N lt O m z lt m gt va e m Z m A Q lt gt z V n e O m gt zZ Z 0 Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrigerated or frozen foods
17. idn 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 l Probable Causes i You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving o air The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator r stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle Starts and stops e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan e Ice Maker Sounds trickling water thud clatter of Ice e Running Sounds When the ice maker is running 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 SOTA ESPRESSO Me ae aS e Ci EE 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 the door
18. ine 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 must not allow air moisture or 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 tighttitting 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 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 1 3 gt CP Air tight 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 food press air from package Fold tips over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats
19. l 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 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 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 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 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 eftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are f
20. lue fish salmon Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 42 months POULTRY Chicken or turkey whole or parts 42 months Duck Giblets 2 to 3 months 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 Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice miik sherbet 2 months EGGS Whole mixed 12 months Add sugar or saltto 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 Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times If 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 frozen foods to stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina frozen food locker Or
21. not be avoided then it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly e When you need more ice than a glass or two scoop it from the bin or remove the bin The dispenser motor may stop ifthe dispenser bar is held in too long It will be ready to run again in about 3 minutes e ice stored too long can go stale like water Throw it away zZz 2 lt O a a n rad O led gt O ard Plan to remove and empty the storage bin e If the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or more e Ifa power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e If the ice dispenser is not used regularly mica NIETO ava 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and _ 2 Liftthe signal arm so itclicks into the OFF position slide it to the rear 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 inthe bin This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers 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 Sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one d
22. product Service Company and Telephone Number Contents E SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3 Install Properly 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 Clean Eene nie a 4 Plug EIN iso leone tasti al 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Power Saving Control 5 Adjusting Meat Drawer Temperature 6 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Removing Crisper Meat Drawer and Cover 6 dirai di PS S Page Removing the Freezer Bin Removing the Freezer Shelves 7 Changing the Light Bulbs 7 Removing the Base Grille 7 Ice Dispenser 8 Sounds You May Hear 10 Energy Saving Tips 10 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 10 Cleaning Chart 11 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 12 Storing Fresh Food 12 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 13 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 16 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 17 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 20 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
23. s 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 These 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 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 yo
24. sture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Zz s gt a m z O 2 C 2 zZ 9 lt O cC 5 xa m n m lac gt O A Adjusting meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through anopening between the freezer and the refrigera tor 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 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted fo match the way you use To remove glass shelves your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough 4 Tilt up at front to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items 2 Lift up at back GLASS SHELVES ARE HEAVY BE CAREFUL 3 Pull shelf straight out To replace glass shelves 4 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 the crisper meat drawer and cover To remove the crisper and meat drawer 1 Slide crisper and 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 covers e Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front 1 Press front tabs out of the way 2 Lift cover front 3 Lift back offth
25. thing on top 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 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 does not overflow If the lights are not working e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker e Is the power supply cord plugged into 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 7 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e ls 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 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 different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls Your new re
26. tor type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect yourfreezerto 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 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen 8 months Home frozen 8 to 12 months MEAT 4 weeks or less Corned beet 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 4 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months Pork 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock sole B
27. u 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 gt f Whirlpool 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A I a ck a ee Ea ERES SER eee kers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Fr ME seni i Zi
28. vel you set QR ee oe di LTH t Sty et ote e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments 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 7 Room tamperature Toowam 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 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 RCT Wil MEET ee ga A ED e ty en SB Rte gt PO Am ort re gt Qi ze a ssa a telephone If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Temperature Control 3 n mber MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control 4 PAGE 17 Luz cant cycle often enough Aia uri 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 cen cn POM tOMperatUTES 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 OFF 4 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moi
29. with crisper meat drawer detergent and warm warm water and a mild detergent storage bin aie water e Rinse and dry Outside nee Nee Sponge cloth or paper dee Wash with warm water and a mild towel mild detergent detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or cleansers good 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 plas tic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides ru rust st protection Inside walls Freezer Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and should be allowed to paper towel baking mild detergent or warm up so cloth won t soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to stick detergent 1 quart 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth lt or Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Poe a i ce TITTI CRA IC TRI Dark plastics Mild detergent and e Wash with a soft cloth or sponge covers and panels warm water soft clean e Rinse and dry sponge and soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachlor
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search