Whirlpool ED22MM User's Manual
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1. Light bulbs behind refrigerator and freezer control consoles Pull control knob straight off Pull bottom of control panel straight out Lift top of panel off supports Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace panel in reverse order e Light bulb behind ice maker Remove the ice bin see ice maker instructions paged Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace ice bin Light bulb above crisper Pull top of the light shield away from the back wall Lift shield off base supports Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace shield in reverse order e Dispenser light Reach the bulb through the dispenser area Replace with a heavy duty 10 watt bulb Sounds you may hear DE N 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 Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds Probable Causes e Water Sounds 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 When2. frozen food locker Or Place about 20 pounds of dry ice on top of the food using pieces as large as pos sible Protect your hands with gloves 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 itis wise to dispose of it Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishabies freeze other items Turn off your ice maker shut off the water supply empty the ice bin and make sure all ice cubes are dispensed out of the mechanism Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a 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 both 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 the doors are blocked open To restart refrigerator see
3. Fold tips over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof 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 al low liquids to expand during freezing Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetabies 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 rated by a d
4. Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacle 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 Temperature Control Air Control Air Outlet Power Saving Control Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletery before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage 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 5 4 The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream 4 2 4 5 is firm 3 23 4 Do not block the air outlet on the contro pane 1 Set the TEMPERA 2 Set the AIR CON Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to TURE CONTROL to 3 TROL 10 3 keep temperatures at he level you set ON Power Saving Control 7 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator OFF The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door 1 Use the OFF set openings
5. Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in orgi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foll Canned Ham Store in 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 Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats Ground Beef 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Cured Meats 7 to 10 Cold Cuts 0 ce eee eee 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 su
6. Using Your Refrigerator 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 turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Re move everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they dont shift and rattle Also remove the water supply tank behind the meat pan by 1 Disconnecting water inlet and outlet tubes at the top of the tank 2 Removing three mounting screws from the tank 3 Draining the tank Re install the empty tank and remember to check for tight water connections when the refriger ator is hooked up at your new location 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 if reconnect the water supply and refer to page 4 QUESTIONS Call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 17 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 ir H Is the electric cord plugged in Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped Is the Temperature Control turned ON if there is
7. bin Tne dispenser motor may stop if the dis penser bar is held in too long It will be ready torun again in about 3 minutes e ice stored too long can go stale like water Throw it away e ice can shrink Cold moving air slowly evap orates them If you use ice offen you may never notice the change 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 f a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together o If the ice dispenser is not used regularly Lift Front Slide Back 1 Pull the covering pane out from the bottom and slide it to the rear 5 OFF ON Signal Arm 2 Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF position Ice can still be dispensed but no more will be made Lift and Pull 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 Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers or solvents 6 When replacing the bin make sure if is pushed in all the way Push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production The night light uses a heavy duty 10 watt bulb It should last about 10 000 hours When it burns out purchase another from your dealer Removing fr
8. vegetables with skins 3 HI closed keeps moist air in the cris per for best storage of fresh leafy vege tables Adjusting meat pan temperature Cold ar 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 i L 7 ye Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures Adjusting shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to nold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Tiltup at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight oul Glass shelves are heavy Be careful 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 Insert hooks into guides on both sides e Push down Cold Water and Ice Dispenser FOR ICE Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Pressure and tumbling 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 ts rom new plumbing and parts N CT Pross against Ice Dispenser Bar FOR CHILLED WATER P
9. O 999 9999 999 9999 123 Maple OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Cail 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 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 becouse they are made to the same exacting specifications used to Build every new Whirlpool appliance 17 Notes Notes Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 944008 Rev B Printed in U S A 1983 Whirlpool Corporation Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Drye
10. These heaters help keep moisture from ting when humidity forming on the outside of the refrigerator IS IOW Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments below e Then adjust the Air Control if needed CONDITION REASONS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS a a a ES ID TT ET E 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 call your f Refrigerator Controis not set correctly Temperature Control 2 COOL LINE Section is for your Conditions Air Contro 3 service TOO COLD assistance If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Temperature Control 3 telephone MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Contro 4 number page 17 f BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Temperature Control 3 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Air Contro 2 Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the mois ture sealed crisper 1 Tne control can be adjusted to any setting be tween LO and HI 2 LO open lets moist ar out of crisper for best storage of fruits and
11. 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 16 If your ice maker will not operate Has the 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 Is the water valve turned on ts water getting to the ice maker It 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 e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 8 Use appliance bulbs oniy If the motor seems to run too much eis 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 controls And yo
12. eezer shelves e Lift front slightly Lift back off supports Replace in reverse order Lift the Front Then the Back Removing freezer bin For proper air movement keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the bin e Slide out to the stop e Lift the front to clear the stop e Slide out the rest of the way To replace the bin e Place bin on the slides e Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides e Slide bin in Removing the base grille e Open the doors e Pull grille outwards as shown Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille Metal Clips Support Tabs 1 Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace e Line up grille support tabs with metal clips e Push firmly to snap into place Close the doors Removing the crisper meat pan and covers e Slide crisper and meat pan straight out to stop Lift the front Slide the rest of the way out Replace in reverse order e Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Press front tabs out of the way Lift cover front Lift back off the pegs Replace in reverse order Changing light bulbs Before removing a light shield for cleaning or for replacing a bulb unplug the refrigerator Use op pliance bulbs only Pull Off the Dial Pull Out at the Bottom
13. ers cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey Duck Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy 12 months 1 month Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole TV dinners DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 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 2 to 3 months 3 to 6 months 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months Add sugar or sait to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls Baked Brown N Serve rolis 3 months Unbaked breads Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookie dough Baked cookies Baked pies 1 fo 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times 3 months 2 to 3 months 2 to 4 months 8 to 12 months 12 months 8 to 12 months If electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to stay frozen If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 nours a Remove all frozen food and store in a
14. he 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 is properly maintained 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 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 if has time to get properly cold 3 Install properly 1 Allow 1 2 2 cm space on each side and at 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 freezer Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 8 2 To raise front turn each screw fo 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 Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean ing instructions on page 9 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle N 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord
15. leaning 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 it take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions 1 Cleaning Chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat pan etc Outside What to use How to clean Mild detergent and e Wash removable parts with warm water warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry 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 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 sofi cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and paper towel baking mild detergent or soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to detergent 1 quart 95 warm water e Rinse and dry Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water dete
16. mended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water drain and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp The crisper has sealing gaskets to help keep humid air in It also has a control to help adjust the amount of humidity in the crisper Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers 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 Store 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 maternal 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
17. ouble 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 to15 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 if 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 without thawing Bake
18. ous 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 Contents BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3 Install Properly 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 Clean It 4 Plug It In 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls Power Saving Control K 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control 6 Adjusting Meat Pan ii ec pe 6 Adjusting Shelves 6 Cold Water and Ice Dispenser 6 Removing Freezer Shelves 8 Removing the Freezer Bin 8 Removing the Base Grille Removing the Shue Meat Pan and Covers i Changing Light Bulbs Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Chart FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing Fresh Food Freezing and Storing Frozen Food VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 17 3 lf You Need Service 4 lf You Have a Problem 1983 Whirlpool Corporation 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 t
19. p Mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially 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 vapors In or out Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight 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 and can be 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 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
20. 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 trozen 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 at the front so 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 0 F 17 8 C Food Storage time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon 4 weeks or less Corned beef Cured ham 1 to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts 8 months 8 to 12 months 6 to 12 months 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months 1 to 2 months Lamb and veal Sausage fresh Steaks and chops 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3to4 months FISH Code flounder haddock Sole Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oyst
21. ress a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar Pressure can break a fragile glass Re move the glass to stop dispensing If the dispenser is not used reg ularly dispense enough every week to freshen the supply Allow 2 3 hours for chilling The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to hold small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it Water from small spills will evaporate 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 Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is re leased a faint buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds 6 Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat pan It holds about 50 ounces 1 5 L When the refrigerator is first hooked up press the water dispenser with a glass or a jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts 1 9 to 2 8 L Only air will come out to start with The water you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes Allow about 24 hours to chill the first tankful TIPS e The dispensers will work only with the freezer door ciosed e The ice dispenser will work only if the bin is pushed all the way in Use only ice crescents from the ice maker Other shapes won t dispense properly e When you need more ice than a glass or two scoop it from the bin or remove the
22. rgent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Dark panels Mild detergent and e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or 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 solvents like acetone benzine carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Defrost pan Warm water and mild e Remove base grille See page 8 detergent e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and ary e Replace with notched corner to the rear e Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator Vacuum cleaner using e Remove base grille the extended narrow e Clean dust and lint from condenser at attachment least every other month e Replace base grille Usual floor cleaners Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash floor Roll refrigerator back 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 recom
23. 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 You may hear a buzzing from the water valve frickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e 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 e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab inet to be sure of a good seal 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 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 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 C
24. ur 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 tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S ae 800 253 1304 Michlgan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1421 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 aualified 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 directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR RAEPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE C
25. use amp care guide lt gt Whirl CORPORATION NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED22MM Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how fo 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 Freezer Light Ice Maker Ice Bin Adjustable Shelves Light Crisper with Humidity Control Meat Pan Meat Pan Air Control not shown Base Grille Copy your Model and Serial Number Plate Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Seria 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 Utility Compartment Temperature Control Power Saving Control Light Utility Bin Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger
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