Whirlpool ED19EK User's Manual
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1. S ARER EE a ee eo in ee ea Se ae re A ee Se TORRESEN ae So ST ERE Bd SME eS use amp care guide lt gt Whirlpool atate series NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED19EK Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even telis 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 Power Saving Control a Utility Light Compartment Temperature Adjustable Control i NNN Shelves Stationary Utility Bin Freezer Shelves Crisper Ice Trays Meat pan Freezer Storage Bin Meat Pan Control not Model and shown Serial Number Plate Base Grille Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip auh a Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not t2. TURE CONTROL to 3 Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below CONDITION REASONS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 3 TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Temperature Control 3 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 4 TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS since can t cycle often enough call your If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Temperature Contro 2 COOL LINE Section is for your Conditions Air Control 3 service TOO COLD Aa aa If ICE isnt Heavy ice usage Temperature Contro 3 telephone MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control 4 peace 2 cant cycle often enough pag If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Temperature Contro 3 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Air Control 2 Very warm or very cold room temperatures m 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 Temperature Control TOWER SAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROL Power Saving Control Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings shou
3. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water 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 materiai NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Fo Paige Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 9 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle A fr 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 H2 AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recep tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical require ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter ature package Using your refrigerator ait CONTROL Air Control Air Outlet Setting the controls The Temperature Control is in the refrigerator and the Air Control is in the freezer section When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 4 2 1 5 3 23 4 2 Set the AIR CON TROL to 3 1 Set the TEMPERA
4. NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish shouid be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing In the orginal car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe muk cartons For oest storage place milk on interior srelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter n covered dish on the Butter Compartment Wher storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the orginal wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover ieftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foi to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers witn tight lias 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 vapor in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the re frigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fit
5. as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Un baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam venis in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more un frozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the do
6. Cc 2 Z lt 0 a a Aa m mn a m za 2 O ke ad e Cc z O nn lt 0 z z I m gt xa e m zZ m psd Q lt gt z 9 _ v nn 2 rm m gt z 9 Condenser Coil Vacuum cleaner using e Remove base grille the extended narrow attachment Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners ie Clean dust and lint from condenser at east every other month Replace base grille Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows Wash floor Roll refrigerator back Check to see if the refrigerator is level ee eas 9 Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place ir plastic bag or plastic conta ner and store in crisper Cold moist air helps Keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits Wasn let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berres until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their store container in a crisper or store ir a loose y closed paper pag on a refrigerator shelf Store Meat Meat is perishable and
7. afely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you have any suspicions it is wise to dispose of it 13 IdINS IOVAOLS dOO4s Vacation Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and 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 WARNING Tape blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped Rae UPR OL ES Ai HORNET Ge a oeno TEAR To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator 14 Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice dro
8. aii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PAATS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYEAS amp 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 Stephen E Upton Sr Vic
9. e 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 ight and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance lt gt O z O zZ gt gt 5 lt Z 9 O gt a m d a lt Oo Z m Oo m a lt O m O a gt V v a gt zZ Lag US SR Se cam bags a Ee A RT 2 TS Rik tec enka Se waa PS Pa OS DT a i i Ia A SS RS es Making your world a little easier Part No 1105779 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers
10. expensive you won t want fo 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 car be frozen for as long as one month if he seal is not broker If you want to keep it frozen onger you should wrap It with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in orig nal wrappings Once opened tigntly re wrap n plastic wrap or aluminum foll Canned Ham Store in refrigerator unless the la bel says t s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats 500 1to2 Chicken 00s eee creak cee 1to2 Ground Beef 2 0055 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Cured Meats 0 eeeeeeee 7 to 10 BACON becca cine he weein we i a 5to7 Cold Cuts ccc che ide eee eee 3to5 If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing
11. fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Temperature control to a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Air Control to a higher number e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e The ice maker water supply should not be soft ened water The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds Sounds you may hear Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss eR Seat le Probable Causes _ You hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air 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
12. heddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet EGGS Whole mixed 6 to 9 months 2 to 9 months 4 weeks 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months 9 to 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookle dough Baked cookies Baked ples 4to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times 2 to 3 months 2 to 4 months 8 to 12 months 8 t012 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 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled 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 s
13. hings ofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Contents BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Changing the Light Bulbs Install Properly Removing the Base Grille Level Refrigerator Freezer Optional Automatic Ice Maker Remove Sales Labels Sounds You May Hear Clean It Energy Saving Tips Plug It In CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Chart Setting the Controls FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Changing the Control Settings Storing Fresh Food Power Saving Control Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature VACATION AND MOVING CARE Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Removing the Crisper Meat Pan 1 Before Calling For Assistance and Covers 2 If You Need Assistance Removing the Freezer Shelves 3 If You Need Service Removing Freezer Bin 4 If You Have a Problem Ice Cube Trays w mi TI ce W aa i 9 e gt x T gt Z v I m gt c a m w J To gt wT m lt 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source re
14. l mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 1 warm water e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Dark plastics covers and panels Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge Defrost pan e Remove base grille See page 7 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Rinse and dry Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it all the way in Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan
15. ld be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Do not block the air outlet on the control panel Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Air Control if needed ON 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator OFF D 1 Use the OFF set ting when humidity is low z s gt m m a O z C 2 Z lt O C a a rm 7 x o m 7 gt 0 a Adjusting meat pan temperature Cold air flows against the meat pan through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator This helps keep the meat pan colder than the rest of the refrigerator Set the control to let more or less cold air through Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures E FS Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelves 1 Tilt up at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out 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 Removing the crisper meat pan and covers Removi
16. may be making them Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It _ Sounds also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts MI ee e gt 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 nomen S OSh water PON If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water RET Ate ADEN A Tenet SE ra Te e Ice Maker Sounds trickling water SERENE REE IRIEL TT VASE cE SP I RY EME BSA Ten TET IE CE SE A R thud clatter of ice ui eT EY EERE INT SGN A AOE ETS Ste RELY e Running Sounds Enea saving alps You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabi net to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep foods organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t over crowd it so air movement is blocked valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin ET NS Re APES REET HRECTY FPA ET Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer i than older design
17. ng Crisper and Meat Pan 1 Slide crisper and meat pan straight out to stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order Removing Covers 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 off the pegs 4 Replace in reverse order Snap Back Into Place Push the Tab to Clear the Cover SS Removing freezer shelves 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 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 Ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The movin cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes ig are stored the smaller they get Peed wm et Changing the light bulbs WARNING Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for replacing the bulb unplug the refrigerator or turn off electricity leading to refrigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury could occur Pull Off the Dial Pull Removing the base grille 1 Open
18. or 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 frult 12 months Citrus frult and juices 4 to 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon 8 months 8 to12 months 4 weeks or less Corned beef 2 weeks Cured ham 4to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 4 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef 6 to12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months 4to amp months 1 to 2 months Sausage fresh Steaks and chops Boot 8 to12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock Sol 6 months Blue fish salmon 2 to3 months Mackerel perch 2to3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Ciams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months 6 months 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Margarine Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE C
19. ps lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they dont shift and 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 and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an icemaker QUESTIONS call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate e Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Is the Temperature Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise when the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With anew refrigerator this might
20. s It may even seem to run most of the time 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 radi ator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator turn the Temperature automatically But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean it according to the following up Of course spills should be wiped up right away directions Cleaning chart How to clean A SEF i ART e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry What to use Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat pan etc Outside SESE EET e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Sponge cloth or paper towe
21. sponsible for making sure that tt e is properly maintained e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold e is out of the weather the weight and in an area suitable for its size is used in an area where the room temperature will and use not fall below 55 F 13 C e is connected only to the right kind of outlet withthe e is not used by those who may not understand how right electrical supply and grounding Refer to it should be used your Electrical Requirements and Grounding is not loaded with food before it has time to get Instructions properly cold e is used only for jobs expected of home re frigerators eu nN 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 so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall Level refrigerator freezer e Screwdriver to Adjust Raise Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 7 2 To raise front turn each screw to the right 3 To lower front turn each screw to the left 4 Check with level este Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2
22. 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 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 doesnt overflow If the light doesn t work 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 7 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e Is 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 e 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 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 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 COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 0005 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Haw
23. ters 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 Jain J VAOLS AOO4 Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sort and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota toes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va por proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under Packaging 12 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
24. the doors 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 3 Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille was rt hee a T E T Out at the Bottom To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist wh VRE NR os Hoe i ry Maa Light bulbs behind refrigerator and freezer con trol consoles 1 Pull control knob straight off 2 Pull bottom of control panel straight out 3 Lift top of panel off supports 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace panel in reverse order Metal Clips Support Tabs _ ae Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors c ea Z 6 5 a T a m he gt O 5 eee ais aoa een Dea ea a a Optional automatic ice maker m If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 61 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity Lower Signal Arm to Start It Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker YR AGe A ID RR le RT lS A I IE e it is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice
25. ting 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 a 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 ei aem 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 Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Woxed paper e Woxed 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 drying of frozen food Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts li
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