Whirlpool ED19CK User's Manual
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1. e Toremove defrost pan lift pan over wire 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 e Push it all the way in Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at least every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the refrigerator is level wn 0 Cc zZ g lt OQ Cc z I m gt a e m Z m a O lt gt S z 9 Y vw O Lai m gt r Z 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 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 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 store2. meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing in the original car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf or bottom door shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Utility Compartment When storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN 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 vaporin or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste
3. safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents e e 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 re frigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room 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 DD m m O 7 m c i z e v gt 7 i vv gt Z O mn m gt c a m 72 e wn gt wT m lt Install properly zinch 1 Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at N the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 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 Levelling Screw Right to Raise Left to Lower R
4. OOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE 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 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 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 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 lf 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 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation tor 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 lt gt O 0 zZ gt z O 6 lt Z 9 O gt A m e m lt o c Z m m Oo n m A lt 9 m A gt rn vv a i gt
5. Z 2 m gt Whirlpool Home 7 Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1108769 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A eT ORE ok A ee a p IRA L a Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Drye
6. ain fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the Temperature Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other un familiar 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 a new refrigerator this might take overnight e ls 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 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 are not working e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 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 Is the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor natu rally 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
7. ance wax or good auto paste wax How to clean e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry 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 aclean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 warm water e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free 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 Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment Usual floor cleaners e Remove base grille See page 7
8. ces no gravy 1 month m Food Storage time 8 MAIN DISHES w Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months O TV dinners 3 to 6 months ko DAIRY PRODUCTS gt Butter 6 to 9 months O Margarine 2 to 9 months Cheese c Camembert brick o Mozzarella farmer s 3 months m Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese ice cream ice milk sherbet 4 weeks EGGS Whole mixed 9 to12 months Whites 9 to12 months Moll cilea 9 to12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads 1month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 t012 months Fruit cakes 12 months Cookle dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 t012 months Baked ples 1to 2 months Ple 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 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 interrupt
9. 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 compor ment All this means better refrigeration and may re quire more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultant 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 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 OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLP
10. ed longer than 24 Nours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Piace 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 you have any suspicions it is 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 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 T
11. eezing 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 fo expand during freezing 3diN9 J VXOLS loser 12 aye vas As NC Peyo BA RP dp E a SAT 2 ADYA a 4 CINA 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 Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 10 to15 minutes to allow for additional coo
12. eful They are heavy 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 freezer shelves 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports E 3 Replace in reverse order Lift the Front E Then the Back Removing 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 Replacing a e Covers are held in place by two pegs atthe back A and two notched tabs in front e 1 Press front tabs out of the way 2 Lift cover front 3 Lift back off the pegs Snap Back Into Place 4 Replace in reverse order Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Removing freezer bin For proper air movement keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operating 2 To remove the bin vB e Slide out to the stop se e Lift the front to clear the stop e Slide out the rest of the way To repiace the bin e Place bin on the slides e Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides e Slide bin in Changing the light bulbs WARNING Before removing a light shield for cleaning or for replacing the bulb either unplug refrigerator or dis connect electricity leading to re frigerator at the main power supply Shock and inj
13. emove base grille see page 7 To raise front turn each screw to the right To lower front turn each screw to the left Check with level 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 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 material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 9 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle F i f grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz 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 atu
14. his 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 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 drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice Maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the 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 power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s m
15. in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken If you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap 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 origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Store in refrigerator unless the la bel says it 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 Varlety Meats 1to2 Chicken 1to2 Ground Beef 1t02 Steaks and Roasts 305 Cured Meats 7 t010 BACON alan 5107 Cold Cuts 3 to 55 If
16. king during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid Plan to add them at reheating time Pota toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Un baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake 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 your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more un frozen food i
17. nto 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 frult and juices 4t0 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen 8 months Home frozen 8 to 12 months MEAT Bacon 4 weeks or less Corned beef 2 weeks Cured ham 1to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef 8 to12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock 6 months Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cook d 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 Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Sli
18. p into place 3 Close the doors To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist 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 Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be con nected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft ener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is important that the water soft ener be well maintained and operating properly Cc n Zz lt O re 7 T x E 7 gt O 7 Sounds you may hear JE 2 Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sound
19. perly ii 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 COGN curia aa rad 4 Plugin ee 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Power Saving Control 5 Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature 6 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Removing Freezer Shelves 6 Removing Crisper Meat Pan and COVES ss amici i iii 6 Removing Freezer Bin 6 Page Changing the Light Bulbs 7 Removing the Base Grille 7 CS CUDG TAYS canioane innra 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 Sounds You May Hear 8 Energy Saving Tips 08 8 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Cleaning Chart 9 FOOD STORAGEGUIDE 10 Storing Fresh Food 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 11 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 2 If You Need Assistance 15 3 If You Need Service 15 4 If You Have a Problem 15 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings ofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage tor a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed
20. re package Using your refrigerator 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 2 3 4 2 Set the AIR CON TROL to 3 1 Set the TEMPERA TURE CONTROL to 3 Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below Temperature Control CWIR SAVING CONTROL IE MEENAT UKE CONTREL Power Saving Control Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Do not block the air outlet on the control panel Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Air Control if needed YOLVIISIITZA ANOA ONISN NOIVIIVISNI CONDITION REASONS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4 i 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 La
21. rge 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 Contro 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Air Control 3 service TOO COLD assistance IF ICE isnt Heavy ice usage Temperature Contro 3 telephone MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control 4 ee can t cycle often enough Page 19 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 OFF Power Saving Control bag 1 Use the OFF set ting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator 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 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 l t more or less cold air through Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you To remove shelves use your refrigerator If your model has glass shelves 1 Tilt up at front be car
22. s Probable Causes 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 You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts 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 If your refrigerator has an ice maker 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 Energy saving tips 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
23. time Keep foods organized so you wont 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 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 e Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next fo 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 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 Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat pan etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics covers and panels Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator What to use Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appli
24. transfer throughout the re frigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and 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 Fold tips na TAOS TT 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 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 drying of frozen food Fr
25. ury can occur if elec tricity remains connected 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 3 Do notremove Tech sheet fastenedbehind grille Ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Optional automatic ice maker 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 e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily On Raise Signal Lower Signal 9 Arm to Stop Ice Maker Arm to Start It e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you 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 Pull Off the Dial Pull Out at the Bottom Metal Clips Support Tabs A e i Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to sna
26. use amp care guide NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED19AK and Model ED19CK Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Parts and features Power Saving Control Freezer Light Air Control Refrigerator Light Temperature Control Utility Ti E Compartment ue Adjustable Shelves j Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the label located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip n i Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a Ice Cube Trays Utility Bin Crisper Meat Pan Meat Pan Air Control not shown Freezer Storage Bin Model and Serial Number Label Base Grille handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Contents SR SAFETY FIRST 3 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3 Install Pro
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