Use And Care
A Note To You
Important Safety
Instnjctions
Parts And Features
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
Using Your
Refrigerator
Caring For Your
Refrigerator
Food Storage Guide 20
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service
Warranty
1-800-253-1301
Call ut with quastiora or comments.
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
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MODEL EB21DK
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A NOTE TO YOU
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience
went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation,
we developed this Use artd Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate
and maintain your appliance properly arKi safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com
plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliarx:e. This will help
us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety Is Important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
Awarning Acaution
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, bums, fire
arKi electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,
Is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete trx>del number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip
and your dealer's name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name .
Dealer Phone
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
À WARNING
> Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
> Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still danger
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig
erator, do it safely. Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the Asso
ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur
ers. Help prevent accidents.
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator, foiiow these basic precautions:
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
Please:
• Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
• Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
• Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
55“F (13“C).
• Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
• Connect the refrigerator only to the proper
kind of outlet, with the oon’ect electrical
supply and grounding. (Refer to the
Electrical Requirements arid Grounding
Instructions Sheet.)
• Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
• Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
• Properly maintain the refrigerator.
• Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
• Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
• Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY •
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your Etppliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.
Adjustable
Spillguard”*
shelves'
Meat drawer
Lateral adjust
Spillguard^"
glass sheH
Crisper
cover
Humiditycontrolled
crispers
Ice cube
trays
Ice bin
Slide-out
freezer
baskets
Control
panel
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Jil:—
Light
3
Utility
compartment
Butter
compartment
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Adjustable
door bins
Tail-bottle
retainer
Bin glides
Deep
adjustable
door bins
Model and
serial number
label (on side
wall)
SheK glide
Base grille
Leveling
rollers
(behind base
grille)
Control panel
Refrigerator
controi
Exterior moisture
control
Freezer
control
BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This Section
Cleaning it
Plugging it in
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
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Installing it properly
Leveling it
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Cleaning it
Removing packaging materiais
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining giue:
• Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
OR
• Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as de
scribed above. Do not use sharp instru
ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See “Important Safety Instruc
tions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 17 and 18.
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Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
3-prong
grounding plug
BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Installing it properiy
1. Allow inch (1.25 cm) space on each
side and at the top of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
2. If the hinge side of 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 can be flush against the
back wall.
Leveiing it
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling
screws-one on the right and one on the left.
To adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions below.
1. Remove base grille. (See page 15.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 15.)
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls
Changing the control settings
Adjusting the door bins
Adjusting the bln/shelf glides
Removing the tail-bottle retainer
Adjusting the lateral-adjust shelf ....10
Adjusting the cantilever
refrigerator shelves....................................11
Using the egg bin
Removing the meat drawer and
cover................................................................12
Removing the crispers and
crisper cover.................................................12
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the
features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
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7
Adjusting the crisper
humidity control
8
Removing the freezer baskets..................13
9
Using the ice cube trays
9
Using the optional automatic
9
ice maker........................................................14
Changing the light bulbs...........................15
Removing the base grille
Reversing the door swing
Understanding the sounds you
may hear.........................................................16
Saving energy...............................................16
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Setting the controls
Temperature controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in
the refrigerator. When you plug in the refriger
ator for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to B.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (coldest) to C (warmest).
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely
before adding food. This may take several hours.
The settings indicated above should be correct
for normal, household refrigerator usage. The
controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If you
need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the
control settings” on page 8.
COLDEST S
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REFRIGERATOR
A WARMER
FREEZER
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control operates
electric heaters around the door openings.
These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator
cabinet.
• Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
• Use the ON setting if moisture forms on
the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed
in the chart below as a guide. If you have
questions, call our Consumer Assistance
Center number, 1-800-253-1301.
CONDITION:
Refrigerator
section
too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
section
too cold
REASON:
• Door opened often Refrigerator 4
• Large amount of food added
• Room temperature too wann
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
• Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
EXTERIOR
MOISTURE
CONTROL
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjust
ments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Freezer B
Refrigerator 3
Freezer
Refrigerator 2
Freezer
Between
B and C
B
Ice not
made fast
enough
Both
sections
too warm
• Heavy ice usage
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator 4
Freezer
Between
B and C
Between
B and C
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Adjusting the door bins
To remove door bins:
1. Lift bin up.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door bins:
1. Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push down until it stops.
Adjusting the biiVshelf glides
Use the bin/shelf glides to secure odd
shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin/track.
NOTE: Shelf glides cannot be removed.
Removing the tail-bottle retainer
The tail-bottle retainer fits onto any door bin
in your refrigerator. The retainer helps hold
tall bottles in place when opening and
closing the refrigerator door.
To remove tail-bottle retainer:
1. Grasp center of retainer.
2. Pull up and off of bin.
To replace tail-bottle retainer:
1. Position retainer above desired door bin.
2. Gently push retainer down onto bin.
3. Make sure both side notches sit firmly
against bin.
t
Notch
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Adjusting the lateral-adjust shelf
To slide shelf side-to-side:
1. Lift slightly on shelf front.
2. Slide to desired location.
3. Lower shelf front to level position.
NOTE: You do not have to remove small
Kerns from the shelf before moving K side-to-
side. You may need to rennove larger Kerns.
To remove the shelf:
1. Remove all Kerns from the shelf.
2. Hold back of shelf wKh one hand.
3. Lift front of sheK to 45° angle.
4. Lower shelf slightly to release shelf from
upper channel of track. Then pull shelf
straight out.
Lift front slightly.
Then slide to new location.
NOTE: SheK is heavy. Make sure you use
both hards when removing sheK.
To remove shelf track:
1. Lift both sides of track slightly.
2. Pull track straight out.
To replace shelf track:
1. Guide track hooks into the sheK support
slots on the back wall of the cabinet.
NOTE: Make sure all three track hooks
are in slots and that the slots are parallel
to each other.
2. Push track backward and down.
3. Check that track is completely seated in
the sheK supports.
Hold wKh both hands
and lift front to 45° angle.
Hold both sides and
lift up and out.
SheK
• support
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To reinstall shelf:
1. Hold shelf at front and back.
2. Tilt front of shelf up to a 45° angle to
track.
3. Insert both rear shelf slides into upper
channel of track.
4. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
NOTE: Make sure both rear shelf slides are
securely in the track before letting go of
shelf.
Insert rear shelf
slides into
upper channel
of track.
Upper channel
Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong
enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy
food items.
To remove glass shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift back of shelf.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace glass shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into
slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.
Glass shelves are
heavy. Be careful.
of track
Using the egg bin
The egg bin has three pieces - the lid, the
egg carrier, and the bin. Use the egg bin to
hold one, two or three dozen eggs.
To hold one dozen eggs:
Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier.
Then place the egg carrier into the bin arKi
cover with the lid.
To hold two dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and
cover them with the lid. Use the carrier to
transport eggs between the bin and your
cooking area.
To hold three dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin.
Invert the lid and place it on the bin. Place a
dozen eggs, in the carton, on top of the lid.
Use the carrier to transport eggs between
the bin arxl your cooking area.
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Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift front of meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up.
2. Lift back of cover.
3. Pull cover straight out.
4. Replace cover in reverse order.
Pull out to the stop,
lift the front and pull
again,
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Pull out to the
stop, lift the front
and pull again.
To remove the cover:
1. Push up glass insert from the bottom,
then slide it out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame.
3. Pull cover frame up and out.
4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall
supports in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back corners of cover frame into notch
supports on walls of refrigerator, then
lower front onto metal cover support.
3. Slide back of glass insert into cover
frame. Then lower front to level position.
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Remove the
glass Insert
Lift front of
cover frame,
then the
back.
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Adjusting the crisper humidity control
You can control the amount of humidity in
the nx>isture-sealed crisper.
• Adjust the control to any setting between
LOW and HIGH.
• LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper
for best storage of fruits and vegetables
with skins.
• HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the
crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy
vegetables.
Removing the freezer baskets
Remove the freezer baskets for easier
cieaning.
To remove the baskets:
1. Slide basket out to the stop.
2. Lift basket front slightly.
3. Slide basket out the rest of the way.
To replace the baskets:
1. Piace basket on slides in liner wali.
2. Make sure the wire stops on basket ciear
the front of the slides.
3. Slide basket in all of the way.
Using the ice cube trays
If you don’t use cubes, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation.
The longer you store cubes, the smaller they
get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
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Using the optional automatic ice maker
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice
maker kit number), there are a few things
you will want to know:
• The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically.
UP to shut off the ice maker.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on
until it is connected to the water supply.
Instructions for Ice maker water supply
hookup are attached to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet.
• The dial or lever on the side of the ice
maker changes the size of the cubes.
• Good water quality is important for good
ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals, such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener, can damage the
ice maker rrwid and lead to poor ice
quality. If you cannot avoid a softened
water supply, make sure that the water
softener is well maintained and operating
properly.
Raise
signal
arm to
stop ice.
Lower
signal
arm to
start it.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice crescents attached
at corners
Ice maker will not
operate or Ice Is not
made fast enough
Off-taste or odor in ice
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POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion
ally to keep cubes separated.
’ ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
ON (down) position.
' Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and
wait 24 hours. (See “Ohanging the control settings” on
page 8.)
> New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
• Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
' Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on pages 20 and 21.
' Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 17
and 18.
Changing the light bulbs
^WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the
electricity leading to the refrigerator at
the main power supply.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push lightly on top center of light shield until the
notched tabs unhook from the Control Panel.
3. Pull light shield down until the tabs clear the
Control Panel.
4. Lift back hooks of light shield out of their slots.
5. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace light shield.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change the freezer light bulb:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until they snap free.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Snap light shield into place.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
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NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit
your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with
one of the same size and shape.
Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open refrigerator door.
2. Pull base grille forward to release the
support tabs from the metal clips.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened
behind the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 18.
Condenser coils
— Defrost pan Base
' Support tabs grille
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Reversing the door swing
You can change the hinges on your refrig
erator so the doors open the other way.
Refer to the instruction sheet included with
your refrigerator.
Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Ice maker sounds
• trickling water
• thud (clatter of ice)
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you
may hear buzzing (from the water valve),
tricMing water and the clatter of ice dumped
into the bin.
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.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less
electricity.
• Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
• Clean the condenser coils regularly.
• Open the door as few times as possible.
Think about what you need before you
open the door. Get everything out at one
time. Keep food organized so you won’t
have to search for what you want. Close
door as soon as food is removed.
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• Go ahead arud fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
• It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig
erator 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.
• Make sure your refrigerator is rK>t next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Cleaning your refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to extend Ks product life. This section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator arKi what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
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^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
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PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
HOWTO CLEAN
• Hand wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do rnst
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted
metal surfaces provides rust
protection.
Do not wax piastic parts.
• Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
continued on next page
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Door liners
and gaskets
Sponge, soft doth
or paper towel wKh
mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen
trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser
coils
Floor under
refrigerator
Soft, clean sponge
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Sponge or cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
Roor cleaners
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper toweis, window
sprays, scouring cieansers or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage
materiai. See “Important Safety Instruc
tions” on page 3.
• Remove base grille. (See page 15.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (renrx)ve tape; if any).
• Wash, rinse arud dry thoroughly.
• Replace with rratched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
• Make sure defrost pan drain tube is
pointing into pan.
• Replace base grille.
• Remove base grille.
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as every
other month.
• Replace base grille.
• Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows.
• Clean floor.
• Roll refrigerator back into place.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
• Shut off water supply to ice maker.
• Empty the ice bin.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or nxire;
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• When the last load of ice drops, turn off
the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dis
pensed out of the ice maker mecha
nism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, rinse well and dry.
5. Tape mbber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play
near or climb inside the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator^ on page 7.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• Disconnect the water line.
• After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they don’t
shift arKi rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 5. Also, if
your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com
pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed. This
helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of freezer
space. This will keep food frozen for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your
hands from dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable food
at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Questions 7
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number, 1-800-253-1301.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package arid store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator
in airtight and moisture-proof material. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure fresh
ness.
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 arKf store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic
container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry arKf 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 original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the egg bin pro
vided or in the original carton on an interior
shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi
num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
also be used.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long
as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for
storage times.
APPROXIMATE TIME
TYPE
Chicken
Ground beef
Steaks arnf roasts 3 to 5
Cured meats
Bacon 5 to 7
Cold cuts 3to5
Variety meats 1 to 2
*lf storing meat longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish aiKf shellfish the same
day as purchased.
(DAYS)*
1 to 2
1 to 2
7 to 10
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
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Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
contact your local Cooperative Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable
cooldxx^k.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close arxl seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could
cause food odor and taste transfer through
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Packaging recommended for use:
• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
■ Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from
a saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to
3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
space). Leave enough space for air to
circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room at the front so the door
can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the
quality of the food, the type of packaging or
wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
the storage temperature, which should be
0“F(-17.8°C).
Do not use:
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Waxed paper
• Waxed-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen
food.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If You Need Assistance Or
Service
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the
chart below before calling for service on your appliance.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Listed in this chart are the nx>st common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Your refrigerator
will not operate
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?
The lights do not
work
The optional ice
maker does not
work
You hear unfa
miliar souruls or
a rattling/jingling
noise
There is water in
the defrost pan
The motor
seems to run too
much
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for
the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 14.)
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
Is something on top of or behirxf the refrigerator?
Some new sounds are rK>rmal. See "UrKierstanding the sounds you
may hear” on page 16.
This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level
so the pan does not overfbw.
Are the condenser coils dirty?
Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been
added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things
happen.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to
keep the unK cool.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
2. If you need assistance* ...
Call Whirlpool Consunner Assistance
Center telephone number. Dial toll-free
from anywhere in the U.S.A.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your
appliance or, if service is necessary, recom
mend a qualified service company in your
area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 N State Route 63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
3. If you need service* ...
Whirlpool has a nationwide network of
authorized Whirlpool* service companies.
Whirlpool service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and provide after
warranty service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool
service company in your area, call our
Consumer Assistance Center telephone
number (see Step 2) or look in your tele
phone directory Yellow Pages under:
•APPUANCE4K>USEHOU>-
MAJOfl, SERVICE S REPAIR
- SMt: Whirlpool Appliancos or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
(Exmrr^: XYZ Service Co.)
•WASHING MACHINES A
DRYERa SERVICE A REPAIR
- See: Whirlpool Appllences or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
{Ex^nph: XYZ Service Co.)
4. If you need FSP* replace
ment parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
syrnbol of quality whenever you need a
replacement part for your Whirlpool appli
ance. FSP replacement parts will fit right
and work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications used to
build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 3 above or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with
how the problem was
solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent consumer experts that
voices consumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
*When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of
the problem, your appliance's complete
model and serial nun^rs, and the pur
chase date. (See page 2.) This informa
tion will help us respond properly to your
request.
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WHIRLPOOL*
Refrigerator Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household
use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use
of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any food loss due to product failure.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the
appliance.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be
provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration
system. These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tubing
Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool
service company.
S«3
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the UnKed States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book. After
checking “If You Need Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our
Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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