Use And Care
A Note To You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator 5
Using Your
Refrigerator 7
Caring For Your
Refrigerator 21
Food Storage Guide 24
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service
Warranty
Call ua with questions or comments.
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
WITH THIRSTCBUSHER^“
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1-800-253-1301
MODEL ED22DC
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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 and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate
and maintain your appliance properly arxl safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com
plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. 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
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
arid electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Acaution
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 26. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number arxi 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
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator, foiiow these basic precautions:
• 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.
• Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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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 con'ect electrical
supply and grounding.
• Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get property 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 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. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they look like.
Modei and seriai
Automatic ice
maker with
cubed and
crushed ice
Controi panei Light
number iabel
(on side wall)
compartment
Adjustable
Spillguard™
Utility
slide-out
shelves
Slide-out
freezer
baskets
Temperaturecontrolled
meat drawer
Adjustable
door bins
Meat drawer
temperature
control
(on side wall)
Leveling rollers
(behind base grille)
Tail-bottle
retainer
Deep
adjustable
door bins
with bin
glides
Crisper light
Humidity-
controlled
crisper
Base grille
Freezer control
Refrigerator 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 arxl serial number label) tUfore
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining giue:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
• Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as
described above. Do not use sharp
instruments, mbbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” 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 rermving all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 21-22.
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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 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 on
the hinge side closest to the wall so the
door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the
wall.
4. Make sure ice maker water supply has
been connected. Refer to Installation
Instructions.
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Leveling 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 18.)
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 18.)
Right to raise;
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Setting the controls
Changing the control settings
Adjusting the door bins...................... ....9
Adjusting the door bin glides
Removing the tail-bottle retainer ..
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..10
Using the egg bin............................... ..10
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover
Adjusting the crisper
humidity control................................. ..11
Removing the meat drawer
and cover........................................... ..12 Understanding the sounds
Adjusting the meat drawer
temperature........................................
Removing the snack bin.......................13
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 fea
tures in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
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Removing the freezer baskets...
Removing the freezer shelf
Using the THIRSTCRUSHER^*«
dispensing system.........................
Using the automatic ice maker..
Removing the ice maker
storage bin.....................................
Solving common ice maker/
dispenser problems
Removing the base grille................
Changing the light bulbs
you may hear
Saving energy................................
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Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in
the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator
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 (warmest) to C (coldest).
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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” below.
NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture
control continuously guards against moisture
build-up on the outside of your refrigerator
cabinet. This control does not have to be set
or adjusted.
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
REASON:
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Room temperature too warm
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 4
Freezer
A
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator • Controls not set correctly
section for your corxJitions Freezer
too cold
ice not
made fast
enough
Both
sections
too warm
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very cold room temperature
(can't cycle often enough)
• 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 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator
Refrigerator 3
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer B
2
B
C
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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 door bin glides
Use the bin glides to secure odd-shaped
Kerns or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin.
Removing the tail-bottle retainer
The tail-bottle retainer fits onto any door bin
in your refrigerator. The retainer helps to
hold tail-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. PosKion retainer above desired door bin.
2. Gently push retainer down onto bin.
3. Make sure both side notches sK firmly
against bin.
Notch
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Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Shelves can be adjusted 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. Slide shelf out with an even, constant
pull.
3. Lift front and slide the rest of the way out.
To move shelf guides to a new position:
1. Lift front of guide. Pull guide forward off
rear support. Repeat for other guide.
2. To replace guide, push guide onto rear
support. Push front of guide down onto
support.
Be careful when
handling glass items.
To replace glass shelves:
1. Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide.
2. Slide shelf into place.
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 and
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 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 and your cooking area.
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Removing the crisper and crisper cover
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift
front of cover off supports.
2. Lift cover out by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on
walls of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
Lift the cover
front, then
the back.
Pull out to the
stop, lift the front
and pull again.
Adjusting the crisper humidity control
You can control the amount of humidity in
the moisture-sealed crisper.
• The control can be adjusted 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.
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Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the
stop.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. RenfKJve meat drawer and crisper.
2. Lift front of cover off supports.
3. Lift cover out by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on
walls of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
3. Replace meat drawer and crisper.
Pull out to the atop, lift
the front and pull again.
Adjusting the meat drawer temperature
Cold air flows against the meat drawer
through an opening between the freezer and
the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat
drawer colder than the rest of the refrigera
tor for better storage of meats.
Slide the control to let more or less cold air
through.
Use control to
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Removing the snack bin
To remove the snack bin:
1. Slide snack bin straight out to the stop
with an even, constant motion.
2. Lift the front. „ „ ^
3. Slide bin out the rest of the way. ,j,e front
4. Replace in reverse order. and pull again.
Pull out to the
Adjusting the wine rack
To remove the wine rack:
1. Lift front of wine rack.
2. Pull rack off rear support.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Step 2
Removing the freezer baskets
To remove a basket:
1. Slide basket out to the stop.
2. Lift the front to clear the stop.
3. Slide basket out the rest of the way.
To replace a basket:
1. Place basket on the slides.
2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front
of the slides.
3. Slide basket in all the way.
Removing the freezer shelf
To remove the shelf:
1. Lift right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Pull out to the stop, lift
the front and pull
again.
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Using the THIRSTCRUSHER™ dispensing
system
The ice dispenser__________________________________________________
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage
bin in the freezer. When you press the
dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute
between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice
moves from the bin and falls through the
chute. When you release the dispenser bar,
a buzzing sound may be heard for a few
seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dis
penser system will not operate when the
freezer door is open.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before
being dispensed. This may cause a slight
delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise
from the ice crusher is normal, arid pieces of
ice may vary in size.
When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE,
a few ounces of crushed ice will be dis
pensed along with the first cubes.
Tumbling ice and pressure can break a
fragile glass. Use a sturdy glass when
dispensing Ice or water.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or breakage.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
To dispense ice:
1. For cubed ice, move Ice Selector Switch
to CUBE position.
For crushed ice, move Ice Selector
Switch to CRUSHED position.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice
dispenser bar. Hold glass close to
dispenser opening so ice does riot fall
outside of glass.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may
have an off-flavor from new plumbing and
parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large
amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through
the dispenser.
CUBE ICE CRUSHED
D
CUBE ICE CRUSHED
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The water dispenser
Chilled water comes from a tank behind the
meat drawer. It holds approximately 1 Vé
quarts (1.5 L). When the refrigerator is first
hooked up, press the water dispenser bar
with a glass or jar until you draw and discard
2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). The water you
draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes.
Allow several hours to chill a new tan^ul.
NOTE: The small tray beneath the disperiser
is designed to evaporate small spills. There is
no drain in this tray. Do not pour water into it.
To dispense water:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the water
dispenser bar.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense ertough water every week to
maintain a fresh supply.
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The dispenser light
To turn on night light, slide dispenser LIGHT
switch to the left. See page 19 for directions for
changing the dispenser light bulb.
Using the automatic ice maker
Here are a few things you will want to know
about your automatic ice maker;
• The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically.
UP to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is
connected to the water supply. Instructions
for ice maker water supply hook up are
attached to the back of the refrigerator
cabinet.
• It is normal for ice crescents to be attached
by a comer. They break apart easily.
• The ice maker will not operate until the
freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can
take overnight.
• If ice is not being made fast enough and
more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator
Control toward a higher number. Wait a day
and, if necessary, turn the Freezer Control
toward C.
g ID I I
UP to
stop ice
maker.
DOWN to
start ice
maker.
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Removing the ice maker storage bin
Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if:
• the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be
used for a week or more.
• a power failure causes ice in the bin to
meh and freeze together.
■ the ice dispenser is not used regularly.
To remove ice bin:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the
bottom and slide it to the rear.
2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF
(up) position. Ice can still be dispensed,
but ГЮ more can be made.
3. Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it
out.
4. Empty the ice bin. Use hot or warm water
to meh the ice if necessary. Never use
anything sharp to break up ice in the
bin. This can damage the bin and dis
penser mechanism.
5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is
pushed in all the way. Then push the
signal arm down to the ON poshion to
restart ice production.
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Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems
PROBLEM
Ico dispenser
won’t work
Ice dispenser
stops working
Off-taste or
odor In Ice
CAUSE SOLUTIONS
• Freezer door open • Close the freezer door.
• Ice bin not property
installed
• Wrong ice in bin
• Dispenser not used for
extended periods,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
• Ice dispenser bar held
in too long
• Ice attracts airborne
odors; old ice
• Water quality
• Foods not properly
wrapped
• Ice bin and freezer may
need cleaning chart on pages 21 and 22.
• Plumbing to ice maker
• New ice maker
• Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
• Use only crescents from Ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to increase storage room.
• Dump old ice and make a new supply.
• Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
motor to reset.
• Large amounts of ice should be taken from
the bin, not through the dispenser.
• Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in covered container.
• Water containing minerais (such as sulfur)
may require a filter to remove.
• 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 mold arxl lead to poor ice
quality. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure the water softener
is operating properly and well maintained.
• Wrap properly. See pages 24 and 25.
• Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
• Follow Installation instructions for proper
ice maker water suppiy hook up. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.)
• The first few loads of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
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Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open both doors.
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 the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 22.
Changing the light bulbs
^WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to it at the main
power supply.
Failure to do so could result in per
sonal injury.
Condenser coils
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to
remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
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To change crisper light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps
free.
3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.
4. Pull light shield straight out to remove.
5. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change light below ice bin:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps
free.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace light shield.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
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Light
below
ice bin
To change dispenser area light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb.
3. Replace with a heavy-duty 10-watt bulb,
which can be purchased from your
Whirlpool dealer.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs
will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a
bulb with one of the same size and shape.
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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.
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)
You may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice
dum(^ into the bin.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definKe click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sourud when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
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.
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.
• Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd K so air movement is
blocked.
• It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig
erator arKl 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 not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Cleaning your refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Your refrigerator is buiK to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
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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.
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 cioth or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could resuH in personal
injury.
HOWTO CLEAN
• Hand wash, rinse and dry thor-
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
• Wash with mixture of warm water
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
oughly.
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
twice a year. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted
metal surfaces provides rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts.
and;
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
PART
Door liners and
gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Defrost pan
WHAT TO USE
Sponge, soft cloth
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
warm water
Soft, clean sponge
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Sponge or cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
Floor under
Floor cleaners
refrigerator
HOWTO CLEAN
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen
trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or flam
mable fluids. These can scratch or
damage material. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.
• Remove base grille. (See page 18.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Replace with notched 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. Raise ice maker signal arm to OFF (up)
position.
4. Shut off water supply to ice maker.
5. Empty the ice bin.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or more;
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker
at least one day ahead of time.
3. When the last load of ice drops, turn off
the ice maker. Make sure all ice is
dispensed out of the ice maker mecha
nism.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it, rinse well and dry.
6. 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 rK3t allow children to climb on, play
near or climb inside the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
2. Disconnect the water line.
3. After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
4.
Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
5.
Unplug the refrigerator.
6.
Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.
7.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them
8.
well, and tape them together so they
don’t shift and rattle.
Screw in the leveling rollers.
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10. 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,
remember to reconnect the water supply
line.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator“ on page 7.
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
qualify 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 and 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 arxi drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic
container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
keep berries in their original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
store without washing in egg bin provided,
or in the original carton on an interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once oprened, 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 and roasts
Cured meats
Bacon
Cold cuts
Variety meats
*lf storing meat longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
(DAYS)*
1 to 2
1 to 2
3to5
7 to 10
5 to 7
3to5
1 to 2
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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
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and 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.
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).
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.
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 bebw before calling for service on your appliance.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
PROBLEM
Your refrigerator
wiii not
operate
The iights do
not work
The ice maker
does not work
You hear unfamiliar sounds or a
rattling/jingling
noise
There is water in
the defrost pan
CHECK THE FOLLOWiNG
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?
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?
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a cbg or leak?
Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you
may hear“ on page 20.
This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level
so the pan does not overflow.
The motor seems
to run too much
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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 unit cool.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool Consumor 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 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
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:
•APPUMKE.IIOUSEHOLDMAJOfl, SERVICE « REPAIR
• SasL* WNrtpooi Appliances or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
(En/npHs; XYZ Service Co.)
•WA8HINQ MACMNEB A
DRYER8, SERVICE A REPAIR
- Saar WNrIpool Applaneas or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
{Exmmf^Xfl Service Co.)
4. If you need FSP* replace
ment parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
synribol 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 probiem was soived ...
• 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 rrrajor 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 nurnbers, 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. Con-ect the installation of your refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or con-ect 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 4. Drier
2. Evaporator 5. Connecting tubing
3. Condenser
Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool
service company.
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
QUENTIAL 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 United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking
“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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