Whirlpool ED22DK User Manual

Whirl
Use & Care Guide
Ice cube trays and ice bin
Removable
freezer shelves '
(on side wall)
Freezer bin.
Freezer Refrigerator Exterior moisture Light control control control
Model and serial
number label
(on side waii)
Utility
compartment
Utiiity bin
-Bin glides
Adjustable
^eep door ^ bins
Adjustabie
siide-out
spillguard
- sheives
-Crisper cover
Crispers with
humidity
• controls
Adjustable
■ door bins
Leveling rollers (not shown)
Base grille
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
ED22DK ED22RK

Conte nts

Page Important Safety Instructions Before Using Your Refrigerator
Using Your Refrigerator ....................................5
Setting the controls Changing the control settings
Exterior moisture control................................6
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjusting the door bins Adjusting the door bin glides Removing the crispers and crisper cover Adjusting the crisper humidity control
Removing the meat drawer and cover
Adjusting the meat drawer temperature
Removing the snack bin
Removing the freezer shelves
Removing the freezer bln...............................8
Changing the light bulbs
Removing the base grille
Ice cube trays Optional automatic ice maker Sounds you may hear
Energy saving tips.......................................11
Cieaning Your Refrigerator..............................12
Food Storage Guide
Storing fresh food.........................................13
Storing frozen food.......................................13
Caring For Your Refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Power interruptions......................................15
If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpooi appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
• Copy model and serial numbers from label (see diagram on front cover) and purchase date from sales slip.
• Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

© 1991 Whirlpool Corporation
Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label, tape and any Inside labels (except model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
• Rub briskiy 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, rubbing alcohoi, flammable fluids or abrasive cieaners. 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 Teen Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

Impor ta nt S afe ty In stru cti ons

▲WARNING
• Read ali instructions before using the
refrigerator.
• Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or aban doned refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigera tor, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
• 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electricai shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, foilow basic precautions inciuding the foilowing:
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator:
• is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.
• is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instruction Sheet.)
• is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
• is properly maintained.
• is out of the weather.
• is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
• is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
• is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Befor e Usin g You r R efri ger ato r

Clean it

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 12.
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle
Refrigerator power cord
Plug 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 Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
3-prong grounding plug

Install properly

1. Allow 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator or 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 back can be flush against the wall.
4. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.
Front roller
Leveling screw
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use screwdriver
to adjust
Raise

Level refrigerator-freezer

1.
Remove the base grille. (See page 9.^
2.
3.
4.
5.
Replace base grille. (See page 9.)

Using Y our Ref ri gera tor

Setting the controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. To adjust a control, turn knob. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time:
1. Set the refrigerator Control to 3.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM
FREEZER
2. Set the Freezer Control to B. Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food. (This may take several hours.)
These settings should be 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.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to 5. Freezer Control adjustments range from AtoC.
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. (See page 16.)
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
REASON:
Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator Freezer A
4
If Freezer Section is TOO WARM
If Refrigerator Section is
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH
If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature (can't cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly for your conditions
Heavy ice usage Refrigerator Very cold room temperature (can't cycle often enough)
Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
Refrigerator Freezer
Refrigerator 2 Freezer B
Freezer C
Freezer B
3 C
3
Using Your Refrigerator Continued

EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL

Be careful when
handling glass items.
Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.

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 the glass shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Slide shelf out with an even, constant pull to the stop.
3. Lift front and slide out the rest of the way.
To move shelf guides to 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.
To replace the glass shelves:
1. Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide.
2. Slide shelf into place.

Adjusting the door bins To remove the door bins:

1. Lift bin up.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace the door bins:
1. Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push bin down until it stops.
NOTE: Large bins are designed to fit in the top portion of refrigerator door only.
Adjusting the door bin glides
The door bin glides can be used to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin.
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