Whirlpool ED22DW User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
Model ED22DW
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything &x : 9.
This booklet tells you how to start your
refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust
controls. 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 designed
to do.
Parts and features
EXTERIOR
MOISTURE
CONTROL
FREEZER
CONTROL-
REFRIGERATOR
CONTROL
I ICE BIN --
ADJUSTABLE
FREEZER BASKETS
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MEAT DRAWER
MEAT DRAWER
AIR CONTROL
(on side wall)
ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS
BASE GRILLE - I
LEVELING
ROLLERS
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LIGHT
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MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
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COMPARTMENT
B ADJUSTABLE
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FREEZER LIGHT
. ADJUSTABLE
PLATE
[not shown]
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DOOR BINS
ADJUSTABLE
SPILLGUARD
SHELVES
DOOR BINS
SNACK
CRISPER
LIGHT
CRISPERS
HUMIDITY
CONTROLS
DEEP
BIN
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
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Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
(see diagram above] and purchase date
from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
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Cuntents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove Sales Label .
Clean It
Plugltln............................. 2
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Exterior Moisture Control
Adjusting the Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Meat Drawer Temperature
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
Removing the Crispers, Meat Drawer
and Covers
Removing the Snack Bin
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Adjusting the Wine Rack
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Removing the Freezer Baskets
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Adjusting the Door Bins
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Changing the Light Bulbs
Removing the Base Grille
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Cold Water and Ice Dispenser
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Sounds You May Hear
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Energy Saving Tips
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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
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Cleaning Chart .
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
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Storing Fresh Food ,
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Storing Frozen Food .
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VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
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WARRANTY..
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Read all instructions before using
the refrigerator.
r Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...
even if they will “just sit in the garage a
few days!’
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
do it safely. Please read the enclosed
safety booklet from the Association
of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.
1 Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
i Never clean refrigerator parts with flam-
mable fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be sure your
refrigerator:
- is installed and leveled on a floorthat will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its
size and use.
: is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
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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.
I is out of the weather.
f is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
c is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
= is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
Before using your refrigerator *
I Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape
and any inside labels before using the refrigera-
tor. To remove any remaining glue:
1.
Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then
remove.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described in
step 1.
DO NOT USE sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See “lmportant 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.
2. Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on pagell.
3. Plug it in...
3-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE
4. Install properly...
1. Allow Y2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side ar
at the top of the refrigerator for ease 1
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. Make sure ice maker water supply has been
connected. Refer to Installation Instructions
REFRlGERAiOR
POWER CORD
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.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or
pull chain. See Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instruction Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
5. Level refrigerator-freezer...
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FRONT ROLLER
RIGHT TO RAISE;
LEFT TO LOWER
4. Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
T; To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5, Replace base grille. [See page B.)
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FREEZER CbNTROL
REFRlGERATdR CONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
the first time...
i. Set the REFRIGERA-
TOR CONTROL to 3.-
2. Set the FREEZER
CONTROL to 6. -
Changing the control settings...
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below,
CONDITION: REASON:
If Refrigerator Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
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If Freezer
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
QUESTIONS?
. ..call your
COOL-LINE” Section is
service
assistance
telephone
number
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If Refrigerator
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage
MADE FAST ENOUGH
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If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added
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Door opened often
(can’t cycle often enough]
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough]
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
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,
EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take several 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.
c Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
= Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments
e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
1. Use the “OFF” setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the “ON” setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator,
LIGHT SWITCH
4
A
3
C
2
B
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4
B
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Adjusting the crisper humidity cant
You can control the amount of humidity in the
moisture-sealed crisper.
1. The control can be adjusted to any setting
between LOW and HIGH.
2. LOW [open] lets moist air out of crisper for best
storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
3. HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for
best storage of fresh leafy vegetables.
Adjusting meat drawer temperature...
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T DRAWER TEMPEl
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Cold air flows against the meat drawer through
an opening between the freezer and the refrigeratar. This helps keep the meat drawer colder than
the rest of the refrigerator.
Slide the control to let more or less cold air
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves...
SPILLGUARD 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.
GLASS SHELVES ARE
HEAVY. BE CAREFUL.
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Removing the crispers, meat draw
To remove the crispers and meat drawer:
1. Slide crispers and meat drawer straight out to
the stop. Lift the front, then slide the rest of the
way out.
2. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the covers:
1. Lift front of cover off supports.
2. Lift out cover by pulling up and out,
To replace the covers:
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Fit back of cover in notch supports on walls of
refrigerator, then lower into place.
NOTE: Glass cover will fit only above full width
crisper.
T,, remOve glass S,.,&,eS:
‘i Remove items from shelf.
2. Slide shelf out with an even, constant pull
to the stop.
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Lift front and slide the rest of the way out.
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To move shelf guides to new position:
r Lift front of guide. Pull guide forward off rear
support. Repeat for other guide.
k. To replace guide, push guide onto rear support.
Push front of guide down onto support.
To replace glass shelves:
$. Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide.
2. Slide shelf into place.
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:r and covers
PULL OUT TO THE S
LIFT THE FRONT
AND PULL AGAIN.
LIFT THE COVER FRONT,
THEN THE BACK.
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