Whirlpool ED22EM Use & Care Manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ED22EM

ts. Fnerets. Reltl~etalot-Freezers, ICC Makers. Dishwashers. Built-ln Ovens, and Sutlacc Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air CondItIonerr. Oehumldilit

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...

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booklet tells you how to start your retrlg­eratof. clean It, move shelves and adjust con­trols. It even

tells

you what new sounds to expect

from your retrlgerator.

Treat your new retrlgerator wlth care. Use it
only to do what home retrlgerators are de­slgned to do.

Parts and feature-s

Humldliy Conlrol

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need

service or call with a question.

have this lnformoton ready:

Model Number

1.

Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
label located as shown).

Serial Number

2. Purchase date from soles slip.
Purchase Date

Copy this informotlon in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together In a
handy place.

Service Company and Telephone

Number

SAFETY FIRST . ,
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN. a

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Install Properly 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4
Remove Soles Labels 4

Clean It . . . . . 4

Plugltln . ,. . . . . . . 4

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. .

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Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings

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Power Saving Control

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Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Mea-l Pan Temperature

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Adjusting Shelves . . , .

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Removing Freezer Shelves ,

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Removing Freezer Bin 6
Removing the Crisper, Meoi Pan

and Covers , ,

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Changing the Light Bulbs ............. 7

Removing the Bose Grille ............ 7

Cold Water and Ice Dispenser ........ 8

Sounds You May Heor. ............... 10

Energy Saving Tips ................... 10

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ......

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Cleaning Chart ..................... 11

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. ...............

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Storing Fresh Food ................... 12

Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods .... 13

VACATION AND MOVING CARE .......

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 17

I. Before Calling for Assistance ....... 17

2. If You Need Assistance ............ 18

3. If You Need Service

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4. If You Have a Problem ............. 18

01986 Whirlpool Corporation

IMPORTANT

Before using your refrigerator, you ore personally
responsible for making sure that it...

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is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in on area suitable for its size
and use.

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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions:‘)

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is used only for jobs expected of home re­frigerators.

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is not near on oven, radiator or other heat source.

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is properly maintained.

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is out of the weather.

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is used in an area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55” F (13” C].

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is not used by those who may not understand how
it should be used.

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is not loaded with food before it has time to get

properly cold.

Install properly.. .

I. Allow YZ 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 sa the door can be
opened wider.

3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall.

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Plght to Ralre;

Lett to Lower

I. Remove base grille (see page 7).

2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right

3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.

4. Check with level.

Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any

Inside

labels before using the refrigerator

To remove any remalnlng glue:

1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

OR

2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) before

removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or tlammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, oar­bon tetmchlorlde, etc. These

can

damage the

material.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-

STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIOERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the retrlgemtor at the tint.

Clean it...

Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions

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Plug it in...

j-prong grounding

type wall receptacle,

Retrlgerator

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
sewing only this appliance be provided.

Do not use an extenslon cord. Use a recep-

tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch

or pull chain.

See individual electrical require­ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter­ature package.

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Setting the controls...

Solve the retrlgerator time to cool down com-

The Temperature Control is in the refrigerator and

pletely before addlng tood.

[This may take sev-

the Air Control is in the freezer section. When the

eral hours.)

refrigerator is plugged in for the first time...

These settings should be about right tor

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normal household retrlgerator usage.

The controls will be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.

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Do not block the alr outlet on the control panel.

I, Set the TEMPERA-

2. Set the AIR CON-

Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to

TURE CONTROL to 3.

TROL to 3.

keep temperatures at the level you set.

Changing the control settings.. .

If you need to adjust temperatures In the refriger-

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Adjust the Temperature Control first.

ator or freezer, use the settinqs listed in the chart

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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

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Then adjust the Air Control. if needed.

Door opened often

Temperature Control

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Air Control

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QUESTIONS?

. ..call your If Refrigerator

COOL-LINE@ Section is

Door opened often
Large amount of food added

Very cold room temperature

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Controls not set correctly
for your conditions

Temperature Control

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Air Control

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Temperature Control
Air Control

service

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assistance
telephone

If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage

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number

MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature

Air Control

(page

181.

If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened of ten

Temperature Control

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are TOO WARM

Large amount of food added

Air Control

2

Very warm or very cold

Power Saving Control.. .

The Power Savlng Control

on the Control Con-

OFF

ON

sole operates electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigeratcr.

1. Use the “OFF” set­ting when humidity
is low.

2. Use the “0N”setting
if moisture fcrms

on the outside of the

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Adjusting crisper

Humidity Control.. .

You can control the amount of humidity in the mois­ture-sealed crisper.

The control con be adjusted to any setting be­tween LO and HI.

LO (open] lets moist
air out of crisper for
best storage of fruits
and vegetables
with skins.

HI

(closed) keeps

moist air in the cris­per for best storage
of fresh leafy vege­tables

Adjusting meat pan temperature.. .

& between the freezer and the

refrigerator. This helps keep the
meat pan colder than the rest
of the refrigerator.

Set the control to let more or

less cold air through.

Meat Pan Temperatures

Adjusting shelves.. .

Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use
your refrigerator. Gloss shelves are strong enough to
hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items.

Gloss shelves ore
heavy Be careful.

To remove glass shelves:

1. Tilt up at front.

2. Lift up at back.

3. Pull shelf straight out.

To replace:

1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.

2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot. Lower
front of shelf to level poz

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To remove door shelves:

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Lift up and out

To replace:

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Insert hooks into guides
on both sides.

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Push down.

Removing freezer shelves.. .

1. Lift front slightly.

2. Lift back off supports.

3. Replace in reverse order
Lltt the Front

Then the Back

Removing freezer bin.. .

For proper air movement, keep the freezer bin In

place when the refrigerator is operating.

To remove the bln:

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Slide out to the stop.

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Lift the front to clear the stop.

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Slide out the rest of the way.

To replace the bln:

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Place bin on the slides.

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Make sure the stops clear
the front of the slides.

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Slide bin in.

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