s, Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners. Dehum~d~l~~
Please read
this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else.. .
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
Compartment
Plate
Base Grille
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question.
have this InformatIon ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown].
2. Purcnase date from sales slip.
Copy this informatlon in these spaces Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together In a
handy place
Setting the Controls
Power Saving Control
Changrng the Control Settings,
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
Adjusting Shelves,
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers
Removing the Freezer Bin
Removing Freezer Shelves
Ice Cube Trays
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Before you plug it in
Contents
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4 Sounds You May Hear
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4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
., 5 Cleanrng Chart
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6 3. If You Need Service
6 4. If You Have a Problem
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~1983 Whirlpool Corporation
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Changing Light Bulbs
Removing the Base Grille
Energy Saving Tips
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
I, Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
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IMPORTANT
Before usrng your refrigerator, you are personally
responsrble for making sure that It..
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is Installed and leveled on a floor that WIII hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for Its size
and use.
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IS connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electric supply and groundrng.
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IS used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
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IS not near an 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 run where there are explosive fumes.
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is not used by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.
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IS not loaded with food before it has ttme to get
properly cold
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Install properly.. .
1 Allow %” [ 2 cm] space on each side and at top for
ease of Installation
2. If the refrigerator is to be in a corner, keep 1%
inches (3.1 cm) between the wall and the side of
the refrigerator so there IS room to open the doors
wider
3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
inslde labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-
ing lnstructlons on page 8.
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Plug it in...
grounding type
wall receptacle
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Use Screwdriver
Right to Raise;
Lett to Lower
I, Remove base grille (see page 7 1.
2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right
3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
4 Check with level
A
‘3 -
Refrigerator
Power Cord
Recommended
Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply
a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use Q receptacle
which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull
chain. See individual electrical requirements and
groundtng instruct/on sheet In your literature
package
IS
required It
IS
recommended that
Setting the controls.. .
The Temperature Control is In the refrigerator and
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding tood. (This may take sevthe Arr Control is in the freezer section. When the era1 hours.)
refrigerator is plugged in for the first time
These settings should be about right for
normal household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when mr!k or
jurce
IS as
‘4@*’ lF5 IsfIrm
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I, Set the TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL to 3.
2.
Set the AIR CONTROL to 3
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blockrng It can slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door
openings These heaters help keep morsture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
1 Use the “OFF” set-
ting when humrdrty
IS
low.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures In the refrrgerator or freezer. use the settings listed In the chart
below.
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Adjust the Temperature Control first.
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Wart at least 24 hours between adjustments
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Then adjust the Atr Control, If needed
cold as you like and when Ice cream
2. Use the “0N”setting
if moisture forms on
the outside of the
refrigerator.
QUESTIONS?
. ..call your
COOL-LINE service
ass&once
telephone
number
(page 15).
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section 1s
TOO WARM
If Freezer
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REASONS:
Door opened often
Large amount of food Added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM
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If Refrigerator
Sectron
TOO COLD
IS
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If ICE Isn’t
MADE FAST ENOUGH
----If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Very cold room temperature
[can’t cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
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
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room temperatures
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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control
Air Control
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Temperature Control 3
Air Control
Temperature Control 2
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Arr Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
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