Whirlpool ED22PM User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED22PM
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
AUTOMATIC ICE L
MAKER
CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE
FREEZER
SHELVES
CRISPER
FREEZER
STORAGE BIN 4
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MODEL AND
SHELVES
UTILITY
SHELVES
MEAT DRAWER
AIR CONTROL
(not shown)
MEAT DRAWER
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
I. Complete
the label located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration card furnished with this product.
2
Model and Serial Numbers (from
Model Number
Serial Number
PUr,.h,,re Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN
install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ...........
Remove Sales Labels ................ 4
Cleanlt ............................. 4
Plugitin
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ........... 5
Setting the Controls .................. 5
Changing the Control Settings ....... 5
Power Saver Control ................. 5
Adjusting Meat Drawer Temperature
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves .... 6
Removing Crisper, Meat Drawer
and Cover ........................ 6
Removing the Freezer Bin ............ 6
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Removing and Adjusting
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the Freezer Shelves ................ 7
Changing the Light Bulbs ............ 7
Automatic Ice Maker ................ 7
Removing the Base Grille ............ B
Sounds You May Hear ............... 8
Energy Saving Tips .................. 8
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...... 9
Cleaning Chart ..................... 9
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ................
Storing Fresh Food ................... 10
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods ... 11
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VACATION AND MOVING CARE. .......
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY ...........................
Page
10
14
15
16
Before you plug it in
Important
Before using your refrigerator, you are 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 an 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 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 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.
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Install properly...
Remove sales labels. . .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape
and any
frigerator.
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 rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT INSTRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech sheet tastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
inside
labels before using the re-
To remove any remaining glue:
1.
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 so the door
can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
Level refrigerator-freezer...
USE SCREWDRIVER
FRONT ROLLER
TO ADJUST
VELLING SCREW
Clean it...
Clean your refriger-
ator before using it.
Plug it in...
3-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE\
REFRIGERATOR
POWER CORD
PRONG
3GROUI
m
NDING PLUG
IGHT TO RAISE;
LEFl TO LOWER
1.
Remove base grille (see page 8).
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
3. To lower front, turn screw in the direction shown
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille (see page 8).
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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 cir-
cuit sewing 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.
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
See individual electrical requirements
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Using your refrigerator
FREEZER CbNTROL
REFRlGERATOh CONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
the first time...
1.
Set the REFRIG
CONTROL to 3
2. Set the FREEZE
CONTROL to B.
Changing the control settings...
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
QUEsTIONS?
. ..call your
COOL-LINE R Section is
service
assistance
telephone
number
If Refrigerator
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t
MADE FAST ENOUGH
(page 151.
If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
REASON:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature 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
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough]
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
POWiR SAVING CONTROL
LIGHT SWITCH
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding food.
eral hours.)
(This may take sev-
These settings should be about right for nor-
mal household refrigemtor 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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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Power Saver Control...
The
Power Saver Control
operates electric heaters around the door open-
ings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
on the Control Console
Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when
1.
humidity is low.
Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if
2.
moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.
The indicator light will glow when the switch is in
the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” position.
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