Whirlpool ED25DW User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATORFREEZER

Model ED25DW

reezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers BullI-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room Air Cond~l~oners. Oehumldlliers Aulomallc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers.

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

FREEZER CONTROL

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

ADJUSTABLE FREEZER BASKETS

ADJUSTABLE

BASE GRILLE

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POWER SAVER

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MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBER

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ADJUSTABLE

HUMIDITY

CONTROLS

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.Then

if you need service or call with a question.

l Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate

[see diagram above) and purchase date from sales slip.

l Keep this book and sales slip together in a

handy place.

complete the form below Have this information ready

Model Number Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Companv Phone Number

Contents

SAFETY FIRST

Important Safety Instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plug It In Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls. Changing the Control Settings Power Saver Control Adjusting the Crisper Humidity

Control Adjusting Meat Drawer Temperature Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing Crispers, Meat Drawer

and Covers

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Removing the Snack Bin Adjusting the Wine Rack

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Removing the Freezer Baskets Adjusting the Door Bins

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Changing the Light Bulbs Removing the Base Grille

Cold Water and Ice Dispenser

Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips

5 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Cleaning Chart

5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing Fresh Food

Storing Frozen Food

6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

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Important Safety Instructions

You are personally responsible for making sure that your refrigerator...

l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold

the weight,and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with

the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions:‘)

l is used only to do what home refrigerators are

designed to do.

l is not near an oven, radiatoror other heat source. l is properly maintained. l is out of the weather. l is used in an area where the room temperature

will not fall below 55°F (13°C).

l is not used by anyone unable to operate it

properly.

l is not loaded with food before it has time to get

properly cold.

Before using your refrigerator

1. Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and any tor.

2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de-

tergent before removing glue as described in

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 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 page 8.

3. Plug it in...

inside

To remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

step 1.

3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

labels before using the refrigera-

4. Install properly...

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Allow Y2 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.

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.

and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

See individual electrical requirements

3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

5. Level re’frigerator-freezer...

USE SCREWDRIVER

FRONT ROLLER

Remove base grille (see page 8).

2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.

3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.

Check with level.

5. Replace base grille (see page 8).

TO ADJUST

Using your refrigerator

FREEZER CbNfROL

REFRlGERATdR CONTROL

Setting the controls...

Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time...

Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL to 3.-

2. Set the FREEZER 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.

i CONDITION:

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If Refrigerator Door opened often

Section is TOO WARM

IYuI-o-~-L.~-*I~.m If Freezer Door opened often Section is TOO WARM Very cold room temperature

QUESTIONS? _L_

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If Refrigerator

COOL-LINE” Section is service assistance

telephone If ICE isn’t

number

TOO COLD

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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REASON:

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Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm

Large amount of food added [can’t cycle often enough)

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Very warm or very cold room temperatures

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POWiR SAVER CONTROL LIGilT SWITCH

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pletely before adding food.

(This may take sev-

eral hours.)

These settings should be about right for nor-

mal household rerngeraror usage.

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The controls will be set about right when milk or

juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is

firm.

l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

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CONTROL SETTINGS:

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Power Saver Control...

The

Power Saver Control

The

Power saver control

operates an electric heater belweer

operates an electric heater between the door openings. This heater helps keep moisture from

openings. This heater helps keep moi forming on the outside of the-

forming on the outside of the refrigerator.

on the Control Console

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Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting

when

humidity is low.

2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator. The indicator light will glow when the switch is in

the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” position.

Adjusting the crisper humidity control

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

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

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best storage of fresh leafy vegetables.

Adjusting meat drawer temperature...

USE CONTROL TO ADJUST MEAT DRAWER TEMPERATURE

Cold air flows against the meat drawer through

an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator.

Setthe control to let more or less cold airthrough.

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.

To remove glass shelves:

Lift up front.

2. Slide shelf out with an even, constant pull to the stop, lift front and slide the rest of the way out.

To replace glass shelves:

Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide.

2. Slide shelf in with an even, constant motion to the stop, lift front and slide the rest of the way in.

To move shelf guides:

1. Remove shelf.

GLASS SHELVES ARE HEAVY. BE CAREFUL.

2. Lift front of guide, pull guide off rear support. Repeat for other guide.

3. Replace in reverse order.

Removing the crispers, meat drawer and covers...

To remove the crispers and meat drawer:

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:

Lift front of cover off supports.

2. Lift out cover by pulling up and out.

To replace the covers:

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.

PULL OUT TO THE STOP LIFT THE FRONT

AND PULL AGAIN.

LIFT THE COVER FRONT, \ THEN THE BACK.

GLASS IS HEAVY, BE CAREFUL.

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