Whirlpool ED25EM User Manual
( &dlZk?E SERIES 1
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED25EM
Is, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condllloners, Dehumldlfie
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
trols. It even tells you what new
from your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use
only to do what home refrigerators are de-
signed to do.
and adjust con-
sounds to expect
it
Parts and features
[behind ice bin]
Adjustable
Shelves
Meat
Pan with
Cold Control
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready
1. Complete
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales sltp
Copy this InformatIon In these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slop together In a
handy place
Model and Serial Numbers (from the
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
‘Model and Serial
Number Plate
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST.
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN,
Install Properly.
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
USINGYOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
Cold Water and Ice Dispenser
Removing Freezer Shelves
Removing the Freezer Basket
Paae
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers
Changing Light Bulbs
Removing the Base Grille
Sounds You May Hear
Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE.
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods
VACATION AND MOVING CARE.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
I. Before Calling For Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
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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
fhe 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 grounding.
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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 (13OC].
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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 time to get
properly cold.
Install properly.. .
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
I. Rub brrskly 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 flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
1. Allow
%”
(.2 cm) space on each srde and at top for
ease of installation.
2. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
3. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
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Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Right to Raise;
Left to Lower
I, Remove base grille [see page 8).
2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right
3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
4. Check with level.
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning
instructions on page 9
Refrigerator
Power Cord
Recommended
Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrrcal supply is required. It is recommended that
a separate circuit serving only this applrance
be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle
which cannot be turned off wlth a switch or pull
chain. See individual electrical requirements and
grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
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Using your refrigerator
Temberature Control
Air Outlet
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Setting the controls.. .
The Temperature Control is in the refrigerator and
the Air Control is in the freezer section. When the
refrigerator is plugged in for the first time...
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1 Set the TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL to 3.
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2. Set the AIR CON-
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TROL to 3.
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Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures In the refrlgerator or freezer, use the settings llsted In the chart
below.
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If Refrigerator Door opened often
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Section is
TOO WARM RoGm temperature too worm
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If Freezer
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Section IS
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
.call your
COOL-LINE ’ Section is
service
assistance
telephone
number
Wgel71.
If Refrigerator
TOO COLD
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If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage
MADE FAST ENOUGH
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If BOTH SECTIONS
ore TOO WARM Large amount of food added
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REASONS:
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Larae amount of food added
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Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough]
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Very cold room temperature
Door opened often
Very worm o( very cold
room temperatures
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Power Saving Control
Glve 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
is firm.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blocking it con slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
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Adjust the Temperature Control first.
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Air Control, if needed.
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cold as you like and when ice cream
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
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Temperature Control
Air Control
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Temperature Control
Air Control 4
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Temperature Control
Air Control
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Temperature Control
Air Control 4
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Air Control
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Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Savlng Control on the Control Con-
Sole
operates electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
1. Use the “OFF” setting when humidity
is low.
2. Use the “0N”setting
if moisture forms
on the outside of the
refrigerator.
Adjusting crisper
Humidity Control.. .
You can control the amount of humidity in the mois-
ture-sealed crisper.
1.
The control can be adjusted to any settina be-
2.
air out of crisper
for
best storage of fruits
and vegetables
with skins.
3.
HI (closed) keeps
moist air in the crisper for best storage
of fresh leafy vegetables.
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Adjusting the refrigerator shelves...
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 shelv
1. Tilt up at front.
2. Lift up at back.
3. Pull shelf straight out.
Adjusting meat pan temperature...
Cold air flows against the
meat pan through an opening
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.
Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures
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.
Gloss shelves ore
heavy Be careful
To replace:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop intoslot. Lower
front of shelf to level position.
Cold Water and Ice Dispenser
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FOR ICE:
Press
CI sturdy glass
Ice dispenser bar (Pressure and
tumbling can break o froglle
glass ) Remove the glass to stop
dlspenslng
The first few batches of Ice from
the Ice maker may have CI bad
taste Throw them away This 5
from new plumbing and parts
Ice IS
dlspensed from the Ice maker storage bin
ogolnst the
The small tray beneath the dispenser IS designed to hold small spills. There IS no drain
in this troy.
in the freezer. When the dispenser bar is pressed, a
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Do not pour water Into It.
Water from
small
spills will evaporate.
Chllled water comes from a tank behind the
meat pan. It holds about 50 ounces (1.5 L).
trapdocx opens in a chute between the dispenser When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the
and the ice bin. Ice is moved from the bin and falls water dispenser with a glass or a jar until you have
through the chute When the dispenser bar
IS
leased. a faint buzzing sound may be heard for a
few seconds.
drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L).
re-
Only air will come out to start with. The water you
draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes.
Allow about 24 hours to chill the first tankful.
FOR CHILLED WATER:
Press a
sturdy
water dlSpenSer bar (Pressure
glass against
1 can break a froglle g&s) Re-
move the glass to stop
If the dispenser IS not used regularly. dispense enough every
week tofreshen thesupply. Allow
2-3 hours for chllllng
the
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