Whirlpool ED25PWXTW00 Owner’s Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER

Part No. 913478

Ref. P/N 1120561

Please read this Use and Care Guide

before you do anything else...

Parts and features

FREEZER CONTROL

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

POWER SAVEF

CONTROl

LIGH1

UTILITY

COMPARTMENT

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

ICE BIN

FREEZER LIGHT

ADJUSTABLE IIIII

FREEZER SHELVES IIIII CRISPER

COVER CRISPER

MEAT DRAWER

LEVELLING ROLLERS

(not shown)

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 label located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and _ale_ slip together in a handy place.

MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBER

PLATE

(notshown)

GLASS SHELVES

CRISPER

LIGPIT

DOC,R

SHELVES

MEAT DRAWER

AIR CONTROL

(not shown)

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

SAFETY FIRST ........................................ 3

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN ...................... 3

Install Properly ...................................... 4

Level Refrigerator-Freezer .................... 4

Remove Sales Labels ........................... 4

Clean It .................................................. 4

Plug It In ................................................ 4

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ............. 5

Setting the Controls ............................... 5

Changing the Control Settings .............. 5

Power Saver Control ............................. 5

Adjusting Meat Drawer

Temperature ...................................... 6

Adjusting the Refrigerator

Shelves .............................................. 6

Removing Crisper, Meat Drawer

and Cover .......................................... 6

Page

Removing and Adjusting

the Freezer Shelves .......................... 7

Removing the Freezer Basket ............... 7

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

Removing the Base Grille ..................... 8

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

Sounds You May Hear .......................... 10

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

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...... 10

Cleaning Chart ...................................... t 1

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ........................ 12

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

Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods ...... 13

VACATION AND MOVING CARE ........... 16

BEFORE CALLING FOR

ASSISTANCE ....................................... 17

DIRECT FACTORY BRANCHES ............. 18

Before you plug it in

Important

Before using your refrigerator, you are personally re- sponsible for making sure that it...

• is installed and levelled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size

and use.

• is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to your "Electrical Requirements and Ground-

ing Instructions.")

• is used only for jobs expected of home refrig- erators.

• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.

• is properly maintained.

• is out of the weather.

• is used in an area where the room tempera- ture will not fall below 55°C (13°C).

• is not used by those who may not under- stand how it should be used.

• is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Install properly...

1. Allow 1/2 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.

Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any inside labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remaining glue:

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

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 REFRIG- ERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

Clean it...

Clean your refriger-

ator before using it.

See cleaning instruc- ¶

tions on page 10. I_

Level refrigerator-freezer...

USE SCREWDRIVER

FRONT ROLLER

LEVELLING SCREW

LOWER

RIGHT TO RAISE;

LEFT 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 direction shown.

4. Check with level.

5. Replace base grille (see page 8.)

TO ADJUST

RAISE

Plug it in...

3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 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.

3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

Using your refrigerator

FREEZER CONTROL REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

Setting the controls...

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

TOR CONTROL to 3. Set the REFRIGERA- B

Set the FREEZER CONTROL TO B.

Changing the control settings...

If you need to adjust temperatures inrefrigerator or

freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

CONDITION: REASON:

If Refrigerator

Section is TOO WARM

If Freezer Section is

TOO WARM

If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD

If ICE isn't MADE FAST ENOUGH

If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM

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

POWER SAVER CONTROL

Give 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 willbe set about right when milk or juice

is as co_das you like and when ice cream is firm.

• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

RECOMMENDED

CONTROL SE'I-FINGS:

Refrigerator 4 Freezer A

Refrigerator 3 Freezer C

Refrigerator Freezer

Refrigerator 3 Freezer C

Refrigerator Freezer

LIGHT SWITCH

Power Saver Control...

The Power Saver Control on the Control Console

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

1. 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 re-

frigerator. The indicator light will glow when the switch is in the "REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE"

position.

Adjusting meat drawer temperature...

! USE CONTROL TO ADJUST

MEAT DRAWER TEMPERATURESI

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.

GLASS SHELVES ARE HEAVY. BE CAREFUL.

Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat drawer colder then the rest of the refrigerator.

Set the control to let more or less cold air through.

To removeglass shelves:

1. Tilt upat front.

2. Lift up at back.

3. Pullshelf straight out.

To replace glass shelves:

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 position.

Removing the crisper, meat

drawer and cover...

To remove the crisper and meat drawer:

1. Slide crisper and meat drawer straight out to the stop, lift drawer, then slide the rest of the way out.

2. Replace in reverse order. To remove the covers:

1. Push up crisper cover glass insert from bottom,

then slide out with both hands.

2. Lift front of cover frame.

3. Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out.

4. Repeat for meat drawer cover.

To replace the covers:

1. Fit back of meat drawer cover in notch supports on

walls of refrigerator, then lower intoplace.

2. Repeat for crisper cover frame. 3 Slide back of crisper cover glass insert into place,

then lower front.

PULL OUT TO THE STOP,

LIFT THE FRONT

AND PULL AGAIN.

REMOVE THE GLASSINSERT,

LIFT THE FRAME FRONT, THEN THE BACK.

GLASSIS HEAVY. BE CAREFUL.

Rt.=moving and adjusting the freezer shelves...

To remove the shelf:

1. Lift right side of shelf off supports.

2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.

3. Replace in reverse order

To adjust the shelf:

1. Remove shelf.

2. Remove supports by sliding upwards.

3. Replace supports on desired level.

4. Replace shelf.

LIFT THE RIGHT SIDE,

THEN SLIDE OUT.

NOTE: The cup shaped supports go in the back

of the freezer.

Removing the freezer basket...

To remove the basket:

1. SLide basket out to the stop.

2. Lift the front to clear the stop. 3, Slide out the rest of the way,

To replace the basket:

1. Place basket on the slides.

2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides.

3. Slide basket in.

Changing the light bulbs...

To change refrigerator light:

1. Reach behind the control console to find bulb.

2. Remove bulb.

3. Replace with a 40-watt tubular appliance bulb.

To change upper freezer light:

1. Pull top of light shield up and out.

2. Remove bulb.

3. Replace with a 40-watt tubular appliance bulb.

4. Replace the light shield.

PULL OUT TO THE STOP, LIFT, THEN PULL AGAIN.

To change light behind crisper:

1. Grasp front of light shield.

2. Lift front of shelf up and pull shield out.

3. Remove bulb.

4. Replace with 40-watt appliance bulb.

5. Replace light shield.

To change lower freezer light:

1. Push in sides of _ight shield until it snaps free.

2. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

3. Replace the light shield.

To change ice dispenser light:

1. Reach for the bulb through the dispenser area.

2. Replace with a heavy duty 10-watt bulb.

Removing the base grille...

Toremove,.

1. Open the doors.

2. Pull grille outwards as shown.

3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind grille.

Cold water and ice dispenser...

FOR ICE:

Press a sturdy glass

against the ice dispenser bar.

(Pressure and tumbling ice can break a fragile glass.) Remove the glass to stop

dispensing.

The first few batches of ice

from the ice maker may have a bad taste from new plumb-

ing and parts. Throw them

away.

Ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage bin in

the freezer. When the dispenser bar is pressed, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and

the ice bin. Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute. When the dispenser bar is released, a faint buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds.

NOTE: Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.

The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills. There is no drain in this tray. Do not pour water into it.

Press against Ice Dispenser Bar

METAL CLIPS

SUPPORT TABS

TO replace the grille:

1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.

2. Push firmly to snap into place.

3. Close the doors.

FOR CHILLED WATER:

Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar. (Pressure can break a fragile glass.) Remove the

glass to stop dispensing.

Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat

drawer. It holds about 50 ounces (1.5L).

When the refrigerator isfirst hooked up press the

water dispenser with a glass or jar until you have

drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8L).

The water you draw and discard will rinse the tank

and pipes.

Allow several hours to chill the first tankful.

Common Problems

PROBLEM

Dispenser won't work.

Ice dispenser won't work.

Ice dispenser stops working.

Off-taste or odour in ice.

CAUSE

Freezer door open. Ice bin not properly installed.

Wrong ice in bin.

Ice dispenser bar held

in too long.

Ice attracts airborne odours.

Old ice. Water quality.

Foods not properly wrapped. Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning. Plumbing to ice maker.

New ice maker.

SOLUTION

• Close the freezer door.

• Make sure bin is pushed all the way in.

• Use only ice crescents from ice maker. Other shapes won't dispense properly.

• Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser

motor to reset.

• Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.

• Use rapidly or store in covered container.

• Dump old ice and make new supply.

• Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove.

• Wrap properly. See pages 13 and 14.

• Clean freezer and ice bin. See Cleaning Chart on page 11.

• Follow installation instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook-up.

• The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice and make

new supply.

TIPS

• The dispensers will work only with the freezer

door closed.

• The ice dispenser will work only if the bin is pushed all the way in.

• Use only ice crescents from the ice maker. Other shapes won't dispense properly.

• When you need more ice than a glass or two, scoop it from the bin or remove the bin. The dis-

penser motor may stop if the dispenser bar is held in too long. It will be ready to run again in

about 3 minutes.

• Ice stored too long can go stale...like water. Throw it away.

Plan to remove and empty the storage bin:

• If the ice dispenser has not, or will not be used for a week or more;

• If a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together;

• If the ice dispenser is not used regularly.

• Ice can shrink. Cold moving air slowly evapo- rates them. If you use ice often, you may never

notice the change.

• Good water quality is important for good ice quality. It is not recommended that the ice

maker be connected to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals such as salt from a

malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold ano lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, then it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly.

1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear.

3. Lift the front of the storage bin. Pull it out.

4. Empty the bin. Use hot or warm water to melt the

ice if necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin. This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.

5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well. Do not use

harsh or abrasive cleansers or solvents.

6. When replacing the bin, make sure itis pushed

in all the way. Push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production.

2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF posi- tion. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more will be

made.

Night Light Switch

The night light uses a heavy-duty 10-watt bulb. When it burns out, purchase another from your dealer.

Sounds you may hear...

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't. Because

the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don't be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.

The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you,

and what may be making them.

Possible Sounds: Probable Causes:

• Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and moving air.

• Clicking or Snapping The thermostat makes a definite clickwhen the refrigerator stops running.

Sounds: It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click

when the defrost cycle starts and stops.

•Water Sounds: When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan.

• Ice Maker Sounds: When the ice maker is running you may hear buzzing (from the water valve),

- trickling water trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

- thud (clatter of ice)

• Running Sounds: Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.

Energy saving tips...

You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

=Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the

cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

• Clean the condenser coil regularly.

• Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get everything out at one time. Keep foods organized so you won't have to search for what you want. Close

door as soon as food is removed.

"Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don't over

crowd it so air movement is blocked.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost

automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odours from building up. Of

course, spills should be wiped up right away.

To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions.

• It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be.

If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as

cold as your family likes them, that's cold enough.

• Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigera-

tor exterior.

• Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.

Part What to use How to clean

Removable parts (shelves, Sponge or cloth; mild • Wash removable parts by hand with warm

crisper, meat drawer detergent and warm water and a mild detergent. freezer basket, etc.) water. • Rinse and dry.

Outside Sponge, cloth or paper • Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.

towel; mild detergent; Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

appliance wax (or good • Rinse and dry. auto paste wax). • Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a

year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not use wax on plastic parts.

Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.

Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to

warm up so cloth won't stick.)

Door liners and gaskets

Dark plastics (covers and panels)

Defrost pan

Condenser Coil

Floor under refrigerator

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, baking soda, warm water, mild detergent.

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel; mild detergent, warm water.

DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Mild detergent and

warm water; soft clean

sponge and soft, clean

cloth.

DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers, or

flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,

etc. These can scratch or damage the material.

Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm

water.

Vacuum cleaner; using the extended narrow

attachment.

Usual floor cleaners.

• Wash with warm water and

- mild detergent or

- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] warm water).

• Rinse and dry.

• Wash with mild detergent and warm water.

• Rinse and dry.

• Wash with a soft cloth or sponge.

• Rinse and dry.

• Remove base grille. (See page 8.)

• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove tape; if any).

• Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent.

• Rinse and dry.

• Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it all the way in.

• Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan.

• Replace base grille.

• Remove base grille.

• Clean dust and lint from condenser at least

every other month.

• Replace base grille.

• Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows.

• Clean the floor.

• Roll refrigerator back.

• Check to see ifthe refrigerator is level.

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