Whirlpool ED26MK User Manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

1 Model ED26MK

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y~?s, freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, Muowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condttloners, Oehumldlfl

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 de-

signed to do.

Parts and features

Light ’

Shelves

Serial Number

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service o( call with a question,

have this Information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slop,
Copy this Information in these spaces. Keep this

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Glass Shelves

with Cold

Control

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BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

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

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pun

and Covers
Removing the Freezer Shelves
Removing the Freezer Basket

Contents

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Changing the Light Bulbs
Removing the Base Grille
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Sounds You May Hear,
Energy Saving Tips

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Charf

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

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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

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IS connected only to the rrght 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 of 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 urea where the room temperature

WIII not full 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 time to get
properly cold.

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Install properly.. .

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1. Allow % inch (1.3 cm] space on each side and at
the top for ease of installation.

2. The refrigerator back can be flush against the watl.

3. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other

Inside labels before usrng the refrigerator. Any glue

left can be taken off wrth rubbing alcohol.
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.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-

ing instructions on page 9.

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Right to Raise;

Left to Lower

I. Remove base grille [see page 7).

2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right

3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.

4. Check with level.

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Plug it in.. .

3.prong 3.prong

grounding type grounding type

wall receptacle wall receptacle

rong

ing plug

Refrigerotol Refrigerator

Power Cord Power Cord

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
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. See individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.

Using your refrigerator

Air Control

Temperature Control

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Air Outlet

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.

2. Set the AIR CON­TROL to 3.

Changing the control settings.. .

If you need to adjust temperatures In the refnger-

ator or freezer, use the settings listed In the chat

below

CONDITION:
If Refrigerator

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Section is
TOO WARM

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If Freezer

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Section is
TOO WARM

QUESTIONS?
. ..coll your
COOL-LINE ’ Section is
service
assistance
telephone
number

(page 151.

If Refrigerator
TOO COLD

If ICE Isn’t
MADE FAST ENOUGH

If BOTH SECTIONS
ore TOO WARM

REASONS:
Door opened often

Large amount of food added
Room temperature too worm

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 worm or very cold
room temperatures

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 cold as you like and when ice cream

IS firm.

Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blocklng 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.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4

Air Control

Temperature Control 3
Air Control

Temperature Control 2
Air Control 3

Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4

Temperature Control 3
Air Control 2

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Power Saving Control.. .

The Power Savlng Control on the Control Con­sole operotes electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.

OFF

eel,

1. Use the “OFF” set­tlng when humidity

is low.

2. Use the “0N”setting
if moisture forms

on the outside of the
refrigerator.

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