Whirlpool EL13PC User Manual

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MANUAL
DEFROST

REFRIGERATOR­FREEZER

Model EL13PC

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erS. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens

and Surface IJ~IIS, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldll

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
Compartment

Ice Cube
Trays
(not shown)

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Switch
Crisper

Cover

/ Shelves

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Compartment

Adjustable

Shelves

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Serial Number

Plate

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service or call with a question,

have this tnformation ready:

1.

Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plute 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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

Install Properly
Level Refrigerator
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
TurnItOn ..,

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Control
The Freezer Tray
Changing the Light Bulb
Adjusting the Shelves

Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover
Ice Cube Trays

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Before you plug it in

Contents

Sounds You May Hear, 6

Energy Saving Tips 6
DEFROSTING AND CLEANING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR

Defrosting the Freezer Compartment 7

Cleaning the Refrigerator 7

Cleaning Chart 8
K)OD STORAGE GUIDE
VACATION AND MOVING CARE

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

1. Before You Call for Assistance 1 1

2. If You Need Assistance j 1

3. If Vou Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

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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 sultable for its size and use.

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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electric supplv and grounding. [See page 4 )

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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 marntained

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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). or rise above 110°F
(43.3”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 without proper
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is not loaded wrth food before tt has time to get
properly cold.

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Install properly.. .

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Remove sales labels..

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
InsIde labels before using the refrigerator Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN­STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

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Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before plugging It in or using

it See cleaning InstructIons on page 7

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1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cab­inets and the refrigerator top.

2. Allow at least an inch (2.5cm) between the refrig­erator condenser and the wall.

3. Allow ‘/z inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re­frigerator for ease of installation.

4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might

want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.

Level refrigerator.. .

Raise

Lower

Plug it in...

3.prong

grounding type

wall receptacle

Refrigerator

Power Cord

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused

grounded electrical supply is required. It is recom-

mended 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

1. Keep the 4 bolts that held refrigerator in shipplng
crate. They are the levelling legs.

2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator.

3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won’t rock.
Slide refrigerator into place

4 Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.

~ To raise corners, turn legs clockwise.

-To lower corners, turn legs counterclockwlse.

5. Check with level.

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Turn it on...

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Move rup switch to RUN

NOTE; The refrigerator motor will not operate un-

til the run switch is on RUN.