Whirlpool ELl5CCXR User Manual
MANUAL
DEFROST
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
Model ELlSCCXR
ers. Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Olshwashers, Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlf
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
Crisper .
Cover
Stationary Stationary
Extra Cold Extra Cold
Shelves
Comaartment Comaartment
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. . .
When you need service 01 call with a question.
have this informatlon 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.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
SAFETY FIRST.
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properlv
Level Refrigerator, : : : : : : : :
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
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
Contents
Sounds You May Hear 6
Energy Saving Tips 6
DEFROSTING AND CLEANING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR 7
Defrosting the Freezer Compartment. 7 1
Cleaning the Refrigerator, 7 ;
Cleaning Chart 8 ;
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. 9 1
VACATION AND MOVING CARE, 10 i
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 ;
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I, Before You Call for Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11 f :
3. IfYouNeedService 11 :
4. IfYouHaveaProblem... ,..,.., 11
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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 suitable for its size
and use.
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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding. [Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions:‘)
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is used only for jobs expected of home re-
frigerators.
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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 (13” C).
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is not used by those 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.. .
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before ustng the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub briskly 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, car-
bon tetmchloride, 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 refrigemtor at the front.
Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator before plugging it in or using
it. See cleaning Instructions on page 7
1 Allow 3 Inches (7 5 cm] between overhead cab-
inets and the refrigerator top
2 Allow at least an Inch (2 5 cm) between the refrlg-
erator condenser and the wall
3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at
top 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
I. Keep the 4 bolts that held refrigerator in shipping
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 in direction shown
-To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.
5. Check with level
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Lower
Plug it il
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3-prong
grounding type 1
wall receptacle
y”l”!1 grounbingplug
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Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
grounded electrlcal 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.
Turn it on...
RUN
i RUN SWITCH
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fi Move run switch to RUN
NOTE: The refrigerator motor will not operate un-
til the run switch is on RUN.
OFF
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