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AiVhirlpool
HomeAppliances
Use & Care Guide
Ice cube
trays
(not showny
Ice bln
Freezer
shelf —
Refrigerator
control
Model and
serial number
plate
(on side wall)
Exterior
moisture
control
Light.
Freezer
control
Meat drawer ■
Crisper
cover'
Crisper
humidity
control ^
Crispers
Leve
rollers
(not shown)
_ compartment
■ compartment
- Utility bin
Adjustable
door bins
Adjustable
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shelves
adjustable
door bins
Shelf
glides
Utility
Butter
glass
Deep
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
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Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
Before Using Your Refrigerator
Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls................................. 5
Changing the control settings
Exterior moisture control
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjusting the door bins.......................... 6
Adjusting the shelf glides
Removing the crispers and crisper cover. 7
Adjusting the crisper humidity control ... 7
Moving the meat drawer and cover. 7
Changing the light bulbs
Removing the base grille
Reversing the door swing
Ice compartment door
Ice cube trays
Optional automatic ice maker
Sounds you may hear
Energy saving tips.................................. 10
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Food Storage Guide
Storing fresh food .................................. 12
Storing frozen food................................. 12
Caring For Your Refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Power interruptions................................ 13
If You Need Service Or Assistance__ 14
Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty
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Thank you for buying a Whiripool appiiance.
Piease compiete and mail the Owner Regis
tration Card provided with this product.
Then complete the form below. Have this informa
tion ready if you need service or call with a
question.
• Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.
• Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape
and any inside labels before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
• Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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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Important Safety Instructions
Awarning
• Read all Instructions before using the
refrigerator.
• Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...even if they will “just sit
in the garage a few days.”
if you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, do it safeiy. Piease read
the enciosed safety booklet from
the Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
• Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
• Never ciean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY*
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQ
UIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, foiiow basic precautions inciuding the foiiowing:
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be sure your
refrigerator:
• is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size
and use.
• is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and ground
ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
• is used only to do what home refrigerators are
designed to do.
• 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°F (13°C).
• is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
• is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
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Before Using Your Refrigerator
Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on page 11.
Plug it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding plug —
Refrigerator
power cord ■
and properly grounded electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided. Use a re
ceptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
Install properly
1. Allow Vz 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 on the hinge
side so the door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against
the wall.
4. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure
ice maker water supply has been connected.
Refer to Installation Instructions.
Right to raise;
Left to lower
Use screwdriver
Lower
to adjust
Level refrigerator-freezer
1. Remove the 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.)
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Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. To adjust a control, reach under the
console and turn the knob. When the refrigerator
is plugged in for the first time:
REFRIGERATOR
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4.
2. Set the Freezer Control to C.
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 will be set about right when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 to 8. Freezer Control adjustments range from
A to D.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
It Refrigerator
Section is
TOO COLD
If ICE isn't
MADE FAST ENOUGH
If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or
freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below. If
you have any questions, call your COOL-LINE®
service assistance number. (See page 14.)
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
REASON:
Door opened often Refrigerator
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often Refrigerator 4
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can't cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2
for your conditions
Heavy ice usage Refrigerator
Very cold room temperature
(can't cycle often enough)
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Freezer
Freezer A
Freezer A
Freezer A
Refrigerator 6
Freezer
6
D
4
C
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Using Your Refrigerator
Continued
EXTERIOR
MOISTURE
CONTROL
Glass shelves are
heavy. Be careful.
Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control
Console operates electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep moisture Irom
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the
outside of the refrigerator.
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 shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt up at front.
3. Lift up at back.
4. Pull shelf 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.
Adjusting the door bins
To remove door bins:
1. Lift up bin.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door bins:
1. Slide bin in above desired button.
2. Push down until it stops.
Adjusting the shelf glides
The shelf glides can be used to secure odd
shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along guide.
Shelf glide cannot be removed.
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Remove the
glass insert,
lift the frame front,
then the back.
Pull out to the stop,
~ lift the front
and pull again.
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop, lift front,
then slide the rest of the way out.
2. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Push up 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. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports
in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back of corner into notch supports on walls
of refrigerator, then lower into place.
3. Slide back of glass insert into place, then
lower front.
Adjusting the crisper humidity controi
You can control the amount of humidity in the
moisture-sealed crisper.
1. The control can be adjusted to any setting
between LOW and HIGH.
2. LOW (open) lets moist air out of crisper for best
storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
3. HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for
best storage of fresh leafy vegetables.
Pull out to the stop, lift the
front and puil again.
Moving the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide the drawer the rest of the way out.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up, lift at back, and pull
straight out.
2. Replace in reverse order.
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Using Your Refrigerator
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Defrost pan
Changing the light bulbs
Awarning
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity
leading to the refrigerator at the main power
supply. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury.
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to find bulbs.
3. Remove bulb.
4. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit
your refrigerator. Be sure to replace bulb with one
of the same size and shape.
Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open the door.
2. Pull grille out as shown.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened
behind grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 11.
Reversing the door swing
You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so
the doors open the other way. Refer to the instruc
tions sheet included with your refrigerator.
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Raise
signal
arm to
stop ice.
Lower
signal
arm to
start it.
Ice compartment door
Pull the ice compartment door panel out from the
bottom and slide it to the rear.
Ice cube trays
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The
longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
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Optional automatic ice maker
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory, or
if you plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-90),
there are a few things you will want to know;
• The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down...for making ice automatically.
Up...to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is con
nected to the water supply. Instructions for ice
maker water supply hook-up are attached to
the back of the refrigerator cabinet.
• The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker
changes the size of the cubes.
• Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.
• It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They will break apart easily.
• You will hear water running when ice maker is
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
• The ice maker will not operate until the freezer
is cold enough to make ice. This can take
overnight.
• Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
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Using Your Refrigerator
Continued
• If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice
is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a
higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn
the Freezer Control toward A.
• If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin,
push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
position.
• If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor.. .like stale water. Throw them away. Ice
maker will make new ice. Cubes in the ice bin
can also become smaller by evaporation.
• 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 malfunc
tioning softener can damage the ice maker mold
and 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.
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 describes the kinds of sounds
that might be new to you, and what may be
making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss:
You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and
moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds:
The thermostat makes a definite click when the
refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer
will click when the defrost cycle starts.
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:
• trickiing water
• thud (ciatter of ice)
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear
buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and
the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
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 coils 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 food orga
nized 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
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
• 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 Exterior Moisture Control on the OFF
setting unless moisture forms on refrigerator
exterior.
• Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator or in direct sunlight.
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.
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Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
meat drawer, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(Freezer should be
allowed to warm up
so cloth won’t stick)
Door liners and
gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan • Sponge or cloth
Condenser coils
Floor under
refrigerator
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
• Sponge or cloth
• Mild detergent
• Warm water
• Sponge, cloth or
paper towel
• Mild detergent
• Warm water
• Appliance wax (or
good auto paste wax)
• Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel
• Baking soda or
mild detergent
• Warm water
• Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel
• Mild detergent
• Warm water
• Soft, clean sponge or
soft, clean cloth
• Mild detergent
• Warm water
• Mild detergent
• Warm water
• Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
• Floor cleaners
• Wash.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
• Rinse and dry thoroughly
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts.
• Wash with mixture of warm water and
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wash.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
• Wash.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
scouring cleansers or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage material. See
“Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
• Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
• Wash defrost pan.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Replace with notched corner to the rear.
• Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into
• Replace base grille.
• Remove base grille.
• Vacuum coils at least every other month.
• Replace base grille.
• Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
• Clean floor.
• Roll refrigerator back into place.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
following directions.
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1 quart [.95 L] of water)
brace (remove tape; if any).
Push it in all the way.
pan.
supply line allows.
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Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store
refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended
steps.
Storing fresh food
Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped
or stored in air and moisture proof material. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout
the refrigerator. For dated products, check code
date to ensure freshness.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water
and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container
and store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic
bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until
they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in
their store container in a crisper, or store in a
loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Meat
Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as
long as it is air and moisture proof. Rewrap if nec
essary. See the following chart for storage times.
Storage chart for fresh and cured meat* TYPE APPROXIMATE TIME
(DAYS)
Chicken
Ground beef
Steaks and roasts
Cured meats
Bacon
Cold cuts
Variety meats
*lf meat is to be stored longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased.
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton on
interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on
interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap
in freezer packaging and freeze.
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1 to 2
1 to 2
7 to 10
5 to 7
3 to 5
1 to 2
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to
use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap
or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage of
commercially frozen food and for freezing food at
home. For further information about preparing
food for freezing, contact your local Cooperative
Extension Service or check a freezer guide or
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the packag
ing. The way you close and seal the package must
not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done
in any other way could cause food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of
frozen food.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight
fitting lids, straight-sided canning/freezing jars,
heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated paper
and nonpermeable plastic wraps (made from a
saran film) are recommended. Follow package or
container instructions for proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Waxed paper
• Waxed-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause food
odor and taste transfer and drying of frozen food.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any
large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food
into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours.
(No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot
of freezer space.) Leave enough space for air to
circulate around packages. Be careful to leave
enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality
of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (air
and moisture proof), and the storage temperature
which should be 0°F (-17.8°C). For further
information about food storage times, contact your
local Cooperative Extension Service or check a
freezer guide or cookbook.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up perisha
bles; freeze other items. If your refrigerator is
equipped with an automatic ice maker:
1. Turn it off.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going for a month or
more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto
matic ice maker, turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least a day ahead. When the last load of
ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it...rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the top of
both doors...keeping them open far enough
for air to get in. This will keep odor and mold from
building up.
Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
Awarning
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near
or climb inside the refrigerator when the
doors are blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
Questions?
Call your COOL-LINE® service assistance
telephone number. (See page 14.)
keep both doors closed. This will help
frozen food stay frozen.
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cu. ft. of freezer space. This will keep
food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to
protect your hands from dry ice burns.
(c) If neither food locker storage nor dry
ice is available, use or can perishable
food at once.
filled one. A freezer full of meat will stay cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If food
contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen,
although the quality and flavor may be affected.
If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it
is unsafe, dispose of it.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator” on page 5.
Moving
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic
ice maker, shut off the ice maker water supply a
day ahead of time. Disconnect the water line. After
the last supply of ice drops, lift the signal arm to
turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry ice.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Take out all removable parts. Wrap all parts well
and tape them together so they don’t shift and
rattle.
Screw in the leveling rollers. Tape the doors shut
and tape the electric cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything
back and refer to page 4. Don’t forget to reconnect
the water supply line if you have an ice maker.
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If You Need Service Or Assistance
We suggest you follow these steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little
things you can find and fix yourself without tools
of any kind.
If your refrigerator will not operate:
• Is the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.)
• Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
• Is the Refrigerator Control ON?
If there is a rattiing or jingiing noise or
unfamiliar sounds:
• Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator
making noise when the refrigerator is running?
• New features on your new refrigerator make new
sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the
fans, timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, or
defrost water draining in the defrost pan.
If your ice maker will not operate:
• Has the freezer had enough time to get cold?
With a new refrigerator, this might take overnight.
• Is the signal arm ON...in the down position?
• Is the water valve turned on? Is water getting to
the ice maker?
If there is water in the defrost pan:
• This is normal in hot, muggy weather. The pan
can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is
level so the pan does not overflow.
If the light does not work:
• Have you checked your home's main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
• Is the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.)
If a bulb is burned out:
• See instructions for changing light bulbs on
page 8. Use appliance bulbs only.
If the motor seems to run too much:
• Is the condenser free of dust and lint?
• On hot days, or it the room is warm, the motor
naturally runs longer.
• If the door has been opened a lot, or if a large
amount of food has been put in, the motor will
run longer to cool down the interior.
Remember:
Motor running time depends on different things:
number of door openings, amount of food stored,
temperature of the room, setting of the controls.
Your new refrigerator may be larger than your
old one so it has more space to be cooled. It also
has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food com
partment. All this means better refrigeration and
may require more running time than your old one.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service
assistance telephone number. Dial free
from anywhere in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain
satisfactory operation from your appliance or,
if service is necessary, recommend a qualified
service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Consumer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a nation
wide network of autho
rized Whirlpool®“ service
companies. Whirlpool
service technicians are
trained to fulfill the prod
uct warranty and provide after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United States. To locate the
authorized Whirlpool service company in your
area, call our COOL-LINE® service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look In your
telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -
MAJOR - SERVICE & REPAIR MAJOR- REPAIRING A PARTS
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 MAPLE ............. 999-9999
OR
& IRONERS - SERVICING
AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
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4. If you need FSP" replacement parts*... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol
of quality whenever you need a replacement part
for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications used to
build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area,
refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool
COOL-LINE® service assistance number in
Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with how the
problem was solved*...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action
Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen
dent consumer experts that voices consumer
views at the highest levels of the major
appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer, autho
rized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve
your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
•When requesting assistance, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of purchase,
and a complete description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to better respond
to your request.
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WHIRLPOOL" Refrigerator Warranty
RF003
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use the refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or piumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of
products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.
F. Any food loss due to product failure.
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpool®“ service company.
FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective
in materials or workmanship. (Electronic models only.)
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materiais or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tubing
Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool®“
service company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some stales do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legai rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may appiy. For details, please contact your authorized
Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance" section of this book. After checking "Service
and Assistance," additional help can be found by calling our COOL-LINE® service assistance telephone
number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.
©Registered Trademark/SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation
Part No. 1121114 Rev. C
©1990 Whirlpool Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
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