Whirlpool Ell8RK User Manual

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions .........
Before Using Your Refrigerator .......
Using Your Refrigerator. ..............
Setting the controls ...................
Changing the control settings ..........
Exterior moisture control ..............
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves .......
Adjusting the door bins ................
Adjusting the shelf glides ..............
Removing the crispers and crisper cover. Adjusting the crisper humidity control ...
Moving the meat drawer and cover ......
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 ....................
Cleaning Your Refrigerator ...........
Food Storage Guide ..................
Storing fresh food ....................
Storing frozen food ...................
Caring For Your Refrigerator. .........
Vacation and moving care .............
Power interruptions ...................
If You Need Service Or Assistance ....
Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty ......
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
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Please complete and mail the Owner Regis­tration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this informa­tion ready if you need service or call with a question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from plate (see diagram on front cover) and purchase date from sales slip.
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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:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
OR
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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

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow basic precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
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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 safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
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Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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Never clean 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 LIQ­UIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator:
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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 proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground­ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
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is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
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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 tempera-
ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
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is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
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is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Before Using Your Refrigerator

Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on page Il.
Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
Sprang groundlng type wall receptacle
and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a re­ceptacle 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 ‘/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 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.
Left to Left to lower lower
Use screwdriver Use screwdriver
Lower
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.)

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:
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
If 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.)
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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
REASON: 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
temoeratures
RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 6 Freezer
Refrigerator 4 Freezer
Refrigerator 2 Freezer
Refrigerator 4 Freezer
Refrigerator 6 Freezer
D
A
A
A
C
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