Whirlpool W10255469B User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model EBISZK

Freezers. Refrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlfler,

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

Utility Bin

Meat

Pan

Serial Number

Label

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service or call with a questNor

have this information ready:

1.

Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the label 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

Service Company and Telephone

Date

_ Crisper

Covers

- Crispers

Number

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Contents

SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer Remove Sales labels Clean It

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing the Freezer Shelf Removing the Freezer Basket Removing the Crispers and Covers Moving the Meat Pan Changing the Light Bulb ,

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Removing the Base Grille 7

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Ice Cube Trays 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8 Sounds You May Hear. 8 Energy Saving Tips 8

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 9

Cleaning Chart 9

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10

Storing Fresh Food 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 11

VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

I, Before Calling for Assistance 15

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

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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.

Install properly.. .

1. Allow YZ 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 so the door can be opened wider

3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall.

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any

inside

labels before using the refrigerator

To remove any remaining glue:

I, 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, carbon tetmchioride, 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 refrigerator at the front.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator

before using it. See cleaning instru on page 9.

Plug it in...

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Levelling ST4 1

Front Roller

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.

3-prong grounding

type wall receptacle,

grounding

Refrigerator

Power Cord

RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

plug

Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain.

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

See individual electrical require-

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Using your refrigerator

Power Saving Control

Setting the controls.. .

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged In for the first time..

1. Set the TEMPERA-

TURE CONTROL to 3.

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2. Set the AIR CONTROL to B.

Changing the control settings.. .

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

CONDITION : REASONS: ZZrigerator

Section is TOO WARM Rcom temperature too warm

,-l-..l.ll *If Freezer Section is Large amount of food added

QUESTIONS?

‘..call your

COOL-LINER Section is service

assistance

telephone number

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TOO WARM Very cold room temperature

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lf Refrigerator TOO COLD

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MADE FAST ENOUGH

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Door opened often Large amount of food added

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(can’t cycle often enough] Controls not set correctly

for your conditions

Very cold room temperature [can’t cycle often enough)

Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pieteiy before adding food.

eral hours.]

(This may take sev-

These settings should be about right for normai

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. Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set.

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Adjust the Temperature Control frrst.

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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

Air Control

Temperature Control Air Control

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2 B

3

A

B

Power Saving Control.. .

The Power Saving Control

sole operates electric heater around the door open-

ings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming

on the outside of the refrigerator.

on the Control Con-

1. Use the “OFF” setting when humidity

is low.

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

on the outside of the refrigerator.