Whirlpool 8ED25DQ Use and care guide

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A Note To You

Important Safety

Instructions

Parts And Features

Before Using Your

Refrigerator

Using Your

Refrigerator

Caring For Your

Refrigerator

Food Storage

Guide

If You Need

Assistance Or

Service

Warranty

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage

Help when you need it.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 26. If you need further help, feel free to call an authorized Whirlpool service center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l l

Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- ous . . . 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 Manu- facturers. Help prevent accidents. l

Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator. l

Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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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.

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Please:

Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source.

Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below

13°C (55°F).

Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.

Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. l l

Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual. l l

Properly maintain the refrigerator.

Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.

Automatic ice maker with

Light

(on sotye models)

Control pane’

Light

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Model and serial number label

(on side wall) wire shelves+

Snack bin

Slide-out freezer some models)

Leveling rollers

(behind base grille)

+ Number varies with model

Control panel

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Base grille

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Freezer control

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Refrigerator control

Before Using Your

Refrigerator

In This Section

Page Page

Cleaning your refrigerator ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly

Plugging it in . . . . ..*................*...............

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5 Leveling it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Removing packaging materials

Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator. l

To remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove. l

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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.

_ instruction labels inside your retngerator. Uo not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

Cleaning it before use

After removing all packaging materials, clean your refrigerator before using it, if necessary. See cleaning instructions on pages 21-22.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz (Plug 1) or 220/240 Volt,

50 Hz (Plug 2), 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. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Plug 1 Plug 2

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Installing it properly

1. Allow 1.25 cm (l/2 inch) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.

2. If the hinge side of 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 can be flush against the back wall.

4. Make sure the ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation

Instructions.

Leveling it

Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left.

To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below.

1. Remove base grille. (See page 19.)

2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.

3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock- wise.

4. Check with level.

5. Replace base grille. (See page 19.)

Use a screw- driver to adjust

Using Your Refrigerator

In This Section

Page

Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*........... 7

Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Removing the door shelf fronts . . . . . . . . 9

Removing the door trim .* . . . . . . . m

Adjusting the door bins .- . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the door bin glides . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . . 10

Removing the snack bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the egg bin . . . . . . . . . ..*.......*......... 11

Removing the crisper and crisper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*......... 11

Adjusting the crisper humidity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Removing the meat drawer and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the meat drawer temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m

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Adjusting the wine rack . . . . m

Removing the freezer baskets . . . . . . . . . 13

Removing the freezer shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the THIRSTCRUSHER* dispensing system . . . . m

Using the automatic ice maker . . . . . . . . 15

Solving common ice maker/ dispenser problems ..,.......,.............. 16

Removing the ice maker storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing the light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Removing the base grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Understanding the sounds you

Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Setting the controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:

1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.

Refrigerator Control adjustments range from

1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).

2. Set the Freezer Control to B.

Freezer Control adjustments range from

A (warmest) to C (coldest).

3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours.

The settings indicated above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” below.

NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture control continuously guards against moisture build-up on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet. This control does not have to be set or adjusted.

Changing the control settings

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

Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. l

Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

CONDITION: REASON:

RECOMMENDED

CONTROL SElTINGS:

Refrigerator Freezer

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Door opened often


*Very cold room temperature

(can’t cycle often enough)

@Controls not set correctly for your conditions

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Door opened often


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Removing the door shelf fronts

(on some models)

Remove the door shelf fronts for easier cleaning.

To remove shelf fronts:

1. Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the shelf front.

3. Pull shelf front straight out.

To replace shelf fronts:

1. Line up each end of the shelf front with the button on the door liner wall.

2. Push shelf front straight back until it snaps securely into place.

3. Replace items on the shelf.

Removing the door trim (dispenser area)

(on some models)

Remove the trim above the dispenser area for easier cleaning.

To remove trim:

1. Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Pull straight up at each end of the trim.

To replace trim:

1. Line up each end of the trim above the trim pocket opening in the door liner wall.

2. Push the trim straight down until it stops.

3. Replace items on the shelf.

Adjusting the door bins

To remove door bins:

1. Lift bin up.

2. Pull bin straight out.

To replace door bins:

1. Slide bin in above desired support button.

2. Push down until it stops.

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Adjusting the door bin glides

Use the bin glides to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items.

1. Grasp glide.

2. Slide glide along bin.

Adjusting the refrigerator

Adjust the shelves 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. Slide shelf out with an even, constant pull.

3. Lift front and slide the rest of the way out.

To move shelf guides to a new position:

1. Lift front of guide. Pull guide forward off rear support. Repeat for other guide.

2. To replace guide, push guide onto rear support. Push front of guide down onto support.

To replace glass shelves:

1. Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide.

2. Slide shelf into place.

shelves

Removing the snack bin

To remove the snack bin:

1. Slide snack bin straight out to the stop with an even, constant motion.

2. Lift the front.

3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

Pull out to the stop, Iif3 the front and pull again.

Be careful when handling glass items.

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Using the egg bin

The egg bin has three pieces - the lid, the egg carrier, and the bin. Use the egg bin to hold one, two or three dozen eggs.

To hold one dozen eggs:

Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier. Then place the egg carrier into the bin and cover with the lid.

To hold two dozen eggs:

Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and cover them with the lid. Use the carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area.

To hold three dozen eggs:

Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin. Invert the lid and place it on the bin. Place a dozen eggs, in the carton, on top of the lid. Use the carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area.

Removing the crisper and crisper cover

To remove the crisper:

1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front slightly.

3. Slide out the rest of the way.


Pull out to the stop, lift the front

/ and pull again.

To remove the cover:

1. Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports.

2. Lift cover out by pulling up and out.

To replace the cover:

1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator.

2. Lower front into place.

Lift the cover front, then the back.

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Adjusting the crisper humidity

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You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper.

Adjust the control to any setting between

LOW and HIGH.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

control

Removing the meat drawer and cover

To remove the meat drawer:

1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front slightly.

3. Slide out the rest of the way.


Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull again.

To remove the cover:

1. Remove meat drawer and crisper.

2. Lift front of cover off supports.

3. Lift cover out by pulling up and out.

To replace the cover:

1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator.

2. Lower front into place.

3. Replace meat drawer and crisper.

Adjusting the meat drawer temperature

Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats.

Slide the control to let more or less cold air through.

Use control to adjust meat drawer temperature.

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Adjusting the wine rack

To remove the wine rack:

1. Lift front of wine rack.

2. Pull rack off rear support.


Step 2

Removing the freezer baskets

To remove a basket:

1. Slide basket out to the stop.

2. Lift the front to clear the stop.

3. Slide basket out the rest of the way.

To replace a basket:

1. Place basket on the slides.

2. Make sure the wire stops clear . the front of the slides.

3. Slide basket in all the way.

Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull

Removing the freezer shelf

To remove the shelf:

1. Lift right side of shelf off supports.

2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.


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Using the THIRSTCRUSHER’ system

The ice dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When you press the dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. When you release the dispenser bar, a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dispenser system will not operate when the freezer door is open.

For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size.

When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.

dispensing

Personal Injury Hazard

Tumbling ice and pressure can break a fragile glass. Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or breakage.

To dispense ice:

1. For cubed ice, move Ice Selector Switch to CUBE position.

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For crushed ice, move Ice Selector

Switch to CRUSHED position.

2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar. Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass.

3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser.

The water dispenser

Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. It holds approximately 1.5 L

(1% quarts).

When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 1.9 to 2.8 L

(2 or 3 quarts). The water you draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes.

Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.

NOTE: The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills. There is no drain in this tray. Do not pour water into it.

To dispense water:

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

NOTE:

Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

The dispenser light

To turn on night light, slide dispenser LIGHT switch to the left. See page 19 for directions for changing the dispenser light bulb.

Using the automatic

Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker: l

The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

DOWN to make ice automatically.

UP to shut off the ice maker. l l

NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply. Instruc- tions for ice maker water supply hookup are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet.

It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They break apart easily.

The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.

ice maker

WATER LIGHT

UP to stop ice maker.

DOWN to start ice maker. continued on next page

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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 C.

Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and well maintained.

Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems

PROBLEM

Ice dispenser won’t work

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Freezer door open

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Wrong ice in bin

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Close the freezer door.

Make sure bin is pushed in all the way. l

Use only crescents from ice maker.

Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to increase storage room. l

Dump old ice and make a new supply. l

Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together

Ice dispenser stops working l

Ice dispenser bar held in too long l l

Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset.

Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.

Off -taste or odor in ice l l

Ice attracts airborne odors; old ice

Water quality l l

Dump old ice and make a new supply.

Store excess ice in covered container.

Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove. l l l

Foods not properly wrapped l

Wrap properly. See pages 24 and 25.

Ice bin and freezer may l

Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning need cleaning chart on pages 21 and 22.

Plumbing to ice maker l

Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.) l

New ice maker l

The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice and make a new supply.

Removing the ice maker storage bin

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Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if: the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. the ice dispenser is not used regularly.

To remove ice bin:

1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear.

2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF

(up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.

3. Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out.

4. Empty the ice bin. Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin. This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.

5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well.

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.

6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is pushed in all the way. Then push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production.

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Changing the light bulbs

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 remove bulb.

3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

To change crisper light:


2. Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free.

3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.

4. Pull light shield straight out to remove.


6. Replace light shield in reverse order.


To change light below ice bin:


2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free.


4. Replace light shield.


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Light below ice bin

To change light behind quick freeze compartment (on some models):


2. Lift and secure quick freeze compartment door.

3. Remove light shield by pulling top forward.


5. Replace light shield.


To change dispenser area light:


2. Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb.

3. Replace with a heavy-duty lo-watt bulb, which can be purchased from your

Whirlpool dealer.


NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape.

Removing the base grille

To remove the grille:

1. Open both doors.

2. Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips.

3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille.

To replace the grille:

1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.

2. Push firmly to snap into place.

3. Close the doors.

See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 22.

Light behind quick freeze compartment

Dispenser area light

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Understanding the 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.

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

Slight hum, soft hiss

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air. l trickling water l thud (clatter of ice)

You may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

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.

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.

Saving energy

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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 organized so you won’t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed. l l l

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.

Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.

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Caring For Your Refrigerator

In This Section

Page Page

Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Holiday and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on holiday, moving or during a power outage.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sectic 33s defrost automatically. However, clean both building up. Wipe up spills right away.

To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.


Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot. Re- move and install defrost pan carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

PART

Removable parts

(shelves, crisper, etc.)

Outside

Inside walls

(allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

WHAT TO USE

Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water

Sponge, cloth or paper towel with mild detergent, warm water and an appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water

HOW TO CLEAN l

Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l

Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. l l

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.

Do not wax plastic parts. l l

Wash with mixture of warm water and

-mild detergent, or

-baking soda (26 g [2 tablespoons] to .95 L [l quart] of water).

Rinse and dry thoroughly. continued on next page

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PART

Door liners and gaskets

Plastic parts

(covers and panels)

Defrost pan

Condenser coils

Floor under refrigerator

WHAT TO USE

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water

Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water

Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water

Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment

Floor cleaners

HOW TO CLEAN l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. l


DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See “Important Safety Instruc- tions” on page 3. l l l l l

Remove base grille. (See page 19.)

Reach into small opening at right edge and remove the defrost pan.


Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it completely into the opening.

Replace base grille. l l l

Remove base grille.

Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.

Replace base grille. l l l l

Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows.

Clean floor.

Roll refrigerator back into place.

Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Holiday and moving care

Short holidays

No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks.

1. Use up any perishables.

2. Freeze other items.

3. Raise ice maker signal arm to OFF

(up) position.

4. Shut off water supply to ice maker.

5. Empty the ice bin.

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Long holidays

If you will be gone a month or more:

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

3. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism.

4. Unplug the refrigerator.

5. Clean it, rinse well and dry.

6. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.


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.

Moving

When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home:

1. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

2. Disconnect the water line.

3. After the last load of ice drops, lift the signal arm to the OFF (up) position.

4. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

5. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.

6. Unplug the refrigerator.

7. Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.

8. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle.

9. Screw in the leveling rollers.

10. Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to page 5.

Also, remember to reconnect the water supply line.

To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your

Refrigerator” on page 7.

Power interruptions

If electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off.

1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps foods stay frozen.

2. If service will be interrupted longer than

24 hours:

(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.

OR

(b) Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for every liter (2 Ibs. for every cubic foot) of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.

OR

(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.

3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays 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.

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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

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air-tight 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 original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

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.

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.

Meat

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times.

TYPE

Chicken

Ground beef

Steaks and roasts

Cured meats

Bacon

Cold cuts

Variety meats

APPROXIMATE TIME

(DAYS)+

1 to2

1 to2

3 to 5

7to10

5 to 7

3 to 5

1 to2

+ When storing meat longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.

NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.

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Storing frozen food

The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home.

NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Packaging

The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. 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. l l l l l

Packaging recommended for use:

Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Plastic-coated paper

Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a Saran film)

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods. l l l l

Do not use:

Bread wrappers

Non-polyethylene plastic containers

Containers without tight lids

Waxed paper l l

Waxed-coated freezer wrap

Thin, semi-permeable wrap

The use of these wrappings could cause food odor, 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 32 to

48 grams of food per liter [2 to 3 Ibs. 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 (airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature, which should be

-17.8% (0°F).

If You Need Assistance Or

Service

Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through the chart below before calling for service on your appliance.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.

Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.

PROBLEM

Your refrigerator will not operate

The lights do not work

The ice maker does not work

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

Is a bulb burned out?

Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature.

Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 15.)

Is the water valve turned on?

Does the water line have a clog or leak?

You hear unfa- miliar sounds or a rattling/ jingling noise

The motor seems to run too much

Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?

Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you may hear” on page 20.

There is water in This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow.

Are the condenser coils dirty?

Has the door been open often? Has a large amount of food been added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer in these cases.

Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool.

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2. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in

Step

I+ . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized

Whirlpool* service company.

3. 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, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirl- pool service company.

+When asking for help or service:

Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the

1 purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly

’ to your request.

WHIRLPOOL*

Refrigerator Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FULL FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

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 and repair labor to correct defects in materials 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 WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.

2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Replace light bulbs.

B. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any food loss due to product failure.

F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

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