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Whirlpool 8ED22PW Refrigerator Use and care guide
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The Whirlpool 8ED22PW is a refrigerator with freezer that features an automatic ice maker, adjustable door bins, humidity-controlled crispers, and a variety of shelves and compartments to meet your storage needs. The refrigerator compartment has several adjustable shelves, a slide-out utility bin, and two crispers for storing fruits and vegetables. The freezer compartment has a slide-out freezer basket for easy access to frozen foods, and a separate ice bin for storing ice cubes.
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A Note To You
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Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
Using Your
Refrigerator
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7
Caring For Your
Refrigerator
18
Food Storage Guide 20
If You Need
Assistance Or
Service
Warranty
22
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1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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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 have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have 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 Owner- ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa- tion 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 and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our Consumer is toll-free,
Assistance
24 hours a day.
Center number, l-800-253-1 301,
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 22. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer
Assistance 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
ImDortant Safetv Instructions
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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 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.
. 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.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY l
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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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 55°F (13°C).
Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Require- ments and Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
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.
Properly maintain the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
Also, remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator. l l
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 “lmpor- tant Safety Instructions” above.
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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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 have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown, and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual is designed to cover several models.
Automatic ice maker
Ice bin
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Model and serial number side bz; compartment bin
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Snack bin
Slide-out freezer basket,
(wire on
ED25PW, plastic on
ED22PW)
Base grille
Leveling rollers
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Gallon-wide door bins
-Crisper light
Crisper cover
Crisper with
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Meat drawer
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Meat drawer air control
(on side wall)
Model ED25PW shown
Control panel
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Freezer control
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Refrigerator control
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Cleaning it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Page
Installing it properly
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Leveling it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Clean your refrigerator before using it, if neces- sary. See cleaning instructions on page 18.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding 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.
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.
Installing it properly
Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
If a hinged side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space on that side so the door can be opened wider.
The refrigerator can be flush against the wall.
Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle
Refrigerator power cord grounding plug
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LeveIinQ 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 15.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4.
Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 15.)
Right to raise; left to lower
Use a screwdriver
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the door bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the door bin glides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Removing the crisper, meat drawer and covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the crisper humidity control
. . . . . . . . . .
10
Adjusting the meat drawer temperature . . . . . . . . .
10
Removing the snack bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the freezer door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Page
Removing the freezer shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing the freezer basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the automatic ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the ice maker storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the ice and water dispensers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Solving common dispenser/ice maker problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the base grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Understanding the sounds you may hear . . . 17
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.
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 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 com- pletely before adding food. This may take several hours.
The settings indicated above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. The controls will be 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” on page 8.
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.
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Changing the control settings
Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have questions, call our
Consumer Assistance Center number. (See page 23.) l l l
Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
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
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SElTINGS:
Refrigerator
Freezer
4
A
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer z
2
B
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t
MADE FAST
ENOUGH
If BOTH
SECTIONS are TOO WARM
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 temperatures
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
3
C
4
B
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 bin down until it stops.
Support button
Adjusting the door bin glides
The door bin glides can be used to secure odd- shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin.
Adjusting the refrigerator
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 the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lifl shelf up at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace the shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on liner wall.
2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
shelves
Be careful when handling glass items.
Removing the crisper, meat drawer and covers
Pull out to the stoo.
To remove the crisper or meat drawer:
1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the covers:
1.
Push up glass insert from the bottom, then slide it out with both hands.
2.
Lift front of cover frame.
3.
4.
Lift cover frame up and out.
Remove metal cover support.
Remove glass insert. Lift the front of cover frame, then the back.
To replace the covers:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back corners of cover frame into notched supports on liner walls, then lower front of cover frame into place.
3. Slide back of glass insert into place, then lower front.
Adjusting the crisper
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You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper.
9 The control can be adjusted 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.
humidity control
Adjusting the meat drawer temperature
Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrig- erator. 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.
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, lift the front and pull again.
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Removing the freezer door shelves
BED~~PW)
Door shelves can be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove the door shelves:
1. Grasp shelf at both ends.
2. Lift shelf up and pull it out.
To replace the door shelves:
1. Insert door shelf hooks into guides on both edges of door liner.
2. Push shelf down to lock into place.
Removing the freezer shelves
To remove a shelf:
1. Lift right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the freezer basket
To remove the 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.
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To replace the 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 the out to the stop, lift front and pull again.
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Using the automatic
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Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker:
The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down __. to make ice automatically.
Up to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water SUDDIV. Instructions for ice maker water SUDDIV hook UD are attach- ed to the back of the refriaerator cabinet.
It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They will break apart easily.
The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
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. It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected 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, it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly.
ice maker
Raise signal arm to stop ice
Lower signal arm to stat-l ice maker.
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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. l a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. l 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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Using the ice and water dispensers
Personal Injury Hazard
Tumbling ice and pressure on a fragile glass can break it. Do not use a fragile glass when dispensing ice or water.
Doing so could result in personal injury or breakage.
The ice dispenser
Ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When the dispenser bar is pressed, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute. When the dispenser bar is released, 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.
To dispense ice:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dis- penser bar. Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass.
2. 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, large amounts of ice should be taken 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% quarts (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). The water you draw and discard will rinse 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.
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Solving common dispenser/ice problems
PROBLEM
Ice dispenser won’t work
CAUSE l l l
Freezer door open
Ice bin not properly installed
Wrong ice in bin
maker
SOLUTIONS l l
Close the freezer door.
Make sure bin is pushed in all the way. l l
Use only crescents from ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity.
Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Ice dispenser stops working l
Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together l
Ice dispenser bar held in too long
Off-taste or odor in ice l l
Ice attracts airborne odors; old ice
Water quality l l
Foods not properly wrapped
Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning
. Plumbing to ice maker l
New ice maker l
Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset. l
Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser. 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
Wrap properly. See page 21. l
Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on page 18. l l
Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.)
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 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 19.
Condenser coils
Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply.
Failure to do so could result in 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:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
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.
5. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change light below ice bin:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace light shield.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change upper freezer light (ED25PW):
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Lift top of light shield up and pull shield out.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Place shield over bulb and snap shield into place.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change dispenser area light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb.
3. Replace with a heavy-duty 1 O-watt bulb, which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with yge of the same size and shape.
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
Ice maker sounds
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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. trickling water thud (clatter of ice)
Slight hum, soft hiss
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You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.
You may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
Clicking or snapping sounds
Running 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.
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compres- sor and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
Saving energy
You can help vour refrioerator use less electricity.
Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the _ cabinet to be sure of a oood seal. u
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 electricitv to set the refriaerator and freezer to temperatures colder thanthey 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
Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Page
Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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 will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
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.
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.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot.
Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
1 injury.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
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)
Inside walls
(freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
Door liners and gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water
Soft, cle..n sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN l
Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l l l
Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
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 (2 tablespoons [26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly. l
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. l
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.
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PART
Defrost pan
Condenser coils
Floor under refrigerator
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water
Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment
Floor cleaners
HOW TO CLEAN l l l
Remove base grille. (See page 15.) l l
*To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace
(remove tape; if any).
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it in all the way.
Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan.
Replace base grille. l
Remove base grille. l
. Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.
Replace base grille. l l
Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows. l
Clean floor.
. Roll refrigerator back into place.
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation and moving care
Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism.
Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and mold from building up.
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.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigera- tor” on page 7.
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks, Use up perish- ables; freeze other items.
1. Turn off your ice maker by raising signal arm.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Moving
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 legs; tape the doors shut; and tape the electric cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put every- thing back and refer to page 5. Also, remember to reconnect the water supply line.
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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, keep both doors closed. This will help foods stay frozen.
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer 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 avail- able, use or can perishable food at once.
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly 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.
Questions 1
Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-l 301.
Food Storage Guide
In This Section
Page
Storing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Page
Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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
Nrapped 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.
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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.
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
Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air 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 l
If 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.
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 preparing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or a 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 l l
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, 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 tempera- ture (which should be 0°F [-17.8%]).
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If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell
YOU what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s Complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance . . .
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
Your refrigerator will not operate
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.
The Refrigerator Control is not set correctly.
SOLUTION
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered setting. (See page 7.)
Unfamiliar sounds or a rattling/jingling noise
There is something on top of or behind the refrigerator.
The sounds are normal.
Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator.
New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds. (See “Understanding the sounds you may hear” on page 17.)
There is water in the defrost pan
Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow.
The lights do not work
The ice maker will not operate
The motor seems to run too much
This is normal in hot, muggy weather. The pan may even be half full.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.
The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
The bulb is burned out.
The freezer has not had enough time to get cold.
The signal arm is in the OFF
(up) position.
The water valve is turned off.
Water is not getting to the ice maker.
The condenser coils are dirty.
It is hot outside or in the room.
The door is opened frequently.
A large amount of food has been put in at one time.
Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
Replace bulb. (See page 16.)
Allow the freezer time to get cold-this could take overnight.
Push signal arm down to the ON position. (See page 12.)
Turn the water valve on.
Check the water line for clogs or leaks.
Clean the coils (See page 19.)
On hot days, or if the room is too warm, the motor naturally runs longer.
Open the door as few times as possible.
The motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior when food is added.
Remember:
Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of controls, etc.
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 compartment. All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one.
2. If you need assistance . . .
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from any- where in the U.S.A.:
1-800-253-l 301 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. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
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 nationwide
TLfl network of authorized or
WhirlpoolSM service compa-
SERV’CE nies. Whirlpool service
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technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer
Assistance Center telephone number (see
Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
-APPLIANCE-HOUS.EHOLD-
MAJOR, SERVICE 8 REPAIR
-See. Whirlpool Appliances or
Authorized Whirlpool Serace
(Example: XYZ Servce Co.)
*WASHING MACHINES B
DRYERS, SERVICE&REPAIR
See: Whirlpool Appliances or
Authomed Whirlpool Serwce
(Example- XYZ Ser.~ce Co )
4. If you need FSP@ replace- ment 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
Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
5. If vou are not satisfied with ho-w 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 appli- ance industry.
Contact MACAP only when the dealer, author- ized servicer and 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.
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
FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM 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 the refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use the refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup 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 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 CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limiteiion of incidental or consequentral damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
YOU may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking
“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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Table of contents
- 1 front cover
- 2 table of contents
- 3 a note to you
- 4 important safety instructions
- 5 parts and features
- 6 before using your refrigerator
- 6 cleaning it
- 6 plugging it in
- 6 installing it properly
- 7 leveling it
- 8 using your refrigerator
- 8 setting the controls
- 9 changing the control settings
- 9 adjusting the door bins
- 10 adjusting the door bin glides
- 10 adjusting the refrigerator shelves
- 10 removing the crisper, meat drawer and covers
- 11 adjusting the crisper humidity control
- 11 adjusting the meat drawer temperature
- 11 removing the snack bin
- 12 removing the freezer door shelves
- 12 removing the freezer shelves
- 12 removing the freezer basket
- 13 using the automatic ice maker
- 14 removing the ice maker storage bin
- 15 using the ice and water dispensers
- 16 solving common dispenser/ice maker problems
- 16 removing the base grille
- 17 changing the light bulbs
- 18 understanding the sounds you may hear
- 18 saving energy
- 19 caring for your refrigerator
- 19 cleaning your refrigerator
- 20 vacation and moving care
- 21 power interruptions
- 21 food storage guide
- 23 if you need assistance or service
- 25 warranty