Whirlpool EL11PC User's Manual
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1. 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area FSP is o 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 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ol gt N Whirl TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS2. use amp care So Somme LPR am de ET TA BITT ape Et T wee gt E TT EG LER TE dg av EM HERE iiae MANUAL DEFROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model EL11PC Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols 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 de signed to do Parts and features Freezer Stationary Compartment Extra Cold Ice Cube f shelves Trays Egg not shown EF Nest Freezer Butter Tray Compartment Light Adjustable ig Shelves Temperature Stationary Control Shelves Run aaa Model and i Serial Number sr SSS Plate Crisper Cover LITE a SS Crisper Levelling Leg Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service o call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthingsofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
3. IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally re sponsible for making sure that it e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding See page 4 e is used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather EE GE a LE ni ja AG a e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C or rise above 110 F 43 3 C e is not run where there are explosive fumes e isnot used by children or others who may not under stand how it should be used without proper instruction e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold w mi Ti O 7J mi Cc Z gg gt I med AP gt Z v Til m gt c AJ rr An Dn gt TT m lt Install properly inets and the refrigerator top Allow at least an inch 2 5cm between the refrig erator condenser and the wall NO oa frigerator for ease of installation If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider A Level refrigerator 1 Keep the 4 bolts that held refrigerator in shipping crate They are the levelling legs Screw
4. Lift the Front Then the Back Removing Crisper e Slide crisper straight out Remove Cover 1 Lift back then slide to the rear until the front can be lifted 2 Lift cover up and out Replacing Cover 1 Slide the front cover tabs into the back of the front supports on the refrigerator wall 2 Lower back into place Pull Out Ice cube trays To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Sounds you may hear Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don tbe Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like s ar the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder N The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didnt Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after tt stops e 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 6 Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab inet to be sure of a good seal e Cle
5. SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write fo Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 lt gt O z O z gt QO lt 2 O gt AJ mi e 7m lt O c Z m rm UD N m AO lt O mi O I gt Dn 2 a gt O m Making your world a little easier Part No 1103807 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers
6. ee eee bei If meat is stored a day or two longer than the above recommended time wrap in air tight packaging and store in freezer compartment NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day purchased Eggs Store without washing In the original carton or use the egg nest in the door Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on top interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on lower door shelves beneath the egg nest or interior shelves Butter Store daily needs on serving dish in butter compartment When storing an extra supply wrap IN air tight packaging and store in freezer compart ment or on top door shelves Cheese Store in original wrapping until you are ready to use Once the package is opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store on interior refrigerator shelves Condiments Store catsup mustard jelly olives pickles etc on door shelves NOTE Store bottled and canned items on door shelves beneath the egg nest Leftovers Always cover the container with plastic wrap or aluminum foil fo keep food from drying Store on refrigerator shelves Ice cream Store on the bottom of the freezer COM partment Once package is opened place a piece of aluminum foil snugly against the surface of the ice cream This will prevent ice crystals from forming Frozen soups juices Store in freezer compartment Packaged frozen food Store in freezer compar ment
7. these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator Adjust each leg unti the refrigerator won t rock Slide refrigerator into place Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator To raise corners turn legs clockwise To lower corners turn legs counterclockwise 5 Check with level R Ww N Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cab Allow 2 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the re Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon detergent in I 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 car bon tetrachloride 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 plugging it in or using it See cleaning instructions on page 7 oo RART sa e se JE ee he ETE Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle i g vg pe HP 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fuse
8. amily likes them that s cold enough e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radi ator or in direct sunlight 8 Empty defrost water from freezer tray Pull out to stops lift front slightly pull out the rest of the way 9 Clean compartment and freezer tray with a solu tion of two tablespoons 26 g of baking soda and one quart 95 of warm water Rinse well and dry 10 Replace food and ice cube trays 11 Move the Run Switch to RUN ons Z lt O I I rv ma rn AO gt O 7J 8 wm O cC lt O an lt O c S A L rv gt I e rri Z m AJ lt gt lt 2 Oo UV on 6 O Pr m gt lt z Q Cleaning the refrigerator m To clean your refrigerator move the Run Switch to peed ae OFF unplug It take out all removable parts and seal moe clean it according to the following directions AG When cleaning is complete replace all refrigerator Gi parts plug it in and move the Run Switch to RUN 2 cs in r Fd i aa y Cleaning chart Part What to use How to clean Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild e Wash removable parts with warm water shetves crisper etc detergent and warm and a mild detergent water e Rinse and dry Outside sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax e Wash with warm water and a mild
9. an the condenser coil regularly e 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 foods orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont overcrowd it so air movement is blocked The freezer compartment in your refrigerator should be defrosted whenever frost builds up to Ya inch 6 mm The entire refrigerator should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away Defrosting the freezer compartment 1 Move the Run Switch to OFF 2 Remove food and ice cube trays Wrap food in newspaper and put in a cooler to keep frozen 3 Make sure the freezer tray damper is in the A position 4 Place a pan of hot water in the freezer compart ment to speed defrosting Leave door open 5 CAUTION Do not use any type of electric de froster or sharp utensils ice pick knife etc to speed defrosting These can cause damage Scrape with plastic window scraper 6 Replace hot water every 10 to 15 minutes 7 Soak up defrost water with a cloth or sponge A position for normal cooling and defrosting e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures colder than they need fo be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your f
10. ckaged frozen meat Place in the freezer compartment or freezer tray immediately after pur chase unless it is to be defrosted for Cooking Cooked meats leftovers Cool within one to two hours after cooking then cover or wrap tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent drying and store in the refrigerator Bones may be removed to conserve storage space but meat should be left in as large a piece as possible Meats cooked in liquid for future serving should be cooled uncovered within one to two hours then cov ered and stored in the refrigerator To speed cooling when meat is cooled in liquid the pan containing the cooked meat may be set where there is good circula tion of cool air or it may be cooled by setting the pan in cold or running water Cured and smoked meats Keep best in original wrapping After opening rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foll Cooked meat Wrap or cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Courtesy of Nat l Live Stock and Meat Board Cold cuts Store them in their original wrapping until you are ready to use Once the package is opened tightly rewrap unused cold cuts in plastic wrap or alu minum foil STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time Variety Meats 1to2 CRICK ON juletre 1to2 Ground Beef s 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3105 Cured Meats Cold Guts occ
11. d and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recep tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical require ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter ature package Bye RE TE MAT aR eh VS TR Te RA Eg EN te TS Turn it on e Move run switch to RUN NOTE The refrigerator motor will not operate un til the run switch is on RUN Using your refrigerator Temperature Control Run Switch TD oP Am p n er KN Pe UT i Ra ek us eke Setting the control The control for the refrigerator temperature is in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in and the run switch is moved to RUN e Set the THERMOSTAT CONTROL to 3 The freezer tray The freezer tray is located under the freezer com partment The damper at the rear of the freezer tray helps control the refrigerator temperature for warm weather Operation The damper can be adjusted for proper cooling and defrosting of the refrigerator To adjust the damper 1 Pull out the freezer tray 2 Lift out the damper from the rear of the tray 3 Slide damper into the desired position NOTE B C D positions provide fine cooling adjustments to best meet your cooling needs In warm weather Light Switch i ame Cer Give the refrigerator time to cool d
12. de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls freezer compartment should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 gl to 1 quart 95 1 warm water e Rinse and dry Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or Wash with mild detergeni and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents Dark Plastics covers and panels Condenser coils Floor under refrigerator bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent ond warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or fiammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Usual floor cleaners tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the refrigerator at
13. eps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Is the Run Switch on RUN If there Is a rattling or jingling nolse or other unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing Noise when the refrigerator is running If the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb Is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 5 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser behind the refrigerator free from dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor natu rally runs longer e If the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior e Is frost build up more than inch 6 mm Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the control and damper position 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall
14. least every other month Be care ful the fins on the coils are sharp Slide refrigerator out away from wall e Wash floor Slide refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Food storage guide Leafy vegetables flettuce celery and parsley Before storing remove the store wrap and trim off bruised areas Wash in cool water and drain slightly Water should be clinging to the greens as they go into the crisper This water provides the atmosphere of high humidity necessary for keeping the leafy vegetables fresh and crisp during storage Vegetables with skins tomatoes and peppers Wash dry and store in a crisper Fruits Wash dry and store in a crisper with vege tables such as tomatoes Berries keep better if not washed or hulled until ready to use Sort then store berries IN a loosely closed paper bag and store on refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and proper care IS essen tial to maintaining its keeping qualities Store fresh meat on the interior refrigerator shelves Refer to the chart on this page for recommended refrigerator food storage times Fresh meat prepackaged by the meat retailer Store in refrigerator in the original wrapping Refer to the char following for recommended refrigerator storage times Fresh meat not prepackaged Remove from the market wrapping paper wrap in aluminum foil Refer to chart on this page for recommended storage times Prepa
15. or in the full width freezer tray Frozen meats Wrap in freezer packaging material and store in freezer compartment or freezer tray Ice trays Piace on the bottom of the freezer compartment Q gt Z 2 I O O U 2 O gt D Q Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables Long vacations Remove all food if you are going for a month or more Turn the Temperature Control to OFF unplug the re frigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rub ber or wood blocks to the door keeping it open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up SSS a DE EE aa ER Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the door is blocked open SSE EEE EE EEE I a ES To restart refrigerator see instructions on page 4 Moving Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Un plug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they dont shift and rattle Screw in the levelling legs tape the door shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 QUESTIONS Call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 11 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four st
16. own com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours This setting should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The control will be set about right when milk or juice is as Cold as you like In hot weather or if the door is opened often turn the control to a higher number to keep the temperature you like If the milk or juice is too cold or refrigerator items start to freeze turn the con trol to a lower number or adjust the freezer tray damper Wait 24 hours after an adjustment is made before further change is made to the controls Damper Positlons A Closed Bo A position for normal z F cooling and defrosting E FULL Open E position for warm weather setting z 4 gt rf re O Z LJ c 2 Z lt lt O 20 20 mI Ti Q mi 20 gt O 20 Changing the light bulb Unplug the refrigerator before changing the light bulb 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt maximum appliance bulb Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 1 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop Guide Stop 3 Lift front A Slide the rest of the way out Shelf Stop Replacing Shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on the bottom of guides 2 Lift front slide shelf in until it clears guide stops Removing crisper and crisper cover
17. still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents BEFORE YOUPLUGITIN 3 Install Properly 0 sr rer rr resas 4 i Level Refrigerator ssosssesrr rss ere sa 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 Ge EE 4 I ee d d pia ep IIA 4 UDITO EE EE EN 4 5 5 5 6 6 Setting the Control 0 6 c cece IDe FIOGZON MOV var saker baade Changing the Light Bulb Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing Crisper and CrisperCover 6 Ice Cube Trays 0 cece eee 6 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in Sounds You May Hear 6 Energy Saving Tips 1 6 ee 7 DEFROSTING AND CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 0005 7 Defrosting the Freezer Compartment 7 Cleaning the Refrigerator 8 ClEGhING COON este needa 8 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9 VACATION AND MOVING GARE 10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 1 Before You Call for Assistance 11 2 If You Need Assistance 11 3 If You Need Service 005 11 4 If You Have a Problem 11 BAL PR ERE Tia Aden elns ETE L b Ek BT OR R Ga te MEN HTT la TR Lt Fe A I AVRESA RENARE AASE EG ee ENG
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