Whirlpool ED19AK User's Manual
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1. 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawali 800 253 1121 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 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tlonwide 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS lt gt Whirlpool i TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHiRLPOO APPLIANCFS OR PRANCH SED TECH CARE SERVICE WH RLPUOL APPLIANCES FRANCIOSED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICER COMPANIES XV S SERVICE OC 243 Mai SRAVIOR COMPANIES PR EC 23 Mare 44u 4994 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SEAVICING auy 9999 WHIRL BIOL APPL ANCES FRANCHISED ECH CARE SERN fE SERVICE COMPANIES ree SFAVICE CO 123 Mane 399 4949y 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tant2. e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the refrigerator is level YOLVSIOINIIaA YNOA ONISN 9 pm gt z 2 lt oO c x bazd m mal a 7 m fas gt 12 n Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water drain and sfore in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp The crisper has sealing gaskets to help keep humid air IN Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits 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 beres in their store container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken if you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap t with special freezer wrapping
3. Control Cold air flows against the meat pan through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator This helps keep the meat pan colder than the rest of the refrigerator Set the control to let more or less Cold air through Colder Meat Storage Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures Adjusting Shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator if your model has glass shelves be careful They are heavy To remove shelves 1 Tilt up at front 2 Lifft up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out To replace 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position Removing Freezer Shelves e Lift front sightly e Lift back off supports e Replace in reverse order Lift the Front Then the Back Removing the Crisper Meat Pan and Covers e Slide crisper ard meat pan straight out to stop e Lift the front Slide the rest of the way out e Replace in reverse order Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Snap Back into Place e Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front Press front tabs out of the way Lift cover front Lift back off the pegs Replace in reverse order Changing Light Bulbs Before removing a light shield for cleaning or for replacing a bulb unplug the refrigerator Use op pllance
4. e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics Defrost pan Condenser Coil DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and sof clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon Se etc These can scratch or damage the material ee water and mild detergent e Remove base grille See page 6 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and ary e Replace with notched corner to the rear e Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing nto pan Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment Remove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at east every other month Replace base grille Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash floor
5. front so the door can close tightly Ice Cream Store in the freezer Once the pack age is opened place a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur face This will prevent ice crystals from forming Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a long time re wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats 1 Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition 2 Use only the recommended wrapping materials 3 Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life 4 Wrap tightly pressing out as much air as possible 5 Label and date it 6 Refreezing defrosted meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Juices Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD Storage times given in this chart are only a guide For best use of freezer space keep fro zen foods for snort times Use then replace as needed Bredd iie edane na ia dates 2 months Cooked Dishes 2 3 months Fish and Seafoods Fresh anadate i aaea a 6 months Commercially Frozen 1 3 months FUUSS 3 ote e ao an A She descend tees 6 months Ice Cream 2 005 1 month Concentrated Juice 4 6 months Meats BACOM
6. material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap loosely in waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Store in refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as pur chased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats 05 1to2 Chicken roie iae ORAT 0 00000 1to2 Ground Beef 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Cured Meats 085 7 to 10 BOCON ieee cnc ndan ra edd ae pees 5to7 Cold Cuts 0 2 eee 3105 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 Eggs Store without washing in the original car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf or bottom door shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or
7. not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Temperature control to a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Air Control to a higher number e if you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor jike stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smalier by evaporation ce 2 z lt O c a m nm Zz 9 m a gt ce a Removing the Freezer Bin For proper air movement keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the bin e Slide out to the stop Lift the front to clear the stop Slide out the rest of the way To replace the bin e Place bin on the slides e Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides e Slide bin in Pull to Stop Lift Pull Again Removing the Base Grille e Pull grille outwards as shown Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille Metal Clips Support Tabs Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace e Line up grille support tabs with metal clips e Push firmly to snap into place e Close the doors Sounds you may hear DE Mao Possible Sounds Probable Causes Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the so
8. Whirl NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ED19AK ol ED19TK EHD192XK EHD192VK Power Saving Safety Control i Freezer Light First Air Control Child entrapment Light and suffocation are not Temperature things of the past Control Junked or abandoned Utilit refrigerators are still c Sae ailment dangerous even If they will just sit in the Adjustable garage a few days Shelves If you are getting rid of ice Cube Trays your old refrigerator do Utility Bin it safely Please read Cisse _ the enclosed safety p booklet trom the Meat Pan Association of Meat Pan Air Home Appliance Control not Manufacturers Help shown prevent accidents Freezer Storage Bin Base Grille Copy Your Model Number Model and Serial and Serial Number Here Number Plate When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just above base grille 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in tnese spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company and Telephone Number Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you Now to start your refrigerator clean it move shelves and adjust controls It even tells you wha
9. bulbs only Pull Off the Dial Pult Out at the Bottom Light bulbs behind refrigerator and freezer control consoles Pull control knob straight off Pull bottom of control panel straight out Lift top of panel off supports Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace panel in reverse order Ice Cube Trays To remove ice e Hold tray at both ends e 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 Optional Automatic Ice Maker aise Signal Arm to Stop ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 6 there are a few things you will want to know The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity t is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e if ice is
10. ch for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e 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 coid as your family likes them that s cold enough e Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight 7 eee On wk aaaaaaaamamamamaaa 6 Cleaning your refrigerator Removable parts Mild detergent and e Wash removable parts with warm water shelves crisper meat warm water and a mild detergent pan etc e Rinse and dry Outside sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild towel mild detergent detergent Do not use abrasive or appliance wax or good harsh cleansers auto paste wax 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 a parts a eee EET Inside walls Freezer Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and should be o to paper towel baking mild detergent or warm up so cloth won t soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to stick detergent 1 quart 95 1 warm water
11. en the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerqtor make new sounds You may be hearing alr flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow lf the lights aren t working e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb is burned oui e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 5 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much eis the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm fhe motor naturally runs longer e if the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food nas been put in the Motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled t 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 COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S
12. er 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 foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to yournew home put everything back and refer to page 3 Don t forget fo reconnect the water supply line if you have an icemaker QUESTIONS call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 11 if you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 4 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 e Is the electric cord plugged in is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e js the Temperature Control turned ON If your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With anew refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON n the down position e Is the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice Maker If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise wh
13. esha irrada Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat 1 2 months Poultry 0 20005 3 4 months Vegetables 6 months Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board and US D A Ga Q O 7 4 fe a gt m a e gt m Vacation and Short Vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long Vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep Odor and mold from building up Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator oO Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker wat
14. inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use if Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging Ihe secret of successful freezing s in the packaging The wrap you use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or out Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and non permeable plastic wraps such as saran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room atthe
15. lewer front UL eachserewicihelet pull chain See individual electrical requirements 4 Check with level and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your refrigerator Air Outlet QO REFRIGERATOR FREEZER NOM MER UAE Setting the Controls Controls for adjusting temperatures are in both the refrigerator and the freezer To start 1 Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL in the refrigera tor to 3 2 Set the AIR CONTROL in the freezer to 3 Air Control Set on 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take several hours The control console has directions for adjust ing temperatures if needed Controls will be set about right if your milk or juice is as Cold as your family likes it and when ice cream is firm Do not block the air outlets on either control panel That can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set The POWER SAVING CON TROL on the control panel in the refrigerator operates electric heaters These heaters help pre vent moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator when humidity is high SAVES REDUCES POWER EXTERIOR MOISTURE Off Setting Helps Save Energy Use the OFF setting when humidity is low e Use ON If moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature rol Seton 3 o TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOWER CAVING CONTROL The Meat Pan Air
16. s or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner 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 Gate 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 gt oO z gt Z o ie S Z 7 O gt m a lt O c z m m O mn m 2 lt ce m 0 kard gt a 2 zel _ gt 2 2 m 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 repiacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made fo the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appiiance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Making your world a little easier Part No 944001 Rev C Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation
17. sed in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not run where there are explosive fumes is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold Install Properly Remove Sales Labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide abel and any inside sales labels before using the refrigerator Re move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol Clean it w m 0 m lt fe AS 2 zZ 1 Allow 2 inch 1 3 cm space between counters and cabinets and the sides and top of the re Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean frigerator for ease of installation Ing instructions on page 7 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider Plug It In 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the g wall 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle SE N Level Refrigerator Freezer 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method A 15 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and grounded electrical supply is required it is recom Right to Raise mended that a separate circuit serving only this Left to Lower appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recepta ee ae cle which cannot be turned off with a switeh or Anfo
18. t to do if you hear strange sounds or think something is wrong Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do CONTENTS BEFORE YOU PLUG ITIN Install Properly Level Refrigerator Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plug It In USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Setting the Controls Adjusting Shelves Removing Freezer Shelves Removing the Crisper Meat Pan and Covers Changing Light Bulbs Ice Cube Trays Les i Re ee Optional Automatic lece Maker Removing the Freezer Bin Removing the Base Grille Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Chart FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing Fresh Food Storing Frozen Food VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Before Calling for Assistance If You Need Assistance If You Need Service If You Have a Problem 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it 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 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 is out of fhe weather is u
19. unds 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 chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts 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 lf your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds e ice Maker Sounds 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 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 Clean 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 sear
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