Whirlpool 8ED22PW Refrigerator User Manual
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1. gt o Whirl ol NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 8ED22PW UseAndCareGuide 7 A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide 20 if You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments from anywhere in the U S A 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 A WARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal p2. Freezer control Refrigerator control Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning it Installing it properly Plugging it 1M ceccsencrnseceecesseneerseetsneneesseeseeeee 5 Leveling it 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 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere type wall receptacle ip 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 i See Electrical Requirements and Grounding ae Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding plug nsraning it properly Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 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 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall 4 Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installation Instructions leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveli
3. 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 C 21 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 Unfamiliar sounds or a rattling jingling noise
4. 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 supply Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are attach ed to the back of the refrigerator 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 12 Raise signal arm to stop ice maker Lower signal arm to start ice maker Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove empty and clean the storage bin if e the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or more e a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e the ice dispenser is not used regularly To remove ice bin 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bott
5. Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide s network of authorized Whirlpool Whirlpool service compa SERVICE jes Whirlpool service 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 e APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service 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 you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consum
6. 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 Refrigerator To change crisper light ee oe light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free Lower light shield to clear bottom supports Pull light shield straight out to remove Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace light shield in reverse order Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NO BP W To change light below ice bin Disconnect refrigerator from power supply Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace light shield Reconnect refrigerator to power supply 1 8 ON 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 rem
7. There is water in the defrost pan The lights do not work The ice maker will not operate The motor seems to run too much 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 There is something on top of or behind the refrigerator The sounds are normal 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 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 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 Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow Replace household f
8. 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 AWARNING 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 b
9. drawer and covers 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 Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again 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 Lift cover frame up and out 4 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 humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crisper an e The control can be adjusted to any setting between LOW and HIGH e LOW open lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins e HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrig Use control to adjust erator This helps keep the meat drawer colder meat drawer temperature than the rest o
10. to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e 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 e Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator e 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 To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a bail then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand
11. 7 3to5 1to2 TYPE Chicken Ground beef Steaks and roasts Cured meats Bacon Cold cuts Variety meats 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 Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing
12. ack and refer to page 5 Also remember to reconnect the water supply line 19 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 Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 Food Storage Guide In This Section Storing fresh food 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 wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof
13. aker e Ice dispenser bar held SOLUTIONS e Close the freezer door e Make sure bin is pushed in all the way e 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 e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset e Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser 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 e Wrap properly See page 21 e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 18 e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up See back of refrigerator cabinet e 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 Metal clips Condenser coils Defrost pan Support tabs 15 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
14. d room temperature can t cycle often enough Controls not set correctly for your conditions Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often Large amount of food added RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins 1 Lift bin up 2 Pull bin straight out Support button To replace door bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push bin down until it stops 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 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 Lift 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 Be careful when 3 Lower front of shelf to a level position handling glass items Removing the crisper meat
15. 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 Impor 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 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 Light Control panel Light Model and ED25PW ead 9 serial number label on side wall Utility Automatic LLA compartment ice maker a il Utility bin Ice bin Bin glide Light Adjustable Freezer ti Zz lt Iil door bins sheives Caa H i IIl A 2 Adjustable Snack bin _ lass shelves g Slide out z Gallon wide freezer basket RS Ee a iii door bins wire on a 1 KL HI I Crisper light nat A N ii ED22PW NANS Base grille Is TTL Sn Crisper with il humidity ae control Meat drawer Crisper cover Leveling rollers behind base grille Meat drawer air control on side wall Model ED25PW shown
16. er 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 e 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 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase 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 Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to refrigerator caused by accident m
17. er than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e 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 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 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 17 Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power interruptions Vacation and moving care 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 b
18. f the refrigerator for better storage 8 CCi AA of meats Slide the control to let more or less cold air through 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 10 Removing the freezer door shelves s ED22PW 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 Pull out to the stop lift 2 Lift the front to clear the stop the front and pull again 3 Slide basket out the rest of the way 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 Using the automatic ice maker Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm
19. isuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any food loss due to product failure Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance om m WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademarl SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A 24
20. 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 20 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 ina 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 APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS 1to2 1to2 3to5 7 to 10 5to
21. ng screws one Right to raise on the right and one on the left To adjust one or left to lower both of these follow the directions below Use a screwdriver 1 Remove base grille See page 15 Front to adjust 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise roller 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 15 Leveling la screw Lower Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Removing the freezer shelves Changing the control settings Removing the freezer basket Adjusting the door bins Using the automatic ice maker Adjusting the door bin glides Removing the ice maker storage bin Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Using the ice and water dispensers Removing the crisper meat drawer Solving common dispenser ice maker and covers problems Adjusting the crisper humidity control Removing the base grille Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Changing the light bulbs Removing the snack bin Understanding the sounds you may hear Removing the freezer door shelves Saving energy 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 Contr
22. ol adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B FREEZER Freezer Control adjustments range from ON A warmest to C coldest k a 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down com en COLDER 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 Changing the control settings e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed 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 CONDITION If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Freezer Section is TOO WARM If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD If ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH If BOTH SECTIONS REASON Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very col
23. om 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 13 Using the ice and water dispensers AWARNING 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 Remo
24. oth should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building AWARNING up Spills should be wiped up right away Personal Injury Hazard To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Refrigeration system tubes are located near Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable the defrost pan and can become hot parts and clean the refrigerator according to the Remove and install defrost pan carefully f i i i ollowing directions Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel Wash outside of cabinet Do not use with mild detergent warm abrasive or harsh cleaners water and an appliance wax Rinse and dry thoroughly or good auto paste wax 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 Inside walls Sponge soft cloth or paper e Wash with mixture of warm water and freezer should be towel with baking soda or mild detergent or allowed to warm up mild detergent and warm baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g so cloth won t stick water to 1 quart 95 L of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly Door liners and Sponge
25. ove bulb 3 Replace with a heavy duty 10 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 one 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 Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts Water sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds e trickling water thud clatter of ice You may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compres sor and motor It will run long
26. roperty Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day 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 Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e 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 e Never allow children
27. soft cloth or paper e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly gaskets towel with mild detergent DO NOT USE cleaning waxes and warm water concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft cle n sponge or soft e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly covers and panels clean cloth with mild DO NOT USE paper towels window detergent and warm water sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment Condenser coils Floor under Floor cleaners refrigerator HOW TO CLEAN e Remove base grille See page 15 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e 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 e Remove base grille e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation and moving care Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for
28. use 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 1301 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
29. ve 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 112 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 14 Solving common dispenser ice maker problems PROBLEM Ice dispenser won t work e Freezer door open e Ice bin not properly installed e Wrong ice in bin Dispenser not used for extended periods causing ice cubes to melt together Ice dispenser stops working in too long Off taste or odor in ice e Ice attracts airborne odors old ice e Water quality e Foods not properly wrapped e Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning Plumbing to ice maker e New ice m
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