Whirlpool 4ET20ZK Refrigerator User Manual
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1. i Ls i Utility crushed ice i i en Eich ar Wine rack number varies number with model varies with model remova ill ln NUE Z Door bin freezer shelves Ee sali aA glides SS 4 Snack bin Slide out Egg mn freezer baskets number varies with model Adjustable slide out spillguard shelves F mn Ze Adjustable door bins Crisper light Meat drawer with tempera edjustable ture control door bins Meat drawer i temperature a il B in ae control eveling rollers ase grille control on side wall behind base grille Model 4VED27DQ shown Control panel Freezer control Refrigerator control I BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning it Plugging it in Installing it properly 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 Removing packaging materials 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 ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as de scribed above Do not use sharp instru ments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety2. rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts 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 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 16 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 e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e 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 e Replace base grille Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place Mur ar ah Holiday and moving care Long holidays 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
3. Instruc tions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 18 and 19 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 220 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 BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR i Installing it properly 1 Allow 1 25 cm 1 inch space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side closest to the wall 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 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 16 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw coun
4. 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company 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 Important Safety Instructions P AN e 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 e Never clean refrigerator parts with refrigerator flammable fluids The fumes can create e Child entrapment and suffocation are a fire hazard or explosion not problems of the past Junked or e FOR YOUR SAFETY abandoned refrigerators are still danger DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR ous en an will just sit in the OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND ne i LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR yO Are ce ere ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES roimgerator doit salely CAN CREATE A
5. plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper 20 Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their 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 Egg bin is provided on some models 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 alumi num foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Meat Most meat can be stored in original wrap ping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS Chicken Ground beef Steaks and roasts 3t05 Cured meats Cold cuts Variety meats t 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 sa
6. turn the Refrig erator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water AWARNING 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 injury HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Rinse and dry thoroughly e 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 e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 26 g 2 tablespoons to 0 95 L 1 quart of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly Wash
7. you will want to know Raise signal about your automatic ice maker arm to stop e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm nn Down to make ice automatically Lower signal Up to shut off the ice maker arm to start ice maker NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply Instruc tions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They break apart easily e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e 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 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 soft ener 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 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 ic
8. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER AS WITH THIRST RUSHER Dispensing System i MODELS 4VED27DQ 4VED29DQ 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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire and which could cause product damage electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it If you ever
9. FIRE HAZARD OR e Never allow children to operate play EXPLOSION with or crawl inside the refrigerator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 13 C 55 F 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 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 Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like The model you 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 behind com Quick freeze partment door Control panel Light Model and compartment Br serial number EI ar 7 label Automatic ice AN Zu wall maker with cubed and
10. RLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 2170118 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation USA Printed in U S A
11. 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 Refrigerator on page 7 Short holidays No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising the 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 everything back and refer to page 5 Also remember to reconnect the water supply line CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power
12. ace 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 23 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool 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 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 WHI
13. bin in above desired support button 2 Push bin down until it stops Adjusting the door bin glides Use the door bin glides to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items 1 Grasp glide 2 Slide glide along bin Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again To remove the cover 1 Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports 2 Lift cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place Lift the cover front then the back _USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crisper 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 HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer Pull out to the stop lift 1 Slide the meat drawer straight out to the the front and pull again stop 2 Lift the fr
14. cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 17 8 C 0 F 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company 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 refrigera tor will not operate Unfamiliar sounds ora rattling jingling noise There is water in the defrost pan The lights do not work The ice maker will not operate 22 POSSIBLE CAUSE The power su
15. ded Freezer TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator Section is for your conditions Freezer TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator MADE FAST Very cold room temperature Freezer ENOUGH can t cycle often enough If BOTH Door opened often Refrigerator SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Slide shelf out with an even constant pull 3 Lift front and slide the rest of the way out To move shelf guides to a new position 1 Lift front of guide Pull guide forward off rear support Repeat for other guide 2 To replace guide push guide onto rear support Push front of guide down onto support Be careful when handling glass items To replace glass shelves 1 Guide rear of shelf into shelf guide 2 Slide shelf into place 8 i USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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
16. e 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 14 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 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 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents 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 Solving common ice maker dispenser problems PROBLEM Ice dispenser won t work CAUSE Freezer door open Ice bin not properly installed e Wrong ice in bin e Dispenser not used for extended periods causing ice cubes to melt together Ice dispenser stops working e Ice dispenser bar held in too long Off taste or odor in ice e Ice attracts airborne odors old ice Water quality Foods not properly wrapped e Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning e Plumbing to ice maker New ice maker SOLUTIONS e Close the freezer door Make sure bin is pushed in all the way Use only crescents from ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased st
17. me 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 prepar ing food for freezing or about food storage times contact your local Cooperative Exten sion Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use 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 Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 32 to 48 grams of food per liter of freezer space 2 to 3 Ibs of food per
18. on Check the water line for clogs or leaks IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM SOLUTION _ POSSIBLE CAUSE The motor The condenser coils are Clean the coils See page 19 seems to run dirty too much It is hot outside or in the On hot days or if the room is too room warm the motor naturally runs longer The door has been opened Open the door as few times as frequently possible A large amount of food has The motor will run longer in order to been put in at one time cool down the interior when food is added Remember 3 If you need FSP replace Motor running time depends on different ment parts things number of door openings amount of fo i A pipes eda erature of the room setting Corporation for quality parts Look for this FSP is a protected trademark of Whirlpool symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance 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 2 If the problem is not due to area contact the dealer from whom you one of the items listed in purchased the unit or an authorized Step 1 Whirlpool service company Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company Your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more sp
19. ont slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove meat drawer and crisper 2 Lift front of cover off supports 3 Lift cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place 3 Replace meat drawer and crisper Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer Use control to through an opening between the freezer and adjust meat drawer the refrigerator This keeps the meat drawer temperature colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats Slide the control to let more or less cold air through 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR A mater SEEN um GET ma mm om 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 Adjusting the wine rack To remove the wine rack 1 Lift front of wine rack 2 Pull rack off rear support e 3 Replace in reverse order i Step it Removing the freezer baskets To remove a basket Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull 1 Slide basket out to the stop i again 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide basket out the rest of the way To
20. orage capacity Dump old ice and make a new supply Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR e Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser et Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove Wrap properly See pages 20 and 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 15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 Defrost pan grille Support tabs Changing the light bulbs AWARNING 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
21. pply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A housexhold 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 l The signal arm is in the OF up position The water valve is turned off Water is not getting to the ice maker 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 num bered setting See page 7 Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator New features on your new refrigera tor make new sounds See Under standing the sounds you may hear on page 17 Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow 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 13 Turn the water valve
22. r 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 12 Go 7 THIRSTCRUSHER dispensing system 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 CUBE ICE CRUSHED o na gt as CUBE _ICE CRUSHED USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer It holds approximately 1 5 L 1 quarts When you hook up the refrigerator for the first time press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 1 9 to 2 8 L 2 to 3 quarts The water you draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes Allow several hours to chill a new tankful A a TT eA J NOTE The small tray beneath the dispenser evaporates small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy giass against the water dispenser bar 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply The dispenser light WATER LIGHT To turn on night light slide dispenser LIGHT g switch to the left See page 16 for directions for changing the dispenser light bulb Using the automatic ice maker Here are a few things
23. replace a basket 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide basket in all the way Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support holes 3 Replace in reverse order USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 be tween the dispenser and the ice bin Ice moves 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 dis penser system will not operate when the freezer door is open For crushed ice cubes are crushed before being dispensed This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice Noise from the ice crusher is normal and pieces of ice may vary in size When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE a few ounces of crushed ice will be dis pensed along with the first cubes To dispense ice 1 For cubed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CUBE position For crushed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CRUSHED position 2 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 3 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE The first few batches of ice may have an off flavo
24. rly This section will tell you how to do just that Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from A warmest to C coldest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 8 REFRIGERATOR WARMER _ 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 I USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings lf you need to adjust temperatures in Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments in the chart below as a guide Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food ad
25. se less e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but electricity don t overcrowd it so air movement is e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level blocked the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig e Clean the condenser coils regularly erator 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 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 food organized so you won t e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a have to search for what you want Close heat source such as a range water heater door as soon as food is removed furnace radiator or in direct sunlight 17 Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power interruptions Holiday 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 holiday moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both about once a month to prevent odors from building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator
26. so could result in per sonal 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 Lower light shield to clear bottom supports Pull light shield straight out to remove Replace light shield in reverse order Reconnect refrigerator to power supply 3 4 5 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 7 Refrigerator light 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 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To change light behind quick freeze To change dispenser area light compartment 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach through dispenser area to remove 2 Lift and secure quick freeze compartment bulb door 3 Replace with a heavy duty 10 watt bulb 3 Remove light shield by pulling top forward which can be purchased from your 4 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance Whirlpool dealer bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply 5 Replace ligh
27. t shield NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs 6 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply 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 Water sounds 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 Ice maker sounds sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss 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 e trickling water thud clatter of ice You may hear buzzing from the water You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor valve trickling water and the clatter of ice and moving air dumped into the bin Clicking or snapping sounds Running sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when Your refrigerator has a high efficiency the refrigerator stops running It also makes compressor and motor It will run longer than a sound when the refrigerator starts The older designs It may even seem to run most defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle of the time starts Saving energy You can help your refrigerator u
28. terclock wise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 16 Right to raise left to lower Use a screwdriver Front to adjust roller Leveling screw In This Section Page Setting the controls eeeeee Changing the control settings kj Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 8 Adjusting the door bins 5 Adjusting the door bin glides 9 Removing the crisper and crisper COVER SENSE SENE roroa arao naaa SESE SS SENERE EEK 9 Adjusting the crisper humidity COMO degrees les 10 Removing the meat drawer and COVED pus nens 10 Adjusting the meat drawer temperature uuuuusnennananonennennennnnen 10 Removing the snack bin 11 Adjusting the wine rack 0 11 Removing the freezer baskets 1 Removing the freezer shelf 4 THIRSTCRUSHER dispensing SYSTE ren eee 2 Using the automatic ice maker 3 Removing the ice maker storage DiN aiscvenvediverecccendcdieeceedizs ninseszaceccucestier 4 Solving common ice maker dispenser problems scscce 5 Removing the base grille 6 Changing the light bulbs 6 Understanding the sounds you mav hear nenn 7 Saving energy unaneensnsnnenennnnnannnnnnnnnnn i To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it prope
29. will be off 1 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps 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 0 9 kg 2 Ibs 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 available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it 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 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
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