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 Contents
Page Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance.
Important Safety Instructions.. ........................ .3 Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra-
Before Uslng Your Refrigerator.. ..................... .4 tlon Card provided wtth thls product. Then
Using Your Refrigerator .................................. 5 complete the form below. Have this information
Setting the controls .......................................... 5 ready if you need service or call with a question.
Changing the control settings.. ....................... -5 l Copy model and serial numbers from label (see
Exterior moisture control ................................ .6 diagram on front cover) and purchase date from
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves.. ................. .6 sales slip.
Removing and adjusting the freezer shelves ..6 l Keep this book and sales slip together in a
Removing the freezer door shelves ............... .6 handy place.
Adjusting the refrigerator door bins ................ .6
Adjusting the bin and shelf glides.. ................. .7
Removing the crisper, Model Number
meat drawer and covers ............................. .7
Adjusting the crisper humidity control.. ........... .7
Adjusting the meat drawer temperature ......... .7 Serial Number
Removing the snack bin ................................. .8
Removing the freezer basket ......................... .8
Removing the base grille.. .............................. .8 Purchase Date
Changing the light bulbs.. ............................... .9
THIRST CRUSHERrY dispensing system.. ... 10 Service Company Phone Number
Automatic ice maker.. .................................... 11
Removing ice maker storage bin.. ................ .12
Common dispenser and ice maker problems 13
Sounds you may hear ................................... 13
Energy saving tips ........................................ .13
Cleaning Your Refrigerator.. .......................... .14
Food Storage Guide ..................................... .15
Storing fresh food ......................................... .15
Storing frozen food ....................................... .15
Caring For Your Refrigerator.. ....................... .17
Vacation and moving care.. .......................... .17
Power interruptions ...................................... .17
If You Need Servtce Or Assistance ............. .18
Whlrlpool Refrigerator Warranty ................. .20
8 1992 Whirlpool Corporation

Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label, tape

and any inside labels (except the model and
serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remalntng glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohd. flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See ‘Important
Safety Instructions’ 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

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 ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or Injury when uslng your
refrigerator, follow basic precautions lncludlng the followlng:

l Read all lnstructlons before using the It Is your responslblllty to be sure your
refrigerator. refrigerator:
l Child entrapment and suffocation are not l is installed and leveled on a floor that will
problems of the past. Junked or aban- hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its
doned refrigerators are still dangerous ... size and use.
even If they will “Just slt In the garage a l is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
few daya” with the correct electrical supply and ground-
If you are getting rld of your old refrlgera- ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements
tor, do lt safely. Please read the enclosed and Grounding Instruction Sheet.)
safety booklet from the Assoclatlon of l is used only to do what home refrigerators
Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help are designed to do.
prevent accidents. l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
l Never allow children to operate, play with, source.
or crawl lnslde the refrigerator. l is properly maintained.
l Never clean refrigerator parts wlth l is out of the weather.
flammable flulds. The fumes can create a
flre hazard or exploslon. . is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
. FOR YOUR SAFETY l
l is not used by anyone unable to operate it
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE OR properly.
OTHER FlAMMABLE VAPORS AND
l is not loaded with food before it has time to
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN get properly cold.
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlONS -

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 BeforeUsingYourRefrigerator
Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on page 14.

Plug tt In
3-prong grounding Recommended Groundlng Method
type wall receptacle A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with
a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
Refrlgersto cord.
power cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
3-prohg
groundlng plug

Install properly
1. Allow H inch (1.25 cm) 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 so the door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
4. Make sure ice maker water supply has been
connected. Refer to instructions on back of
refrigerator cabinet.

Level refrigerator-freezer
Right to rake; 1. Remove the base grille. (See page 8.)
left to lower 2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
Use screwdrlver 3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
to adjust 4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 8.)

Leveling -icrew

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 UsingYourRefrigerator
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. To adjust a control, turn knob. When
the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time:
1. Set the refrigerator Control to 3.

2. Set the Freezer Control to B.

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding food. (This may take
several hours.)
These settings should be right for normal
household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice
cream is firm.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 to 5. Freezer Control adjustments range from
AtoC.
Changlng the control settlngs
tf 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 18.)
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

RECOMMENDED
CONDITION: REASON: CONTROL SETTINGS:
tf Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator
Section is Large amount of food added Freezer i
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm

tf Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3

Section is Large amount of food added Freezer C
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)

tf Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2

Section is for your conditions Freezer B
TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3

MADE FAST Very a&f room temperature Freezer C
ENOUGH (can’t cyde often enough)

tf BOTH Door opened often Refrigerator 4

SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer B
are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room
temperatures

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Cont Bnued

Exterior moisture control

The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control
Console operates electric heaters around the
door openings. These heaters help keep
moisture from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator.
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the
outside of the refrigerator.
Adjustlng the refrigerator shelves
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you
use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong
enough to hotd bottles, milk and other heavy food
items.
To remove glass shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt up at front.
3. Lift up at back
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace glass shelves:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
Glass shelves are supports.
heavy. Be careful. 2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot.
Lower front of shelf to level position.
Removlng and adjustlng the freezer shelves
To remove the shelves:
1. Lii right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
To adJust the shelves:
1. Remove shelf as above.
2. Remove supports by sliding upward.
3. Relocate supports on desired level.
4. Replace shelf.
NOTE: The cup-shaped supports go in the back
of the freezer.
Removlng the freezer door shelves (ED22PQ)
Shelves can be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove door shelves:
1. Grasp shelf at both ends.
2. Lii up and pull out.
To replace door shelves:
1. Insert hooks into guides on both sides.
2. Push down to lock in place.
Adjustlng the refrigerator door blns
To remove door blns:
1. Liibinup.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door blns:
1. Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push down until it stops.
NOTE: Large bins are designed to fit in the top
6 portion of refrigerator door only.

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 Adjusting the bln and shelf glides
The bin and shelf glides can be used to secure
odd-shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin or shelf track.

Removlng the crisper, meat drawer and

covers
Pull out to the stop,
Ilfl the front To remove the crisper:
and pull agaln. 1. Slide straight out to the stop.
2. Lii the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the covers:
1. Push up glass insert from bottom, then slide
out with both hands.
2. Lift front of mver frame.
3. Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out.
4. Remove metal cover support.

llfl the bame front, To replace the covers:

then the bade. 1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports
in front section of cabinet.
2. Fii back of corners into notch supports on
walls of refrigerator, then lower into place.
3. Slide back of glass insert into place, then
bwer front.

Adjustlng the crisper humldlty control

Pull out to the stop, IR the
front and pull agaln. You can control the amount of humidity in the
moisture-sealed crisper.
1. The control can be adjusted to any setting
between LOW and HIGH.
2. LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for
best storage of fruits and vegetables with
skins.
3. HIGH (dosed) keeps moist air in the crisper
for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Adjustlng the meat drawer temperature

Cold air flows against the meat drawer through
an opening between the freezer and the refrigera-
tor. This helps keep the meat drawer colder than
the rest of the refrigerator.
Slide the control to let more cold air through.

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Removlng the snack bln

To remove the snack bln:
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,
Ilfl the front and I
pull agaln.

Removlng the freezer basket

(wire for ED25PQ and plastic for ED22PQ)
For proper air movement, keep the freezer
basket in place when the refrigerator is operating.
To remove the basket:
1. Slide the basket out to the stop.
2. Lii front to dear the stop.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
To replace the basket:
1. Place basket on the slides.
2. Make sure the stops clear the front of the
slides.
3. Slide basket in all the way.
Removlng the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open the doors.
2. Pull grille out.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind
grille.
- -‘-~denser tolls To replace grille:
\ 1. Lie up grille support tabs with metal clips.
Deffost pan
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
KBuppott tsba 3. Close the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 14.

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 Changlng the light bulbs

ElectrIcal Shock Hazard

Before removing a light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or disconnect the electrlc-
lty leadlng to the refrigerator at the maln
power supply. Failure to do so could result
In elect&al shock or personal InJury.
To change the refrigerator Ilght:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to find
bulb.
3. Remove bulb.
Refrigerator light
4. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5. Reconnect power supply.
To change crisper Ilght:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps
free.
3. Lower liiht shield to clear bottom supports.
4. Pull light shield straight out to remove.
5. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect power supply.
To change upper freezer light (ED25PQ only):
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Lii top of liiht shield until if snaps free.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace light shield over bulb and snap into
place.
5. Reconnect power supply.
To change light below Ice bln:
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 the light shield.
5. Reconnect power supply.
To change dispenser Ilght:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach the bulb through the dispenser area.
3. Replace bulb with a heavy-duty 1O-watt bulb.
4. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fif your
refrigerator. Be sure to replace bulb with one of
the same size and shape.

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THIRST CRUSHER”’ dlspenslng system

Personal Injury Hazard

Tumbllng Ice and pressure on a fragile
glass can break lt. Do not use a fragile
glass when dlspenslng Ice or water. Dolng
so could resutt In personal Injury or
breakaae.

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 taste from new plumbing and parts. Throw the
be away.

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 dispensing system will not operate when
the freezer door is open.
NOTE: Large amounts of ice should be taken
from the bin, not through the dispenser.

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
Sh.
When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE, a
few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along
with the first cubes.

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 To dispense water:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the water
dispenser bar.
2. Remove glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to
maintain a fresh supply.
Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat
drawer. It holds about 1 ‘h 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) of water. The water you draw and
discard will rinse the tank and pipes.
Allow several hours to chill the first 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 turn on nlght Ilght, slide dispenser LIGHT
switch to the left. See page 9 for directions for
changing the dispenser light bulb.

Automatlc ke maker
Here are a few things you will want to know
about your automatic ice maker:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Raise Down . . . for making ice automatically.
slgnal
arm to up . . . to shut off the ice maker.
. . .
stop Ice. PJOTF . Do not turn ice maker on until It 1s
aonnected
Lower or Ice mwcllter SUDDL~ hook-ur, are
slgnal attached to the back of the refrlamtor
arm to
start If
l lt is normal for ice crescents to be attached by
a corner. They will break apart easily.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer
is cold enough to make ice. This can take
overnight.
l lf 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.
l Good water quality is important for good ice
quality. lt 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 quality ice. lf a
softened water supply cannot be avoided, then
if is important that the water softener be well
maintained and operating properly.

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Removlng ke maker storage bln

Remove, empty and clean the storage bin:
l lf the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used
for a week or more.
l lf a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt
and freeze together.
l lf the ice dispenser is not used regularly.
1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom
and slide it to the rear.

2. Lii the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF

position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no
more will be made.

3. Lii the front of the storage bin. Pull if out.

4. Empty the bin. Use hot or warm water to melt
the ice il necessary. Never use anythlng
sharp to break up ice in the bin. This can
damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.
5. Wash with mild detergent in warm wafer.
Rinse well. Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleanser or solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make sure if is
pushed in all the way. Push the signal arm
down to the ON position to restart ice
production.

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 Common dispenser and ke maker problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTlON
Dispenser Freezer door open. l Close the freezer door.
won’t work. ice bin not properly installed. l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
Wrong ice in bin. l Use only ice crescents from Ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
Dispenser not used for separated, and to obtain increased storage
extended periods, causing capacity.
ke cubes to melt together. l Dump old .ke and make new supply.

Dispenser Ice dispenser bar held in too l Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to
stops worklng. long. reset.
l Large amounts of ice should be taken from the
bin, not through the dispenser.

Off-taste or ke attracts airborne odors; l Dump old ice and make new supply; store
odor In Ice. old ice. excess ice in covered container.
Water quality. l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may
require a filter to remove.
Foods not properly wrapped. l Wrap properly. See page 15.
Ice bin and freezer may l Clean fraezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart
need cleaning. on page 14.
Plumbing to ice maker. l Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice
maker water supply hook-up. (See back of
refrigerator cabinet.)
New ice maker. l The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker
may have an off-taste. Dump ice and make
new supply.

Sounds you may hear Runnlng sounds:

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor
old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to and motor. lt will run bnger than older designs. It
you, you might be concerned about them. Don’t may even seem to run most of the time.
be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces like the floor, walls and cabinets can Energy savlng tlps
make the sounds seem louder. You can help your refrigerator use less electricify.
The following describes the kinds of sounds l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
that might be new to you, and what may be cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
making them. l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
Sllght hum, soft hiss: l Open the door as few times as possible. Think
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and about what you need before you open the door.
moving air. Get everything out at one time. Keep food
Cllcklng or snapplng sounds: organized so you wont have to search for what
The thermostat makes a definite dii when the you want. Close door as soon as food is
refrigerator stops running. lt also makes a sound removed.
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
click when the defrost cycle starts. overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
Water sounds: l lt is a waste of electriciiy to set the refrigerator
When the refrigerator stops running, you may and freezer to temperatures colder than they
hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and
if stops. You may also hear defrost water running drinks are as cold as your family likes them,
into the defrost water pan. that’s cold enough.
l Keep the Exterior Moisture Control in the OFF
Ice maker sounds:
position unless moisture forms on refrigerator
l trlckllng water
exteriir.
l thud (clatter of ice)
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
Because your refrigerator has an ice maker, you source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling radiator or in direct sunlight.
water and the datter of ice dumped into the bin. 13

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 CleaningYourRefrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
automatically. But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
up. Spills should be wiped up right away. following directions.

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Removable parts l Sponge or cloth . Wash removable parts by hand.

(shelves, crisper, meat l Mild detergent l Rinse and dry thoroughly.

drawer, etc.) l Warm water

Outslde l Sponge, cloth l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use

or paper towel abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l MiM detergent l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Warm water l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice
l Appliance wax (or a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
good auto paste wax) Waxlng palnted metal surfaces pro-
vldes rust proteotlon.
Do not wax Dlastlc Darts.
lnslde walls l Sponge, soft cloth l Wash with mixture of warm wafer and
(freezer shoukf be or paper towel - mild detergent, or
allowed to warm up so l Baking soda or mild - baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
cloth won’t stick) detergent 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Warm water l Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Door liners and l Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash.

gaskets paper towel l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Mild detergent DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, ooncen-
l Warm water trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts l Soft, clean sponge l Wash
(covers and panels) or soft, clean cloth l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Mild detergent DO NOT USE paper towels, wlndow
l Warm water sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable
flulds. These can scratch or damage
material. See ‘Important Safety Instruc-
tlons” on page 3.
Defrost pan l Sponge or cloth l Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
l Mild detergent l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
l Warm water brace (remove tape, if any).
l Wash defrost pan.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Personal Injury Hazard Push if in all the way.
Refrlgeratlon system tubes are located l Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
near the defrost pan and can become hot. into pan.
Remove and Install defrost pan carefully. l Replace base grille.
Failure to do so could result In personal
InJury.

Condenser tolls l Vacuum cleaner with l Remove base grille.

extended narrow l Vacuum coils (at least every other month).
attachment l Replace base grille.

Floor under refrigerator l Floor cleaners l Roll refrigerator out only as far as wafer
supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
14 l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

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 FoodStorageGuide
There is a correct way to package and store Butter or margarlns
refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
longer, take the time to study these recom- compartment. When storing an extra supply,
mended steps. wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Storing fresh food Store in the original wrapping until you are ready
Food placed in the refrigerator should be to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof wrap or aluminum foil.
material. This prevents food odor and taste Leftovers
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure freshness. Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum
foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be
Leafy vegetables used.
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water
and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic con-
Storing frozen food
tainer and store in crisper. The freezer section is designed for storage of
commercially frozen food and for freezing food at
Vegetables wlth sklns (carrots, peppers) home. For further information about preparing
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container. food for freezing, contact your local Cooperative
Extension Service or check a freezer guide or
Frult
cookbwk
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic
bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until Packaglng
they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in The secret of successful freezing is in the
their store container in a crisper, or store in a packaging. The way you close and seal the
Loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf. package must not allow air or moisture in or out.
Meat Packaging done in any other way could cause
food odor and taste transfer throughout the
Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
long as it is air and moisture proof. Rewrap if Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with
necessary. See the following chart for storage tight fitting lids, straight-sided canning/freezing
times. jars, heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated
Storage chart for fresh and cured meat* paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps (made
from a Saran film) are recommended. Follow
APPROXIMATE TlME
TYPE (DAYS) package or container instructions for proper
Chicken .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. . . ... .. .. ... . 1 to 2 freezing methods.
Ground beef .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. .. ... . 1 to 2
Do not use:
Steaks and roasts .. .. .. .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. ... 3 to 5 l Bread wrappers
Cured meats .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... . 7 to 10 l Non-polyethylene plastic containers
Bacon .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. 5 to 7 l Containers without tight lids
Cold cuts .. . . .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. 3 to 5 l Waxed paper
Variety meats .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. 1 to 2
l Waxedcoated freezer wrap
‘If meat is to be stored bnger than the times
given, follow the directions for freezing. l Thin, semi-permeable wrap
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used The use of these wrappings could cause food
the same day as purchased. odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen food.
Frsezlng
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton on Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any
interior shelf. large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food
into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours.
Milk (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk foot of freezer space.) Leave enough space for
on interior shelf. air to circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room at the front so the door can
close tightly.

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 Food Storage Guide
Contlnued

Freezer food storage chart STORAGE TlME

Storage times will vary according to the quality of
the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (air Maln dlshes
and moisture proof), and the storage temperature Stews; meat, poultry
which shoufd be 0°F (-17.8%). and fish casserole ...................... .2 to 3 months
FOOD STORAGE TlME TV dinners ................................... 3 to 6 months
Dalry products
Frults Butter ........................................... 6 to 9 months
Fruit juice concentrate ..................... .12 months Margarine ......................................... 12 months
Commercially frozen fruit.. ............... .12 months Cheese:
Citrus fruif and juices .................. .4 to 6 months Camembert, Mozzarella,
Others.. ..................................... .8 to 12 months Farmer’s .......................................... 3 months
Vegetables Creamed cottage .............. DO NOT FREEZE
Cheddar, Edam, Gouda,
Commercially frozen.. ........................ .8 months
Swiss, Brick, etc.. ................. .6 to 8 weeks
Home frozen ............................. .8 to 12 months
(Freezing can change texture of cheese.)
Meat ke cream, ice milk, sherberi.. ............ .2 months
Bacon ...................................... .4 weeks or less
Eggs
Corned beef.. ........................... .4 weeks or less
Whole (mixed) .................................. 12 months
(Salting meat shortens freezer life) 12 months
Whites ...............................................
Frankfurters .......................................... 1 month 12 months
Yolks .................................................
Ground beef, lamb, veal ............. .2 to 3 months
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs.)
Roasts:
Beef.. ..................................... .6 to 12 months Bakedgoods
Lamb and veal ........................ .6 to 9 months Yeast breads and rolls.. ..................... .3 months
Pork.. ....................................... .4 to 8 months Baked Brown ‘N Serve rolls.. .............. 3 months
Sausage, fresh ............................ 1 to 2 months Unbaked breads ................................... 1 month
Steaks and chops: Quick breads .............................. .2 to 3 months
Beef.. ..................................... .8 to 12 months Cakes, unfrosted ........................ .2 to 4 months
Lamb, veal, pork ..................... .3 to 4 months Cakes, frosted .......................... .8 to 12 months
Flsh Fruit cakes ....................................... .12 months
Cod, flounder, haddock, sole.. ........... .6 months Cookie dough .................................... .3 months
Blue fish, salmon ........................ .2 to 3 months Baked cookies .......................... .8 to 12 months
Baked pies.. ................................. 1 to 2 months
Mackerel, perch .......................... .2 to 3 months
Breaded fish (purchased) .................. .3 months Pie dough only ............................ .4 to 6 months
Clams, oysters, cooked fish,
crab, scallops .......................... .3 to 4 months Based on U.S.D.A. and Michigan Cooperative
Alaskan king crab ............................. 10 months Extension Service suggested storage times.
Shrimp, uncooked ............................ 12 months
Poultry
Chicken or turkey,
whole or parts ................................... 12 months
Duck .................................................. .6 months
Giblets ........................................ .2 to 3 months
Cooked poultry w/gravy ..................... .6 months
Slices (no gravy). .................................. 1 month

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 CaringForYourRefrigerator
Vacation and moving care Power interruptions
Short vacations lf electricity goes off, call the power company.
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be Ask how long power will be off.
away for less than four weeks. Use up perish- 1. tf service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
ables; freeze other items. keep both doors closed. This will help foods
1. Turn off your ice maker. stay frozen.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker. 2. lf service is to be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
3. Empty the ice bin.
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
4. Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out
frozen food locker.
of the mechanism.
OR
Long vacations (b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
Remove all the food if you are going for a month every cubic foot of freezer space. This will
or more. Turn off the water supply to the ice keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
maker af least one day ahead. When the last gloves to protect your hands from dry ice
load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make burns.
sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the (c) lf neither a food locker or dry ice is avail-
mechanism. able, use or can perishable food at once.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it . . . rinse
(d) Ice bin may need to be emptied if ice has
well and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the
thawed into a solid mass.
tops of both doors . . . keeping them open far
enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and 3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
mold from building up. filled one. A freezer full of meat will stay cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods. lf
food contains ice crystals, if may be safely
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may
be affected. If the condition of the food is poor
Personal Injury Hazard or if you feel if is unsafe, dispose of it.
Do not allow children to climb on, play Questlons 3
near or climb lnslde the refrigerator when
the doors are blocked open. They may Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone
become Injured or trapped. number. (See page 18.)

To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigera-

tor’ on page 5.
Movlng
Shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead
of time. Disconnect the water line. After the last
supply of ice drops, lii the signal arm to turn off
the ice maker. Make sure all ice crescents are
dispensed out of the mechanism.
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’f shift
and rattle. Screw in the leveling rollers; tape the
doors shut; and tape the electric cord to the
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put every-
thing back and refer to page 4. Don’t forget to
reconnect the water supply line to the ice maker.

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 If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Remember:
We suggestyou follow these Motor running time depends on different things:
steps: number of door openings, amount of food stored,
temperature of the room, setting of the controls.
1. Before calling for assistance . . . Your new refrigerator may be larger than your
Performance problems often result from little old one so it has more space to be cooled. lt also
things you can find and fix yourself without tools has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food
of any kind. compartment. All this means better refrigeration
and may require more running time than your old
If your refrigerator will not operate:
one.
l ls the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.) 2. If you need assistance’ . . .
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or Call Whlrlpool Consumer Asslstanw Center
circuit breaker box? telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere In
l ls the Refrigerator Control ON? the U.S.:
1-800-253-l 301
If there Is a rattling or Jlngllng noise or and talk with one of our trained consultants. The
unfamlllar sounds: consultant can instruct you in how to obtain
l ls something on top of or behind the refrigerator satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if
making noise when the refrigerator is running? service is necessary, recommend a qualified
l New features on your new refrigerator make service company in your area.
new sounds. You may be hearing air flowing fl you prefer, write to:
from the fans, timer clicks for the defrost cycle, Mr. William Clark
or defrost water draining in the defrost pan. Consumer Assistance Representative
If your ke maker will not operate: Whirlpool Corporation
l Has the freezer had enough time to get cold? 2000 M-63
With a new refrigerator, this might take Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
overnight. Please include a daytime phone number in your
l ll the signal arm ON . . . in the down position? correspondence.
l ls the water valve turned on? Is water getting to 3. If you need service* . . .
the ice maker? Whirlpool has a nationwide
If there Is water ln the defrost pan: network of authorized
l This is normal in hot, muggy weather. The pan l- WhirlpoolSY service compa-
can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator sERvIcE nies. Whirlpool service
is level so the pan does not overflow. w technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty
If the lights do not work: and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or the United States. To locate the authorized
circuit breaker box? Whirlpool service company in your area, call our
l Is the power supply cord plugged in to a live Consumer Assistance Center telephone number
circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 4.) (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory
If a bulb Is burned out: Yellow Pages under:
l See instructions for changing light bulbs on APPLIANCES-HOUSEWLD- ElJxTmcAL APPUANCES-
page 9. Use appliance bulbe only. YUOR -SERVICE I REPAIR MUOR - REPAIMNG L PARTS
OR
If the motor seems to run too much: “RS

l ls the condenser free of dust and lint?

l On hot days, or il the room is warm, the motor
naturally runs longer. .wmxMW
XVZSERVlCEW
l If the door has been opened a bt, or if a large 123 MYaD*.
._...........OQQOOW
amount of food has been put in, the motor will
run bnger to cool down the interior.

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 4. If you need FSP replacement 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 located 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 satlsfled wlth how the prob-
lem was sohred’ . . .
l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action
Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen-
dent consumer experts that voices consumer
views at the highest levels of the major appli-
ance industry.
l 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
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

l When requesting assistance, please provide:

model number, serial number, date of pur
chase, and a complete description of the
problem. This information is needed to better
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 WHIRLPOOL@
Refrigerator
Warranty RF006
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPO replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized WhirlpooP”’ service company.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
From Date of Purchase 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 Whirlpools’” service
company.

WHIRLPOOL WlLL 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 labor costs during the limited warranty.
F. Any food loss due to product faifure.
G. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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 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.
H you need service, first see “Service and Assistance’section of this book. After checking “Service and
Assistance,’ additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
l-600-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S

0 Registered Trademark / TM Trademark I SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation

Part No. 2160662

0 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.