Whirlpool EB19MK User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EB19MK
err. Freezers. Refr~geralor-Freezers Ice Makers Olshwashers Bwlr-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranges, M~ctowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldll

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else.. .
This booklet tells you how to start your refrig-
erator, clean It, move shelves and adjust con-
trols. It even tells you what new sounds to expect
from your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are de-
signed to do.
Parts and features
Temperature
Control
Butter
Compartment
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Glass Shelves
Crispers with
Humldlty Control
Ice Cube Trays
Slide-Out
Model and Serial
Number Label
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service 01 call with CI questron.
have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
label located as shown). Serial Number
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2. Purchase date from sales slip,
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Service Company and Telephone Number

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SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Soles Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Freezer Shelf
Removing the Crispers and Covers
Removing the Freezer Basket
Moving the Meat Pan
Contents
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Changing the Light Bulb ..
Removing the Bose Grille 1.
Ice Cube Trays
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Sounds You May Hear,
Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Hove o Problem
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IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you ore personally
responsible for making sure that It
l IS installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight. and in on area suitable for Its size
and use
l ISconnected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding. [Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions.“)
l IS used only for jobs expected of home re-
frigerators.
l IS not near on oven, radiator or other heat source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weather.
l isused in on area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55” F (13” C).
l is not used by those who may not understand how
it should be used
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold
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Before you plug it in

Install properly.. . Remove sales labels.. .
1. Allow % inch (125 cm] space on each srde and at
the top of the refrigerator for ease of installatron.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you mrght
want to leave extra space so the door can be
opened wider
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Levetling SK4 )
Use Screwdrlver
Right to Raise;
Left to Lower
I. Remove base grille (see page 7 )
2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.
3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left
4. Check wtth level.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any Inside labels before using the refrrgerator.
To remove any remalning glue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent In 1quart warm water] before
removtng glue as described In step 1
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet tastened under
the refrigerator at the tront.
Clean it.. . q P
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Clean your refrigerator \
before using it.
See cleaning Instructions
on page 9
Plug it in...
j-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
“9 plug
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Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrrcal supply IS re-
qurred It IS recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provrded
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recep-
tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. See individual electrlcal require-
ments and grounding Instruction sheet in your Mer-
ature package
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Using your refrigerator
Setting the controls.. .
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the
refrigerator When the refrigerator IS plugged tn for
the first time
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1 Set the TEMPERA- 2 Set the AIR CON
TURE CONTROL to 3 TROL to B
Changing the control settings...
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrrger-
l Adjust the Temperature Control first
ator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart l Walt at least 24 hours between adjustments
below.
l Then adjust the Air Control, If needed.
CONDITION :
If Refrigerator
Section IS
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
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TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
,,.ca’l your lf Refrigerator
COOL-LINE ’ Section Is
service TAA ~AI n
Glve the refrlgerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
eral hours.]
These settings should be about 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.
DO not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
REASONS:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly
for your ccndltions
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control
Air Control c”
Temperature Control
Air Control i!
Temperature Control 2
Air Control B
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assistance
telephone If ICE isn’t Heavy tee usage Temperature Control 3
number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Arr Control A
fpaae 151 [can’t cycle often enough]
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If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Temperature Control 4
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Air Control B
Very warm or very cold
room temberatures
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heater around the door open- 1 Use the “OFF” set- 2. Use the “0N”setting
ings These heaters help keep morsture from forming ting when humidity if moisture forms
on the outside of the refrigerator. IS low on the outside of the
refrigerator.

Adjusting crisper
Humidity Control.. .
You can control the amount of humidity In the mois-
ture-sealed crisper,
1. The control can be adjusted to any setting be-
tween LO and HI.
2. LO (open] lets moist
air out of crisper for
best storage of fruits
and vegetables
with skrns.
3. HI (closed) keeps
moist air in the cris-
per for best storage
of fresh leafy vege-
tables.
Adjusting 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 door shelves:
l Lift up and out
To redace:
l Insert hooks into guides
on both sides.
To remove glass shelves
1. lilt up at front.
2. Lift up at back.
l Push down.
3. Pull shelf straight out. Gloss shelves are
To replace: heovy Be careful
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.
2. lilt up front of shelf untrl hooks drop Into slot. Lower
front of shelf to level position.
Removing the freezer shelf.. .
1. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off supports.
3. Replace in reverse order
Lift the Front
Then the Back
Removing the crispers and crisper covers... I
Removing crispers:
1 Slide crispers straight out to stop.
2 Lift the front
3. Slide the rest of the way out Push the Tab
4. Replace in reverse order. to Clear
the Cover.
Removing covers: & \
Covers are held in by two pegs at the back and two
notched tabs In front
1 Press front out of way.
2. Lift cover front
3 Lift back out of pegs.
4. Replace in reverse order
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If necessary, the center leg can be made shorter or
longer to help level the crisper covers Turn the leg
clockwrse to make it longerTurn the leg counterclock-
wise to shorten it

Removing the freezer basket.. .
For proper arc movement, keep the freezer bat; - (
in place when the refrigerator IS operatrng
To remove the basket: To replace the basket:
l Slide out to the stop.
l Place basket on the slides.
l Lift the front to clear the stop.
l Slrde out the rest of the way
l Make sure the wire stops
clear the front of theslides
l Slide basket in.
Moving the meat pan.. .
The meat pan can be taken out and moved the
same way as the shelves Remove the meat pan frrst. Removlng:
I. Slide the meat pan out to stop.
2. Lift the front of meat pan.
3. Slide pan the rest of the way out.
4. filt cover up at front
5. Lift up at back
6. Pull straight out.
Replaclng:
I, Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.
2 Tit up front of cover until rear hooks drop Into slots.
Lower front of cover to level position.
3. Replace meat pan in reverse order.
Changing the light bulb...
WARNING: Before removing the light shield for
cleaning or for replaclng the bulb, 1. Push lightly on the top center of the lrght shield until
the notched tab unhooks from the control panel.
either unplug refrigerator or discon- 2 Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the con-
nect electricity leading to re- trol panel.
frigerafOr at the main power supply. 3 Loftthe back hooks out of their slots.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
triclty remains connected. 4 Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5 Replace lrght shreld in reverse order.
Push in the Center;
Pull Down.
Removing the base grille...
To replace:
Support labs
2 Pull grille outwards as shown 1 Line up grille support tabs wrth metal clips.
3 Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille 2 Push firmly to snap into place.
3 Close the doors.
Ice cube trays.. .
If cubes are not used, they may shrink The moving
cold air starts CIslow evaporation The longer cubes
are stored the smaller they get
To remove ice:
1 Hold tray at both ends
2 Slightly twist 7

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to add one later [Part No. ECKMFdl), there are a
few things you will want to know:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down., .for making ice automatically;
Up...to shut off the ice maker.
l Shake the bin occaslonally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtain increased stofage capacity.
On
Raise Signal
Arm to Start It. Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
l It is notmal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They will break apart easily.
l You will hear water running when ice maker IS
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
l The Ice maker WIII not operate until the freezer IS
cold enough to make Ice Thts can take overnight
l Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored of off-flavored Discard the
first few batches of ice.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice
is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a
higher number. Walt a day and, If necessary, turn
the Air Control toward A,
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the slgnal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin,
push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
positlon.
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away. They
will be replaced. Cubes in the Ice bin can also
become smaller by evaporation.
l Good waterquality isimportant for good ice quality
It is not recommended that the Ice maker be con-
nected 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 quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, then tt is important that the water soft-
ener be well maintained and operating properly
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 chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to you, and what may be making them.
Possible Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
l Cllcklng or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
l Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
l Runnlng Sounds:
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.
The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It
also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts.
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a
few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the
defrost water pan.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing [from the water
valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer
than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
Energy saving tips...
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabi-
net to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coil regularly
l Open the door as few times as possible Think about
what you need before you open the door Get
everything out at one time. Keep foods organized
so you won’t have to search for what you w-ant
Close door as soon as food is removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t over-
8 crowd it so air movement is blocked.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and
freezer to temperatures colder than they need to
be. If ice cream ISfirm in the freezer and drinks are
as cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.
l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior
l Make sure your refrigerator IS not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-
ator, or in direct sunlight.

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator, turn the Temperature
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 It according to the following
UD. Of course. soills should be wooed UD rlaht awav directIons.
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc ]
Outside
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent,
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax).
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing palnted metal surtaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls [Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, baking
warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm water, mild
stick.) detergent
l Wash with warm water and
~ mild detergent or
~ baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1quart [ 95 I] warm water.
l Rinse and drv
Door liners and gaskets
Dark plastics
[covers and panels)
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water
detergent, warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent and l Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water, soft, clean sponge.
sponge and soft. clean
l Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth. cloth or chamois.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachlorlde. etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
l Remove base grille. [See page 7.)
l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
l Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent.
l Rinse and dry
l Replace with notched corner to the rear.
l Push it all the way in.
l Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into 13an.
Condenser Coil Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment.
l Remove base grille.
l Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month.
l Replace base arllle
Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners.
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
l Wash floor.
l Roll refrigerator back.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There is a right way to package and store refrig-
erated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer.
take the time to study these recommended steps.
Leafy Vegetables.. Remove store wrapping and
tram or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash In
cold water and drain, Place in plastic bag or plastic
container and store In crrsper Cold, moist air helps
keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp
Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers).. Store
in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container
Fruits ..Wash, let dry and store in refrjgerator 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 refrjgerator shelf
Meat* Meat
IS perishable and expensive.. you
won’t want to waste an ounce of tt through careless
handling. The following ltst and chart give you pack-
aging hints and time limits. Store meat In the meat
pan.
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat in
the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can
be frozen for as long as one month If the seal ISnot
broken If you want to keep it frozen longer, you
should wrap it with specjal freezer wrapping materlal
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap in aluminum foil
for storing it unfrozen
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store immediately
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in origi-
nal wrappings Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
plastrc wrap or aluminum foil
Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the la-
bel says it’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not freeze.
Fresh Poultry.. Wrap in plastic wrap. The plastrc
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
storage.
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0 CUREDMEAT*
Wpe Approxlmate Time
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Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Chlcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Ground Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
*If meat is to be stored longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased
Eggs .Store without washing in the original car-
ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your
refrigerator.
Milk Wipe mrlk cartons For best storage, place
milk on Interior shelf
Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a
door shelf or InsIde the refrrgerator
Butter.. Keep opened butter In covered dash or in
the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup-
ply, wrap In freezer packagrng and freeze
Cheese Store In the original wrapping until
you are ready to use It. Once opened, re-wrap
tightly In plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Condlments Store small jars and bottles (cat-
sup, mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves where
they are in easy reach.
Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and
transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight
IIds are fine, too