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A Note To You 2
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Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your
Refligerator 5
Using Your
Refrigerator 7
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Food Storage Guide 17
If Y?u Need
iif!!zE 20
Warranty 24
1-800-253-1301
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER IO-Q
MODEL EB21DK

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa-
tion on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer
Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers,
the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book
and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if
they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
lf you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety
booklet from the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent
accidents.
l Never allow children to operate, play with, or
crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
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Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that
will hold the weight and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the
room temperature will fall below 55’F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind
of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and
grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Require-
ments and Grounding lnstnrctions Sheet.)
l Do not load the refrigerator with food before it
has time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses described
in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone
unable to operate lt properly.
Also, remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before using
the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining 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
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See “Impor-
tant Safety Instructions” above.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the
Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the
front.

Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where
all parts and features are located and what they look like.
light
Slide4
Leveling
roller8 8
behind
Control panel
Rebigewator control
I
Exterior moisture4 conlrol
I
ml
Freezer control
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This Section PWiP Paw
Ckrning it ...........................................................5 lnotalling it properly ........................................5
plugging It in .......................................................5 Laveling it ...........................................
..............5
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it, connect it to
a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Clean your refrigerator before using it, ff neces-
sary. See cleaning instructions on page 15.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
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 swftch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
&prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
poww cord
grounding plug
Installing it properly
1. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side
and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of
installation.
2. lf the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be
against a wall, you might want to leave extra
space so the door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the wall.
5

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 13.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 13.)
Front
Right to raise;
left tc lower
Use a screwdriver
roller

Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section Paw
9etting the controb ............................................ 7
Changing tha control aattinga ........................... 9
Adjusting the door bin8 ..................................... 9
Adjusting the binlahalf glidaa ........................... 9
Adjusting the rafrigarator l hetvea ....................9
Ramoving tha meat drawar and oovar
..............9
Removing tha criapara md criapar cover.. ... .10
Adjusting tha criapu humidity oonbol
..........
10
Page
Removing tha haezar baakata.. ....................... 11
Uaing the ice tuba trays .................................. 11
Using the optional automatic ice maker.. ...... .12
Changing tha light bulba ................................. 13
Removing the baaa grille ................................. 13
Reversing tha door awing ................................ 14
Undaratanding the round8 you may hear.. ... .14
9aving anargy ................................................... 14
In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.
Setting the controls
Temperature controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in
for the first time:
1. set the Ref rigemtor Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
REFRIGERATOR
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 will be set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and when
ice cream is firm. ff you need to adjust these
settings, see “Changing the control settings”
on page 8.
Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric
heaters around the door openings. These heaters
help keep moisture from forming on the outside
of the refrigerator cabinet.
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the
outside of the refrigerator cabinet. 7

Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
below as a guide. If you have questions, call our
Consumer Assistance Center number. (See
page 21.)
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION: REASON:
If Refrigerator Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Room temoerature too warm
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SElTlNGS:
Refrigerator 4
Freezer B
lf Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
H Refrigerator
Section is
TOO COLD
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Refrigerator 3
Freezer Between
B and C
Refrigerator 2
Freezer B
lf ICE isn’t
MADE FAST
ENOUGH
lf BOTH
SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Refrigerator 3
Freezer Between
B and C
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
Refrigerator 4
Freezer Between
B and C
Adjusting the door bins
To remove door bins:
1. Lii bin up.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door bins:
1. Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push down until it stops.

Adjusting the bin/shelf glides
The bin/shelf glides can be used to secure odd-
shaped items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along bin&rack.
NOTE: Bin glides can be removed. Shelf
glides cannot be removed.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you
use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong
enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food
items.
To remove glass shelvea:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lit back of shelf.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace glass shelvea:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the
shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots.
Lower front of shelf to level position.
Glass shelves are heavy.
B~Jcareful.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lii front of meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up.
2. Lift back of cover.
3. Pull cover straight out.
4. Replace cover in reverse order.
Pull out to the 8top, lift
the front and pull again.
9

Removing the crispers and crisper cover
To remove the crieperr:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
Lift the front.
Slide out the rest of the way.
Replace in reverse order.
out to the stop,
lift the front
and pull again.
To remove the cover:
1. Push up glass insert from the bottom, then
slide it out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame.
3. Pull cover frame up and out.
4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports
in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back corner of cover frame into notch
supports on walls of refrigerator, then lower
front onto metal cover support.
3. Slide back of glass insert into cover frame.
Then lower front to level position.
Remove the
glass irma
Lift front of
cover frame,
then the back.
Adjusting the crisper humidity control
You can control the amount of humidity in the
moisture-sealed crisper.
l The control can be adjusted to any setting
between LOW and HIGH.
. LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for
best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
l HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for
best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
10

Removing the freezer baskets
The freezer baskets can be removed for easier
cleaning.
To remove the basket.:
1. Slide basket out to the stop.
2. Lift front of basket slightly.
3. Slide basket out the rest of the way.
To replace the basketa:
1. Place basket on slides in liner wall.
2. Make sure the wire stops on basket clear the
front of the slides.
3. Slide basket in all of the way.
Using the ice cube trays
lf cubes are not used, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The
longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
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Using the optional automatic ice maker
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan
to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-90), there are
a few things you will want to know:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down ... to make ice automatically.
up ... to shut off the ice maker. . . .
NOTE: Donot on until .
the v are & I
to thef the . rw
Rake
8ignal
l The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker
changes the size of the cubes.
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to obtain increased storage
capacity.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by
a comer. 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 will not operate until the freezer
is cold enough to make ice. This can take
overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored or 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 Refrigerator Control
toward a higher number. Wait a day and, ii
necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward C.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm
to shut off the ice maker. When you return the
bin, push it in all the way and lower the signal
arm to the ON position.
arm to
stop ice.
Lower
signal
arm to
start it.
l lf cubes are stored too long, they may develop
an off-flavor ... like stale water. Throw them
away. Ice maker will make new ice. Cubes in
the ice bin can also become smaller by
evaporation.
l 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 matfunctioning softener, can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If a
softened water supply cannot be avoided, it is
important that the water softener be well
maintained and operating properly.
12

Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock l-bard
Before removing a light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity
leading to the refrigerator at the main
power supply.
Failure to do so could resuft in electrical
shock or personal injury.
To change the refrigerator Ilght:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push lightly on the top, center of the light
shield until the notched tab unhooks from the
Control Panel.
3. Pull down on the light shield until the tab
clears the Control Panel.
4. Lii back hooks of light shield out of their slots.
5. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change the freezer light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until they snap
free.
3. Replace with a 25-watt appliance bulb.
4. Snap light shield into place.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fii
your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with
one of the same size and shape.
Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Cpen freezer door.
Condenser coils
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: A
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close freezer door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 16. ’
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Reversina the door swina
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You can change the hinges on your refrigerator
so the doors open the other way. Refer to the
instruction sheet included with your refrigerator.
Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your
Water sounds
old one did&Because the sounds are new to
you, you might be concerned about them. Don’t
be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces like the floor, walls and cabinets can
make the sounds seem louder.
The following describes the kinds of sounds
that might be new to you, and what may be
making them.
When the refrigerator stops running, you may
hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after
it stops. You may also hear defrost water running
into the defrost water pan.
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and
moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
Slight hum, soft hiss
l thud (clatter of ice)
If vour refrioerator has an ice maker, YOUmay
hear buzzing (from the water valve),. trickling-
water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
Running sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when the
refrigerator stops running. ft also makes a sound
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will
click when the defrost cycle starts.
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compres-
sor and motor. It will run longer than older
designs. It may even seem to run most of the
time.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils 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 food
organized so you won’t have to search for what
you want. Close door as soon as food is
removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd 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 is firm in the freezer
and drinks are as cold as your family likes
them, that’s cold enough.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator or in direct sunlight.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section Paw Paw
Ckmlng your rowstor .......a.......................15
Power interruptiona .......................................17
Vecatton and moving csn ...............................16
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 Me. This section will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and
what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator aid freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
UD. Soills should be wined LIDriaht awav. I Personal Injury Hazard I
’ To clean your refrig&ator,‘tuh the Rifrigerator Refrigeration system tubes are located near
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable the defrost pan and can become hot.
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
following directions. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury. I
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parto Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper towel l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
with mild detergent, warm abrasive or harsh cleaners.
water and an appliance wax
(or good auto paste wax)
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l 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.
lnslde walls Sponge, soft cloth or paper l Wash with mixture of warm water and
(freezer should be towel with bakfng soda or - mild detergent, or
allowed to warm up
so cloth won’t stick) mild detergent and warm water -baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Door liners and Sponge, soft cloth or paper
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
gaskets towel with mild detergent
and warm water Do NOT USE cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts.
Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge or soft,
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(covers and panels) clean cloth with mild
detergent and warm water 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.
continued on next page
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PART WHAT TO USE
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with
(behind refrigerator mild detergent and
on top of motor) warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
l Remove base grille. (See page 13.)
l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace
(remove tape; if any).
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it
in all the way.
l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing
into pan.
l Replace base grille.
Condenser coil8 Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
l Remove base grille.
attachment
l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may
need to be cleaned as often as every other
month.
Floor under
refrigerator Floor cleaners
l Replace base grille.
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation and moving care
Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
or more. lf your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, 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 is dispensed out of mechanism.
Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well and
dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough for air
to get in. This will keep odor and mold from
building up.
Penonal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near
or climb inside the refrigerator when the
doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigera-
tof on page 7.
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up perish-
ables; freeze other items. If you have an
automatic ice maker.
1. Turn off your ice maker by raising signal
arm.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Moving
If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto-
matic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water
supply at least a day ahead. Disconnect the
water line. After the last load of ice drops, lift
the signal arm to turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry ice.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Take out all removable parts. Wrap all parts
well and tape them together so they don’t shift
and rattle. Screw in the leveling legs; tape the
doors shut; and tape the electric cord to the
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put every-
thing back and refer to page 5. Also, if you
have an automatic ice maker, remember to
reconnect the water supply line.
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Power interruptions
If electrfcity goes off, call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
1. lf service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
keep both doors closed. This will help foods
stay frozen.
2. lf service is to be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
filled one. A freezer full of meat will stay cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If
food contains ice crystals, it may be safely
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may
be affected. If the condition of the food is poor
or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Questions ‘1
Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone
number, 1-800-253-l 301.
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cubic foot of freezer space. This will
keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
gloves to protect your hands from dry ice
bums.
OR
(c) lf neither a food locker or dry ice is avail-
able, use or can perishable food at once.
Food Storage Guide
In This Section Paw Paw
Storing fresh food ..*......................................... 17 Storing frozw~ food ........................................ 18
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 plastic bag or plastic con-
tainer and store in crisper.
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.
Eslw
Store without washing in the original carton on
interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk
on interior shelf.
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Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready
to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Meat
Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as
long as it is air and moisture proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for storage
times.
APPROXIMATE TIME
NPE (DAYS)
Chicken 1 to2
Ground beef 1 to2
Steaks and roasts 3 to 5
Cured meats 7to 10
Bacon 5to7
Cold cuts 3 to 5
Variety meats 1 to2
l lf meat is to be stored longer than the times
given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used
the same day as purchased.
Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage of
commercially frozen food and for freezing food at
horns. For further information about preparing
food for freezing, contact your local Cooperative
Extension Service or check a freezer guide or
cookbook
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or out.
Packaging done in any other way could cause
food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
l Straight-sided canning!freezing jars
l Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated paper
l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a
Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
l Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene plastic containers
l Containers without tight lids
9 Waxed paper
l Waxedcoated freezer wrap
l 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 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic
foot of freezer space.) Leave enough space for
air to circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room at the front so the door can
close tightly.
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Freezer food storage chart
Storage times will vary according to the quality of
the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (air
and moisture proof) and the storage temperature
(which should be 0°F [-17.8%]).
FOOD STORAGE TIME
Fruit8
l cllrus 4 to 6 months
l Commercially frozen 12 months
l Juice concentrates 12 months
l Others 8 to 12 months
Vegetablea
l Commercially frozen 8 months
l Home frozen 8 to 12 months
Meatr
l Bacon’ 4 weeks or less
l Corned beef* 4 weeks or less
l Frankfurters 1 month
l Ground beef, veal and
lamb 2 to 3 months
l Roasts:
-Beef 6 to 12 months
-Lamb 8 veal 6 to 9 months
-Pork 4 to 8 months
l Sausage (fresh) 1 to 2 months
l Steaks & chops:
-Beef 8 to 12 months
-Lamb, veal 8. pork 3 to 4 months
Fiih
l Alaskan king crab 10 months
l Blue fish 8 salmon 2 to 3 months
l Breaded fish
(purchased) 3 months
l Clams, oysters,
cooked fish, crab 8
scallops 3 to 4 months
l Cod, flounder, sole &
haddock 6 months
l Mackerel 8 perch 2 to 3 months
l Shrimp (uncooked) 12 months
Pouttry
l Chicken or turkey
(whole or parts) 12 months
l Cooked (w/ gravy) 6 months
l Duck 6 months
l Giblets 2 to 3 months
l Slices (no gravy) 1 month
FOOD STORAGE TIME
Main dishes
l Casseroles (meat, 2 to 3 months
poultry 8 fish)
l Stews 2 to 3 months
l TV dinners 3 to 6 months
Dairy productr
l Butter 6 to 9 months
l Margarine 12 months
l Cheese?
-Camembert,
Farmer’s 8
Mozzarella 3 months
-Creamed cottage do not freeze
-Cheddar, Edam.
Gouda, Swiss,
Brick, etc. 6 to 8 weeks
l Ice cream, ice milk 8
sherbet 2 months
Eggs
l Whole (mixed)
l Whites
l Yolks
NOTE: Add sugar or salt
to yolks or whole mixed
eggs.
12 months
12 months
12 months
Baked goods
l Brown ‘N Serve rolls 3 months
(baked)
l Cakes (frosted) 8 to 12 months
l Cakes (unfrosted) 2 to 4 months
l Cookies (baked) 8 to 12 months
l Cookie dough 3 months
l Fruit cakes 12 months
l Pies (baked) 1 to 2 months
l Pies dough 4 to 6 months
l Quick breads 2 to 3 months
l Unbaked breads 1 months
l Yeast breads 8 rolls 3 months
*Salting meat shortens freezer life.
*‘Freezing can change texture of cheese.
Based on U.S.D.A. and Michigan Cooperative
Extension Service suggested storage times.
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If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines
possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you
what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help
or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete
model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond
properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fbcwithout tools of any kind. Please
check the chart below for problems you can fii. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Your refrigerator The power supply cord is not Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
will not operate plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit
circuit breaker tripped. breaker.
The Refrigerator Control is not Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered
set correctly. setting. (See page 7.)
Unfamiliar There is something on top of or Remove item from on top of or behind
sounds or a behind the refrigerator. the refrigerator.
rattling/jingling The sounds are normal.
noise New features on your new refrigerator
make new sounds. (See “Understanding
the sounds you may hear” on page 14.)
There is water in
the defrost pan This is normal in hot, muggy
weather. The pan may even be
half full.
Make sure the refrigerator is level so the
pan does not overflow.
The lights do
not work
The optional ice
maker will not
operate
A household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker tripped.
The power supply cord is not
plugged into a live circuit with
proper voltage.
The bulb is burned out.
The freezer has not had
enough time to get cold.
The signal arm is in the OFF
(up) position.
The water valve is turned off.
Water is not getting to the ice
maker.
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 13.)
Allow the freezer time to get cold-this
could take overnight.
Push signal arm down to the ON
position. (See page 12.)
Turn the water valve on.
Check the water line for clogs or leaks.
The motor
~eenu to run
too much
The condenser coils are dirty.
lt is hot outside or in the room.
Thedoorhasbeenopened
frequently.
A large amount of food has
been put in at one time.
Clean the coils (See page 16.)
On hot days, or if the room is too warm,
the motor naturally runs longer.
Open the door as few times as possible.
The motor will run longer in order to cool
down the interior when food is added.