Whirlpool ED19HK User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EDISHK

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
Freezer Light -
Air Control y
Light /
Power Saving /
Control
/
Temperature
Control
Ice Cube /
Trays
Adjustable
Shelves /
Base Grille
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need sewice or call with a questlon.
hove this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase dote from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this Information In these spaces. Keep thts
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
Purchase Date
handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration card furnished with this product.
Service Company and Telephone Number
2

Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Controls
Changrng the Control Settrngs
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Meat Pun Temperature
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers
Removing the Freezer Shelves
Removing the Freezer Bin
Page Page
3 Changing the Light Bulbs 7
:
i Removing the Base Grille 7
Ice Cube Trays 7
4 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8
4 Sounds You May Hear 8
i’
i Energy Saving TIPS CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR : 8
9
5 Cleaning Chart
5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ” : 9
10
:, Storing Fresh Food 10
5 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 11
5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15
1 Before Calling for Assistance 15
0 2 If You Need Assistance 15
f7 3 If You NeedServIce 15
,’ 4 If You Have a Problem 15
c 1986 Whrrlpoci Corporatior
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before usrng your refrigerator, you are personally
l ISnot near an oven, radiator or other heat source
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lt2~“l IblLJlt: IWI I I IUKII I$J 5 -ure that It..
l 1sproperly maintalned
l is installed and leveler 3 on a floor that WIII hold
l ISout of the weather,
the weight, and In an area suitable for Its sze
l ISused in an area where the room temperature will
and use. not fall below 55’ F (13’ C).
l isconnected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
l ISnot used by those who may not understanc
right electrical supply and grounding (Refer to It should be used
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
lnstructrons:‘) . ISnot loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold
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l is usea only ror ~0t1s expected or home ‘F:
frigerators

Install properly.. .
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1 Allow ti inch (125 cm; space OP each sde CIX ‘:’
the top of the refrigerator for ease of r~sto/IotIor
2 If the refrigerator ISto be against a wal’ “OL rni3.
WCIP?to leave extra space so the doer :-or t-m+-
opened wider
3 The refrigerator bock con be flusr agu r :’ ink- .si::
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Use Screwdriver
Right to Raise.
Left to Lower
’ Remove base grille (see page : ]
2 -0 raise front, turn each screw to tQe r 9’.
3 -0 mowerfront, turn each screw to the ief+
4 Check with level
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove :he Consumer Buy Gdlde label tape and
oqy inside iabels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
1 RJb briskly with thumb to make a baii then remove
OR
- Soak ores with dishwashing aerergenl solcitioc (1
:ecIjpoor detergent II-1quart worm Yater) before
removing glue as descrioed in step *
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 fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
(‘lean it.. .
ZAP,
Clear1 yo,r refrigerator +&i+ -\
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle, (ZTT
Retrlgerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. See ind~v~duai electr~co reqclire-
$~p:..r_ :crd jrourc I g
~r-s?rcleii?~ sheet lc~h’oclr IiTer
‘2. .rr ‘>‘3c* rqe
.

Using your refrigerator
Air Control
Temperature Control
\
Air Outlet Power Saving Control
Setting the controls.. . Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
r e Temperature Cxtro; Is I- the Petr~g~?‘;lc i~r8: pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
.b- 4lr Control ]s IP t’,e freezer sectior Y/her-’ tb,r -?ral hours )
“*-lgerator ISD:ugged in far the fIrsi time
<, These settings should be about right for
normal household refrigerator usage.
TPe controls WI/I be set about right when milk or
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hit- 1s~1scold as you llke and when Ice cream
3 Do
not block the air outlet on the control panel.
,-it :“e TEVPt “iA 2 Set the
i. F : 11)‘~ ~-IocKing it can slow the air movement needed to
liib CONTRC:! r’: 3 TRC‘.~ir - i < ?er\ temperatures at the level you set
Changing the control settings.. .
4 ix. rleerl t\
IsilL ( ‘err,r;ergtdfy5 r, ‘8 Ti ‘P’ ,jy
l ,Idlust t7e Temperature Control first.
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l v’da? at least 24 hours between adjustments
I:’ * l .%n adjust the Air Control, if needed
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
A’r Control 4
Temperature Control 2
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Controi 4
Temperature Controi 3
Air Control 2
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control or .-le L .I. 11
I 6.. rx3erates eieclr i: heaters Clrour8:: --,e :‘7, r 1 #!E the OFF set-
““i .‘~Qs ‘kse heo*c>rs Telp keep T c Sc’Lrrc ‘I j,1 2 Use the “0N”settlng
’ r ;I ,$her hilrrldltv if moisture forms
~ ,, ,I’ G 3r ‘kc’ :j!,ts’C!cJ:;f -‘?e refrlgeratc#r ‘i : h on the outslde of the
refrlgerotor

Adjusting meat pan temperature.. .
Use Control to Adjust
Meot Pan Temperatures
Cold air flows ogalnst the
meat pan through an opening
between the freezer and the
refrigerator This helps keep the
meat pan colder than the rest
If the refrigerator
Set the control to let more or
ess cold air through
Adjusting the shelves.. .
Snelves can be adysted to match the way you use To remove glass shelves:
your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to 1 Tilt up at front.
bold bottles, milk and other heavy food Items 2 Lift up at back
3 Pull shelf straight out
To replace :
1 Guide the rear hooks Into the slots sn the shelf
supports.
2 Ilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower
front of shelf to level positIon
Removing the crisper, meat pan and covers...
To remove the crisper and meat pan:
1 Slide crisper and meat pan straight out to sl
i Mt the front
c Slide the rest of the way C‘ut
L Replace in reverse order
To remove the covers:
l Covers are held In place txy two pegs a: the
and two notched tabs ICfror4
’ Press front tabs out of the way
IJ gift cover frontL
3 A back off the pegs
4 Replace In reverse xder
OP
no
Push the Tab
to Clear the Cover.
Snap Back Into Place.

Removing freezer shelves.. .
1 i~ft front slightly
2 Ltft back off supporTs
2 ?eplace in reverse order
Lift the Front
Then the Back
Removing freezer bin.. .
For proper arr movement, keep the freezer bn or.
blace when the refrigerator ISoperating
To remove the bln:
l Slide out to the stop
l Lift the front to clear the stop
l Slide out the rest of the way
To replace the bln:
l Place brn on the slrdes
l Make sure the stops clear
the front of the slrdes.
l Slrde bin In.
Changing the light bulbs.. .
WARNING: Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to the re-
frigerator at the main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
tricity remains connected.
light bulbs behind refrigerator and freezer con
trol consoles:
7 Pull control knob straight off
L Pull bottom of control panel straight out
S Lofttop of panel off supports
4 Replace with a 40-w&t appliance bulb
5 Replace panel In reverse order
Pull Off the Dial; -
Pull Out at the Bottom
Removing the base
grille...
1 Open the doors
To replace:
Support Tabs
Z Pull grrlle outwards as shown
3 Do not remove Tech sheet fastened beWo gril’e ’
Ice cube trays.. .
Line up grrlle support tabs wrth metal clips
Push firmly to snap Into place
Close the doors
cubes are not used the\ may sr’rlnk 7rle mcvlng
I ;,d afr starts a slow evaporatior7 The clrger cubes
r.r-: stored the smaller *hei get
To remove ice:
1 Hold tray at both ends
2 Slightly twist

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you hove the automatic Ice maker accessory or
plan to add one later [Part No ECKMF-61). there are CI
few things you will want to know:
l The ON ‘OFF lever ISa wire slgnal arm
Down...foc making Ice automat~callv
Up to shut off the ice maker
l Shake the bin occaslonally to keep cubes sepa
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity
On
Lower Si Raise Signal
Arm to Start It. Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
l It ISnormal for Ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They ~111break apart easily
l You WIII hear water running when ice maker 1s
working. You’ll hear Ice fall into the bir Don’t le!
these sounds bother you
Sounds you may hear.. .
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer IS
cold enough to make ice. This con take overnlght.
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 ISnot being made fast enough and more Ice
ISneeded, turn the Temperature control to a higher
number Wait a day and, If necessary. turn the Air
Control to a higher number
l If you remove the Ice bin, raise the signal 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
posltlon
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
of-flavor. IIke stale water Throw them away. They
will be replaced Cubes In the Ice bin cun also
become smaller by evaporation
l CGoodwater quality ISimportant for good ice quality
It ISnot recommended that the ice maker be con-
nected to CIsoftened 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
!le avoided, then it is Important that the water sot?
ener be well maIntaIned and operating properly
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Possible Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
l Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
l Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice]
l Running Sounds:
‘four new refrlgeratc, nay make sounds that your old one didn’t.
Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about
them Dor t be Most ot the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces llke
the floor. walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder
The following chart aescrtbes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to YOU and what may be mak!ng them.
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigerator s far 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 stoDs You may also hear defrost water running into the
defrost water pan
If your refrlgerotor has Jn ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water
i/alve), trickling water ord t?e clatter of Ice dumped into the bin
Your refrigerator has a “~gh~efflc~ency compressor and motor. It WIIIrun longer
than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time.
Energy saving tips...
You can help your refrigerator use ess ele~:tric~‘;i
l Check door gaskets for a tight seoi -eve +he cats
qet to be sure of a good seal
l Clean the condenser COI: regularl\f
l Open the door as few times as possible 7 nk abcl.t
what you need before vou open tne doer Get
everything out at one time Keep foods c~rga~lzea
so you won’t have IO search for who? lcu $Jar>t
Close door as soon as food ISremovec
l Go ahead and iill up the refrigerator but ‘lor‘ t I her
crowd it so a!r movement ISblocked
l + s a waste of electrlclty to set the refrigerator and
treezer to temperatures colder than they need to
be If Ice cream ISfirm ICthe freezer and drinks ore
:IScold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough
l *\eeo the 2ower Saving Control on OFF unless
-RI sture forms on the refrigerator exterior
l >~Ia*e sure your refrigerator IS not next to a heat
-oLrce sucn as a range, water heater, furnace, rodi-
ItCaror in ,;ilrec+ sunlight

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sectrons defrost Tc 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 burldlna harts, and clean it accordina to the following
up Of course, spills should be
Cleaning chart...
Part
wiped up right away- Ylrectrons
Removable parts
(shetves, crisper, meat
pan etc )
Outsrde
Inside walls [Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, baking
‘warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm water, mnla
strck ) detergert
.&or lonersand gaskets Sponge soy ~l::‘rh :’
l Wash with mid detergent and warm
paper towe n-lid water
detergent warrr> water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastrcs
‘covers and panels]
Defrost pan
Condenser Co11
Clo~r under refrigerator
What to use
Sponge or cloth, mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, c cth c: pave’
towel, mild deterger,*
appliance swax (or goof :
auto paste &ax]
How to clean
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
l Wash iyrth 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
twce a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax Apply wax wrth
a clean, soft cloth Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
l Wash with warm water and
mild detergent or
bakrng soda [2 tablespoons [26 g 1to
1quart [ 95 II warm water
l Rrnse and dry
Mild detergent ard
l Wash, wrth a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water scti cleat sponge
sponge and soft c ear . Rinse and dry with a damp g&free
clcth cloth or chamois
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge or cloth, mild
de’ergert 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 dram tube ISpolnt+ng
into pan.
l Replace base grrlle.
Vacuum cleaner, uslnq
the extended rlarrow
attachment
l Remove base grille
l Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month.
l Replace base grille.
bsdal flcor cleaners . Roll refrigerator out away from wall
l Wash floor
l Roll refrigerator back Into place
l Check to see if the refrigerator
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Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
‘here ISa rtght way to package and store refrlg~
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the ttme to studs these recommended steps
Leafy Vegetables
Remove store wrapping ana
tram or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in
cold water and drain Place tn plastic bag or plastic
container and store In crisper Cold, mats? air helps
keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp
Vegetables with Skins [carrots, peppers St:tra
ln crisper, plastic bags or plastic container
Fruits Wash let drv and store In refrigerat,)r
plastic bags or 3sper Cso r-lot wash 3r hull berr~~ 5
until they ore ready *c use Sort and keeo berries
tnetr store container I~Ia crisper, or store 4 a Kiose~.
:losed paper bag or a refrigerator shelf
Meat. Meat 1sperIshable and expe’8slvtd ;, 8i
won’? want to waste an ounce of I?througt! carett’is
handling. The fol,ouct,lg ltst and chart give ,rou pack
agtng hints and tlme ltrrl+s Store -ieat lr the m(e\-L
pan
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh’ mea’ I
+tie store wrapping Vacuum packaged ‘mea7 : :;’
oe frozen for as iona as one morth if ‘he sea: 1;
broker If you wan* -0 keep t frozen cager $j i
should wrap ,?with speclar freezer ~dapp~ng mater (I,
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. ?eTove i’~z
market wrapping paper and re-wrap In aluminum ‘L
for storing It unfrozer
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cookerl “1efx A1”
plasttc wrap or alumirxm 1081Store lrnmetll~atei~ti
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham.
bacon sausage, cold cuts, etc keep best in origi-
no wrappings Orce opened, ttghtly re-wrap tn
ptost~c 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 plasttc wrap The plasttc
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
;+crage
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0CUREDMEAT*
TYPO ApproxlmatoTlme
Variety Meats
(mvr) 1 to2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chlcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
GroundBeef.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 to2
SteaksandRoasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
Curedh4eatr m.................... 7 to10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 7
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
*If meat isto be stored longer than the times given.
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellftsh should be used the
ame day as purchased
Eggs
Stc.re without washing ,n the origtno! car-
.3n o: use the .Ittl;tv Btr ?hat came wtth your
-ifrtgerator
Milk Wipe 71lk cartons For best s*orogt- place
-Iilk or‘ Nntericr shelf or bottom door snIe’
Beverages ‘Wpe bottles and cans sic.re or a
:oor shelf or 8.#side the refrlgerato;
Butter Keep opened butter In covered 11sn or IV
‘Ye LJl~ti Compartment Wher stor,ng orI er tra sup-
: 4-q tiNrap in freezer packaging and freeze
Cheese Store in the orrginol wrapping unil
,ou are ready to use it Once opened rewrap
ghtty ir piastic wrap or a,umtnum foli
Condlments Store small tars and bottles (cat-
,up mustard, ,elly, olives) on the door shelves where
-7ey are In easy react-
leftovers Cover lettoLes $LI+~-blast c, J:rap or
a’,Tlr &i-T +o, +s Keen fo% from drvlng Gut and
3’ ‘errl,jg fc?d odors P’ast c Containers r/‘th tight
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