Whirlpool ED19HK User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EDISHK
rs. Freezers, Relrlgeralar-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltmners, Dehumldlfler

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
Control
Utility
Compartment
Adjustable
Shelves
Crisper
Utility
Bin
IIiIllll/
Meat Pan
wv Meat Pan
Al 111111-
Freezer
Storage Bin
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question,
have this Information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plate located as shown).
Serial Number
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

Contents
Page Page
SAFETYFIRST. 3
Ice Cube Trays 7
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN 3
Changing the Light Bulbs 7
Install Properly. 4 Removing the Base Grille 7
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8
Remove Sales Labels 4 Sounds You May Hear 8
Clean It 4 Energy Saving Tips 8
Plugltln
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 9
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR, 5
Cleaning Chart 9
Setting the Controls
5 FOOD STORAGEGUIDE, 10
Changing the Control Settings 5 Storing Fresh Food IO
Power Saving Control 5 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 11
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE. 14
Adjusting the Shelves
6 IFYOU NEEDSERVICEOR ASSISTANCE 15
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan I, Before Calling for Assistance 15
and Covers 6 2. If You Need Assistance 15
Removing the Freezer Shelves 7 3. If You Need Service 15
Removing the Freezer Bin 7 4. IfYouHaveaProblem .,,,,,,,,,, ,. 15
631985Whirlpool Corporation
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally l is properly maintained.
responsible for making sure that it...
l is out of the weather.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
l is used in an area where the room temperature
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size will not fall below 55” F (13” C),
and use.
l is not run where there are explosive fumes.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
l is not used by children or others who may not
the right electric supply and grounding. understand how it should be used.
l is used only for jobs expected of home
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
refrigerators. properly cold.
l is not near an oven, radiatcr a other heat source.

Install properly.. . Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
I, 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
removing glue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USErubbing 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 LABELSINSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
I, Allow Yzinch (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 so the door can be
opened wider
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall.
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Use Screwdrlver
Right to Rake;
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 with level.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on page 9.
Plug it in...
3.prong grounding
type wall receptacl
Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re-
quired. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recep-
tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull ohain. See individual electrical require-
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter-
ature package.
4

Temperature Control I
Air Outlet
Setting the controls.. .
Glve the refrigerator time to cool down com-
The Temperature Control ISin the refrigerator and
pletely before adding food. [This may take sev-
the Air Control is in the freezer section. When the era1 hours.)
refrigerator is plugged in for the first trme.
These settings should be about right for
54@,’ ,F5
normal household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about rrght when milk or
juice IS as cold as you like and when ice cream
IS firm.
3
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
1. Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON- Blocking It can slow the air movement needed to
TURECONTROL to 3. TROL to 3 keep temperatures at the level you
Set.
Changing the control settings.. .
If vou need to adjust temperatures In the refrlger-
l Adjust the Temperature Control first.
ator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
below. l Then adjust the Air Control, If needed. I
If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4
Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 3
\
t?
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
If freezer Door opened often Temperature Control 3
Section is Large amount of food added Air Control 4
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
QUESTIONS?
[can’t cycle often enough)
.-call your If Refriaerator Controls not set correctlv Temperature Control 2
COOL:LINE q Sectio; is
service TOO COLD
assistance If ICE isn’t
telephone
number MADE FAST ENOUGH
(page 15). If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
for your conditions
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
[can’t cycle often enough]
Door opened often
Larae amollnt of food added
Atr Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Temperature Control 3
Arr Control 2
Very warm or very cold
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Savlna Control on the Control Con-
sole operates elec6c heaters around the door 1. Use the “OFF” set- 2.
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from ting when humidity
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. ISlow.
Use the “0N”setting
If mojsture forms
on the outsrde of the
refrigerator. I