Whirlpool ED20ZK User manual

A Note To You
Parts And Features
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
Using Your
Reiiigerator
Caring For Your
Refn’gerator
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3
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Food Storage Guide 22
If You Need
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Warranty 28
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
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MODELS ED20ZK ED22ZR

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience
went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation,
we 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 com-
plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help
us notify you about any new information 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, 1-800-253-1301,
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 24. 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
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Important Safety Instructions
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 danger-
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig-
erator, do it safely.
l Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
@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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Help us help you
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.
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 it properly.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they look like.
Control panel Light
Automatic ice
maker and ice wall)
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Meat drawer
Door shelves
Base\ grille
Model EDSOZKshown
Control panel
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Freezer control Refrigerator
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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In This Section
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Cleaning it ........................................... 5 Installing it properly ........................... 6
Plugging lt In ....................................... 5 Leveling it ............................................ 6
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Removing packaging materials
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
_.
Remove tape and any inside
the model and serial number
using the refrigerator.
labels (except
label) before
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid handdiihwashing
detergent before removing glue as
descrii above. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Uo
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materiils,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 19-20.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A115Volt,60Hz.,AConly15or20ampere
fused and properly grounded eiectriil
supply is required. Ris recommended that a
separate circuit sewing only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
&Prong grounding
type well recaptacia \
Ret rigerator
power cord
groundi
plug

Installing it properly
1.
2.
3.
Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each
side and at the top of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
you might want to leave extra space on
the hinge side closest to the wall so the
door can be opened wider.
The refrigerator can be flush against the
wall.
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.
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
1. Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock-
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 16.)
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
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Setting the controls ............................7
Changing the control settings ...........8
Adjusting the shelf glide ....................8
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ....8
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover .....................................10
Removing the meat drawer
and cover ...........................................10
Removing the freezer shelves .........11
Removing the freezer bin ................. 11
Removing the freezer door shelves ...I 1
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Using the ice cube trays ..................12
Using the ice dispenser (ED22ZR) ..12
Using the automatic ice maker ........13
Removing the ice maker
storage bin ........................................14
Solving common ice maker/
dispenser problems .........................15
Removing the base grille .................16
Changing the light bulbs .................16
Understanding the sounds you
may hear ......-.................................. 18
Saving energy ...................................18
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the fea-
tures in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in
the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator
for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to B.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (warmest) to C (coldest).
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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 are set correctly
NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture
control continuously guards against moisture
build-up on the outside of your refrigerator
cabinet. This control does not have to be set
or adjusted.
when milk or juice is as cold as you like
and when ice cream is firm. If you need to
adjust these settings, see “Changing the
control settings” below.
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 25.)
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 SElTlNGS:
Refrigerator
section
too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
section
too cold
Ice not
made fast
enough
Both
sections
too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Room temperature too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
l Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Refrigerator 4
Freezer A
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator 2
Freezer B
l Heavy ice usage
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator 4
Freezer B

Adjusting the shelf glide
Use the shelf glide to secure odd-shaped
items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along track.
NOTE: Sheff glide cannot be removed.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust shelves to match the way you use
your refrigerator.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift shelf up at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace the shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports on the back liner
wall.
2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into
slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
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Removing the crisper and crisper cover
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift
front of cover off supports.
2. Lift cover out by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on
walls of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
Pull out to the
stop, lift the front
and pull again.
Lift the cover
front, then
the back.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the
Pull out to the stop, lift
the front and pull again.
stop.
2. Lii the front slightly.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the crisper, the crisper cover and
the meat drawer.
2. Tilt front of cover up.
3. Lift cover at back and pull straight out.
4. Replace in reverse order.
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Removing the freezer shelves
To remove the shelf:
1. Lift right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the freezer bin
To remove the bin:
1. Slide bin out to the stop.
2. Lift the front to clear the stop.
3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
Pull out to the stop,
lift the front and
pull again.
To replace the bin:
1. Place bin on the slides.
2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front
of the slides.
3. Slide bin in all the way.
Removing the freezer door shelves (EDZZZR only)
Remove the freezer door shelves for easier
cleaning.
To remove the door shelves:
1. Grasp shelf at both ends.
2. Lift shelf up and pull it out.
To replace the door shelves:
1. Insert door shelf hooks into guides on
both edges of door liner.
2. Push shelf down to lock into place.
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USing the ice cube trays (EDZOZK~II~~)
If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink.
The moving cold air starts a slow evapora-
tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller
they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the ice dispenser (EDZZR only)
Personal Injury Hazard
Tumbling ice and pressure can break a
fragile glass. Use a sturdy glass when
dispensing ice or water.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or breakage.
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage
bin in the freezer. When you press the
dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute
between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice
moves from the bin and falls through the
chute. When you release the dispenser bar,
a buzzing sound may be heard for a few
seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dis-
penser system will not operate when the
freezer door is open.
To dispense ice:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the ice
dispenser bar. Hold glass close to
dispenser opening so ice does not fall
outside of glass.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may
have an off-flavor from new plumbing and
parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large
amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through
the dispenser.
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Using the automatic ice maker
(Factory-installed on EDZZZR, optional on EDZOZK)
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.
DOWN to make ice automatically.
UP to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is
connected to the water supply. Instruc-
tions for ice maker water supply hook
up are attached to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet.
l For EDSOZKonly: The dial or lever on the
side of the ice maker changes the size of
the cubes. Contact dealer for ice maker
accessory kii number.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached
by a corner. They break apart easily.
l The ice maker will not operate until the
freezer is cold enough to make ice. This
can take overnight.
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, if necessary, turn the Freezer
Control toward C.
l Good water quality is important for good
ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice
maker 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 ice
quality. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure the water softener
is operating properly and well maintained.
UPto
stop ice
maker.
DOWN to
start ice
maker.
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Removing the ice maker storage bin
(ED22ZR only)
Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if:
l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be
used for a week or more.
l a power failure causes ice in the bin to
melt and freeze together.
l the ice dispenser is not used regularly.
To remove ice bin:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the
bottom and slide it to the rear.
2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF
(up) position. Ice can still be dispensed,
but no more can be made.
3. Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it
Out.
4. Empty the ice bin. Use hot or warm water
to melt the ice if necessary. Never use
anything sharp to break up ice in the
bin. This can damage the bin and dis-
penser mechanism.
5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is
pushed in all the way. Then push the
signal arm down to the ON position to
restart ice production.
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Solving common ice maker/dispenser
problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Ice dispenser
l Freezer door open l Close the freezer door.
won’t work
l Ice bin not properly l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
installed
l Wrong ice in bin l
Use only crescents from ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to increase storage room.
l Dispenser not used for . Dump old ice and make a new supply.
extended periods,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
Ice dispenser
l Ice dispenser bar held l Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
stops working
in too long motor to reset.
l Large amounts of ice should be taken
from the bin, not through the dispenser.
Off-taste or
odor in ice
l Ice attracts airborne
odors; old ice
l Water quality
l Foods not properly
wrapped
l Ice bin and freezer may
need cleaning
. Plumbing to ice maker
. New ice maker
l Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in covered container.
l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur]
may require a filter to remove.
l Wrap properly. See pages 22 and 23.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
chart on pages 19 and 20.
l Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hook up. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.)
l The first few loads of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
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Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open both doors.
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:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal
clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 20.
Condenser coils
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Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to it at the main
power supply.
Failure to do so could result in per-
sonal injury.
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to
remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
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To change crisper light (ED22ZR only):
1.
2.
Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps
free.
3.
4.
5.
Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.
Pull light shield straight out to remove.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change freezer light:
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 light shield.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs
will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a
bulb with one of the same size and shape.
risper
light
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Understanding the 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 describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water sounds
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
l thud (clatter of ice)
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, you may hear buzzing (from the
water valve), trickling water and the clatter of
ice dumped into the bin.
Running sounds
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.
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 refrig-
erator 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
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In This Section
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Cleaning your refrigerator ...............19 Power interruptions ..........................
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Vacation and moving care ...............20
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 life. This section tells 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 and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig-
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
accordina to the followina directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash, rinse and dry thor-
detergent and warm oughly.
water
Sponge, cloth or paper l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
towel with mild detergent, use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
auto paste wax) 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.
Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with mixture of warm water
paper towel with baking and:
soda or mild detergent - mild detergent, or
and warm water - baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Door liners and
gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Defrost pan
Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen-
warm water
trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent
DO NOT USE paper towels, window
and warm water
sprays, scouring cleansers or flam-
mable fluids. These can scratch or
damage material. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.
Sponge or cloth l Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
with mild detergent l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
and warm water 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 coils
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
l Remove base grille.
l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as
every other month.
l Replace base grille.
Floor under
refrigerator
Floor cleaners 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
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If you have an automatic ice maker:
l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
l Shut off water supply to icemaker.
l Empty the ice bin.
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