Whirlpool ED22DW User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED22DW
\-93
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything &x :9.
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This booklet tells you how to start your
refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust
controls. 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 designed
to do.
Parts and features
EXTERIOR
MOISTURE
CONTROL LIGHT
FREEZER
CONTROL-
REFRIGERATOR
CONTROL
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
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-----.-- PLATE
11T11IT”
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[not shown]
IICE BIN --
ADJUSTABLE
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FREEZER BASKETS
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COMPARTMENT
DEEP
B ADJUSTABLE
DOOR BINS
MEAT DRAWER ,
MEAT DRAWER \
AIR CONTROL
(on side wall)
ADJUSTABLE
._ SLIDEOUT
SPILLGUARD
SHELVES
FREEZER LIGHT
ADJUSTABLE -
DOOR BINS
BASE GRILLE -I
-“’
LEVELING
ROLLERS
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. ADJUSTABLE
DOOR BINS
SNACK
BIN
CRISPER
LIGHT
CRISPERS
WITH
HUMIDITY
CONTROLS
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
(see diagram above] and purchase date
from sales slip.
l Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place. ,? ,_- ~
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Cuntents
Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C
BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 2
Remove Sales Label . C
Clean It .!i
Plugltln............................. 2
Install Properly :I
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. r,
Setting the Controls <
Changing the Control Settings 5
Exterior Moisture Control 5
Adjusting the Crisper Humidity Control 6
Adjusting Meat Drawer Temperature o
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6
Removing the Crispers, Meat Drawer
and Covers J
Removing the Snack Bin 7
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Adjusting the Wine Rack 7
Removing the Freezer Baskets 7
Adjusting the Door Bins 7
Changing the Light Bulbs 8
Removing the Base Grille 8
Cold Water and Ice Dispenser 9
Sounds You May Hear 11
Energy Saving Tips 11
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 11
Cleaning Chart . 12
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 13
Storing Fresh Food , 13
Storing Frozen Food . 14
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 17
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 18
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY.. 20
cl989 Whirlpool Corporation
r Child entrapment and suffocation are not
l Read all instructions before using
problems of the past. Junked or aban-
the refrigerator.
doned refrigerators are still dangerous...
even if they will “just sit in the garage a
few days!’
If 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.
1Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
i Never clean refrigerator parts with flam-
mable fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY.
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.
It is your responsibility to be sure your
- is installed and leveled on a floorthat will
refrigerator:
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its
size and use.
: is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and ground-
ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
l is used only to do what home refrigerators
are designed to do.
* is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
* is properly maintained.
I is out of the weather.
f is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
c is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
= is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Before using your
refrigerator *
I Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape
and any inside labels before using the refrigera-
tor. To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then
remove.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de-
tergent before removing glue as described in
step 1.
DO NOT USE sharp instruments, rubbing alco-
hol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See “lmpor-
tant Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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.
2. Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on pagell.
3. Plug it in...
3-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE
REFRlGERAiOR 3-PRONG
POWER CORD GROUNDING PLUG
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115Volt, 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 recepta-
cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or
pull chain. See Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instruction Sheet in your Literature
Package.
4. Install properly...
1. Allow Y2inch (1.25 cm) space on each side ar
at the top of the refrigerator for ease 1
installation.
2. 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.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
4. Make sure ice maker water supply has been
connected. Refer to Installation Instructions
5. Level refrigerator-freezer...
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FRONT ROLLER I
RIGHT TO RAISE;
LEFTTO LOWER \‘
4. Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
T; To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5, Replace base grille. [See page B.)

king your refrigerator
FREEZER CbNTROL REFRlGERATdR CONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
the first time...
i. Set the REFRIGERA-
TOR CONTROL to 3.-
2. Set the FREEZER
CONTROL to 6. -
EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
eral hours.]
These settings should be about right for nor-
mal 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.
Changing the control settings...
c Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator = Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below, e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION: REASON:
If Refrigerator Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
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If Freezer Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
QUESTIONS? (can’t cycle often enough]
...call your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE” Section is Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
service TOO COLD
assistance
telephone If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage
number MADE FASTENOUGH Very cold room temperature
(Page 181. - (can’t cycle often enough]
If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
W.Q
Exterior Moisture Control
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 4
Freezer A
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator 2
Freezer B
Refrigerator
Freezer :
4
Refrigerator
Freezer B
The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control
Console operates electric heaters around the 1. Use the “OFF” setting when humidity is low.
door openings. These heaters help keep moisture 2. Use the “ON” setting if moisture forms on the out-
from forming on the outside of the refrigerator, side of the refrigerator,
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