Whirlpool ED22DW User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED22DW
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reezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Suriace Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Oehumidiliers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers Freezen. RI

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
Thls booklet tells you how to start your
refrigerator, clean lt, 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 I / -
CONTROL
REFRIGERATOR
i;llRF- All
CONTROL
. .
ICE BIN
ADJUSTABLE
FREEZER BASKETS
PIZZA
RACK
MODEL AND
w-m- -.--
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE
FREEZER LIGHT
riL
\ SNACK
Y44,QR;;;
CRISPERS
- WITH
HUMIDITY
CONTROLS
Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra-
tlon Card provlded wlth lhls 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 Model Number
from sales slip.
*Keep this book and sales slip together in a
Serial Number
handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Contents
Page
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS . . . . 3
BEFOREUSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 4
Remove Sales Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Clean It . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Plugltln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . 4
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR . . . . 5
Setting the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing the Control Settings . . . . . . . 5
Exterior Moisture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Crisper Humidity Control . 6
Adjusting Meat Drawer Temperature . 6
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves . . . . 6
Removing the Crispers, Meat Drawer
andcovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing the Snack Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Page
Adjusting the Wine Rack ............. 7
Removing the Freezer Baskets. ....... 7
Adjusting the Door Bins ..............
Changing the Light Bulbs ............ i
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 STORAGEGUIDE ................ 13
Storing Fresh Food ...................
Storing Frozen Food ................. :i
VACATION AND MOVING CARE. ....... 17
IFYOU NEEDSERVICEOR ASSISTANCE . 18
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY ............................ 20
01989 Whirlpool Corporation
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal shock, or Injury when uslng your
refrigerator, follow basic precautions Including the followlng:
l Read all Instructlons before uslng It Is your responslblltty to be sure your
the refrtgerator. refrigerator:
l Child entrapment and suffocation are not l is installed and leveled on a floorthat will
problems of the past. Junked or aban- hold the weight, and in an area sultable for its
doned refrtgerators are sttll dangerous... size and use.
even If they will “just slt In the garage a l is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
few days!’ with the right electrical supply and ground-
If you are gettlng rld of your old refrigerator, ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
do lt safely. Please read the enclosed Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
safety booklet from the Assoclatlon l is used only to do what home refrigerators
of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help are designed to do.
prevent accidents. l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
l Never allow children to operate, play with, source.
or crawl lnslde the refrtgerator. l is properly maintained.
l Never clean refrigerator parts wlth flam- l isout of the weather.
mable flulds. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or exploslon. l is used in an area where the room tempera-
l FORYOUR SAFETY. ture will not fall below 55°F (13’C).
DO NOT STOREOR USEGASOLINE OR OTHER l is not used by anyone unable to operate
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIGUIDS IN THE it properly.
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE. l is not loaded with food before It has time to
THEFUMESCAN CREATEA FIREHAZARD OR get properly cold.
EXPLOSION. - SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS -

Before using your
refrigerator
1.Removesaleslabels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape
and any lnslde 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 USEsharp Instruments, rubblng alco-
hol, flammable flulds or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See “lmpor-
tant Safety InstructIons” on page 3.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELSINSIDE 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 15or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re-
quired. It is recommended that a separate circuit
sewing only this appliance be provided.
Do not use an extenslon cord. Use a recepta-
cle which cannot be turned off wlth a switch or
pull chain. See Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instruction Sheet in your Literature
Package.
4. Install properly...
1. Allow YZinch (1.25cm) space on each side ar1. Allow YZinch (1.25cm) space on each side ar
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 on the hinge
slde 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...
-
USE SCREWDRIVER
TO ADJUST
FRONT ROLLER
VELING SCREW
IGHT TO RAISE;
LEFTTO LOWER
1. Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. [See page 8.)
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Using your refrigerator
FREEZER CONTROL REFRIGERATOR CONTROL EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
the first time...
1. Setthe REFRIGERA-
TORCONTROLto 3.
2. Set the FREEZER
CONTROLto B.
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...
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
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 SETTINGS:
If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4
Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator
Section is Large amount of food added Freezer :
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
QUESTIONS? (can’t cycle often enough)
call Your if Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2
COOL-LINE@ Section is for your conditions Freezer B
service TOO COLD
assistance
telephone If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3
number MADE FASTENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer C
(Page 18). (can’t cycle often enough]
If BOTHSECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 4
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
Exterior Moisture Control
The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control
COnSOle operates electric heaters around the
door openings. These heaters help keep moisture
from forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
I. Use the “OFF” setting when humidity is low.
2. Usethe “ON” setting if moisture forms on the out-
side of the refrigerator.
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