Whirlpool ED22MM User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED22MM
s. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers. Olshwashers. Bulk-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners, Oehumldlfle

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
tram your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are de-
slgned to do.
Parts and features
,..,
Ice Bin HII I L
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Model and Serial
Number Label
- Utility
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
label 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 slop together In a
handy place.
Service Company and Telephone Number
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r Contents
Page Page
SAFETYFIRST ......................... 3
Changing the Light Bulbs. ............ 7
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN. ............... 3
Removing the Base Grille ............ 7
L’
i Install Properly ...................... 4 Cold Water and Ice Dispenser ........ 8
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ............ 4 Sounds You May Hear. ............... 10
L Remove Sales Labels ................ 4 Energy Saving Tips ................... 10
/! Clean It ............................
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...... 10
Plug Itln ............................ 4 Cleaning Chart ..................... 10
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR........... 5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. ............... 12
1 Setting the Controls .................. 5 Storing Fresh Food ................... 12
i Changing the Control Settings ........ 5 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods .... 13
9 Power Saving Control ................
5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE ....... 16
r Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
6 IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 17
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature 6 I. Before Calling for Assistance 17
i Adjusting Shelves .................... 6 2. If You Need Assistance ............ 18
i Removing Freezer Shelves ............ 6 3. If You Need Service ............... 18
Removing Freezer Bin ................ 6 4. If You Have a Problem ............. 18
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
L-- and Covers ....................... 7 .... sll...-:--..- .“-VdLLBW_I--eIaL---l .. ._._ ,_ ....
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
responsible for making sure that it... l is properly maintained.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
l is out of the weather.
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size 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 is not used by those who may not understand how
right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to it should be used.
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
Instructions:‘) properly cold.
l is used only for jobs expected of home re-
frigerators.
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Install properly.. .
I, Allow ‘/2inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and al
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 Screwdrtver
Right to Raise;
Left to lower
1, 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.
Remove sales labels.. .
Removeihe Consumer Buy Guide label. tape and
any inside labels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
1. 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 tetmchioride, 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 refrigemtor at the front.
Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator.
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on page1 1,
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
-;i’ ” grounding-plug
Retrigerator
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 chain. See individual electrical require-
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter-
ature package
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Using your refrigerator
Temperature Control
Air Control
Air Outlet
. . ~ ., _ _.
Setting the controls.. .
The Temperature Control is in the refrigerator and
the Air Control is in the freezer section. When the
refrigerator is plugged in for the first time...
54@,’ !gs
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I. Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON-
TURECONTROL to 3. TROL to 3.
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Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures In the refnger-
ator or freezer, use the settings llsted In the chart
below.
CONDITION:
_ln.-u.- ,,
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
^ ..
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
GlJESTitiNS? _,L,.I,/ . -L-~llll*..l*(d.ill
,_
...call your If Refriaerator
COOL&NET Section is
service TOO COLD
assistance ,.m,. ,, ,
telephone If ICE isn’t
number MADE FAST ENOUGH
(paw 181.
If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Power Saving Control
Glve the refrigerator time to cool down corn
pieteiy before adding food. (This may take se\
era1 hours.]
These settings should be about right for
normal household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when milk c
juice is as cold as you like and when ice crean
is firm.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel
Blocking it can slow the air movement needed tc
keep temperatures at the level you set.
l Adjust the Temperature Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments
l Then adjust the Air Control, if needed.
REASONS:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Vet-y cold room temperature
[can’t cycle often enough]
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Controls not set corre&y
for your conditions
Ir3.2”
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Door opened oft&n
Large amount of food added
Very warm OTvery cold
room temperatures .‘
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control L
Air Control L
Temperature Control C
Air Control L
Temp%&&e ‘Controi ;
Air Control c
Temperature Control ?
Air Control 4
Temperature donirol ?
Air Control 2
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Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Savlng Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heaters around the door 1. Use the “OFF” set-
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from 2. Use the “0N”settinc
ting when humidity if moisture forms
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. is low. on the outside of the
refrigerator.
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