Whirlpool ED25SMIII User manual

REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
4 1 Model ED25SMIII,, _
IS. Freezers. Reirlgetator.Freelers, Ice Makers. DIshwashers BullbIn Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room Air Condllloners Dehumldlfl

(behind ice bin)
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
Meat Pan with
Cold Control
Slide-Out
ode1 and Serial
Number Label
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here., .
When you need service cx 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 slip together in a
handy place.
Service Company and Telephone Number
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1 Contents
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SAFETYFIRST ......................... - 3 Changing the Light Bulbs ............. -7
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN. ............... 3
Removing the Base Grille ............ 7
Install Properly ...................... 4 Cold Water and Ice Dispenser ........ 8
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ............ 4 Sounds You May Hear. ............... 10
Remove Sales Labels ................ 4 Energy Saving Tips, .................. 10
4’ Clean It ............................
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR...... 11
ii Plugltln.. .......................... 4 Cleaning Chart ..................... 11
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR........... 5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. ...............
12
Setting the Controls .................. 5 Storing Fresh Food ................... 12
Changing the Control Settings ........ 5 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods .... 13
Power Saving Control ................ 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE ....... 16
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control .... 6 IF YOU NEEDSERVICEOR ASSISTANCE. 17
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature ...... 6 I. Before Calling for Assistance ....... 17
Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves ........ 6 2. If You Need Assistance ............ 18
Removing Freezer Shelves ............ 6 3. If You Need Service ............... 18
Removing Freezer Basket ............ 6 4. If You Have a Problem ............. 18
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers ....................... 7
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally
responsible for making sure that it...
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size
and use.
l isconnected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions:‘)
l is used only for jobs expected of home re-
frigerators.
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is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
is properly maintained.
is out of the weather.
isused in an area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55” F (13” C).
is not used by those who may not understand how
it should be used.
is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.

Install properly.. . Remove sales labels.. .
1. Allow % inch (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.
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Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Right to Raise;
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.
Remove the 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 tetmchloride, 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 refrigerator at the front.
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Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on pagell,
Clean it.. .
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle,
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 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 Power Saving Control
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..
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1, Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON
TURE CONTROL to 3 TROL to 3.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures In the refrrger-
ator or freezer, use the settrngs lIsted in the chart
below.
CONDITION :
If Refrrgerator
Section Is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
...call your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE ’ Section is
service TOO COLD
assistance If ICE isn’t
telephone MADE FAST ENOUGH
number
(page 181 If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
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
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.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blockrng It can slow the air movement needed to
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. I
REASONS:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly
for your conditrons
Heavy Ice usage
Very cold room temperature
[can’t cycle often enough)
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electnc heaters around the door
openrngs. These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4
Atr Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Temperature Control 2,
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Temperature Control 3
Arr Control
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1 Use the “OFF” set-
ting when humidity
ISlow
2. Use the “0N”setting
if moisture forms
on the outside of the
refrigerator.