Whirlpool ED26MK User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED26MK
q Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Olshwashers, Bullt-In Ovens and Surface Unlts. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlfw

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
Control
Stationary -
Freezer III I
‘III1 CA III
Shelves
Freezer
Serial Number
Compartment
Glass Shelves
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I
Crisper with
SAdIEff
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Door Shelves
Meat Pan
ptl II IIll I with Cold
IllIIIIII
Control
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a questlon.
have this InformatIon ready.
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate 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 o
handy place.
Service Company and Telephone Number
2

Contents
Paae
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
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3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
2
2
6
and Covers 6
Removing the Freezer Shelves 7
Removing the Freezer Basket 7
Page
Ice Cube Trays 7
Changing the Light Bulbs. 7
Removing the Base Grille 7
Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8
Sounds You May Hear. 8
Energy Saving Tips 8
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 9
Cleaning Chart 9
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. 10
Storing Fresh Food 10
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 11
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 15
I, Before Calling for Assistance 15
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
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.
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weather
l isused in on area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55” F (13” C).
l is not used by those who may not understand how
it should be used.
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.

Install properly.. .
0
I, 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 Plug it in...
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Front Roller
Right to Raise;
1ert 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 sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
I, Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solutron (1
teaspoon detergent in 1quart warm water) before
removing glue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachioride, 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.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning Instructions
on page 9.
grounding type
wall receptacle
Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115Volt 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply isrequired It isrecommended that a
separate circuit serving only this applrance be
provided
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recepta-
cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or
pull chain. See Individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.

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...
s4@*1 @
3
I, Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON-
TURECONTROL to 3. TROL to 3.
Changing the control settings.. .
Power Saving Control
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
eral hours.)
These rettlngs should be about right for
normal 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.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
BlockIng it can slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
If you need to adjust temperatures In the refriger-
l Adjust the Temperature Control first.
ator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments
below
l Then adjust the Air Control, if needed.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
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 151. If BOTH SECTIONS
@we 11). are TOO WARM
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 vour conditions
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 temoeratures
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Temperature Control 2
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 2
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heaters around the door 1. Use the “OFF” set- 2. Use the “0N”setting
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from ting when humidity if moisture forms
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. is low. on the outside of the
refrigerator.

Adjusting crisper Humidity Control.. .
Adjusting meat pan temperature...
Use Control to Adjust
Meat Pan Temperatures
Adjusting the shelves.. .
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to
hold bottles, milk and other heavv food Items
To remove glass shelves:
1. Tilt up at front
2 Lift up at back
3 Pull shelf straight out.
Gloss shelves are
heavy Be carefui
Removing the crisper, meat pan and covers.. .
Removing Crisper and Meat Pan:
You can control the amount of humidity in the mors-
ture-sealed crisper.
1 The control can be adjusted to any setting be-
tween LO and HI
2. LO [open] lets morst air out of crisper for best
storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
3. Hi [closed) keeps moist arr in the crisper for
best storage of fresh leafy vegetables
Cold air flows against the
meat pan through an opening
between the freezer and the
refrigerator. This helps keep the
meat pan colder than the resi
of the refrigerator
Set the control to let mere or
less cold air through
To replace:
1. Guide the rear hooks Into the slots In the shelf
supports.
2 Tilt up front of shelf untrl hooks drop into slot Lower
front of shelf to level posrtlon
To remove door shelver:
l Lift up and out.
To replace:
l Insert hooks Into guides
on both sides
l Pushdown
I, Slrde crisper and meat pan straight out to stop
2. Lift the front.
3 Sltde the rest of the way out.
4. Replace In reverse order
Removing Covers:
Covers are held in place by two supports at the back
and two notched tabs in the front
I. Press front tabs out of the way.
2. Lift cover front
Push the Tab
3 Lift back off supports.
to Clear the Cover
4. Replace in reverse order

Removing the freezer sl+ves...
Lift the Front
Then the Back
Removing the freezer basket.. .
For proper air movement, keep the freezer basket
In place when the refrrgerator is operatrng.
To remove the basket:
1 Slide out to the stops.
2 Loftthe front to clear the stops.
3. Slide out the rest of the way
To replace the basket:
1 Place baskets on the slides.
2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the sltdes
3. Slide basket tn
Ice cube trays.. .
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Slightly twist
Changing the light bulbs. ..
WARNING: Before removing the light shield for
cleaning or for replacing the bulb,
either unplug refrigerator or discon-
nect electricity leading to re-
frigerator at the main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
tricity remains connected.
Pull Off the Dial:
Pull Out at the Bottom
Removing the base grille.. .
1 Open the doors
I. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off supports
3. Replace In reverse order
If cubes are not used, they may shrink The moving
cold arr starts a slow evaporatron The longer cubes
are stored. the smaller they get
light blubs behind refrigerator and freezer
control consoles:
1 Pull control knob straight off
2 Pull bottom of control panel straight out
3. Lift top of panel off supports.
4. Replace with a 40.watt appliance bulb.
5. Replace panel in reverse order.
light bulb behind crisper and meat pan:
1 Remove crisper, meat pan and covers.
2. Bulb ISon the back wall of refrigerator
3 Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace covers, meat pan and crisper
2 Pull grille outwards as shown
3. Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behrnd grille
Support Tabs
To replace:
1 Lrne up grille support tabs with metal clips
2 Push firmly to snap Into place
3 Close the doors.

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
On
Arm to Start It.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is
cold enough to make ice. Thuscan take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice
is needed, turn the TemperatureControl to a higher
number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Air
Control to a higher number.
tOStOP Ice Maker.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin.
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-61), there are a position.
few things you will want to know:
l If cubes are stcxed too long, they may develop an
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away. They
Down., .fcx making ice automatically; will be replaced. Cubes In the ice bin can also
Up...toshut off the ice maker. become smaller by evaporation
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
l Good water quality isimportant for good ice quality
rated, and to obtain Increased storage capacity. It is not recommended that the ice maker be con-
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a netted to a softened water supply. Water softener
chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft-
corner. They will break apart easily ener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to
l Ycu will hear water running when Ice maker is poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
working. You’ll hear Ice fall into the bin Don’t let be avoided, then it is important that the water soft-
these sounds bother you. ener be well maintained and operating properly.
Sounds you may hear...
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Posslble Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
l Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
l Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
l Running Sounds:
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 chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to you, and what may be making them.
Probable Causes:
Your refrigeraior has two fans; you may hear the fan motors and moving air
The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It
also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts.
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a
few mrnutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the
defrost water pan.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing [from the water
valve). trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
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.
Energy saving tips.. .
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cab-
inet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coil 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 foods orga-
nized 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 refrigerator 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 Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator, or in direct sunlight.

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator, turn the Temperature
automatically. But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF, unplug It, take out all removable
once a month to help prevent odors from building parts, and clean it according to the followrng
up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away directions
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use Howtoclean,
Removable parts
(shelves, crrsper, meat
pan etc )
Outside
Inside walls (Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won’t
stick.)
Door Irners and gaskets
Dark plastics
[covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser Co11
Floor under refrigerator
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent:
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax]
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mrld de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust prOteCtlOr’I.
_
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with warm water and
paper towel, baking ~ mild detergent or
soda, warm water, mrld ~ bakrng soda (2 tablespoons [26 g Ito
detergent 1quart [ 95 I] warm water.
l Rrnse and dry
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash wrth mild detergent and warm
paper towel, mild water.
detergent, warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on PlaStiC parts.
Mtld detergent and
l Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water, soft, clean sponge
sponge and soft, clean
l Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth cloth or chamois
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
l Remove base grille [See page 7)
l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape, if any)
l Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent
l Rrnse and dry
l Replace with notched corner to the rear
l Push It all the way In
l Make sure defrost drain tube IS pointing
into pan
l Replace base grille
Vacuum cleaner, using
the extended narrow
attachment
l Remove base grille
l Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month
l Replace base grrlle
Usual floor cleaners
l Roll refrigerator out away from the
WOII.
. Wash floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is
level. 9

Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There IS a right way to package and store refrlg-
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps
leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping and
trim or tear off bruised and dlscolored areas. Wash In
cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic
container and store in crisper Cold. moist air helps
keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp
Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers1 Store
In crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
Fruits Wash, let dry and store In refrigerator in
plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or 5ull berries
until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in
their store container In a crisper, or store in a loosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf
Meat Meat
IS perishable and expensive. YOU
won’t want to waste an ounce of it through careless
handling. The followtng list and chart give you pack-
aging hints and time limits Store meat ir the meat
pan
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat or-
the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat car)
be frozen for as long as one month if the seal ISrot
broker, If you want to keep it frozen longer, you
should wrap r ,,vith special freezer wrapplng material
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap in aluminum fotl
for storing it unfrozen
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store Immediately
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon. sausage. cold cuts, etc., keep best in origl-
nal wrapptngs. Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the la-
bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze
Fresh Poultry...Wrap In plastic wrap. The plastic
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
storage
STURAOEGtlART FORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT*
m -zirnme
Varktyk@ats ..: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
ChIcka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
BroJumlBeef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to2
StW#smdRocw?s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
Crp+cdM~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7to10
Bmm Ii
j >... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 to 7
Ctjg&~ .*...........,.......... 3to5
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*#m&&t ktsta be shed lmgar than the times given.
follcm theworn raheeew.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased
Eggs
Store without washing in the original car-
ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your
refngerator
Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage. place
milk on interior shelf or bottom door shelf
Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a
door shelf or inside the refrigerator
Butter Keep opened butter In covered dish or in
the Utiltty Compartment. When storing an extra sup-
ply. wrap In freezer packaging and freeze
Cheese .Sfo:e in the original wrapping until
you are ready to use it Once opened, re-wrap
tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Condlments .Store small jars and bottles (cat-
sup, mustard, jelly, olives] on the door shelves where
they are in easy reach
leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
aluminum foli to keep food from drying out and
transferrlng tood odors Plastic containers with tight
lids are fine too
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