Whirlpool ED26MM User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ED26MM
,.ers. Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Bullt-ln Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldtfl

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 wit
Cold Control
“‘III111
- Utility
1
Bin
\ Model and Serial
Number Plate
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 a
handy place. Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents
Page
SAFETYFIRST
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN.~~
Install Properly.
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
USINGYOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
Adjusting Shelves
Cold Water and Ice Dispenser
Removing the Freezer Basket
Removing the Freezer Shelves
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers
Changing the Light Bulbs
Sounds You May Hear
Energy Saving Tips
CLEANINGYOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing the Base Grille
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGEGUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEEDSERVICEOR ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
the weight, and in ar
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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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.. .
I, Allow ‘/2”(2 cm) space on each side and at top for
ease of installatron.
2. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
3. If the refrigerator is to be in a corner, keep IV4
inches (3.1 cm) between the wall and side of the
refrigerator so there is room to open the
SERVA-DOOR” or to clear the ice and water
dispenser.
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Front Roller
Front Roller
Right to Raise;
Lett to Lower
1, Remove base grille (see page 10 )
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 Gurde label and other
Inside labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructlons on pagell.
Plug it in...
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
Refrigerator
Power Cord Recommended
Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that
a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle
which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull
chain. See individual electrical requirements and
grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
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Using your refrigerator
Temperature Control
\
Air Control
Air Outlet Power Saving Control
Setting the controls.. .
Glve the refrigerator time to cool down com-
The Temperature Control ISin the refrigerator and Pletely
before addlng food. (This may take sev-
the Air Control is In the freezer section. When the era1 hours.1
refrigerator is plugged In for the first time..
These settings should be about right for
normal household refrlgerator usage.
The controls WIII be set about right when milk or
‘d@, I 195 Isrirm.
Juice IS as cold as you llke and when Ice cream
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I, Set the TEMPERA- Do
not block the air outlet on the control panel.
TURECONTROL to 3. 2. Set the AlR CoN- Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to
TROL to 3. keep temperatures at the level you set.
Changing the control settings.. .
l Adjust the Temperature Control ftrst.
If you need to adjust temperatures In the refrlger-
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
ator or freezer, use the settings llsled in the chart
l Then adjust the Air Control, If needed.
below
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section IS
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section IS
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
...call your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE B Section Is
service TOO COLD
assistance If ICE isn’t
telephone MADE FAST ENOUGH
number
(page 181. If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
REASONS:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often
Large amount of fmd added
Very cold room temperature
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions Temperature Control 2
Air Control 3
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
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
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from 1 Use the “OFF” set-
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. ting when humldlty 2. Use the “0N”settlng
if moisture forms on
is low. the outside of the
refrigerator.