Whirlpool EDI9CK User manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Model EDISCK
VLfl 01
4a
l USC and Care
Guide
Power-Savin
Control
Freezer Liah
Ice Cube Tra
Base Grille
Copy Your Model Number
and Serial Number Here
Model and Serial
Number Plate
When you need service, or
call with a question, have this
information ready:
I. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers [from the plate just
above base grille).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Model Number
Serial Number
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip
together in a handy place.
Purchase Date

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells ycu how to start your refrigerator,
clean It. move shelves and adjust controls. It even
tells you what to do if you hear strange sounds or
think something is wrong.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use It only to
do what home refrigerators are deslgned to do.
CONTENTS
BEK)REYOUPLUGITIN 2
Removingjhe Freezer Bin 6
Install Properly 3 Removing the Base Grille 6
Level Refngerator-Freezer 3 Sounds You May Hear 6
Remove Sales Labels 3 Energy Saving lips 6
Clean It 3
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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7
Cleaning Chart 7
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 4 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 8
Setting the Controls 4
Adjusting Shelves 4 Stcxlng Fresh Foti 8
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Removing Freezer Shelves 5
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers 5
Changing Light Bulbs 5
Ice Cube Trays 5
Optional Automatic Ice Maker 5
Stcxing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IFYOU NEEDSERVICEOR ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
01984 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.
l iS connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the not fall below 55” F (13” C).
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
Instructions:‘)
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.
l is used only for jobs expected of home re-
frigerators.
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Install Properly. ..
1. Allow ‘/2inch (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.
level Refrigerator-Freezer.. .
Levelllna Screw Al
Right to Raise;
Left to Lower
1. Remove base grille (see page 6).
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 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 tetrachioride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELSINSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front. w
Clean your refrrgerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructions on page 7.
Plug It In...
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 electrrcal require-
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter-
ature package.

Using your refrigerator
Air Outlet
Setting the Controls.. .
Controls for adjusting temperatures are In both the
refrigerator and the freezer
To start:
1 Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL (In the refrlgera-
tor) to 3.
2. Set the AIR CONTROL (In the freezer] to 3
Air Control - Set on 3
Give the refrigerator trme to cool down com-
pletely before addlng focd (This may take several
hours). The control console has directions for adjust-
ing temperatures. if needed. Controls will be set
about right if your milk or turce IS as cold as your
family likes it, and when Ice cream is firm.
Do not block the air outlets on either control
panel. That can slow the arr movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
OFF
qi=ij”;
The POWER SAVING CON-
TROL on the control panel in the
refrigerator operates electric
SAVES
REDUCES
heaters. These heaters help pre-
POWER EXTERIOR
vent moisture from formrng on
MOISKJREthe outside of the refrigerator
0~ Setting Helps
when humldlty 1shigh
Save Energy
l Use the OFF setting when humidity IS low
l Use ON if moisture forms on the outside of the
refrigerator
The Meat Pan Air Control...
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 rest
of the refrigerator
Set the control to let more or
less cold air through.
Colder Meat Storage
Use Control to Adjust
Meat Pan Temperatures
Adjusting Shelves...
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use
your refrigerator
To remove shelves:
I Tilt up at front
2 Lift up at back
3 Pull shelf straight out
To replace:
I. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
SUppOtS.
2. Trlt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot. Lower
front of shelf to level positron

Removing Freezer Shelves...
l Lift front slightly.
. Lrft back off supports
l Replace in reverse order.
Lift the Front
Then the Bock A
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan
and Covers...
l Slrde crrsper and meat pan strarght out to stop
l Lift the front
l Slrde the rest of the way out
0 ReDlace in reverse order
Push the lab
to Clear the Cover.
Snap Back into Place.
l Covers are held In place by two pegs at the back
and two notched tabs In front
- Press front tabs out of the wcy
-Lift cover front
- Lift back off the pegs
- Replace in reverse order
Changing light Bulbs.. .
Before removing a light shield for cleaning or for
replacing a bulb. unplug the retrlgerator. Useop-
phmce bulbs only
Pull Oft the Dial;
Pull Out at the Bottom
Ice Cube Trays...
lo remove Ice:
l Hold tray at both ends
. Slrghllv twist
If cubes are no1 used, they may shrrnk. The movrng
cold air starts a slow evaporatron The longer cubes
are stored. the smaller they get
Optional Automatic Ice Maker...
L On
daise Signal
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
\ Lower Slgnal
Arm to Start It
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to add one later [Part No. ECKMF-6). there are
a few things you will want to know.
l The ON/OFF lever IS a wire signal arm.
Down...for making ice automatically,
Up...toshut off the ice maker.
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They will break apart easily.
l You will hear water runnrng when ice maker IS
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the brn. Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer IS
cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavor&. Drscard the
first few batches of ice.
l If ice is not berng made fast enough and more ice
is needed, turn the Temperature control to a hrgher
number Wart a day and, If necessary, turn the Air
Control to a higher number.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin,
push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
position.
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away. They
will be replaced. Cubes In the ice bin can also
become smaller by evaporation
Light bulbs behind retrlgeraior and freezer
control consoles:
- Pull control knob strarght off
- Pull bottom of control panel straight out.
-Lift top of panel off supports
- Replace with a 40.watt appliance bulb.
- Replace panel In reverse order.
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Removing the Freezer Bin... Removing the Base Grille...
For proper air movement, keep the freezer bin in
place when the refrigerator is operating.
l Open the doors.
To remove the bln:
l Slide out to the stop.
l Lift the front to clear the stop.
l Slide out the rest of the way.
To replace the bln:
l Place bin on the slides.
l Make sure the stops clear
the front of the slides.
l Slide bin in.
l Pull grille outwards as shown.
l Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille.
Pull to stop;
Lift. Pull Again
To replace:
l Lrne up grille support tabs with metal CIIPS
l Push firmly to snap into place.
l Close the doors.
Sounds you may hear.
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Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t.
Because the sounds are new to you. you might be concerned about
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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.
Poulble 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:
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor 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 minutes 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 cabi-
net to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coil regularly.
l It is CIwaste 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
l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about as cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.
what you need before you open the door. Get
l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
everything out at one time. Keep foods organized moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
so you won’t have to search for what you want,
Close door as soon as food is removed. source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t over- ator, or in direct sunlight.
crowd it so air movement is blocked,
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Cleaning your refrigerator
Part 1 What to use 1 How to clean
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Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
pan, etc.)
Outside
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 mild
detergent. 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 Qcxod auto
paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Waxing palnted metal surfaces provides ~st protection.
Inside walls (Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, baking
warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm water, mild
stick.) detergent.
l Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1quart [.95 I] warm water).
l Rinse and dry
Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water.
detergent, warm water
l Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USECleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastics Mild 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 USEpaper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents llke acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachlorlde, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Defrost pan Warm water and mild
detergent
l Remove base grille (See page 6).
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 Rinse 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.
Condenser Coil 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 grille.
Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners.
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
l Wash floor
l Roll refrigerator back.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There is a right way to package and state refrig-
erated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps.
Leafy Vegetables. Remove store wrapping. Tram
or tear off brursed and drscolored areas Wash In
cool water, drain and store In crisper. Cold, moist air
helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crrsp. The
crisper has sealing gaskets to help keep humid atr
in.
Vegetables wlth Skins [carrots, peppers] Store
In crisper, plasttc bags or plastic contarner.
Fruits ...Wash. let dry and store In refrigerator In
plastic bags or crtsper. Do not wash or hull 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 following list and chart give you pack-
aging hints and time limits. Store meat in the meat
pan.
Fresh, Prepackaged MeatLStore fresh meat in
the store wrapping. Vacuum packaged meat can
be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not
broken. If ybu want to keep it frozen longer, you
should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material.
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap loosely in
waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen.
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
waxed paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store
immediately.
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc.. keep best in origi-
nal wrappings. 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 waxed paper or plastic
wrap. The plastic wrap on poultry, as purchased may
be used for storage.
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT*
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Approxlmate Time
(davN
Variety Meats . . 1 to 2
Chicken . . . . 1 to2
Ground Beef . . . , . I to 2
Steaks and Roasts . . . 3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . 7 to 10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . 3 to 5
*If meat ISto be stored longer than the times given,
follow the directrons for freezing.
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
refrigerator.
Milk ..Wtpe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf or bottom door shelf.
Beverages... Wipe bottles and cans. Store on a
docx shelf or inside the refrrgerator.
Butter...Keep opened butter in covered dish or in
the Butter Compartment. When storing an extra sup-
ply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese .Store 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 foil to keep food from drying out and
transferring food odors. Plastic contarners with tight
lrds are fine, too.
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STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section isdesigned foe storage of com-
mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at
home.
Packaglng -The secret of successful freezing IS
In the packaging. The wrap you use must be arr.
moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air, moisture or
vapors in or out.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with trght-
fitting lids, straight-sided canning/freezing jars,
heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps [such as Saran) are
recommended Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners.
IMPORTAHT: Do not expect your treezer to qtick-
treeze any large quantity ot tood. Leave enough
space for alr to circulate around packages. Be
caretul to leave enough room at the tront so the
door can close tightly.
Ice Cream...Store in the freezer. Once the pack-
Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer doo
shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store it for a lone
time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Frozen Meah* .The following hints will helc
keep the quality in your frozen meats:
1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition.
2. Use only the recommended wrapping
materials.
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap
ping it. Trim off excess fat and remove bone!
when practical. Meat should not be saltec
because salt shortens freezer life.
4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air a:
possible.
5. Label and date it.
6. Refreezing defrosted meat IS no
recommended.
Frozen Soups, Juices .Store on freezer doo
shelf or in the freezer.
STORAGECHARTFORFROZENFOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for shoct times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2months
Cooked Dishes . . . . 2-3 months
Fish and Seatoods
Fresh . . . . .._.................. 6months
Commercially Frozen . . l-3 months
Fruits . . . . .._.................... 6months
ice Cream . . . . . . . . 1 month
Concentrated Juice.. . . . 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops . . . . . . . 3-4 months
Sausage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts . . . . . . . 6 months
Ground meat . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 months
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 months
Vegetables .,.................. 6months
age is opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or
waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur- ‘Courtesy of Natronal Livestock and Meat Board ant
U.S.DA.
face. This will prevent ice crystals from forming.

Short Vacations.
No need to shut off the refrigerator rf you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables;
freeze other items. If your refrrgerator is equipped
with an automatic ice maker, 1) turn it off; 2) shut off
the water supply to the ice maker; 3) empty the ice
bin.
long Vacations.
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
cr more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to
the ice maker at least a day ahead. When the last
load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean ittrinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors
...keeping them open far enough for air to get in.
This will keep odor and mold from building up.
Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do
not allow children near the refrigerator when
the doors are blocked open.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator.”
Moving.
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic
Ice maker, shut off the ice maker water supply a
day ahead of time. Disconnect the water line. After
the last supply of ice drops, lift the signal arm to turn
off the ice maker
Remove all food. Pock frozen foods in dry ice.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Remove everything that comes out. Wrap all parts
well and tape them together so they don’t shift and
rattle.
Screw in the levelling rollers; tape the doors shut;
tape the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get
to your new home. put everything back, and refer to
page 3. Don’t forget to reconnect the water supply
line if you have an icemaker.
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