Whirlpool EDl9VK User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EDl9VK
is, Freezers, Relr~geratar-Freezers, Ice Makers, Olshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Unlts. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfu

Power Saving -
Control
Freezer Llg ht -
;;;s
Temperature’
Control
utlllty
Compartment -
AdJustable -
Shelves
Ice Cube Trays -
utlllty -
Bln
Crisper -
Meat Pan Air
Control (not shown),
Freezer
Storage Bln -
Base Grille
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 refr(gerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are de-
slgned to do.
Parts and features
Model 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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Contents
SAFETYFIRST . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . , . 3
REK)REYOUPlWITIN . . . ..a......... 3
Install Properly . , . . . . , . , . . . , . . . . , 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer . . . , , , , , 4
Remove Sales Labels . . . , . , . . . . . , . 4
Clean lt . . . . . , , , . . . . , . , , 4
Plug Itln . , . , . . . . . . . . . . 4
USING YOUR REFRIOERATOR . . . 5
Setting the Controls . . , 5
Changing the Control Settings 5
Power Saving Control , . . . . 5
Adjusting the Refrigerator shelves . 6
Removing the Freezer Shelves . . . , 6
Adjusting the Meat Pan Temperature . . 6
Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan,
andCovers . . . . . . . ..,.......,.., ,. 6
Removing the Freezer Bin , . . , , . . . 6
Changing the Light Bulbs. ............ 7
Removing the BarreGrille ............ 7
Ice CubsTrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 7
Optional Automatic Ice Maker . , . . . 7
Sounds You May Hear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Energy Saving Tips . I . . . 8
CLEANINQ YOUR REFRIGERATOR. . . . . . 8
Cleaning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 9
KK)D SYORAOEWIDE . , . . , . . . . , . 10
Storing FreshFood . . . . a. . . . . . . . . . . 10
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods , . , , 11
VACAnON AND MOWN@ CARE . . . . , , 14
IF YOU NEEDSERVICEOR ASSISTANCE 15
1aBefore Calling for Assistance . . , . . . , 15
2. If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4.IfYouHaveaProblem’::::::::::::: 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 rnstalled 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 ISnot near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
l is properly maintained
l is out of the weather.
l isused in an area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55’ F [13” C].
l ISnot used by those who may not understand how
tt should be used
l is not loaded with food before It has time to get
properly cold.
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Install properly. ,.
‘1. Allow 1/2inch (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.. .
Levelling SK4 1
Front Roller
Right to Raise;
Lett to Lower
1, Remove base grille [see page 7 1,
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 lnslde labels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remalnlng glue:
I. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (I
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, gasollne, car-
bon tetrachlorlde, 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.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on page 9.
Plug it in...
j-prong grounding
type wall receptacle,
‘I
&prong
I grounding plug
t
Retrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING 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 extenslon cord. Use a recep-
tacle which cannot be turned off wlth a switch
or pull chain. See individual electrical require-
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter-
ature package.

Using your refrigerator
Air Control
---I
Air Outlet
Temperature Control
\
I
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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I. Set the TEMPERA-
TURECONTROL to 3. 2. Set the AIR CON-
TROL to 3.
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before addlng tood. (This may take sev-
eral hours,]
These settings should be about right tor
normal household retrlgerator 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.
Changing the control settings.. .
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
number MADE FAST ENOUGH
(page 15). 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 food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough]
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4
Air Control 3
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
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
rcom temperatures
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 4
Temperature Control 3
Air Control 2
Power Saving Control.. .
OFF
The Power Savlng Control on the Control Con-
ON
.-.
sole operates ele&c heaters around the door 1. Use the “OFF” set-
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from 2. Use the “0N”setting
if moisture forms
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. ting when humidity
is low. on the outside of the
refrigerator.

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves...
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use To
remove glass shelves:
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to 1. Tilt up at front.
hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. 2. Lift up at back.
3. Pull shelf straight out.
Glass shelves are
heovy Be careful. I III1 I )“I
To replace:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot. Lower
front of shelf to level position.
Removing freezer shelves.. .
1. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off supports.
3. Replace in reverse order. I-
Lltt the Front
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Then the Back
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Adjusting meat pan temperature.. .
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.
Use Control to Adjust
Meat Pan Temperatures
Set the control to let more or
less cold air through.
Removing the crisper; meat pan and covers...
Removing:
1. Slide crisper and meat pan
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide the rest of the way out.
4. Replace in reverse order
Removing covers:
straight out to stop.
l Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back
and two notched tabs in front.
1. Press front tabs out of the way.
2. Lift cover front.
3. Lift back off the pegs.
4. Replace in reverse order
Removing freezer bin.. .
Fcr proper air movement. keep the freezer bin in
place when the refrigerator is operating.
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:
a Place bin on the slides.
l Make sure the stops clear
the front of the slides.
l Slide bin in.
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Changing the light bulbs.. .
WARNING: Before removlng a light rhleld for
cleaning or for replaclng the bulb,
either unplug retrlgemtor or dlscon-
nect electrlclty leadlng to refrlg-
erator at the maln power supply.
Shock and Injury can occur If elec-
trlclty remains connected.
Removing the basegrille...
1. Open the doors. I II
Pull Off the Dial;
Pull Out at the Bottom
light bulbs behind refrigerator and freezer con-
trol 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.
2. Pull grille outwards as shown.
3. Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille.
Ice cube trays.. .
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving
cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes
are stored, the smaller they get.
Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-61). 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.
On
Lower
-..
Arm to Shrt It. Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They will break apart easily.
l You will hear water running when ice maker is
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
support Tabs
To replace:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Slightly twist.
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 OToff-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
l Your ice maker will work faster when the freezer is
colder. If you want rnme ice, turn the Temperature
Control to a higher number, or 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.
l Good water quality isimportant for good ice quality
It is not recommended that the ice maker be con-
nected to a softened water supply Water softener
chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft-
ener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to
poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, then it is important that the water soft-
ener be well maintained and operating properly
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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.
Possible Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft HISS:
l Cllcklng or Snapplng
Sounds:
a Water 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.
l Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
l Runnlng Sounds:
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 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 organized
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 over-
crowd it so air movement is blocked.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Of course. spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator. turn the Temperature
Control to OFF. unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following
directions.
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, radi-
ator, or in direct sunlight.

Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc.)
Outside
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax).
How to clean
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent.
l Rinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent. Do not use abmslve 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 plasttc parts.
Defrost pan
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.
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l Replace base grille.
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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,
Waxlng palnted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls (Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won’t
stick.)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
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
Dark plastics
[covers and panels]
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, concentmted detergents,
bleaches or cleansers contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.
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 chamors.
DO NOT USEpaper towels, window spmys, scourtng cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents llke acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetmchlorlde, etc. These can scratch or damage the materlal.
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 Rinse and dry.
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.

Foodstorage guide
iTORlNG FRESHFOOD
Cured or Smoked Meal and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon. sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in otigi-
nal wrappings. Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
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plastic wrap of aluminum foil.
Canned Ham. State 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
-.s.;:-.- storage.
There i$ a right way to package and store refrig-
erated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps.
Leaty Vegetables.. Remove store wrapping and
trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in
zold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic
container and store in crisper. Cold, moist air helps
(eep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp.
Vegetables with Sklns (carrots, peppers], .Store
In crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
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Fruits ...Wash. let dry and store in refrigerator in
elastic bags 01 crisper. 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.
Med* 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 Meat. Store 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 you 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 in aluminum foil
for storing it unfrozen.
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store immediately.
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHANDCUREDMEAT’
VP.
ApproxlmutoTlmo
Variety Meats (daw 1 to2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chlcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
GroundBeet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Steaksand Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7
ColdCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
*If meat Isto be stored longer than the times given.
follow the dlrecticns 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.
Mllk...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 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 containers with tight
lids are fine, too.

FREEZING & STORING FROZEN
FOODS
The freezer section isdesigned for 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 air,
moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and seal
the package must not allow air, moisture or vapor in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could cause
food odor and taste transfer throughout the re-
frigerator and drying of frozen food
Rigid polyethylene [plastic] containers with tight-
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.
Sealing- When sealing foods in bags squeeze
out the alr (liquids need headspace to allow for
expansion.) Twist the top and turn it back. Fasten tie
securely around the doubled-over tail. Put the label
inside transparent bags; use self-adhesive label on
outside of opaque ones.
Air-tight wrapping calls for “drugstore” wrap. Cut
the sheet about one-third longer than the distance
around the food. Bring the ends together and fold in
[toward the food) at least twice to seal out air. Crease
ends close to food, press air from package. Fold tips
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over twice. Finish package and tape closed. NOTE:
With unboned meats, pad sharp edges with extra
wrap or use stockinette to protect the wrap from
punctures.
DO NOT USE:
l Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene plastic containers
l Containers without tight lids
.~~paper
0 Waxed-coated freezer wmp
l Thin,semi-permeable wrap
None of these are totally moisture, air or vapor
proof.nHuseoftheae~couId
oausefoododorandtwwmnafwand
drying of fronn tood.
Freezing Frultr - Select ripe, blemish-free fruits.
Be sure they taste as good as they look. Wash 2 to
3 quarts (liters) at a time and drain Fruit that stands
in water may lose food value and become, soggy.
Sort, peel, trim, pit and slice as needed.
Pack in rigid wide-mouthed containers of other
recommended material. Leave head space to al-
low liquids to expand during freezing.

Freezlng Vegetables - Freeze only fresh high-
quality vegetables picked when barely mature.
For best results, freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours
after picking. Wash in cold water, sort and cut into
appropriate sizes. Blanch 01 scald. Pack in recom-
mended container and freeze.
Do not freeze lettuce, celery. carrot sticks, pota-
toes or fresh tomatoes. All will become limp or
mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when thawed.
Freezlng Meats-The meat you thaw can only
be as good as the meat you freeze. “Drugstore”
wrap in meal-size packages. Flat cuts or patties
should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa-
rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap.
Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va-
por proof. If not, re-wrap meats with one of the
wraps recommended under “Packaging”.
Freezlng Cooked Food - Prepare cooked
foods as you would for the table; shorten cooking
time10 to15 minutes toallow for additional cooking
during reheating. Omit seasonings and part of the
liquid. Plan to add them at reheating time. Pota-
toes should also be added to soup and stew at
heating time. Add crumb and cheese toppings at
heating time.
Coo as rapidly as possible and freeze at once.
Liquid or semi-liquid dishes may be frozen in rec-
ommended containers with head-space. Casser-
oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in
the baking container, If you don’t want to leave
your casserole dish in the freezer, line it with foil.
Bake, cool, freeze, lift out the foil package, bag it
and return to freezer.
Freezing Baked Goods -Wrap baked breads
in recommended material. Thaw in wrapping. Un-
baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first
rising. Punch down, wrap and freeze.
Bake cookies as usual. Cool and freeze on trays.
then pack in recommended freezer bags or car-
tons. Unbaked cookies may be dropped, molded
OTrolled and frozen on cookie trays. Store in bag or
carton; bake without thawing. Refrigerator-type
cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form.
Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake.
Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked. Bake without
thawing. Bake pecan and similar pies before
freezing,.,rich fillings do not freeze solid. Cut steam
vents in top crusts when ready to bake.

IMPORTANT: Do not expect your
freezer to quick-freeze any large
quantlty of food. Put no more un-
frozen food Into the freezer than will
freeze wtthln 24 hours. (No more than
2 to 3 pounds of tresh meat or 3 to 4
pounds of vegetables per cubic foot
of freezer space.) leave enough
space for alr to circulate around
packages. Be careful to leave
enough room at the front so the door
can close tlgMly.
FOODSTORAGECHART
Storage times* will vary according to the
quality of the food, the type of packaging o(
wrap used (moisture and vapor-proof), and
the storage temperature which should be
0” F (-17.8”c). Storage tlme
FRUITS
Fruit Juke concentrate . . . . . 12 months
Commercially frozen fruit . . 12 months
Cltrus fruit and Juices . . . . 4 to 6 months
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Btol2months
VEGETABLES
Commercially frozen . . . . . . . 8 months
Home frozen . . . . . . . . . . . 8 to 12 months
MEAT
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 weeks or less
Corned beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 weeks
Cured ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1to 2 months
(Salting meat shortens freezer life)
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1month
Ground beef, lamb, veal 2 to 3 months
Roasts:
Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to 12 months
lamb and veal . . . . . . . 6 to 9 months
Pork.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to8 months
Sausage, fresh . . . . . . . . . . 1to 2 months
Steaks and chops:
Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 to12 months
lamb, veal, pork . . . . . . 3 to 4 months
FISH
Cod, flounder, haddock
Sole.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 months
Blu,e fish, salmon . . . . . . . . 2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch . . . . . . . . 2 to 3 months
Breaded fish (purchased] . . . 3 months
Clams, oysters, cooked
fish, crab, scallops . . . . 3 to 4 months
Alaskan klng crab . . . . . . . . . 10 months
Shflmp,uncooked . . . . . . . . . 12 months
POULTRY
Whole chicken or turkey.. . . 12 months
Duck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 months
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2 to 3 months
Cooked poultry w/gravy . . . 6 months
Slices (no gravy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1month
Food
MAIN DISHES Btoroge the
Stews: meat, poultry
and flsh casserole . . . . 2 to 3 months
TV dinners.. . . . . , . . . . . . . . 3 to6 months
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 6 to 9 months
Margarine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 9 months
Cheese:
Camembert, brick,
Mozzarella, farmer’s . . . . 3 months
Creamed cottage . . DO NOT FREEZE
Cheddar, Edam, Gouda.
Swlss, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to8 weeks
Freezlng can change texture of
cheese.
Ice cream, Ice milk
sherbet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 weeks
EGGS
Whole (mixed) . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 months
Whltes . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . 9 to 12 months
Yolks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 months
(Add sugar of salt to yolks or whole mixed
eggs1
BAKEDGOODS
Yeast breads and rolls . . . . . . 3 months
Baked Brown ‘N Serve
rolls . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 months
Unbaked breads.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1month
Gulck breads . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 3 months
Cakes, unfrosted . . . . . . . . 2 to 4 months
Cakes, frosted . . . . . . . . . 8 to 12 months
Frult cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 months
Cookle dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 months
Baked cookies . . . . . . . . . 8 to 12 months
Baked pies . . . . . , . . . , . . . . 1to 2 months
Pie dough only . . . . . . . . . . 4 to6 months
‘Bawd cm U.S.D.A. and Michigan Cooperolive Extension SewiCe
suggestect stara@ time.5
It electrlclty goes off
Call the power company. Ask how long power
will be off.
1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
keep both doors closed. This wilJ’ help frozen
foods to stay frozen.
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than 24
hours:
[a] Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker. Or..
(b) Place 2 Ibs (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cu. ft of freezer space. This will keep
frozen foods for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to
protect your hands from dry ice burns.
(c) If neither food locker storage nor dry ice
is available, use or can perishable food
at once.
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
filled one. A freezer full of meat will stay cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If
food contains ice crystals, it may be safely
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may
be affected. Use refrozen foods quickly. If the
conditton of the food is poor or you have any
suspicions, it is wise to dispose of it.

Vacation
and
Short vacations. . .
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables;
freeze other items. If your refrigerator 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
or 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 it.. .rinse well
and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doers
...keeping them open far enough for air to get in.
This will keep odor and mold from building up.
WARNING: Tape blocks out of a child’s
reach...do not allow children near
the refrigerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
Inlured or trapped.
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. Pack 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 4. Don’t forget to reconnect the water supply
line if you have an icemaker.
QUESTIONS?
...call your
COOL-LINE@
service
assistance
telephone
number
(page 151.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator.”
14

If you need service or
assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
It your refrlgemtor will not operate:
l Isthe power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? (See page 4.)
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit
breaker box?
l Is the Temperature Control turned ON?
It there Is a mffllng or Jlngllng nolse, or other un-
famlllar sounds:
l Issomething on top or behind the refrigerator mak-
ing noise when the refrigerator is running?
l New features on your new refrigerator make new
sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the
fans, timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, defrost
water draining into the defrost pan.
If there Is water In the defrost pan:
l In hot, muggy weather, this is normal. The pan can
even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level so
the pan doesn’t overflow.
It the Ilghts are not worklng:
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit
breaker box?
l Isthe power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? (See page 4,)
It a bulb Is burned out:
l See instructions for changing light bulbson page 7.
Use appliance bulbs only.
If the motor seems to run too much:
l Isthe condenser, behind the base grille, free of dust
and lint?
l On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor natu-
rally runs longer.
l If the door has been opened a lot, or if a large
amount of food has been put in, the motor will run
longer to cool down the interior
Remember: Motor running time depends on dif-
ferent things: number of door openings, amount of
food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the
controls
And, your new refrigerator may be larger than your
old one so it has more space to be cooled. It also has
a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compart-
ment. All this means better refrigeration and may re-
quire more running time than your old one.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@service assistance
telephone number. Dlal free from:
Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . .. [phone]
Mlchlgan , . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawall . . . . . . . . . .. . [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con-
sultant can instruct you in how to bbtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if service is neces-
sary, recommend a qualified service company in
your area.
3. If you need setice*...
Whirlpool has a na-
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CAREQ
Service Companies.
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United
States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service
assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES- HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-
MAJOR- SERVICE 6 REPAIR OR MAJOR- REPAIRING 6 PARTS
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCtttSED TECH-CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH.CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO
123 Maple 999.9999 123 Maple. 999.9999
OR
WASHING MACHINES. DRYERS
6 IRONERS-SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 Maple 999.9999
4. If you havea problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
number [see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consul-
tants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
‘If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a com-
plete description of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to your request for
assistance.
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