Whirlpool EL02CCXJW User manual

Use&CareGuide
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COMPACT REFRIGERATORS
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DEAR CUSTOMER,
The product you hove just acquired has a lot to offer: comfort, health, economy,
safety, and mainly quality.
Your COMPACT REFRIGERATOR has been produced within the highest
international standards of technology.
In order to achieve these benefits, read the instructions in this manual carefully,
get to know the COMPACT REFRIGERATOR, and be ready to make use of the
advantages it offers.

CONTENTS
Safety Instructions 04
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Before Installing your Compact Refrigerator 05
Get to Know your Compact Refrigerator
05
Installation Instructions
Connection Instructions
Temperature Control
Defrosting
Cleaning and Care 12
When you are Away
Energy Saving Tips
Problems and Solutions
14
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15
Reversing the Door 17
Characteristics of your Compact Refrigerator 19

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety read carefully and follow
all instructions in this manual.
Damages caused by the fact that
instructions in this manual were not strictly
followed will be of your own responsability.
This REFRIGERATOR is intended for
domestic use only. To reduce fire risk or
body injuries, follow the precautions
described bellow:
0 Do not allow children to ploy with your
REFRIGERATOR even when it is turned off.
0 If you are not going to use your
REFRIGERATOR for some time tie it with
a piece of rope etc. or remove its door.
l Never clean your REFRIGERATOR with
flammable fluids. Vapors may create
risk of fire.
0 Do not store toxic products inside your
REFRIGERATOR for they may
contaminate the food.
l Do not store or use flammable liquids
such as gasoline, kerosene etc. next
to your REFRIGERATOR. This avoids fire
and explosion risks,
Do not allow your REFRIGERATOR to
be used by those who may not
understand how it should be used.

BEFOREINSTALLING YOUR
COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT:
Before using your REFRIGERATOR check
the following:
l It must be placed on Q surface that
withstands its weight and that is
appropriate to its size and use.
l It must be out of the weather.
l It must be properly grounded (see
“Connection InstructIons”).
l It must be connected to the right
electrical supply.
l It must not be near on oven, heater,
or other heat source.
GET TO KNOW YOUR
COMPACT REFRIGERATOR

01. Freezer
To store food
02. Drip Tray
It collects de water originated from
the defrosting of the freezer.
03. Thermostat
It controls the compressor operation,
and the temperature inside the
REi’RIGERATOR.
04. Shelves
Removable shelves to store food.
12.
05. Door Magnetic Gasket
It keeps the REFRIGERATOR tightly
closed, and allows it to be easily
opened.
06. Ice Cube Tray
Ice cubes ore easily removed.
07. Bottle Compartment
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08. Utilitarian Compartment
To store cans or preserves.
09. Vegetable Drawer Cover
It is removable, and con be used
as 0 tray.
10. Vegetable Drawer
To store fruits and vegatables
11. Removable Counter
Utilitarian Compartment
To store yogurts and creams.
Bottle Basket
Utilitarin Compartment
To store fruits and vegetables
To store bottles, cons or preserves. This REFRIGERATOR is supplied with
a modem condensation system - skin
condenser.
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
@Check the REFRIGERATOR for
transportation damage. If damaged
keep the packaging, and call your
dealer.
l Clean the inside and outside of your
REFRIGERATOR with neutral soap and
worm water to eliminate the
characteristics odor of new products
(do not use abrasives).
l lnstoll your REFRIGERATOR on a level
floor.
0 Fix plastic leg “A” to the ri%
ht/left front
comers of the REFRIGERATO base using
leveling screw “C”. No tool is necessary
l Fix leveling screw “C” to the ri h/lefl
rear corners of the REFRIGERA
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OR
base using assembly hole “B”. Place
plastic cover “D” on screws head.
l Try to let the front port (fixed legs) a
bit higher than the rear part (adjustable
legs) to provide better sealing of the
door.
l In case your REFRIGERATOR is to be
built in, allow 13116 in from the
side walls, rear. and between the top
of the unit and the surface above it to
provide air circulation.
1 3116in
“1

@To install your REFRIGERATOR choose
Q place with good ventilation, without
direct incidence of sun light or other
heat radiators.
l Plug the REFRIGERATOR
to a 3-prong groundig tipe wall
receptable.
l Avoid installing your REFRIGERATOR in
humid places (e.g., next to sinks) for
moisture causes ice to build up very
quickly and defrosting needs to be
done at shorter intervals.
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
l When voltage oscilations above 10%
of the rated voltage of your electrical
supply ore observed, install on
automatic voltage stabilizer with power
not lower than 350 Watts.
0 The power network connection requires
cord 14 AWG.
aA 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20
ampere fused and property grounded
electrical supply is required.
l This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of on e!ectrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing on escape wire for
the electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with o grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
WARNING - Improper use of the
grounding plug con result in a risk of
electric shock. Consult o qualified
electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions ore not
completely understood, or if the doubt
exists OS to whether the appliances
is properly grounded.

l It is essential that the wall outlet to
which the REFRIGERATOR will be
plugged in be a 3- rong grounding
type wall receptab e in order to avoid
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accidents. The manufacturer will not
be responsible in case this item is not
followed.
@To start operating, turn the
REFRIGERATOR on, set the thermostat
to maximum, and leave it empty and
operating for two hours with the door
closed.
l After that set thermostat according to
“Temperature Control”, and lace the
fti inside the REFRIGERAT 8 R.
l Avoid covering shelves with towels,
plastic or trays. They will prevent air
circulation inside the REFRIGERATOR,
impairing its operation.
aBe careful when placin bottles that
contain liquids, specilly s iquids with
gas, inside the freezer. Liquids expand
when they freeze and may break the
bottles.
Use an exclusive wall outlet.
Do not connect your REFRIGERATOR to
extension coTds or togheter with an other
appliance in the same wall ou Ylet.
Do not splice the cord.

TEMPERATURECONTROL
To achieve maximum performance of your REFRIGERATOR, the thermostat dial should
be set according to the table below.
SETTING RECOMMENDED FOR
Minimum - 1 Short beriods of absence
ROOM TEMPERATURE
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Winter - 213
Medium - 4
Cool days or cold regions
Mild davs or temoerate climate
up to 59°F
59 to 77°F
Summer - 516 Hot davs 77 to 95°F
Maximum - 7 Tropical regions Over 95°F
If the instructions above are not followed,
excessive cold (higher setting than
recommended), or interior moisture
(lower setting than recommended)
could occur.

DEFROSTING the ice. They may damage the
refrigeration system.
0 Excess of ice is harmful to the
REFRIGERATOR performance requiring
a major effort of the compressor.
Defrost the freezer at least once a
week or when the ice layer is between
3116 and 318 in [the approximate width
of a pencil).
Set thermostat to “Def” (defrosting
position).
Remove the food from the freezer and
store it in a thermal insulated container
or wrap it in paper or cardboard.
Keep the REFRIGERATOR door closed.
When the defrosting operation is
completed, remove the water from the
drip tray, and dry it.
A thorough cleaning of the inside CLEANING AND CARE
surfaces of the freezer is recommended
whenever the defrosting operation is
performed.
l The refrigeration unit does not require
maintenance. The compressor is
completely sealed and self-lubricating.
l Clean the REFRIGERATOR thoroughly
at least once every two months in order
to avoid odor from building up and
changes in the taste of the food
l Remove Ice cubes at least once a _
month. They than w e color and create
a kind of smell if le for a longer period
of time.
Replace the food inside the freezer.
Set thermostat according to
‘Temperature Control”.
ATTENTION
Do not use sharp,
and metal objects to remove
0 Set thermostat to “Off” before cleaning
the unit
Unplug the REFRIGERATOR.

Whenever cleaning or maintaining your
REFRIGERATOR unplug it to avoid
electrical shocks.
l Remove all food from the
REFRIGERATOR and store it in a thermal
insulated container, or wrap it in paper
or cardboard.
0 Leave the REFRIGERATOR door open
until the ice has melted away.
0 Remove all movable parts, and wash
them either with mild soap or detergent.
0 Wash the inside walls of your
REFRIGERATOR with a soft sponge or
cloth. Use mild detergent or soap, rinse
and dry well.
l Clean the outside surface of your
REFRIGERATOR with mild detergent or
soap.
0 Put the food back into the
REFRIGERATOR. Plug it in.
l Leave the REFRIGERATOR operating
for two hours with the door closed and
the thermostat dial set to maximum.
0 After that set the thermostat to the
appropriate position, (See ‘Temperature
Control”).
Never use strong detergents, cleaning
powders, or rou f h sponges. Never wash
parts of your R FRIGERATOR in a dish
washer. Never use ammonia and
chemical products; they damage your
REFRIGERATOR.
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WHEN YOU ARE AWAY
0 It is not necessary to swich off your
REFRIGERATOR if You will be-away for
a short period o lime (a couple of
days). Just remove perishable fo& from
the REFRIGERATOR, and Set the
thermostat to minimum.
0 If you will be away for a Ion
it is advisable to clean an 8
er period,
unplug
your REFRIGERATOR. Remove everything
from the REFRIGERATOR, defrost, and
clean it. Also remove, clean and dry
ice cube trays,
l Unplu 7 the unit. Leave the door open;
this wi I keep odor from building up.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
0 Avoid leaving the door open for a long
period of time.
0 Avoid frequent and unnecessary
openings of the door; open it partially.
0 Never place hot food inside the
REFRIGERATOR. Allow it to be at room
temperature.
0 Set the thermostat to the appropriate
position.
0 Allow the front part of your
REFRIGERATOR to be a bit higher than
the rear part to provide better sealing
of the door.
0 Place your REFRIGERATOR in a
ventilated spot, away from sun light,
hot surfaces, or humid places.

PROBLEMSAND SOLUTIONS
In case your REFRIGERATOR presents any problem make the followlng checking before
calling your dealer.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
The REFRIGERATOR
does not
operate/switch on
Insufficient
refrigeration
l No eletricity supplied,
l Voltage excessively high/low
(check oscillation of lamps).
l Deffective wall outlet (check
with another appliance).
l Voltage inversion.
l Thermostat set in “Off”.
l Unit unplugged. -
a Air circulation /s blocked by
food not properly arranged.
l Thermostat set in wrong
position.
l The door is opened too
frequently.
Unit is not properly installed.
SOLUTION
l Check the fuse or circuit
breaker and also if the unit is
plugged in.
l Install a voltage stabilizer (see
Connection Instructions).
o Change/fix the wall outlet.
l Check unit and electrical
supply voltage. Set it to the
right voltage.
0 Set thermostat according to
‘Temperature Control”.
0 Plug it in.
l Rearrange the food. Avoid
covering the shelves with
towels, plastic, or trays.
l Set thermostat according to
‘Temperature Control“.
l Avoid opening the door when
not necessary
l Refer to “Installation
Instructions”.

Noises
Humidity in your
REFRIGERATOR.
l Pipes touchin 7 one another
or the cabine (check the
rear part of the unit),
l Unit not leveled in relation to
the floor.
l Gas expansion in the
evaporator.
l Air relative humidity too high.
l Poor sealing of door magnetic
gasket. ,
l Place them further apart
l Adjust the leveling legs so
that the REFRIGERATOR is
leveled to the floor.
l This noise is normal.
l Normal in very humid days.
l To have good sealing
between the asket and the
REFRIGERATO % refer to
“Installation Instructions“.

REVERSING THE DOOR
e To remove the removable counter (Fig.
I), carefully lift the rear and then front
part
l Substitute the four adhesives tapes “A”
(Fig. 1) on the REFRIGERATOR by the
new ones supplied with the unit.
Fig. 1
a Using a 5116” screwdriver loose screws
“B” (Fig. 2). Remove the door lifting it
gently.
l Remove plastic covers “C” (Fig. 3 and
place them where screws “B” used Io be.
l Remove plastic cover “D”, plastic bush
“E” inverting their position (Fig. 4).
Fig. 3
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Fig. 2

l Remove plastic bush “F” and place it
in the hole located on the lower left
side of the door.
l Tilt your REFRIGERATOR backwards 45”
at most, and remove screws “G” (Fig.
5). They must be screwed to the upper
left side of the REFRIGERATOR.
l After assembling the door, replace the
removable counter pressing It slightly.
Fig. 4
Fig, 5

CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
MODEL
1 - DIMENSIONS WITHOUT PACKAGING
HEIGHT in
WIDTH in
DEPTH in
DOOR OPEN AT 90” in
2 - CAPACITY
TOTAL tuft
REFRIGERATOR tuft
FREEZER tuft
3 - WEIGHT WITHOUT PACKAGING
lb
4 - MAXIMUM WEIGHT ON COMPONENTS
DOOR lb
SHELF lb
PLASTIC SHELF lb
VEGETABLE DRAWER lb
BOllLE BASKET lb
5 - THERMAL INSULATION
EL02CC
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19 19 19
20 314 20 314 20 314
38 114 38 114 38 II4
1.6 2.8 4.2
1.45 2.54 3.95
0.14 0.26 0.25
35.2 41.8 52.8
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6.6
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11.0
2.5
6.6
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Whirlpool Compact Refrigerator
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase.
FSP* replacement parts and service labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship
LIMITED-ADDITIONAL
4-YEAR WARRANTY
FOR 2nd~5th YEAR
From Date of Purchase.
FSP ’ replacement compressor if the comoressor fails
due to a manufacturing defect. You pay tor service labor
charges
For each of the above warranties. you must take the REFRIGERATOR to a factory authorize0
WhitipoolSM service company and picu, it up following service. In-home service is available, but
you must pay for the trip charge to you home
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
Service calls to correct the installation of the REFRIGERATOR, instruction on how to ust^
the product or to correct deficient electrical supply.
In-home service. The unit must be taken to a factory authorized service company.
Damage to the REFRIGERATOR caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God 07
use of product in other than sinale familv household environment.
Service under the full warranties must be provided by a factory authorized WHIRLPOOL””
Service company. You may call toll-free l-800-253-1301 to obtain the name and phone number
of your nearest authorized servicer.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHAL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply io vou
This warranty gives you specifi
state to state. c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange,
080%235
c 1992 Whlrlpco Co;r;orotlor,
PART. NO. 112 4776
Rev. A