Whirlpool EL11PC User manual

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MANUAL
DEFROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EL11PC
and
Model EL13PC
Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers. DIshwashers. BullI-In Ovens. and Surface Untts. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlfw

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
Levelling’
Leg
for
Model ELIIPC for
Model ELI3PC
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you reed service, or call with a quesilon.
have this !r.formation ready
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the
plate located as shown]
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this Information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slop together In a Purchase Dale
handy place
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN.,
Install Properly,
Level Refrigerator,
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
TurnItOn
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Control
The Freezer Tray
Changing the Light Bulb
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover
Ice Cube Tray
‘age 3 Page
Sounds You Mav Hear 6
3 Energy Saving%ps 7
4 DEFROSTING AND CLEANING YOUR
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REFRIGERATOR 7
Defrosting the Freezer Compartment. 7
Cleaning the Refrigerator, 8
Cleaning Chari 8
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
I, Before Calling for Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. IfYouHaveaProblem.. ,., ,.., 11
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 an 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.. . Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove
OR
2 Soak area with dlshwashlng detergent solution (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 tetrachloride, 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 plugging It In or using
it See cleaning instructlons on page 7
1 Allow 3 inches (7 5 cm) between overhead cab-
inets and the refrlgeratcx top.
2 Alldw at least an Inch (2.5cm) between the refrlg-
erator condenser and the wall
3. Allow 12 Inch (1 25 cm) on each side of the rem
frigerator for ease of installation
4. Ifthe refrigerator ISto be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
ooened wider
Level refrigerator.. .
Lower
Plug it in... I-p10ng
gtoundlng type
t gmundmg plug
Pelrlgeralor
Power Cord
RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply IS rem
qulred It IS recommended that a separate clrcult
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 electrical require-
ments and grounding tnstructlon sheet in your liter-
ature package
1 Keep the 4 bolts that held refrigerator in shipping
crate.,They are the levelling legs
2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator
3 Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won’t rock
Slide refrigerator into place
4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator
~ To raise corners, turn legs In direction shown
- To lower corners, turn legs tn dlrection shown
5 Check with level
it on...
l Move run switch to RUN
NOTE: The refrigerator motor will not operate un-
ttl the run switch is on RUN.
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Using your refrigerator
Temperature Control
Light Switch
Setting the control ...
The control for the refrigerator temperature IS ;r Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
the refrigerator When the refrigerator ISplugged lr pletely before adding food. (This may take sev
and the run swatch ISmoved to RUN era1 hours )
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The freezer tray..
The freezer tray is located under the freezer com-
partment
The damper at the rear of the freezer tray helps
control the refrigerator temperature for warm weather
operation. The damper can be adjusted for proper
coolrng and defrosting of the refrigerator
To adJust the damper:
1 Pull out the freezer tray
2 Lift out the damper from the rear of the tray.
3 Slide damper Into the desired position
NOTE: “B, C, D” posltlons provlde the cooling
ad)ustments to best meet your cooling needs In
warm weather.
This setting should be about right for normal
household refrigerator usage.
The control wtll be set about right when milk or juice
ISas cold as you like In hot weather or if the door IS
opened often, turn the control to a higher number to
keep the temperature you lrke Ifthe mtlk orjuice IS too
cold or refrigerator items start to freeze, turn the con-
trol to a lower number or adjust the freezer tray
damper. Wart 24 hours after an adjustment IS made
before further change IS made to the controls
D ~
“A” position for normal
cooling and defrosting.
E ~ (FULL Open]
we&her setting.

Changing the light bulb...
WARNING: Before removing the light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to the re-
frigerator at the main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
tricity remains connected. 1. Reach behind control console to find bulb.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40.watt [maximum] appliance
bulb.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves...
I. First, remove fo& from shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to stop
3. Lrft front.
4 Slide the rest of the way out.
Guide Stop
Shelf Stop
Replacing Shelf:
1 Frt back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops
on the bottom of guides.
2. Lift front, slide shelf in until It clears guide stops.
Removing crisper and crisper
cover.. .
1111the Front. Then the Bock.
1~ ‘Shelf Guide
Removlng Crisper:
l Slide crisper straight out.
Remove Cover:
I. Lift back, then slide to the rear
until the front can be lifted.
2. Lift cover up and out
Replaclng Cover:
I. Slide the front cover tabs into
the back of the front supports on
the refrigerator wall.
2. Lower back into place
Ice cube trays.. .
To remove Ice:
1 Hold tray at both ends.
2. Slightly twrst
For best results when freezing ice cubes, place ice
cube trays side-by-side in bottom of freezer compart-
ment.
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The longer
cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
Sounds you may hear.. .
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.
Poulble Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
Probable Causes:
When the refrrgerator stops runnrng. you may hear gurglrng in the tubrng for a
few mrnutes after it stops
l Runnlng Sounds:
Your refrigerator has a high-effrcrencv compressor and motor It WIII run longer
than older desrgns Ii may even seem to run most of the time
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Energy saving tips.. .
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab- freezer temperatures colder than they need to be If
rnet to be sure of a good seal. ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as
l Clean the condenser coil regularly cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.
l Open the door as few times as possible. Think
l Make sure Your refrigerator is not next to a heat
about what You need before You open the door. source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-
Get everything out at one time. Keep focds orga- ator, or in direct sunlight.
nized so you won’t have to search for what You
want. Close door as soon as fc& is removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
Defrosting and cleaning your refrigerator z
The freezer compartment in your refrigerator should
be defrosted whenever frost builds up to ‘/a-inch
(6 mm].
The entire refrigerator should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building up.
Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
Defrosting the freezer
compartment ...
1 Move the Run Switch to “OFF”
2 Remove food and Ice cube trays Wrap food in
newspaper and put In a cooler to keep frozen.
3 Make sure the freezer tray damper IS In the “A”
position
4. Place a pan of hot water in the freezer compart
ment to speed defrosting Leave door open
5 CAUTION: Do not use any type of electric de-
froster or sharp utensils (ice pick, knife, etc.)
to speed defrosting. These can cause damage.
Scrape with plastic window scraper
6 Replace hot water every 10to 15 mrnutes
7 Soak up defrost water with a cloth or sponge
“A” position for normal
cooling and defrosting.
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10
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Empty defrost water from freezer tray. (Pull out to
stops, lift front slightly. pull out the rest of the way)
Clean compartment and freezer tray with a solu-
tion of two tablespoons (26 g) of baking soda and
one quart (.95 I) of warm water Rinse well and dry
Replace food and Ice cube trays.
Move the Run Swatch to RUN
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Cleaning the refrigerator...
To clean your refrrgerator, move the Run Swatch to
OFF, unplug It, take out all removable parts, and
clean tt accordrng to the followrng directtons.
When cleanrng IScomplete, replace all refrrgerator
parts, plug It in, and move the Run Switch to RUN.
Cleaning chart.. .
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crrsper. ek 1
Outside
what to Iso
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 mrld detergent
l Rinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mild 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 c!oth Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxlng painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls [freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
compartment should be paper towel. baking
allowed to warm up so s&a, warm water mrld
cloth won’t stick ) detergent
l Wash with warm water and
- mrld detergent 01
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 gl to
1quart ( 95 ;) warm water
l Rrnse and dry
DOCXIrners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash wtth mrld detergent and worm
paper towel mrld water
detergent. warm water l Rrnse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers contalnkrg petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark Plastics
(covers and panels] 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 USE paper towels, wlndow sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents llke acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetmchlorlde, etc. These can scratch or damage the matertal.
Condenser coils Use vacuum cleaner
wrth brush attachment
l Clean dust and lint from condenser
COIISbehind the refrigerator at
least every other month. Be care-
tul, the ttns on the tolls are
sharp.
Floor under refngerator Usual floor cleaners
l Slide refngerator out away from
wall
l Wash flcar
l Slide refrigerator back into place
l Check to see if the refrigerator is
level.

Food storage guide
Leaty vegetables [lettuce, celery and parsley)
Before storing. remove the store wrap and trim off
bruised areas Wash In cool water and dram slrghtly
Water should be clrngrng to the greens as they go
Into the crrsper This water provrdes the atmrxphere
of high humidity necessary for keeping the leafy
vegetables fresh and crrsp during storage
Vegetables wlth skins (tomatoes and peppers)
Wash, dry and store In a crisper
Frults Wash, dry and store In a crisper with vege-
tables such as tomatoes Berries keep better 11not
washed or hulled untrl ready to use Sort. then store
berrres In a loosely closed paper bag and store on
refrlgerotor shelf
Meat’ Meat
IS perishable and proper care IS essen-
tial to marntarnrng Its keeping qualities Store fresh
meat on the Interior refrigerator shelves Refer to the
chart on this page for recommended refrigerator
food storage times
Fresh meat, prepackaged by the meat retailer
Store In refrigerator In the orrgrnal wrapping Refer to
the chart, followrng. for recommended refrigerator
storage times
Fresh meat, not prepackaged., Remove from the
market wrapprng paper, wrap in aluminum foil. Refer
to chart on this page for recommended storage
times.
Prepackaged frozen meat Place In the freezer
compartment or freezer tray immediately after pur-
chase unless it IS to be defrosted for cooking
Cooked meats (leflovers) Cool within one to two
hours after cooking, then cover or wrap tightly with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent drying, and
store in the refrigerator Bones may be removed to
conserve storage space, but meat should be left In as
large a piece as possible
Meats cooked in liquid for future servrng should be
cooled uncovered, within one to two hours, then cov-
ered and stored In the refrigerator To speed cooling,
when meat IScooled in Irqurd, the pan containing the
cooked meat may be set where there IS good crrcula-
tion of cool air. or it may be cooled by setting the pan
In cold or running water
Cured and smoked meats Keep best In orlgrnal
wrapprng After opening, rewrap tightly In plastic
wrap or aluminum foil
Cooked meat Wrap or cover tightly with plastic
wrap or aluminum foil
‘Courtesy of Not’1 Live Stock ond Meat Boord
Cold cuts .Store them in their orrgrnal wrapping until
you are ready to use. Once the package IS opened,
tightly rewrap unused cold cuts tn plastic wrap or alu-
mrnum foil
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0 CURE0MEAT*
VP. Approxlmde Time
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Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Ground Beef . . . . . . . . . : , . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
SteaksandRoasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . 7 to 10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sto7
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
*If~is~~adcyortwolcKlgerthantheabove
recorrimenziled~time.‘wrup inoir tightpacltagicq and
store ih fm32er compartrnd. <1.1;
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day purchased
Eggs Store wIthout washing In the octglnol carton
or use the egg nest in the door
Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place milk
on top interior shelf
Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on lower
door shelves beneath the egg nest or Interior shelves
Butter Store dally needs on servtng dish in butter
compartment When storing an extra supply, wrap in
air-tight packaging and store in freezer compart-
ment or on top door shelves
Cheese Store In brrgrnal wrapping until you are
ready to use Once the package IS opened, rewrap
tightly In plastic wrap or alumrnum foil Store on interior
refrigerator shelves.
Condiments Store catsup, mustard. jelly. olrves.
pickles, etc on door shelves NOTE: Store bottled and
canned items on door shelves beneath the egg nest
Leftove~...Always cover the container with plastic
wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying. Store
on refrigerator shelves.
Ice cream., Store on the bottom of the freezer com-
partment. Once package is opened, place a piece
of aluminum foil snugly against the surface of the ice
cream. This will prevent ice crystals from forming.
Frozen soups, juices Store In freezer compartment
Packaged frozen food. Store In freezer compart-
ment or In the full-wtdth freezer tray
Frozen meats Wrap In freezer packaging material
and store In freezer compartment or freezer tray
Ice trays Place on the bottom of the freezer
compartment

Vacation
Short vacations...
No need to shut off the refrigerator If you WIII be
away for less than four weeks Use up perishables
Long vacations...
Remove all food If you are gorng for a month or
more
Turn the Temperature Control to OFF, unplug the re-
frigerator and clean it ..nnse well and dry Tape rub-
ber or wood blocks to the door. keeping It open far
enough for air to get in. This WIIIkeep odor and mold
from building up.
WARNING: Tape blocks out of a child’s
reach...do not allow children near
the refrigerator when the door is
blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
Moving...
Remove all food Pack frozen foods In dry Ice Un
plug 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 legs, tape the door shut, tape
the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get to your
new home, put everything back and refer to page 4
QUESTIONS? 4W-l
call your
COOL-LINE@
sewice
assistance
telephone
number [page II]
To restart refrigerator, see instructions on page 4
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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 frx yourself without tools of any kind
If your refrigerator will not operate:
l Isthe power supply cord plugged into o Evecirccr3
with the proper voltage’ [See page 4 1
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or c’rcult
breaker box?
l ISthe Run Switch on RUNT
If there Is a rattllng or Jlngllng nolse, or other
unfamlllar sounds:
l Issomething on top or behind thgrefrrgerator mak-
rng noise when the refrrgerator IS running’
If the light does not work:
. Have you checked your home’s morn fuses or clrcurt
breaker box3
. Isthe power supply cord plugged into c live crrcurt
wviththe proper voltage? [See page 4 ]
If a bulb Is burned out:
l See Instructions for changrng light bulbs on page
6 Use appliance bulbs only
If the motor seems to run too much:
l Is the condenser, behind the refrigerator, free from
dust and lint’
l On hot days. or if the room ISwarm, 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 WIII run
longer to coo down the Interior.
l Is frost build-up more than ti inch (6 mm)?
Remember: Motor running time depends or of
ferent things number of door openings amount of
food stored temperature of the room setting of the
control and damper posItIon
2. If you need assistance’...
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE @ service assls-
tanCe telephone number. Dial free from:
ContInental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 61Hawall . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Consultants The
Consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfac-
ton/ operation from your appliance cx, if service is
necessary. recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
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to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
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service assrstance telephone number [see Step 2) or
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4. lf you have a 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. MI 49022
.If you must call or wrote, please provide model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete descrrptron of the problem. This informa-
tion IS needed in order to better respond to your
request for assistance

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