Whirlpool EL13PC User manual

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MANUAL
DEFROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EL13PC
erS. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surface IJ~IIS, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldll

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
Freezer
Compartment
Ice Cube
Trays
(not shown)
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Switch
Crisper
Cover
/ Shelves
/,:+:: Compartment
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Adjustable
Shelves
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Serial Number
Plate
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this tnformation ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plute 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

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
TurnItOn ..,
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Control
The Freezer Tray
Changing the Light Bulb
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover
Ice Cube Trays
Contents
Page
Sounds You May Hear, 6
Energy Saving Tips 6
DEFROSTING AND CLEANING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR 7
Defrosting the Freezer Compartment 7
Cleaning the Refrigerator 7
Cleaning Chart 8
K)OD STORAGE GUIDE 9
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before You Call for Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance j 1
3. If Vou Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally re-
sponsible for making sure that it.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the
weight, and in an area sultable for its size and use.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electric supplv and grounding. [See page 4 )
l isused only for jobs expected of home refrigerators.
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source
l is properly marntained
l is out of the weather
l is used in an area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55°F (13°C). or rise above 110°F
(43.3”C).
l ISnot run where there are explosive fumes
l is not used by children or others who may not under-
stand how it should be used without proper
instruction
l is not loaded wrth food before tt has time to get
properly cold.
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Install properly.. .
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1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cab-
inets and the refrigerator top.
2. Allow at least an inch (2.5cm) between the refrig-
erator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow ‘/z inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re-
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
opened wider.
Level refrigerator.. .
Raise Lower
1. Keep the 4 bolts that held refrigerator in shipplng
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 clockwise.
-To lower corners, turn legs counterclockwlse.
5. Check with level.
Remove sales labels.. l
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
InsIde labels before using the refrigerator Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.
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 InstructIons on page 7
Plug it in...
3.prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
grounded electrical supply is required. It is recom-
mended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recepta-
cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or
pull chain. See individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package
Turn it on...
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l Move rup switch to RUN
NOTE; The refrigerator motor will not operate un-
til the run switch is on RUN.
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Using your refrigerator
Setting the control ...
The control for the refrigerator temperature IS In Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
the refrigerator When the refrigerator IS plugged In pletely before adding food. (This may take sev~
and the run swatch IS moved to RUN
era1 hours )
This setting should be about right for normal
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household refrigerator usage.
The control WIIIbe set about right when milk or juice
is as cold as you like. In hot weather or rf the door is
opened often, turn the control to a hrgher number to
t
keep the temperature you like. Ifthe mrlk or jurce istoo
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cold or refrigerator Items start to freeze, turn the con
n trol to a lower number or adjust the freezer tray
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5 damper Wart 24 hours after an adjustment ISmade
before further change IS made to the controls
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l Set ‘he THERMOSTAT CONTriOL to Ii
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
cooling and defrosting of the refrrgerator.
To adjust the damper:
I. 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” positions provide fine cooling
adjustments to best meet your cooling needs in
warm weather.
Changing the light bulb.. .
Unplug the refrigerator before changing
the light bulb.
I. Reach behind control console to find bulb
2 Remove bulb
3. Replace with a 40.watt (maximum] appliance
bulb.
B -
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D
WV’ position for normal
cooling and defrosting.
E ~ [FULL Open]
weather setting.

Adjusting the shelves...
1 Frrst. remove food from shelf
2 Slrde shelf strarght out to stop
3 Lrft front
4 Slrde the rest of the way out
Replaclng Shelf:
1 Frt back of shelf on top of gurdes wrth wrre stops
on the bottom of gurdes
2 Lrft front, slide shelf In untrl It clears gurde stops
Removing crisper and crisper
cover.. . Lift the Front. Then the Bock.
Icecubetravs... 1 \ _
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To remove ice:
1 Hold tray at both ends
2 Slightly twist.
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.
Replacing Cover:
I. Slide the front cover tabs into
the back of the front supports on
the refrigerator wall.
2. Lower back into place.
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The longer
cubes are stofed, the smaller they get.
Sounds you may hear.. .
Your new refrrgerator may make sounds that your old one drdn I
Because the sounds are new to you, you mrght be concerned about
them Don’t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces IIke
the floor. walls and cabrnets can make the sounds seem louder
The followrng chart describes the krnds of sounds that mrght be new
to you and what may be making them
Possible Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
l Running Sounds:
Probable Causes:
When the refrigerator stops running. you may hear gurgling In the tubing for a
few minutes after it stops
Your refrigerator has a high-eflrcrency compressor and motor It wattrun longer
than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time
Energy saving tips.. .
You can help your refrigerator use less electrrcrty. 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
inet to be sure of a good seal. ice cream is firm in the freezer and drunks 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 possrble. 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 everythlng out at one time Keep focds orga- ator, or in direct sunlight.
nrzed so you won’t have to search for what you
want. Close door as scan as food ISremoved.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd It so arr movement is blocked.
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Defrosting and cleaning your refrigerator w
The freezer compartment in your refrigerator should
be defrosted whenever frost builds up to Yd-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 minutes.
7 Soak up defrost water with a cloth or sponge.
A” position for normal
cooling and defrosting.
Cleaning the refrigerator...
To clean your refrigerator, move the Run Switch to
OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and
clean it according to the followrng directions.
When cleanrng iscomplete, replace all refrigerator
parts, plug it In, and move the Run Switch to RUN
8 Empty defrost water from freezer tray. [Pull out to
stops; lifi front slrghtly; pull out the rest of the way.)
9. 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
10. Replace food and ice cube trays
11. Move the Run Switch to RUN

Cleaning chart.. .
Part
Removable parts
[shelves, crtsper, etc )
Outside
Inside walls (freezer Sponge. soft cloth or
compartment should be paper towel, baking
allowed to warm up so soda, warm water, mrld
cloth won’t stick ) detergent
Doa loners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash wrth mrld detergent and warm
paper towel, mild water
detergent, warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleanlng waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark Plasttcs
(covers and panels]
Condenser cotls
Floor under refrigerator
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water
How to clean
l Wash removable parts wrth warm water
and a mild detergent
l Rrnse and dry
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mrld detergent,
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax]
l Wash wtth warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rrnse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year wrth applrance wax or a
good auto paste wax Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
l Wash wrth warm water and
- mild detergent or
~ bakrng soda (2 tablespoons 126 g) to
1quart ( 95 I) warm water
l Rrnse and dry
Mild detergent and
l Wash wrth a soft grrt-free cloth or
warm water, soft, clean sponge
sponge and soft, clean
l Rinse and dry with a damp grrt-free
cloth cloth or chamois
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment
l Clean dust and lint from condenser
coils behind the refrigerator at
least every other month. Be care-
ful, the fins on the coils are
sharp.
Usual Floor attachment l Slide refrigerator out away from
wall
l Wash floor
l Slide refrigerator back into place
l Check to see if the refrigerator is
level.

Food storage guide
Leafy vegetables (lettuce. celery and parslev]
Before storing ‘emove the store wrap and Vrn off
bruised areas Wash In cool water and dralr slightly
Water should be clinging to the greens as they go
Into the crisper This dater provides the atmosphere
rjf high humldl’y necessary for keeping the leafy
vegetables fresh and crisp during storage
Vegetables with rklns [tomatoes and peppers]
‘Wash dry and c+ore lr a crisper
Frults Wash. ory and store or a crisper with vege~
tables sdch as tomatoes Berries keep better if not
tiashea or nulltld until ready to use Sort. ther! store
:>err!es r a loo4v : osed paper bag and store on
refrigerator she,’
Meat’ Meat ISperishable and proper care ISessen
tial to mantair lng its keeping qualities Store fresh
Teat on the int-?rlor refrigerator sheives Refer to the
chart or8 this p.ige for recommended refrigerator
food storage tlr,les
Fresh meat, prepackaged by the meat retailer
Store in refrigerator In the original ;Yrapptng Refer fc
the chart follo:\ting for recommended refrigerator
storage times
Fresh meat, not prepackaged Remove from the
market wrapptrIg paper wrap loosely in waxed pan
per or olumtnury> foil Refer to chart on this page for
recommended ,toroge totes
Prepackaged frozen meat Place in the freezer
compartment C’ freezer tray lmmedlately after pur-
chase unless it to be defrosted for cooking
Cooked meats (leftovers) CooI
wlthiri one to two
hours after cocLlng, ther cover or wrap tigt3y with
plastic wrap or 4umlnum foil to prevent dryjng, and
store tn the refrigerator Bones may be removed to
conserve storage space, but meat should be left ir: as
large a piece c:, possible
Meats cooked ‘1 ;lquld for future serving should be
cooled clncoveled. wlthlrl one to two hours, then cov-
ered ana storetl In the refrigerator To speed cooling
when meat ISccsoled in liquid. the pan containing the
cooked meat rr#l~y be set where there ISgood circula-
tlon of cool air, (” it may be cooled by setting the pan
IV coid or runnir g water
Cured and smoked meats Keep uest irj c,rlginal
wrapping After opening, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or a1umlnl.m foil
Cooked meat Wrap or cctier tightly watt- ~)ICIS:IC
wrap or alum1nl.m foil
‘Courtesy of Not.1 Live Stock and Meat Board
minum f01l
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0 CUREDMEAT.
VP@ ’ ALpproxlmdo Time
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Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Chlcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Ground Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
-If meat is stored a day or two longer than the above
recommended time, wrap in air tight puckgging and
store in freezer compartment.
Cold cuts
Store them In theirorlgtnal wrapplng until
you are ready to use. Once the package ISopened,
tightly rewrap unused cold cuts In piastlc wrap or alu-
NOTE: Fresh f#sh and shellftsh should be used the
same da\ purchased
Eggs Store wlthout washing In the =lglnol 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 serving 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 Yore ir> original wrapping until you are
ready to use Once the package IS opened, rewrap
+ightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store on interior
refrigerator shelves
Condiments Store catsup, mustard, )elly. olives.
pickles. etc on door shelves NOTE: Store bottled and
canned Items on door shelves beneath the egg nest
leftovers Always cover the container with waxed
paper, 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 ISopened, place a piece
of aluminum foil or waxed paper snugly against the
scirface of the Ice cream This WIII prevent ice crystals
from forming
Frozen soups, juices Store In freezer compartment
Packaged frozen food Store In freezer compart-
ment or In the full-width 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
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Short vacations...
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables.
Long vacations...
Remove all food if you are going for a month or
more.
Turn the Temperature Control to OFF,unplug the re-
frigerator and clean it...rinse well and dry Tape rub-
ber or wood blocks to the door..keeping it 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
door is blocked open.
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
ratHe.
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?
...call your
COOL-LINE‘@
service
assistance
telephone
number (page 11). ‘f %
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 electrrc cord plugged in7
l Isa fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped’
l Is the Run Switch on RUN7 ?
If there Is a rattllng or jingling noise, or other
unfamlliar sounds:
l Issomething on top or behind the refrigerator mak-
ing noise when the refrigerator ISrunning7
If the light doesn’t work:
l Check fuses and circuit breakers. Make sure It’s
plugged In.
If a bulb is burned out:
l See Instructions for changing light bulbs on page
5 Use applrance 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 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.
l Isfrost build-up more than ‘/4 Inch (6 mm)?
Remember: Motor running time depends on dif~
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 Whirlpool COOL-LINE p service assis-
tance telephone number. Dial free from:
Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac-
tory operation from your appliance or, If service IS
necessary, recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
3. If you need service”...
Whirlpool has a na-
tronwrde network of
- franchised TECH-CARE *
Service Companres.
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warrantv service,
FRANCHISED SERVICE
anywhere IQ the Unrted
States To locate
TECH-CARE servrce In your area, call our COOL-LINE
service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or
look In your telephone drrectory Yellow Pages under.
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4. If 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 Guy Turner, Vice President
Whrrlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
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
complete description of the problem This informa-
tion is needed In order to better respond to your
request for assistance
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