Whirlpool EL15SC User manual

MANUAL
DEFROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model EL15SC
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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 andadjust 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
TEMPERATURE
CRISPER
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
Model Number
plate located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a Pu,chose Do,e
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
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES ................. 2 IceCubeTrays.. .................... 6
SAFETY FIRST .......................... 3 Sounds You May Hear ............... 6
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN ................ 3 Energy Saving Tips .................. 7
Install Properly ...................... 4 DEFROSTING AND CLEANING YOUR
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ........... 4 REFRIGERATOR ........................ 7
Remove Sales Labels. ............... 4 Defrosting the Freezer Compartment
Clean It ............................. 4 Cleaning the Refrigerator ...........
Plug Itln ............................ 4 Cleaning Chart ..................... 8
TurnItOn.. .......................... 4 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ................ 9
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .......... 5 Storing Fresh Food .................. 9
Setting the Controls. ................. 5 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods .. 10
The Freezer Tray ..................... 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE ....... 13
Changing the Light Bulb ............. 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves ... 6 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover 6 WARRANTY ........................... 16
01987 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 is connected 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
refrigerators.
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weather.
l is used 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...
1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cab-
inets and the refrigerator top
2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm] between the re-
frigerator condenser on the back and the wall
3. Allow ‘12inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re-
frigerator for ease of installation.
4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you
might want to leave extra space on the hinge
side so the door can be opened wider
Level refrigerator-freezer...
LEVELLING
LEG
RAISE LOWER
1. Keep the 4 bolts that held refrigerator in shrp-
ping crate. They are the levelling legs
2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolts 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 in direction shown.
5. Check with level.
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Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape
and any inside labels before using the re-
frigerator To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then
remove.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent 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-
STRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGER-
ATOR.
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
TYPEWALL RECEPTACLE
REFRIGERATOR
POWER CORD J-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is
required. It IS recommended that a separate cir-
cuit 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...
l Move Run Switch to ON.
NOTE: The refrigerator motor will not operate un-
til the Run Switch is set to ON.

Using your refrigerator
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
LIGHT SWITCH
RUN SWITCH
Setting the control...
The control for the refrigerator temperature is in
the EfrigerCItOr. When the refrigerator is plugged in Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
and the Run Switch is moved to ON:
pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
era1 hours.)
TEMPERATURE
l Set the Thermostat Control to 3.
household refrigerator usage. -
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This setting should be about right for normal
The control will be set about right when milk or
juice is as 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 like. If the
milk or juice is too cold or refrigerator items start to
freeze, turn the control to a lower number or adjust
the freezer tray damper. Wait 24 hours after an ad-
justment is made before further change is made
to the controls.
The freezer tray..
The freezer tray is located under the freezer
compartment.
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
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” positions provide fine cooling
adjustments to best meet your cooling needs in
warm weather.
POSITIONS
A - (Closed) COOLING AND DEFROSTING.
D-
E - (FULL Open]
N FOR WARM
WEATHER SETTING.
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Changing the light bulb...
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves...
To remove the shelf:
1. First, remove food from shelf. GUIDE STOP
2. Slide shelf straight out to stop.
3. Lift front, slide shelf the rest of the way out. SHELFSToP
To replace the shelf:
1. Fit 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...
To remove fhe cover:
1. Lift front, then lift back.
2. Pull up and out
To replace the cover:
1. Fit notches on back of cover into back wall
LlFl THEFRONT AND PULLAGAIN. supports.
2. Lower front into place.
Ice cube trays...
For best results when freezing ice cubes, place
ice cube trays side-by-side in bottom of freezer
compartment.
Ifcubes are not used, then may shrink. The longer
cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
F LylIy%oth ends.
2. Slightly twist.
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.
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-efficiency compressor 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 It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the and freezer to temperatures colder than they
cabinet to be sure of a good seal. need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and
l Clean the condenser coil regularly. drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s
l Open the door as few times as possible. Think cold enough.
about what you need before you open the door.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
Get everything out at one time. Keep foods orga- source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
nized so you won’t have to search for what you radiator or in direct sunlight.
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.
Defrosting and cleaning your refrigerator
The freezer compartment in your refrigerator
should be defrosted whenever frost builds up to
Y4-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 com-
partment 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 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Soak up defrost water with a cloth or sponge.
8. Empty defrost water from freezer tray. (Pull out to
stops; lift front slightly: pull out the rest of the
way.1
9. Clean compartment and freezer tray with a so-
lution 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 ON.
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 following directions.
When cleaning is complete, replace all refriger-
ator parts, plug it in, and move the Run Switch to
ON.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls (freezer
compartment should be
allowed to warm up so
cloth won’t stick.)
Door liners and gaskets
Dark plastics
(covers and panels]
Condenser coils
Floor under refrigerator
What to use How to clean
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or
good auto paste wax].
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent.
l Rinse and dry.
l Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on plas-
tic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with warm water and
paper towel, baking - mild detergent or
soda, warm water, mild - baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
detergent. 1quart [.95 L.] warm water].
l Rinse and dry.
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water.
detergent, warm water.
l Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent and
l Wash with a soft cloth or sponge.
warm water; soft clean
sponge and soft, clean
l Rinse and dry.
cloth.
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 careful, the fins on the
coils are sharp.
Usual floor cleaners.
l Slide refrigerator out away from the wall.
l Clean the floor.
l Slide refrigerator back into place
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Food storage guide
STORING FRESH FOOD
There is a right way to package and store
refrigerated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended
steps.
Leafy Vegetables...Remove store wrapping
and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas.
Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag
or plastic container and store in crisper. Cold, moist
air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp.
Vegetables with Skins [carrots, peppers)...Store
in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
Fruit...Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastic bags or 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.
Meat* ...Meat is perishable and expensive.. you
won’t want to waste an ounce of it through careless
handling. The following list and chart give you
packaging hints and time limits.
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.
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in origt-
nal wrappings. Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the
label says it’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not
freeze.
Fresh Poultry...Wrap in plastic wrap. The plastic
on poultry, as purchased, may be used for storage.
STORAGECHART FORFRESHAND CURED MEAT*
We
Approximate lime
Ways)
Variety Meats ....................... 1 to 2
Chicken ............................ 1 to 2
Ground Beef ........................ 1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts .................. 3 to 5
Cured Meats ........................ 7 to 10
Bacon .............................. 5 to 7
Cold Cuts ........................... 3 to 5
‘If meat is to be stored longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezina.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased.
Eggs...Store without washing in the original 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 daily needs on serving dish in butter
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap
in air-tight packaging and store in freezer com-
partment or on top door shelves.
Cheese...Store in original wrapping until you are
ready to use. Once the package is opened,
rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Store on interior refrigerator shelves.
Condiments...Store catsup, mustard, jelly, olives,
pickles, etc on door shelves. NOTE: Store bottled
and canned items on the door shelves beneath
the egg nest.
Lefiovers...Always cover the container with plas-
tic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying.
Store on refrigerator shelves.
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FREEZING & STORING
FROZEN FOODS
The freezer section is designed for storage of
commercially frozen foods and for freezing foods
at home.
Packaging - 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 through-
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with
tightfitting lids, straight-sided canning/freezing
jars, heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated pa-
per and nonpermeable plastic wraps (made from
a Saran film] 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 air [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.
DO NOT USE:
l Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene plastic containers
l Containers without tight lids
l Waxed paper
l Waxed-coated freezer wrap
l Thin, semi-permeable wrap
None of these are totally moisture, air or vapor
proof. The use of these wrapplngs could
cause food odor and taste transfer and dry-
Ing of frozen food.
Freezing Fruits - 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. Fruitthat stands in
water may lose food value and become soggy.
Sort, peel, trim, pit and slice as needed.
Pack in rigid wide-mouthed containers or other
recommended material. Leave head space to
allow liquids to expand during freezing.
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 over twice. Finish package and tape
closed. NOTE: With unboned meats, pad sharp
edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to pro-
tect the wrap from punctures.
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Freezing 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 or scald. Pack in recom-
mended container and freeze.
Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks,
potatoes or fresh tomatoes. All will become limp or
mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when thawed.
Freezing 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
vapor proof. If not, re-wrap meats with one of the
wraps recommended under “Packaging:’
Freezing Cooked Food-Prepare cooked foods
as you would forthe table; shorten cooking time 10
to 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking dur-
ing reheating. Omit seasonings and part of the liq-
uid. Plan to add them at reheating time. Potatoes
should also be added to soup and stew at heating
time. Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating
time.
Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once
Liquid or semi-liquid dishes may be frozen in rec-
ommended containers with head-space. Gas
seroles 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.
Unbaked 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
or rolled 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.
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IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer com-
partment to quick-freeze any large quantity of
food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer
compartment than will freezer with 24 hours. (No
more than 2 or 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of
freezer space.) leave enough space for air to
circulate around packages. Be careful to leave
enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly.
FOODSTORAGECHART
Storage times’ will vary according to the qual-
ity of the food, the type of packaging or wrap
used (moisture and vapor-proof), and the Star-
agetemperature which should be 0°F( -17.&C).
Food
Stomge Tlme
FRufTs
Fruit Juice conoentmte ........ 12 months
CommerotaflY frozen felt ...... 12 months
Clhustfultandjulces.. ..... 4to6months
Olhen .................... 8to12months
VEGETAMS
Commefolally frozen ........... 8 months
Homefrozen .............. 8to12months
MEAT
Bacon .................... 4 weeks or less
Corned beef .............. 4 weeks or less
k;~~neeat shortens freezer life)
. ......... ........ ... 1 month
Oround beef, lamb, veal .... 2 to 3 months
Roasts:
Beef .................... 6tol2months
lamb and veal ........... 6 to 9 months
Pork ...................... 4 to 8 months
Sausage,fresh ............. 1 to2months
Steaks and chops:
Beef .................... Sto12months
lamb, veal, pork ......... 3 to 4 months
FISH
Cod, flounder, haddock
sole .......................... 6 months
Btue flsh, salmon ........... 2 to 3 months
Mackerel, peroh ............ 2 to 3 months
Breaded Ish (purchased) ...... 3
months
Ohms, oysfen, cooked
tlsh,cmb,scallops ....... 3to4months
Alaskan king cmb ............ 10 months
Shrimp, uncooked ............. 12 months
POULTRY
Whofe ohkken or turkey ....... 12 months
z&s ............................................
.... 6 months
2 to 3 months
cooked P-W w&mvy ....... 6 months
Slloes(nogmvy] ................ 1
month
MAIH DISHES
‘Btem; meut, pouffry
andftshcasseiole.. ...... 2to3months
TV dfnnen .................. 3 to 6 months
Food
Storage Tlme
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter ...................... 6 to 9 months
Margarine ..................... 12 months
Cheese:
Camembert, Mozzarella,
farmer% .. ., ................ 3 months
Creamed cottage ...... DO NOT FREEZE
Cheddar, Edam, Gouda,
Swiss, brick, etc. ........ 6to8weeks
Freezlng can change texture of
cheese.
Ice cream, Ice milk, sherbet ..... 2 months
EGGS
Whole (mlxed) ................. 12 months
Whites ......................... 12months
Yolks ........................... 12 months
[Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mlxed eggs)
BAKED GOODS
Yeast breads and rolls .......... 3 months
Baked Brown ‘N Serve rolls ...... 3 months
Unbaked breads ................ 1 month
Quick breads .............. 2 to 3 months
Cakes,unfrosted ........... 2to4months
Cakes,frosted ............ 8 to 12 months
Frulf cakes .................... 12 months
Cookle dough .................. 3 months
Baked cookies ............ 8 to 12 months
Baked ples ................. 1 to 2 months
Pledoughonly ............. 4to6months
‘Based on U.S.D.A. and Michigan Cooperative
Extension Service suggested storage times.
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If electricity 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 will 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 freezerwill stay cold longerthan 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
condition of the food is poor or you have any
suspicions, it is wise to dispose of it.
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Vacation
and
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 Run Switch to OFF,unplug the refrigerator
and clean it...rinse well and dry. Tape rubber 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.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrig-
erator:’
Moving...
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 legs; 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.
Questions?
...call your
COOL-LINE R
service
assistance
telephone
number
(page 14l-
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little
things you can find and fix yourself without tools of
any kind.
If your refrigerator will not operate:
l Is the 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 Run Switch set to ON?
If there is a raffling or jingling noise, or other un-
familiar sound:
l Is something on top or behind the refrigerator
making noise when the refrigerator is running?
If fhe light does not work:
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
. Is the power supply cord plugged into a live cir-
cuit with the proper voltage? (See page 4.)
If a bulb is burned out:
l See instructions for changing the light bulb 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 is warm, the motor
naturally runs longer.
. 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 Is frost build-up more than YAinch (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-LINER service assisf-
ante telephone number. Dial free from any-
where in the U.S.:
I-BOO-25343Ol
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satis-
factory operation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area,
3. If you need service?..
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Whirlpool has a nationwide net-
work of franchised TECH-CARE”
service companies. TECH-CARE
7EcMMY-CARE I service technicians are trained to
~FIUI*C~~SEDSERV!%fulfill the product warranty and
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the
United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our CCCL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele-
phone directory Yellow Pages under:
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) and talk with one OfOur
Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP’”
replacement parts?. .
FSP” is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Cor-
poration for quality parts. Look for this symbol of
quality whenever you need a replacement part
for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications used to
build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area,
refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool CCCL-
LINE service assistance number in Step 2.
‘If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better respond to
your request for assistance.
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Notes
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WHIRLPOOL” REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
LENGTHOF WARRANTY
FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED FIVE-YEARWARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAYFOR
FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a
franchised TECH-CAREE service company.
FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective
in materials or workmanship. [Electronic models only.)
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tubing
Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service
company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAYFOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use the refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
8. Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of
products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during limited warranty,
F. Any food loss due to product failure.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE 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 to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warrantv may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool
distributor or military exchange.
Part No. 1114009 Rev A
01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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