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Table of Contents .......2
A Note To You .............2
Refrigerator Safety ......3
Parts And Features .....4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator .................6
Using Your
Refrigerator .................8
Caring For Your
Refrigerator ...............14
Food Storage
Guide ..........................18
Troubleshooting ........20
Requesting
Assistance
Or Service ..................21
Index ...........................22
Warranty ....................24
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Table Of Contents
A Note To You ......................................... .2
Refrigerator Safety .................................. .3
Parts And Features ................................. .4
Before Using Your Refrigerator ..............6
Cleaning your refrigerator .................... .6
Plugging it in ........................................ .6
Installing it properly .............................. .7
Leveling it ............................................. 7
Using Your Refrigerator ......................... .6
Setting the temperature control ............6
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves .........9
Removing the crisper(s) and cover .......9
Removing the meat drawer and cover. 10
Removing the freezer shelf ................. .I0
Using the ice cube trays ..................... .I1
Using the automatic ice maker ............I1
Changing the light bulb ....................... .I2
Reversing the door swing .................... .I3
Understanding the sounds
you may hear ...................................... .I3
Saving energy ..................................... .I3
Caring For Your Refrigerator ............... .I4
Cleaning your refrigerator ................... .I4
Vacation and moving care .................. .I6
Power interruptions .............................. 17
Food Storage Guide .............................. .I6
Storing fresh food ................................ .I6
Storing frozen food .............................. .I9
Troubleshooting .................................... .20
Requesting Assistance Or Service ....
..21
Index ........................................................ 22
Warranty ................................................. .24
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool Refrigerators are easy to
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we deve@ed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa-
tion about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it
carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
6arlal Number
You can find this information on the model
Purchase Date
and serial number label (see diagram on Dealer
Name
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
Dealer Phone
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for
future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24-hours a day.
1-800-253-l 301 1

Refrigerator Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
@Childentrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still danger-
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rii of your old refrig-
erator, do it safely. Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the Asso-
ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur-
ers. Help prevent accidents.
l Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
55°F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator onty to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (Refer to the
Electriil Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet.)
l Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get property coM.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Parts And Features
Below are illustrations of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you
find information on specifE park or features faster, page references are included.
NOTE: Your model may have all or some of the parts and features shown, and they may not
match the illustrations exactly. This manual covers several models.
Automatic ice
maker* (not
shown-p-11)
ke cube trays
and ice bin -
b 11)
Adjustable
freezer shelf H
@- 10)
Control panel -
b 9)
Model and serial
number label /
(on side wall)
Slitiut
adjustable wire A
shelves (p. 9)
Crisper cover -
@- 9)
Crisper Y
@- 9)
Leveling I
roller8 (p. 7)
Utility
-compartment
- Meat drawer*
@- 10)
*on some models

Control panel
Temperature control Light switch
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
the model and serial number label) before instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
using the refrigerator. not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
To remove any remaining glue: the refrigerator at the front.
l Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball,
Cleaning it before use
then remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as de-
scribed above. Do not use sharp instru-
ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See “Important Safety Instruc-
tions” on page 3.
After removing all packaging
materials, clean your refrig-
erator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning
instructions on pages 14
and 15.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC onfy 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded elect&al
supply is required. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
&prong grounding
type wall receptacle
grounding plug
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Installing it properly
1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead
cabinets and refrigerator top.
2. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
refrigerator condenser on the back and the
wall.
3. Allow l/i inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the
refrigerator for ease of installation.
4. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be
against a wall, you might want to leave extra
space so the door can be opened wider.
5. Level your refrigerator.
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Leveling it
Your refrigerator has 2 front, adjustable
rollers to prevent rocking on uneven floors.
To adjust rollers:
1. Roll refrigerator into position.
2. Adjust rollers by turning the leveling
screws, located at the front of the base.
l Turn clockwise to raise.
l Turn counterclockwise to lower.
NOTE: Rollers are adjusted correctly
when the refrigerator no longer rocks
when the doors are opened or closed.
3. Repeat this procedure whenever the
refrigerator is moved.
NOTE: lf you want the doors to close easier,
use the rollers to raise the front of the
refrigerator slightly.
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Usea screw-
driver to adjust
View of roller with hinge in place ,
Leveling
screw

Using Your Refrigerator
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the temperature control, remove and adjust some
of the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the temperature control
The Temperature Control is in the refrigera-
tor. It controls the temperature in both the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
When you plug in the refrigerator for the
first time:
1. Set the Temperature Control to 3 (nor-
mal). Temperature Control adjustments
range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
NOTE: Turning the Temperature Control
to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigera-
tor and freezer compartments, but it does
not disconnect the refrigerator from the
power supply.
2. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. This could
take several hours.
3. Adjust the Temperature Control to have
food as cold as you like. The settings
indicated above should be correct for
normal, household refrigerator usage.
NOTE: The built-in exterior moisture control
continuously guards against moisture build-
up on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
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Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the
way you use your refrigerator.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lii back of shelf over stop.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace the shelves:
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall
of cabinet.
2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.
3. Slide shelf in all the way.
Removing the crisper(s) and cover
To remove the crisper(s):
1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Lift cover front and remove the cover
support.
Lift cover front,
then the back
2. Lii cover up and slide out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit wver tabs into lowest cabinet slots
and push in. Lower the front retainers into
place.
2. Insert cover support (with the long tab
toward the front) into the groove on the
underside of the cover.
NOTE: lf the support needs adjustment,
turn base clockwise to raise or counter-
clockwise to lower.
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Removing the meat drawer and cover
(on some models)
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lii front of meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove meat drawer.
2. Push wver back to release rear clips
Remove meat
from shelf.
3. Tilt wver up at front.
4. Pull cover foward and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit notches and clips on underside of
cover over rear and center cross bars on
shelf.
2. Lower cover into place.
3. Pull cover forward to secure rear clips
onto shelf.
4. Replace meat drawer.
Removing the freezer shelf
(on some models)
Remove the freezer shelf for easier
cleaning.
To remove the shelf:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Lii back of shelf over stop.
3. Slide shelf straight out.
To replace the shelf:
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf tracks on
walls of cabinet.
2. Slide shelf in all the way.
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Using the ice cube trays
If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink.
The moving cold air starts a slow evapora-
tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller
they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the automatic ice maker
(optional accessory on some models)
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice
maker kii number), there are a few things
you will want to know:
l For some models: The aluminum water
inlet tube, supplied with your refrigerator, is
in the rear bottom of the refrigerator, on
the compressor support plate. Use this
tube instead of the tube provided in the
accessory kit.
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on
until it is connected to the water supply.
Instructions for ice maker water supply
hookup are attached to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal
arm to the OFF position. When you
replace the bin, push it all the way in and
lower the signal arm to the ON position.
l Good water quality is important for good
ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals. such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener, can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice
quality. lf a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure that the water
softener is well maintained and operating
PropeW.
start ice (
maker.
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Solvina common ice maker Droblems
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached
l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion-
at corners ally to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
operate or Ice Is not ON (down) position.
made fast enough
l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature control and
wait 24 hours.
Off-taste or odor in ice
l New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
l Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
l Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on pages 18 and 19.
l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 14
and 15.
Changing the light bulb
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to the refrigera-
tor at the main power supply. Turning
the Temperature Control to the OFF
position does not disconnect the
refrigerator from the power supply.
Failure to do so could result in electri-
cal shock or personal injury.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel to
remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs
will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a
bulb with one of the same size, wattage and
shape.
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Reversing the door swing
You can change the hinges on your refrig-
erator so the doors open the other way.
Refer to the instruction sheet included with
your refrigerator.
Understanding the 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 describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water sounds
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.
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water
l thud (clatter of ice)
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.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less
electricii.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils 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 food 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 overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-
erator 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 Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
liiiil
Both the refrigerator and
freezer sections defrost
automatically. However,
j 1 clean both about once a Personal Injury Hazard
month to help prevent odors Refrigeration system tubes are located
from building up. Wipe up near the defrost pan and can become
spills right away. hot. Clean defrost pan carefully.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig- Failure to do so could result in personal
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all injury.
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outslde
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
HOW TO CLEAN
l Hand wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a
Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth or
(allow freezer to paper towel with baking
warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent
won’t stick) and warm water
clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted
metal surfaces provides rust
protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
l Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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PART
Door liners
and gaskets
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sponge, soft cloth
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or paper towel with
mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen-
warm water hated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Soft, clean sponge
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent DO NOT USE paper towels, window
and warm water sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage
material. See “Important Safety Instruc-
tions” on page 3.
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth
l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
(behind refrigera- with mild detergent
tor on top of and warm water
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not
motor) remove the defrost pan to clean it.
l Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure
to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
cabinet back and the wall.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Condenser
coils Vacuum cleaner
l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as every
other month.
l Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure
to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
cabinet back and the wall.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Floor under
refrigerator Floor cleaners
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
There is no need to shut off the refrigerator if
you will be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
l Shut off water supply to ice maker.
l Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or more:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
l Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
l When the last load of ice drops, turn
off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is
dispensed out of the ice maker
mechanism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, rinse well and dry.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic
Ice maker:
l Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
l Disconnect the water line.
l After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they don’t
shift and rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 6. Also, if
your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow chikfren to climb on, play
near or climb inside the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigeratof on page 8.
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Power interruptions
If electricii goes off, call the power com-
pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If senrice will be interrupted 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed. This
helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will 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 cubic foot of freezer
space. This will keep food frozen for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your
hands from dry ice bums.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable food
at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. lf food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Questions 7
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number, 1-800-253-l 301.
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Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Wrap or store food placed in the refriger-
ator in airtight and moisture-proof material.
This prevents food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure
freshness.
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.
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 original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton
on an interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi-
num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
also be used.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long
as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for
storage times.
APPROXIMATE TIME
TYPE (DAYS)
Chicken 1 to2
Ground beef 1 to2
Steaks and roasts 3 to 5
Cured meats 7to10
Bacon 5 to 7
Cold cuts 3 to 5
Variety meats 1 to2
‘If storing meat longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
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Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar-
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
contact your local Cooperative Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture 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.
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
l Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
l Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated paper
l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from
a saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
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
The use of these wrappings coukl cause
food odor, taste transfer and drying of
frozen food.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to
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.
Storage times will vary according to the
quality of the food, the type of packaging or
wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
the storage temperature, which should be
0°F (-17.8%).
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Troubleshooting
Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their
refrigerator. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the
cost of a service call.
PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Your refrigera-
tor will not
operate
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Temperature Control set to the OFF position?
The lights do
not work Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
The optional ice
maker does not
work
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for
the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 11.)
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
You hear unfa-
miliar sounds or
a rattling/ Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you
jingling noise may hear” on page 13.
There is water in This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level
the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow.
The motor Are the condenser coils dirty?
seems to run
too much Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been
added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things
happen.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to
keep the unit cool.
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