Whirlpool ET20DK User manual

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REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your
refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust
controls. 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 designed
to do.
Parts and features
POWER SAVING
FREEZER
CRISPER /
HUMIDITY
CONTROL
. --.. _
1 ~KLERS
\
\ SHELF
GLIDES
- UTILITY
COMPARTMENT
EGG TRAYS
‘AND BUTTER
DISH
[not shown]
ADJUSTABLE
- DOOR
SHELVES
(not shown]
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Purchase Date
- /_:~~dy olace
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis- _ _
trntion card furnished with this product.
Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents
Page7
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels..
Clean It
Plug It In 1’
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Controls.
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves
Removing Freezer Shelf
Adjusting the Door Shelves
Removing the Crispers and Cover
Adjusting Crisper Humidity
Controls 7
Page
Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover 7
Adjusting the Shelf Glides 7
Changing the Light Bulbs 7
Removing the Base Grille 7
Ice Compartment Door 8
Ice Cube Trays 8
Optional Automatic Ice Maker 8
Sounds You May Hear 9
Energy Saving Tips 9
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 9
Cleaning Chart 10
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 11
Storing Fresh Food 11
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 12
VACATION AND MOVING CARE.. 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE, 16
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY. 20
c 1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
Important
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally . IS not near an oven, radiator or other heat
responsible for making sure that it. source.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
l IS properly maintained
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size
l IS out of the weather
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 ISused in an area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55 F (13 C].
. is not used by those who may not understand
how It should be used.
. ISnot loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold
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Install properly...
1. Allow’~ Inch (125 cm] space on each side and
at the top of the refrrgerator for ease of
rnstallatron
2. If the refrigerator IS to be against a wall yOJ
might want to leave extra space so the door
can be opened wrder
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall
Level refrigerator-freezer...
FRONT ROLLER
VELLING SCREW
IGHT TO RAISE;
LEFl TO LOWER
1. Remove base grille [see page 7).
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown
3. To lower front, turn screw in the direction shown
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille (see page 7).
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 refriger-
cttor before using It
See cleaning instruc-
tions on page 9 m
u
Plug it in...
3-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPEWALL RECEPTACLE\
REFRIGERATOR 3-PRONG
POWER CORD
GROUNDING PLUG
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrrcal supply is
required It IS recommended that a separate crr-
curt 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
2nd groundrng Instruction sheet in your literature
oackage

Using your refrigerator
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REFRIGERATOR CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT POWER &NC CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH FREEZEbONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer ore In the Give the refrigerator time to cool dowr
refriaerator. When the refrigerator ISplugged in for pletely before adding food. (This may tal
These s&tings should be about right for nor-
2. Set the FREEZER
nALITnT\, TA r\
mal household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream iS
firm
10 aajusl a conrrol,
reach under the console
and turn the knob.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1to
8. Freezer Control adjustments range from A to D.
Changing the control settings...
If you need to adjust temperatures In refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed In the chart below
l Adjust the Refngerator Control first
l Wart at least 24 hours between adjustments
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section IS
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section IS
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
cc111your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE” Section IS
service TOO COLD
assistance
telephone If ICE isn’t
number MADE FASTENOUGH
(page 16).
If BOTH SECTIONS
ore TOO WARM
REASON:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too worm
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough]
Controls not set correctly
for Your conditions
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 6
Freezer D
Refngerator 4
Freezer A
Refrigerator 2
Freezer A
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough]
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very worm or very cold
room temperatures
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer 6
C
Power Saving Control...
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator
POWER,SAVlNG CqNTPOL
1. Use the “CONSUMES LESSENERGY” settrna when
2. humidity is low.
Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if
moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator
The indicator light will glow when the switch ISin
the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” position

4djusting the refrigerator shelves...
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough
to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items.
GLASS SHELVES
HEAVY. BECARE
Removing freezer shelf...
1. Lift front slightly
2. Lift back off supports
3. Replace in reverse order
To remove glass shelves:
1. Tilt up at front.
2. Lift up at back.
3. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace glass shelves:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots In the shelf
supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot.
Lower front of shelf to level position.
,4djusting the door shelves...
To remove door shelves:
1. Loftup shelf
2. Trlt up at front
3. Pull shelf straight out
To replace door shelves:
1. Tilt up front of shelf until
hooks fit into slots in the
shelf support
2. Lower front of shelf to level
position.
3. Push shelf down
Removing crispers and crisper cover...
PULLOUT TO STOP,LlFl THEFRONT
AND PULLAGAIN
REMOVE THE
GLASS INSERT,
LIFTTHEFRAME
THENTHEBACK
GLASS IS HEAVY.
BECAREFUL.
To remove the crispers:
1. Slrde crisper strarght out to stop, Ilft front, then
slide the rest of the way out
2. Replace in the reverse order
To remove the cover:
1. Push up glass insert from bottom, then slide out
wrth both hands
2. Lift front of cover frame
3. Loftout cover frame by pulling up and out
4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports
in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back of corner into notch supports on walls of
refrigerator, then lower into place.
3. Slrde back of glass insert into place, then lower
front

Adjusting the crisper humidity cant
You can control the amount of humidity in the
moisture-sealed crisper.
1. The control can be adjusted to any setting
between LOW and HIGH.
2. LOW (open] lets moist air out of crisper for best
storage of fruits and vegetables with skins
3. HIGH [closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for
best storage of fresh leafy vegetables.
Moving the meat drawer and
cover.. .
PULLOUT TO STOP.LlFl
FRONT AND PU
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer out to stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide the drawer the rest of the way out
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up, lift at back, and pull stra
out
2. Replace in reverse order.
right
4djusting the shelf glides...
The shelf glides can be used to secure odd
shaped Items or to separate other Items
1. Grasp glide
2. Slide glide along guide
Shelf glide cannot be removed
SLIDE ALONG
GUIDE
Changing the light bulbs...
Removing the base grille...
To remove the grille: METAL CLIPS
1. Open the doors. To replace the grille:
2. Pull grille outwards as shown 1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips
3. Do not remove Tech sheet fastenea behind 2. Push firmly to snap Into place
grille 3. Close the door

Ice compartment door...
Pull the Ice compartment door panel out from the
bottom and slrde it to the rear
Ice cube trays...
If cubes are not used, they may shrink The mov-
rng cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer
cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
Optional automatic ice maker...
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory,
or if you plan to add one later [Part No. ECKMF-831,
there are a few things you will want to know,
l The ON/OFF lever ISa wrre signal arm
Downfor makrng Ice automatrcally
Up. to shut off the ice maker.
DO NOT TURN ICE MAKER ON UNTIL IT IS CON-
NECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.
l The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker
changes the size of the cubes
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtain Increased storage capacity
l It ISnormal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner They will break apart easily
LOWER
SIGNAL
ARM TO
START IT
RAISE
SIGNAL
ARM TO
STOP ICE
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends
2. Slightly twist
You will hear water running when ice maker is
working. You II hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is
cold enough to make ice. This can take
overnight.
Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard
the first few batches of ice
If ice IS not being made fast enough and more
ice IS needed, turn the Refrigerator Control to-
ward a higher number. Wait a day and, if neces-
sary, turn the Freezer Control toward A.
If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin,
push it all the way in and lowerthe arm to the ON
position.
If cubes are stored too long, they may develop
an off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away.
They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can
also become smaller by evaporation.
l Good water quality is important for good ice
quality. It is not recommended that the ice maker
be connected to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc-
tioning softener can damage the ice maker
mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened
water supply cannot be avoided, then it is impor-
tant that the water softener be well maintained
and operating properly.
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Sounds you may hear...
Possible Sounds:
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Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
Water Sounds:
Ice Maker Sounds:
- trickling water
- thud (clatter of ice)
Running Sounds:
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 makrng them
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving arr.
The defrost timer makes a definite clrck when the refrigerator
stops running. It also makes a sound when the refngerator starts
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the
tubing for a few mrnutes after it stops You may also hear defrost
water running into the uefrost water pan
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
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor
It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most
of the time
nergy saCng tips...
,c. can nelp your refrigerator use less electr~cit,
Fleck door gaskets for a tight seal Level the
zabrnet to be sure of a good seal
::lean the condenser co11 regularly
Iper the door as few times as possrble Think
about what you need before you open the door
Get everything out at one time Keep foods orga-
+ze,d so you wont have to search for what you
;1ani Close door as soon as food IS removed
21 ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t
?vercrowd !t so air movement IS blocked
l It IS a waste of electricrty to set the refrigerator
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 Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES
LESSENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator
exterior
l Make sure your refrigerator IS not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater. furnace,
radiator or in direct sunlight
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
a:;tomatically But both should be cleaned about
o:;ce a month to help prevent odors from buildrng
u;) ~Cfcourse,sp~Ils should be wiped up rrght away
T-yclean ‘your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator
t ::ntrcl to OFF unplug It take out all removable
[:,.~‘ts and clean it according to the followrng
21r’-‘CtlOnS

Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
drawer, etc.)
,3utslde
What to use
Sponge or cloth mlIa
detergent and warm
water
Sponge cloth or papt-r
towel:mlld detergent
appliance wax (or
good auto paste war
How to clean
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 ana 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.
Inside walls [Freezer Sponge. soft cloth .Ir
should be allowed to Paper towel baklr3
warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm water ml’ 3
stick ) detergent
l Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1quart [.95 L ] warm water).
l Rinse and dry.
Door liners and gaskets
Dark plastics
(covers and panels]
Sponge soft cloth ,r
l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel ml 3 water
detergent warm watt:-r
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent and
warm water, soft clew0
sponge and soft clei:n
cloth
9 Wash with a soft cloth or sponge
l Rinse and ary
Defrost pan
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.
Sponge or cloth m;ld
detergent and wa-.n
water
l Remove base grille (See page 7 ]
. To remove defrost pan. lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape. !f any)
l Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
l Replace with notched corner to the rear
Push It all the way In
l Make sure defrost drain tube ISpointing
Into pan
l Replace base grille
Condenser Co11
Floor under refrigerator
Vacuum cleaner us!ng
the extended r(arrow
attachment
Usual floor cleaners
l Remove base grille
l Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month
l Replace base grille
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows
l Clean the floor
l Roll refrigerator back.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level

Food storage guide
STORING FRESH FOOD
‘here IS a right way to package a’>d jtore
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Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc.. keep best In origi-
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
refrigerated or f;ozen foods To keepfoods fresher.
longer. ta ke the time to study these recommended
steps
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Leafy Vegetables...Remove store wraPPIng Fresh Poultry...Wrap in plastrc wrap. The plastrc
and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas or1 poultry. as purchased, may be used for storage
Wash in cold water and drain Place In plastic bog
or plastic container and store in crisper Cold, moist STORAGECHART FORFRESHAND CURED MEAT’
air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and cnsp
Vegetables with Skins [carrots, peppers) Store
TVpe
Approximate Time
:n crisper, plastic bags or plastrc container
Wwl
Fruit...Wash, let dry and store In refrigerator In
plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries
untrl 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 refrigerotor shelf
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 .............................. 5to7
Cold Cuts ........................... 3tos
*If meat is to be stored longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
Eggs...Store without washing In the orqnal car-
t, In or use the egg containers In the Utilrty Compart-
r--tent In the door of your refrlaerator
Milk...Wipe mrlk cartons For best storage place
Meat’..Meat IS perishable and expensive you r- Ilk on interior shelf.
won’t want to waste on ounce of it through careless Bevemges...Wipe bottles and cans Store on a
handling. The following lrst and chart give you door shelf or Inside the refrigerator
packaging hints and time limits. Store meat in the Butter...Keep opened butter In covered dish or
meat drawer. 1’~the Utility Compartment When storing an extra
Fresh, prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat in supply wrap In freezer packaging and freeze
the store wrapping. Vacuum packaged meat can Cheese...Store in the origrnal wrapping until
be frozen for as long as one month if the seal IS not L~JU ore ready to use It Once opened, re-wrap
broken. If you want to keep it frozen longer you t,ghtly In plastic wrap or aluminum foil
should wrap it with special freezer wrapplng Condiments...Store small jars and bottles
material. ( -:atsup, mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the v*here they are In easy reach
market wrapping paper and re-wrap In aluminum
foil for storing it unfrozen. Leftovers...Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with (4uminum foil to keep food from drying out and
plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immedratelv transferring food odors Plastfc containers with
tight
I As are fine, too
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FREIEZING & STORING
FROZEN FOODS
The freezer sectron IS desrgned for storage 01
commercially frozen foods and for freezing foods
31 home.
Packaging -The secret of successful freezing !s
!n the packaging. The wrap you use must be air
moisture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow arr, morsture or
vapor In or out. Packagrng done In any other way
could cause food odor and taste transfer through-
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food
Rigid polyethylene (plastrc) contarners with
trghtfitting lids, straight-sided canningifreezrng
tars, heavy-duty alumrnum 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 tre
securely around the doubled-over tail Put the
label inside transparent bags, use self-adhesive
label on outside of opaque ones
Air-tight wrapping calls for ‘drugstore wrap Cut
the sheet about one-third longerthan the distance
around the food. Bring the ends together and fold
In (toward the food) at least twice to seal out arr
Crease ends close to food, press arr from pat kage
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.
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 wrappings could
cause food odor and taste transfer and dry-
ing of frozen food.
Freezing Fruits - Select ripe, blemrsh-free fruits
Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3
quarts (liters] at a time and dram Fruit that stands In
water may lose food value and become soggy.
Sort, peel, trim, pit and slice as needed.
Pack in rrgrd wide-mouthed contarners or other
recommended material Leave head space to
allow liquids to expand durrng freezing

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 scold Pack in recom-
mended container and freeze
Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks,
potatoes or fresh tomatoes All will become lrmp or
mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when thawed
Freezing Meats - The meat you thaw con only
be as good as the meat you freeze. “Drugstore”
wrap rn meal-size packages. Flat cuts or potties
should be wrapped Individually or in layers sepa
rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap
Make sure store wrappings ore 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 for the table; shorten cooking time 10
to 15 mrnutes to allow for additional cooking dur-
rng reheating. Omit seasonings and port of the liq-
uid Plan to odd 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 OS possible and freeze at once.
Liquid or semi-liquid dishes may be frozen in rec-
ommended containers with head-space. Cas-
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, bog it
and return to freezer
Freezing Baked Goods-Wrap baked breads in
recommended material Thaw in wrapping
Unbaked yeast breads con be frozen afterthe first
rising Punch down, wrap and freeze
Bake cookies as usual. Cool and freeze on trays,
then pock in recommended freezer bags or car-
tons Unbaked cookres may be dropped, molded
or rolled and frozen on cookie trays. Store in bog or
#carton. bake without thawing Refrigerator-type
cookies con be wrapped and frozen in roll form
Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake
Fruit pies ore best frozen unbaked. Bake without
rhawing. 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 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 pack-
ages. 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 stor-
age temperature which should be 0°F ( -17.B”C).
Food Storage Time
FRUITS
Frutf juice concenfmte ........ 12 months
Commercially frozen fruit ...... 12 months
Citrus fruit and juices ....... 4 to 6 months
Others .................... 8tol2months
VEGETABLES
Commercially frozen ........... 8 months
Home frozen .............. 8 to 12 months
MEAT
Bacon .................... 4weeksorless
Corned beef .............. 4 weeks or less
(Salflng meat shortens freezer life)
Frankfurters ..................... 1 month
Ground beef, lamb, veal .... 2 to 3 months
Roasts:
Beef .................... 6 to 12 months
lamb and veal ........... 6 to 9 months
Pork.. .................... 4to8months
Sausage, fresh ............. 1 to 2 months
Steaks and chops:
Beef .................... 8 to 12 months
lamb, veal, pork ......... 3 to 4 months
FISH
Cod, flounder, haddock
sole .......................... 6months
Blue fish, salmon ........... 2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch ............ 2 to 3 months
Breaded fish (purchased) ...... 3 months
Clams, oysters, cooked
fish, crab, scallops ....... 3 to 4 months
Alaskan king crab ............ 10 months
Shrlmp, uncooked ............. 12 months
‘OULTRY
Whole chlcken or turkey ....... 12 months
Duck ........................... 6 months
Giblets ..................... 2to 3 months
Cooked poultry w/gravy ....... 6 months
Slices (no gmvy) ................ 1 month
JlAlN DISHES
Stews; meat, poultry
and fish casserole ........ 2 to 3 months
TV dinners .................. 3 to 6 months
Food Stomge Time
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter ...................... 6 to 9 months
Margarfne ..................... 12 months
Cheese:
Camembert, Mozzarella,
farmer’s .................... 3 months
Creamed cottage ...... DO NOT FREEZE
Cheddar, Edam, Gouda,
SWISS,brick, etc. ........ 6 to B weeks
Freezlng can change texture of
cheese.
Ice cream, Ice milk, sherbet ..... 2 months
EGGS
Whole (mlxed) ................. 12 months
Whites ......................... 12 months
Yolks ........................... 12 months
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed 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, unfrosfed ........... 2 to 4 months
Cakes,frosted ............ 8 to 12 months
Frult cakes .................... 12 months
Cookle dough .................. 3 months
Baked cookies ............ 8 to 12 months
Baked ples ................. 1 to 2 months
Pie dough only ............. 4 to 6 months
‘Based on U.S.D.A. and Michigan Cooperative
Extension Service suggested storage times.
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 con perishable food at
once
3. A full freezerwrll stay cold longerthan a portly
filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold
longer than CI 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 hove any
suspicions, it is wise to dispose of it

Vacation
and
Short vacations...
No need to shut off the refngerator If you WIII be
away for less than four weeks Use up perishables,
freeze other Items If your refrigerator is equipped
with an automatic ice maker
1. Turn it off
2. Shut off the water supply to the Ice maker
3. Empty the ice bin
Long vacations...
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
or more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to
the ice maker at least a day ahead. When the last
load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it...rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors...keeping them open far enough for air
to get in. This will keep odor and mold from build-
ing up.
Moving...
If your refrigerator IS equipped with an auto-
matic Ice maker, shut off the Ice maker water sup-
ply a day ahead oftime Disconnectthe water line
After the last supply of ice drops, lift the signal arm
to turn off the Ice maker
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 levellrng rollers, 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 Don’t forget to reconnect the water
supply line if you have an Ice maker
Questions?
call your
COOL-LINE”
service
assistance
telephone
number
(page 16)
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrig-
erator.”

lf you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little
fhrngs you can find and fix yourself without tools of
any kind.
If your refrigerator will not operate:
* 1s the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 4.)
mHave you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
* Is the Refrigerator Control ON?
If there is a rattling or jingling noise, or other
unfamiliar sounds:
* Is something on top or behind the refrigerator
making noise when the refrigerator IS running?
l New features on your new refrigerator make new
sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the
fans, timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, defrost
water draining into the defrost pan.
If your ice maker will not operate:
. Has the freezer had enough time to get cold?
With a new refrigerator, this might take overnight
l Is the signal arm ON .in the down position?
l ISthe water valve turned on? Is water getting to
?he ice maker?
If there is water in the defrost pan:
l In hot, muggy weather, this is normal. The pan can
even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator IS
ievel so the pan doesn’t overflow.
if the lights are not working:
9 Have you checked your homes main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
mIs the power supply cord plugged into a live
ctrcuit with the proper voltage? (See page 4.)
If a bulb is burned out:
0 See instructions for changing light bulbs on page
7 Use appliance bulbs only.
If the motor seems to run too much:
l Is the condenser free of dust and lint?
. On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor
naturally 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
Remember: Motor running time depends on dif-
ferent things: number ot door openings, amount of
food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the
controls.
And, your new refrigerator may be larger than
your old one so it has more space to be cooled. It
also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food
compartment. All this means better refrigeration
and may require more running time than your old
one
2. If you need assistance?..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER service as-
sistance telephone number. Dial free from any-
where in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultant 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*...
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE Service Com-
panies. TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and
provide after-war-
ranty service. anywhere in the United States. TOlo-
cate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number
[see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages under
4. Lf you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number [see Step 21 and talk with one of
our 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 FSF” 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.
*If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and
complete description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better respond to
your request for assistance.

Notes

Notes

RF001
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WHIRLPOOL’ REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
!n materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a
franchised TECH-CARE Vservice company.
FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective
in materials or workmanship. [Electronic models onlv.1
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 PAY FOR
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 lrght bulbs.
B. 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. Anv 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, o different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool
distrrbutor or military exchange.
Whirlpool
*
Part No. 1119570
L1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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