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Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear 

 

•  Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are 

the result of 

the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.

 

•  The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING: 

 To avoid electric shock, always unplug your 

 refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning 

may result in death or injury.

CAUTION: 

 Before using cleaning products, always read and 

follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to 

avoid personal injury or product damage. 

General: 

 Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda 

mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened 

with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.

 

•  Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

 

•  Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine 

bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring 

pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or 

discolor your refrigerator.

Door Gaskets: 

 Clean door gaskets every three months according to general 

instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a 

proper seal

 

•   Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will 

keep the gasket  pliable and ensure a good seal.

Light Bulb Replacement

1. Switch off power to refrigerator.

2. Gently pull out the clear cover

3.  Replace with same type light bulb rated at 10 watts.

4 . Push the clear cover back into place.

Power Interruptions

•  Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to 

thunderstorms or 

other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage 

occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. 

If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed 

food in freezer and refrigerator. Clean refrigerator before reusing.

WARNING:

  IF OUTAGE IS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD, INSPECT 

AND DISCARD SPOILED OR THAWED FOOD IN 

FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN REFRIGERATOR 

BEFORE REUSING.

Summary of Contents for EP22672BK

Page 1: ...Refrigerator Freezer Model No EP22672GR EP22672WH EP22672BK ...

Page 2: ...t from the outlet 5 DANGER Risk of Fire or Explosion Flammable refrigerant used Do not use Mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator Do not puncture refrigerant tubing 6 If your old refrigerator freezer is not being used we recommend that you remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children 7 WARNING After your refrigerator freezer is in operation do not touch the cold surf...

Page 3: ...ician perform service 11 Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Risk of Fire or Explosion Dispose of property in accordance with Federal or Local Regulations Flammable refrigerant used DANGER Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may ...

Page 4: ...equirements 4 Door Alignment 5 Refrigerator Features and Use 6 General Features 6 Refrigerator Interior Shelves 6 Using Dispense A Can 6 Crisper 6 Defrosting Your Refrigerator 7 Food Storage Information 8 Normal Operating Sounds 9 Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 9 Cleaning and Maintenance 9 Light Bulb Replacement 10 Power Interruptions 10 Vacations and Moving Care 10 Troubleshooting 11 ...

Page 5: ...mperature Control 3 Refrigerator Shelves 4 Crisper 5 Front Leveling Legs 6 Refrigerator Door Shelves 7 Dispense A Can Storage 8 Freezer Door Shelf 9 Ice Cube Tray 10 Ice Scraper English Parts And Features 9 10 1 2 7 8 4 6 3 5 ...

Page 6: ...ng them counterclockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended Proper Air Circulation To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation plumbing and electrical connections The...

Page 7: ...ted or heated e g garage etc Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55 Fahrenheit Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e g radiators baseboard heaters cooking appliances etc Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the front bottom corners of the refrige...

Page 8: ... or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in Refrigerator Interior Shelves To remove or replace a full width slide out shelf see fig 2 1 Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely removed 2 To replace the shelf gently slide the shelf back Using the Dispense A Can Your refrigerator is equipped with the convenient Dispense A...

Page 9: ...p the door open and place a bowl of warm water in the freezer During the defrost water will accumulate Use a towel to wipe off excess dripping water Do not leave unattended After defrosting empty and wipe down the interior of the freezer You may now reset your refrigerator to the desired temperature and return food Your freezer has been equipped with an ice scraper for your convenience Maintenance...

Page 10: ...tor Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored in plastic bags or containers Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration This will prevent unnecessary energy use Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased When storing meats in the fresh food section keep in the original pa...

Page 11: ...t in the drying out of the improperly packaged food Follow package or container instructions for proper storage Packaging Recommendations Plastic containers with air tight lids Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film Self sealing plastic bags Do not refreeze defrosted thawed foods It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging These are some suggestions for ...

Page 12: ...ted detergents solvents or metal scouring pads Some of these chemicals may dissolve damage and or discolor your refrigerator Door Gaskets Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal Light Bulb Rep...

Page 13: ...days Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time Check gasket for proper seal Check to see if doors are completely closed Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the refrigerator This is normal during high humidity periods Prolonged or frequent door openings Check door gaskets for proper seal Refrigerator has an odor Interior needs cleaning Foods improperly wrapped...

Page 14: ... The floor may be uneven or weak The refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure the floor can adequately support the refrigerator Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the refrigerator The refrigerator is touching the wall re level the refrigerator and move it from the wall See the Installing Your Refrigerator section Refrigerator light does not...

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