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Page 1: ...g Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 23 Food Storage Guide 26 I l 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS WITH Tl ilRST i I3 MODELS ED27DQ ED25DQ EDZZDQ a3 ...

Page 2: ...and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 28 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling ...

Page 3: ...HER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 ...

Page 4: ... covers many models Model and aerial Automatic ke maker with cubed and crushed Ice Light on aome mot Control rs Light number label kh I I on l kie wall Utility bin I I Iln ii I 777 III Utility cornpartrnent Wme rack Egg bin Ill1 Adjustable elide out Slideout freezer baskets Temperature controlled meat drawer Meat drawer on aide wall Leveling rollers behind base grille l Number varies with model Ba...

Page 5: ...instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 instruction labels inside your retngerator uo not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on...

Page 6: ...an be flush against the wall 4 Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installation Instructions Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 20 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock wise 4 Check wit...

Page 7: ...at drawer temperature 13 Page Removing the snack bin 14 Adjusting the wine rack 14 Removing the freezer baskets 14 Removing the freezer shelf 14 Using the THIRSTCRUSHERTM dispensing system 15 Using the automatic ice maker 17 Removing the ice maker storage bin 18 Solving common ice maker dispenser problems 19 Removing the base grille 20 Changing the light bulbs 20 Understanding the sounds you may h...

Page 8: ...the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 9 NOTE The Automatic Exterior Moisture c...

Page 9: ...l Controls not set correctly for your conditions CONTROL SEITINGS Refrigerator 4 Freezer A Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 2 Freezer B Ice not l Heavy ice usage made fast l Very cold room temperature enough can t cvcle often enouqh Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Both sections too warm l Door opened often l Large amount of food added l Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator 4 Freezer...

Page 10: ...et opening in the door liner wall 2 Push the trim straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins 1 Lift bin up 2 Pull bin straight out To replace door bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push down until it stops Adjusting the door bin glides Use the bin shelf glides to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items 1 Grasp g...

Page 11: ... Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Slide shelf out with an even constant pull 3 Lift front and slide the rest of the way out To move shelf guides to a new position 1 Lii front of guide Pull guide forward o...

Page 12: ...ggs loose in the bin Invert the lid and place it on the bin Place a dozen eggs in the carton on top of the lid Use the carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Hold...

Page 13: ...nd pull again 2 Lii the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove meat drawer and crisper 2 Lii front of cover off supports 3 Lii cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place 3 Replace meat drawer and crisper Adjusting the meat drawer temper...

Page 14: ...Pull rack off rear support 3 Replace in reverse order Removing the freezer baskets To remove a basket 1 Slii basket out to the stop 2 Lii the front to clear the stop 3 Slide basket out the rest of the way To replace a basket 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides Pull out to the stop lift 3 Slide basket in all the way Removing the freezer shelf To rem...

Page 15: ... When changing from CRUSHED to CUBE a few ounces of crushed ice will be dis pensed along with the first cubes To dispense ice 1 For cubed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CUBE position For crushed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CRUSHED position 2 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 3 Remove the glass to stop...

Page 16: ...Allow several hours to chill a new tankful NOTE The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply The dispenser light To turn on night light s...

Page 17: ...r will not operate until the freezer is cokl enough to make ice This can take overnight l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward C l Gocd water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener ...

Page 18: ... signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it Out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dis penser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners...

Page 19: ... too long motor to reset l Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser Off taste or odor in ice l Ice attracts airborne l Dump old ice and make a new supply odors old ice Store excess ice in covered container l Water quality Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a fitter to remove l Foods not properly l Wrap properly See pages 26 and 27 wrapped l Ice ...

Page 20: ...the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in per sonal injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to remove bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change crisper light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from ...

Page 21: ...hiekl by pulling top for Light below ice bin ward 4 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace light shield 6 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change dispenser area light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb 3 Replace with a heavy duty lo watt bulb which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer 4 Reconnect refrigerator to p...

Page 22: ...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 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 triclding water ...

Page 23: ...igeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Remove and install defrost pan carefully I Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts shelves crisper etc Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash rinse and dry thor detergent and warm oughly water Outside Sponge cloth or paper l Wash outside of cabinet Do not towel with mild...

Page 24: ... and warm water brace remove tape if any l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace with notched comer to the rear Push it in all the way l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan l Replace base grille Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment l Remove base grille l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month l Repla...

Page 25: ...freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to the OFF up position Remove all food from the refrigerat...

Page 26: ...er or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf mls Store without washing in egg bin provided or 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 ...

Page 27: ...tic 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 could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen Freezing ...

Page 28: ...usehold fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The 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 17 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfamil Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator ia...

Page 29: ...rnm M Authdmd Wht od Servla Aulhorlzed Whirlpool Suvlm ExqDbrxYz servk 3 Co Ersmp4 XYZ ssrvies CO 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this syrbol 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...

Page 30: ...ome D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of ...

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