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Use And Care

24'' DEEP FREESTANDING/BUILT-IN SIDE BY SIDE

FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Home Appliances

PART NO. 4343601/12100701S

Table of Contents

(complete) ..................

A Note to You ................

Refrigerator Safety .......

Parts and Features .......

Installing Your
Refrigerator ...................

Using Your
Refrigerator .................

Caring for Your
Refrigerator .................

Food Storage Guide ...

Troubleshooting .........

Requesting
Assistance
or Service ....................

Warranty ......................

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

Summary of Contents for ED20DFXEB00

Page 1: ... Contents complete 2 A Note to You 2 Refrigerator Safety 3 Parts and Features 4 Installing Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 11 Caring for Your Refrigerator 23 Food Storage Guide 26 Troubleshooting 28 Requesting Assistance or Service 29 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments ...

Page 2: ...you call to request service on your appli ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 for location of label Please also record the purchase date of your appli ance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future re...

Page 3: ...gerator Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains statements under warning sym bols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS wWARNING Read all instructions before using the refrigerator Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked...

Page 4: ...t match the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Control Panel Control panel p 11 Utility compartment p 16 Refrigerator shelves p 13 Door bin p 12 Wine rack Temperature controlled meat drawer p 14 Egg bin Humidity controlled crispers p 15 Base grille p 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OFF FREEZER REFRIGERATOR CO L D E R CO L D E R Freezer control Refrigerator control Automatic ice ...

Page 5: ...rigerator Cleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materials Remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining tape or label glue Rub briskly with thumb OR Apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent or tooth paste to area before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alco hol flammable f...

Page 6: ...tor using the four leveling screws two on the right and two on the left To adjust one or all of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille see page 20 2 Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise refrigera tor or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator The top screw will control the rear of the refrigerator and the bottom screw will control the front of the refrig erator The screws ...

Page 7: ...u may need to place shims under the rear rollers to level the refrigerator 2 Once the refrigerator is stable make sure that the doors are aligned with each other If they are not aligned remove the base grille if it is not already removed and turn the front roller adjustment screw clockwise with a 1 2 inch 6 millimeter hex nut driver to lower the door 3 Open and close both doors to make sure that t...

Page 8: ... a kit available with a 1 4 inch saddle type shut off valve a union and copper tubing Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Do not use piercing type or 3 16 inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily Cold water supply The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator The ice maker nee...

Page 9: ...hut off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1 4 inch drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp Tighten packing nut Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing especially if soft coiled copper tubing is used Now you are ready to connec...

Page 10: ...n adjustable wrench Make sure the copper tubing is secure by pulling on it gently 3 Turn shut off valve ON CHECK FOR LEAKS TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE OR NUTS THAT LEAK 4 Replace the lower back cover onto the refrigerator and replace and tighten the screws Be sure to tuck wires inside the cover Do not allow wires to be pinched 5 Create a service loop with the copper ...

Page 11: ...at you can adjust the con trols as needed The setting indicated above should be correct for normal household use Your controls will be set correctly when your milk and juice are as cold as you like and your ice cream is firm Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide If you have any questions...

Page 12: ... straight down until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the door bins To remove the door bins 1 Remove all items from the bin 2 Push in on the tab at each side of the bin 3 Pull bin straight out To replace the door bins 1 Line up bin with the tabs on the door liner wall 2 Push bin straight in until it snaps securely back into place 3 Replace all items to the bin US...

Page 13: ...move a shelf 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace a shelf 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the back liner wall 2 Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of shelf to a level position To slide shelf out Carefully pull front of shelf toward you To slide shelf in Push sh...

Page 14: ...off supports 3 Lift 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 Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air from the freezer flows into the meat drawer This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats Slide the control from ...

Page 15: ...refrigerator 2 Lower front into place Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the mois ture sealed crisper Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH LOW open lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Remove the glas...

Page 16: ... Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf lift up and pull the shelf all the way out To replace the shelf place the shelf on the side rails and push it back until the round knob is behind the stop rail Using the utility compartment The door on your utility compartment and the shelf are removable for easy access and cleaning To remove the door open push in slightly near the hinges and pull ou...

Page 17: ...l and pieces of ice may vary in size When changing from CRUSHED to CUBED a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes To dispense ice 1 For cubed ice move Ice Selector Switch to CUBED 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 outsid...

Page 18: ...r problems POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Freezer door is open Ice bin not properly installed Make sure the bin is pushed in all the way Wrong ice in bin Only use crescents from the ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to separate cubes and increase storage room Dispenser not used for extended periods of time causing ice cubes to melt together Dump old ice and make a new supply Ice dispenser bar held in ...

Page 19: ...ter softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION This is normal They break apart easily Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes separated ON OFF lever is in the OFF up position Lower ...

Page 20: ... ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents 6 When replacing the bin make sure it is pushed in all the way Then push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open bot...

Page 21: ...e light bulb cover by reversing step 2 5 Plug in the refrigerator To change the lower refrigerator light 1 Unplug the refrigerator 2 Remove the light bulb cover using a socket wrench 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace light bulb cover using the socket wrench 5 Plug in the refrigerator To change the freezer light 1 Unplug the refrigerator 2 Remove the ice bucket by lifting and p...

Page 22: ...lectricity Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal Clean the condenser coils regularly Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get every thing 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 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ICE CHILLED WATER NIGHT...

Page 23: ...l with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild deter gent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Wipe and dry thoroughly Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean ...

Page 24: ...gerator 2 Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time 3 When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism 4 Unplug the refrigerator 5 Clean it wipe and dry well 6 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 u...

Page 25: ...d frozen for two to four days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns OR c If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen althou...

Page 26: ...tore in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in original carton on interior shelf On some models an egg storage container is provided for your convenience 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...

Page 27: ...c wraps made from saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Do not use Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids Wax paper Wax coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to qui...

Page 28: ...r 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 19 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak Is the freezer door closed Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 22 This is normal on ho...

Page 29: ...ANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See pag...

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Page 32: ...sed 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this...

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