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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER - Model EDISAK EDISTK EHD192XK EHD192VK /I Whiti 16 01 Guide Power-Saving Control Freezer Light Air Control Light Temperature Control Utility Compartment Adjustable Shelves Ice Cube Utility Trays Bin Crisper Meat Pan Meat Pan Air Control (not shown] Freezer Storage Bin Base Grille Model and Serial Number Plate Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here When you need service, call with a question, have information ready or this Model 1 Complete Model and Serlol Numbers [from ?he plate just above base grille) 2 Purchase dote from sales slip Copy spaces warranty together this tnformation In tnese Keep this book. your and sales slop In a handv place Serial I Number Number Purchase Service Date Company and Telephone Number Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.. . This booklet tells you how to start your refrrgerator, clean It, move shelves and adjust controls It even tells you what to do rf you hear strange sounds or think somethrng IS wrong Treat your new refrigerator with core Use it only to do what home refrrgerators are designed to do CONTENTS Removrng BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN the Freezer Bin Removrng the Base Grrlle Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips : Install Properly Level Refrigerator-freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plugltln CLEANING Cleanrng USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Chart FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Setting the Controls AdlustIng Shelves Removing Freezer Shelves Removing the Crisper, Meat Pan and Covers Changing Light Bulbs IceCube Trays Optronal Automatic Ice Maker Storing Storing VACATION 5 AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE I. Before Calling for Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance 3. If You Need Service 4. If You Have a Problem 5 5 5 01984 Fresh Fo& Frozen Food Whirlpool 10 11 11 11 11 11 Corporation Before YOU DIW it in IMPORTANT Before usrng your refrigerator, you are personally responsible for making sure that It l IS Installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area surtable for its size and use l IS connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the rrght electric supply and groundrng. l IS used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators. l IS not near an oven, radiator or other heat source 2 l l l l l l properly marntarned. out of the weather IS used In an area where the room temperature WII not fall below 55 F (13’ C) IS not run where there are explosive fumes. IS not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used. IS not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold. IS IS Install Remove Properly... Sales labels... Remove the Consumer Buy Guide !obel and InsIde sales labels before using the refrigerator move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol Clean 1. Allow 1 2 inch (1 3 cm] space between counters and cabinets and the sides and top of the refrigerator for ease of ~nstollatton 2 If the refngerator 1sto be against a wall, you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall level any Re- It... Clean your refrigerator ing InstructIons on page before using it See clean- 7 Plug It In... Z--prong grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator-Freezer... Leveling 1 SKa~ Use Screwdriver Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille [see page 6) 2 To raise front, turn each screw to the right 3 To lower front, turn each screw to the left 4 Check with level A 115 Volt,60 Hz., AC only, 15or 20 ampere fused and grounded electrlcal supply IS required It IS recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. See individual electrlcal requirements and grounding package. instruction sheet In your Ilterature Using your refrigerator Temperature Control - Set on 3 The Meat Pan Alr Control.. Setting the Controls.. . Controls refrigerator for adjusttng temperatures and the freezer ore in both . Cold air flows against the meat pan through on opening between the freezer and the refrigerator This helps keep the meat pan colder than the rest of the refrigerator Set the control to let mote or less cold air through the To start: 1 Set the TEMPt OATURE CONTROL (I” the refrigerotor) to 3 2 Set the AIR Cc)NTROL Iln the freezer1 to 3 L Colder Meat Storage Use Control to Adjust Meat Pan Temperatures Adjusting Air Control-Set on 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool dowr completely before adding food (This may take several hours) The control console has directions for adjustlng temperatures, of needed Controls WI/I be set about right if your milk or juice IS as cold us your family likes It. and when Ice cream IS firm Do not block the air outlets on either control panel That con slow the ar movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set The POWER SAVING CONTROL on the control panel in the , .?_ SAVES POWER REDUCE’ EXTERIOR UOISTVR, Off Setting Helps Save Energy l l refrigerator operates electric heaters These heaters help prevent motsture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator when humidity IS high Use the OFF setting when humidity IS low Use ON if molstijre forms on the outside of the refrtgerata Shelves... Shelves con be adjusted your refrigerator if your heovv mode/ To remove to match has g/ass sheives, the way be corefui you use They ore shelves: 1 Tilt up at front 2 Lift up at bock 3 Pull shelf strolght out To replace: 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots In the shelf supports 2 filt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level positIon Removing Freezer Ice Cube Shelves... To remove l l l Lrft front slrghtly Lrft back off supports Replace In reverse order Lift the Front Then the Back l Hold tray at both . Slrghtly twrst l l l If cubes are not used, they may shrrnk The movrng cold arr starts a slow evaporatron The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Meat Pan Slide crisper ard meat par straight Lift the front Slide the rest of the way out Replace in reverse order -% D 1 / (4,.- Optional Ice Maker.. . ,, e Signal to Stop Ice Maker. Lower Signal Arm to Start It. _, ._ Covers are held IT) place by two pegs and two notched tabs In front - Press front tabs out of the way - Lrft cover front ~ Lrft back off the pegs - Replace In reverse order Changing Automatic out to stop Snap Back into Place. l ends. ’ Removing the Crisper, and Covers... l Trays... Ice: light at the back Bulbs... Before removrng a lrght shreld for cleanrng replacrng a bulb unplug the retrlgerator. p/fame bulbs onfy or for Use op Pull Off the Dial, Pull Out at the Botto Light bulbs behind control consoles: refrigeraior If you have the automatic Ice maker accessory or plan to add one later [Part No. ECKMF-6), there are a few things you will want to know, l The ON i OFF lever IS a wire srgnal arm. Down...for making ice automatically, Up. to shut off the ice maker l Shake the bin occasronally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain Increased storage capacrty l It IS normal for Ice crescents to be attached by a corner They WIII break apart easily l You will hear water running when Ice maker IS worktng. You’ll hear Ice fall into the bin Don’t let these sounds bother you. l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. Thus can take overnight l Because of new plumbing connections, the frrst ice may be dfscolored or off-flavored Drscard the first few batches of ice. l If Ice IS not berng made fast enough and more Ice IS needed, turn the Temperature control to a hrgher number Wart a day and, If necessary, turn the Air Control to a higher number l If you remove the Ice bin, raise the srgnal arm to shut off the Ice maker. When you return the brn. push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON positron l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an off-flavor...like stale water Throw them away They WIII be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation. and freezer ~ Pull control knob straight off ~ Pull bottom of control panel straight out ~~ Lrft top of panel off supports ~ Replace wrth a 40-watt appliance bulb - Replace panel In reverse order 5 Removing the Freezer For proper air movement, place when the refrrgerator To remove l l l l l Removing keep the freezer IS operating brn In l Open the Base Grille... the doors the bin: Slide out to the stop Lrft the front to clear the stop Slide out the rest of the way To replace l Bin... the bln: Place bin on tne slides. Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides Slide bin in L m-----ii l I . Pull grrlle outwards as shown DO not remove Tech sheet fastened behrnd grille I Pull to stop Lift. Pull Again To replace: l l l Sounds Your new refrrgerator 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 followrng chart describes the krnds of sounds that might be new to You and what may be making them. P ’ ,+ Poulble Sounds: Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: Probable Clicking Sounds: Causes: Your refrigerator l l clips you may hear. ‘A 3 Line up grille support tabs wrth metal Push firmly to snap Into place. Close the doors has two fans, you may hear the fan motors The defrost timer makes a deftnrte click when the refrigerator also makes a sound when the refrrgeratcr starts or Snapping and movrng air stops running n l 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 l Ice Maker If your refrrgerator has an ice maker, valve), trickling water and the clatter l Running Energy Sounds: Sounds: Saving buzzing (from tnto the bin Your refrigerator has a hrgh-efficiency compressor and motor than older desrgns It may even seem to run most of the time. the water It will run longer Tips You can help your refrigerator use less electrrcrty l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the lnet to be sure of a good seal l Clean the condenser co11 regularly. l Open the door as few ttmes as possrble about what You need before you open the Get everything out at one time Keep fo&s nrzed so you won’t have to search for what want Close door as soon as food IS removed. l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but overcrowd It so air movement IS blocked. 6 you may hear of Ice dumped l cab- Thank door orgaYou don’t l l It ISa waste of electrlcrty 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 coid as your famrly likes them, that’s cold enough Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior 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 1 How to clean 1 What to use Part Removable parts [shelves, crisper, meat pan, etc ) Mild detergent warm water and Outside Sponge, cloth or paper towel, mild detergent, appliance wax [or good auto paste wax) Wash removable parts with warm and a mild detergent Rinse and dry. l l . Wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. Rinse and dry Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with applrance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth l l Do not use wax on plastic Waxing painted metal water surfaces provides parts. rust protection. Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t strck.) Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, baking soda, warm water, mild detergent l l Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, mild detergent, warm water DC NOT USE Cleaning bleaches or cleansers l l Wash with warm water and mild detergent or ~ bakrng soda (2 tablespoons 1 quart [ .95 I j warm water). Rinse and dry Wash with mild detergent water Rinse and dry (26 g] to and warm waxes, concentrated detergents, containing petroleum on plastic parts. Dark 9 Wash with a soft g&free cloth or sponge l Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free cloth or chamois Mild detergent and warm water, soft, clean sponge and soti, clean cloth plastics DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers, or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachtoride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material. Defrost Warm water detergent pan and mild Remove base grille [See page 6). To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace [remove tape; if any) . Wash defrost pan wrth warm water and mild detergent. l Rinse and dry l Replace with notched corner to the rear. l Push it all the way in. l Make sure defrost drain tube IS pointing Into pan l l Condenser Co11 Vacuum cleaner; using the extended narrow attachment l l l -loor under refrrgerator Usual floor cleaners. l l l l Remove base grille Clean dust and lint from condenser least every other month Replace base grille at Roll refrrgerator out only as far as water supply line allows. Wash floor Roll refrigerator back Check to see If the refrigerator ISlevel 7 Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in origlnal wrappings. Once opened, ttghtly 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 Fresh Poultry .Loosely wrap In waxed paper or plastic wrap. The plastic wrap on poultry, OS purchased, may be used for storage STORAGECHART FOR FRESHAN0 CUREDMEAT. Approxlmate Tlme (days1 1 to 2 Variety Meats 1 to 2 Chicken 1 to 2 Ground Beet 3 to 5 Steaks and Roasts 7 to 10 Cured Meats . Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7 ColdCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3to5 We There IS a rIghi way to package and store refrigerated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps Remove store wrapplng Trim Leafy Vegetables or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water, drain and store In crisper Cold, moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crtsp The crisper has scaling gaskets to help keep humid a;r In Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers) Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container Wash, let dry and store In refrigerator In Fruits plastic bags or crtsper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep bernes In their store corltolner In a crisper. or store In a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Med. 14eat IS perishable and expensive. .you won’t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you packaging hunts and time limits Store meat In the meat pan Fresh, Prepackaged Meat .Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month If the seal IS not broken If you want to keep it frozen longer, you should wrap I* with special freezer wrapplng material Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the market wrapplng paper and re-wrap loosely in waxed paper OT aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store ~mmedlately ‘If meat IS to be stored longer than the times given. follow the dIrections for freezlng. NOTE: Fresh ftsh and same day shellfish should be used the as purchased Eggs Store without washing In the original carton or use the UtllIty Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place milk on interior shelf or bottom door shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter. .Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaglng and freeze. Cheese .Store in the onginal wrapplng until you are ready to use It Once opened, re-wrap tightly In plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Condlments Store small jars and bottles (catsup. mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves where they are in easy reach. Leftovers Cover leftovers wtth plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferrlng food odors. Plastic containers with tight IIds are fine, too STORING FROZEN FOOD -, -;--.: ,,. The freezer section IS designed for storage of con merc~ally frozen foods and for freezing foods ( home .j, Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or In the freezer If you plan to store It for a long time, re-wrap it wtth aluminum fotl or plasttc wrap Frozen Meats _ .The followtng hints WI/I help keep the quality In your frozen meats 1. Freeze meat whtle fresh and In top condltlon 2. Use only the recommended wrapping matertals 3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrapping It Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer ltfe 4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as possible 5. Label and date It IS not 6. Refreeztng defrosted meat recommended Frozen Soups, Juices Store on freezer door shelf or In the freezer. STORAGECHARTFOR FROZENFOOD Packaging ~ The secret of successful freezing IS irI the packaging The wrap you use must be air, moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air motsture or vapors in or out RIgid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tightfatting lids. straight-stded canning freezing jars, heavy-duty alumtnum foil, plastic-coated paper and non-permeable plastic wraps [such as Saran) are recommended. Note Heat-sealed bowling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners IMPORTANT: Do freeze any large space for alr to careful to leave door can close not expect your freezer to qulckquantlty of food. leave enough circulate around packages. Be enough room at the front so the tlghtly. Ice Cream.. Store In the freezer. Once the package IS opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly against the Ice cream surface This WIII prevent Ice crystals from forming Storage times given in this chart are only a gutde. For best use of freezer space, keep frozen foods for short times Use, then replace as needed Bread ,__..., ._..,_., .., 2 months Cooked Dishes 2-3 months Fish and Seafoods Fresh .._._._._.._.._..._._. 6 months Commercially Frozen l-3 months Fruits . . . . .._._......_...._ 6 months 1 month Ice Cream Concentrated Juice 4-6 months Meats Bacon Less than 1 month Pork roasts, chops 3-4 months Sausage _. _. _. _, _. _. _. 1-2 months Beef, veal, lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat _. _. _. _. 1-2 months Poultry _. _. _. 3-4 months Vegetables _. 6 months ‘Courtesy U S.D.A of NotIonal Love Stock and Meat Board and 9 Vacation and Short Vacations. No need to shut away for less than freeze other Items with an automatic the water supply to bin long Moving. off the refrrgerator If you WIII be four weeks Use up perishables If your refrigerator IS equipped Ice maker, 1) turn It off 2) shut off the Ice maker 3) empty the ice Vacations. Remove all the food If you are gotng for a month or more If your refrigerator IS equipped with an automatrc 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 both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This wtll keep &or and mold from bullding up If your refrigerator ISequipped with an automattc ice maker, shut off the tee maker water supply a day ahead of time. Dtsconnect the 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 levelltng rollers, tape the doors shut, tape the electric cord to the cabrnet. When you get to your new home, put everything back, and refer to page 3. Don’t forget to reconnect the water supply lrne if you have an Icemaker. QUESTIONS? Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open. To restart 10 refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator’ .call your COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (page 11) il If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for arslstance. .. Perfotmance problems often result from little thongs you can find and f/x yourself wlthout tools of ank KIW If your refrigerator will not operate: Is the electric cord plugged In3 Is a fuse blown or a crrcurt breaker Is the Temperature Control turned l l l If your ice maker l l l l Has the freezer had enagh a new refrigerator, thus mrght Is the srgnal arm ON rn the Is the water valve turned on3 Ice maker7 Is water in the defrost Check fuses plugged rn. and See Instructions 5 Use appliance If the motor l l l noise, or other pan: circuit breakers Make sure It’s seems APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLDMAJOR-SERVICE L REPAIR A4kii U’. A&L’, ,A\,‘F~ r{ b b1: > [ r, I b : ii Ai> j rr; CD, i /. r*,>, 8, \ifii,ri ELECTRICALAPPLIANCESMAJOR-REPAIRING OR ! P: : / ii\l,‘,,,t\ *I, \t,i, Xl .F;r”,rF :r : 1 M,, ” 114 ““yc 8. PARTS 4! ?‘,I S! AL’“, ,ANC , c b4&bl.8* ji0 Tt:H TCiJi ‘,CP. ii t I 1J\,,‘, i \,t t I,lli q3(jo light bulbs WASHING MACHINES. 8 IRONERS-SERVICING on page DRYERS to run too much: Is the condenser behind the dust and lint’ On hot days or If the room naturally runs longer If the door has been opened amount of food has been put longer to cool down the lntertor base IS warm grille, free of Che motor a lot. or If a large in. the motor will run Remember: Motor running time depends on dlfferent things number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room. setting of the controis 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 o frozen food comportment All thrs means better refrlgerotlon and may require more running time than your old one 2. If you need . .. OR out: for changing bulbs only service. Whirlpool has a notronwrde network of franchised TECH-CARE ’ Service Companies TECH-CARE service technIcions are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service. anywhere In the Unlted States To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, CO! our COOL-LINE service asslstance telephone number [see Step 2) or look In your telephone directory Yellow Pages under working: If a bulb is burned l or jlngling In hot, muggy weather. this IS normal The pan can even be half fuil Make sure the refrrgerator IS level so the pan doesn t overflow If the lights aren’t l trme to get cold7 Wrth take overnIght down posrtron’ Is water gettrng to the Is something on top or behrnd the refrlgerotor make Ing norse when the refrrgerator IS running’ New features on your new refrrgerqtor make new sounds You may be hearing olr flowing from the fans, timer clrcks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining Into the defrost pan If there l 3. If you need will not operate: If there Is a rattling unfamlllar sounds: l tripped7 ON’ and talk with one of our tralned Consultants The Consultant can Instruct you In how to obtain satlsfactory operation from your appliance or If service 1s necessary. recommend a quailfled service company in your area assistance* ... 4. If you have a problem* ... Call our COOL-LINE service asslstance telephone number [see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or If you prefer. write to ’ Mr Guy Turner, Vice President WhIrlpool Corporation Admlntstratlve Center 2000 US-33 North Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 If you must call or write. please provide model number, serral number, dote of purchase, and a complete description of the problem This informatlon IS needed In order to better respond to your request for assistance Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE” service asslstance telephone number. Dlal free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 2531301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 81 Hawali . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121 11 c FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for . quality parts. Look For this FSP symbol of quality whenever r you need a replacement part ” for your Whlrlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right. because they are made to the same exacting specificatrons used to build every new Whirlpool appliance. Benton Harbor. Mrchigan. Auiomatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrrgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dirtrwashero. Built-in Ovens an4 Surtace Units, Ranpes. Microwave Orens. Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Oehumidiliers. Central Healing and Air Conditroeieg Systems. Making your world a little easier. Part No. 944001 Rev. C. 01984 Whirlpool COrpOrCItiOfl Printed in U.S.A