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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER TKi#l 4x’ Model EBISAKXL 01 USC and Care Guide - Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.. . This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator clean 11 move shelves and adjust controls It even tells you what to do II you hear srrange sounds or think somethlng IS wrong Treat your new refrigerator with care Use It only to do what home refrigerators are aesigned to do Freezer ‘(7 *21,, Model and Serial Number Plate ‘9%. Shelf’I&fl‘ Slide-Outs”.“‘@ (/* Basket @P.” Base Grill #,/ Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here When you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate just above base grille]. Model Serial Service - 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place. Number Number Purchase Date Company ““*~~..~ ‘a-s5 and Phone Number Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Pick the Right Place. Save steps by putting your refrigerator near the sink and next to a countertop It should not be near a stove, radiator, water heater or any source of heat ..rncluding direct sunlight You can rnstall rt flush against the wall in back. Leave ’ 2 inch (1 3 cm) clearance against cabinets on each side for ease of installation. Do you want it in a corner? Leave some room on the wall side if you want the doors to open wider. Planning to add the automatic ice maker? Will the refrigerator be near a cold water pipe7 Some people run the water line through the floor to the basement Others run it behind the cabinets to the pipes under the srnk Snug IS fine but do you war11 It that way? Front Roller ievelrng Jse Screwdrrver to Adjusl Make Sure It’s level. Your refrigerator IS on rollers, the two front ones are adjustable for leveling. Remove the base grill to uncover the leveling screws With a screwdrrver, turn each screw to the rrght to raise the front Turn them to the left to !ower the front. (If you have someone tilt the top of the refrigerator back while turning, it will be easier.] Keep adlustIng one or the other until the refrigerator won’t rock Then rarse or lower both by the same number of turns until the refrigerator IS level [use a level to check thts). If you don’t have a level, the refrigerator will be about right when you canopen the refrigerator door part way and It will stay where you put it, Peel Off the labels. 3-prong grounding type wall receDtacle \ Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the base grill. Wash It. To clean your refrigerator structrons in this booklet before using it, check the washing in- Plug It In. Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method A120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply IS required lt 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. Cleaning J your refrigera Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Of course, spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refngerator, unplug it, turn the Temperature Control to OFF, take out all removable parts, and clean it according to the following directions. Inside. 1, You can wash the parts you take out In the sink with a mild soap or mild detergent and warm water Harsh cleansers, scouring powders and solvents should never be used on any part of your refrigerator. Wash the walls with a solution of two tablespoons (309) of baking soda mixed with one quart (11) of warm water. Rinse well and dry. Let the freezer warm up with the door open for 10 or 15 minutes so the cloth doesn’t stick The inslde of the door, including the gasket, should be washed with warm ,water and a mild soap or mild detergent Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products. They can damage the gasket and plastic finish 1 To remove base grille Outside. Wash the outside with warm water and a mild detergent Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers. Rinse well and dry 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 plastic parts. Waxing provides rust protection. Underneath To replice base grille Notice the Notched Corner on the Defrost-water Pan Energy Saving You can l Check cabinet l l l To remove the base grille; open the door, then pull the grille outwards as shown To replace the base grille; line up grille supports tabs with metal clips, push firmly to snap into place. then close the door. The defrost water pan IS on the left and the condenser IS on the right Pull out the defrost pan and wash. There may be tape holding it in place. Remove the tape and lift the pan over the wire brace in front of It Make sure the notched corner IS In the rear when you put it back, and that you push it all the way In. The defrost drain tube should point into the pan Clean dust from the condenser with a vacuum cleaner The condenser should be cleaned every two or three months If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you don’t slide the refrigerator out farther than the ice-maker water supply line allows Heat IS removed from your refrigerator and transferred to the condenser. From there, the heat is spread into the room Dust on the condenser insulates it and reduces the heat leaving It. If the heat will have to run longer to keep can’t get out easily, the refrigerator food cold Tips Wp four refrigerator else less electr~c~‘~, aoo8 gaskets for a +Ighi sea Leve the to t’e sure of a gocC seai Clean the c.)ndenser co’ regularly Open the alor OS few times as posslbie Think about whaf JOU need before you ape? the door Get everyth#lg out ot one time Keep foods orgonized so ~‘0~1 worst have to search for what you wan? C use docx OS soor OS fooa IS removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator. but don’t overcrowd I- so air movemen+ IS btmked l l l t IS a haste 3f electrlcliy to set the refrlgerafor Jnd freezer TV temperatures colder than the\ ?eed To be lf Ice cream IS fl!m n the freezer and drinks are OS cold as your fomIiv ‘Qkes them that s cold enough Keep the POwer .%IV~ng Control on OFF JnleSS molstclre forms on the refrigerator exterior Make sure your refrigerator IS not next to a heat source such OS a range, water heater ftirnace. radiator or In direct sunlight 3 Using your refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature Air Outlet Control Dial -Set on 3 Setting Air Control -Set on B the Controls. The Temperature Control and Air Control dials are on a console Inside the refrigerator. To startthe refrigerator, turn the TEMP CONTROL dial to 3 and the AIR CONTROL dial to B. These are normal settings It takes time for your refrigerator to reach proper storage temperatures When you first turn it on, it wtll run continuously until the interror gets properly cold Before loadrng with food, be sure the refrigerator has cycled at least once (turned on, turned off, and on again) Controls WII be set about right II your milk or juice IS as cold as your famrly lakes it, and when ice cream is firm The control console has directrons for raising or lowerrng the temperatures, if needed Power Saving Control. The Power Saving Control Inside your refrigerator controls electric heaters These heaters help prevent moisture from forming on the outsrde of the refrigerator when humidity is high. Use the OFF setting when humrdtty IS low Use ON if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Trlt the Front, Lrft the Back Adjusting the Shelves and Meat Pan. Arrange your refrigerator shelves and meat pan to suit yourself You can put two shelves together to make one full-width shelf, or put them on different levels To remove them, tilt up at the front Then lift up at the back. When replacing them, keep them tilted, guide the rear hooks Into the slots in the shelf bracket Lower the front Before movrng the meat pan Itself. remove the pan by pulling it out, lifting the front and then pulling out the rest of the way Removing Lift the Front, Then the Back Removing Push the lab lo Clear the Cover A Non-Adjustable Shelves. To remove a shelf, lift up the front. Then lift up at the back To replace it, put the rear notches onto the shelf supports Lower the front into place the Crispers and Crisper Covers. To remove the crispers. slide them out until they stop. Lift the front a little and slide them the rest of the way out Each cover IS held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in the front Press the tabs out of the way to lift the front Lift the back off the pegs To put the covers back, replace the center leg Replace each cover by first fatting the back notches over the pegs Then push the front down into the notched tabs The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the crisper covers, if necessary Turn the leg clockwtse to make it longer. Turn it counter-clockwise to shorten it Removing the light Shields. To remove the refrigerator light-shield when cleaning or changing a bulb, first unplug the refrigerator Then, push lightly on the upper center of the shield until the notched tab IS free from the console Pull down until the tab clears, then lift the back hooks out of thei,r slots The freezer light shield pulls straight out To replace them, do the reverse ,, Push In the Center, Pull Down Optional ICE MAGIC” If you have the automatic Ice Maker. or plan to add one later ‘Part No ECKMF-6). there are a few things you will want to know The ON OFF lever IS a wire signal arm Down for mokrng Ice automatically Up to shut off the Ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain Increased storage capacity It IS normal for Ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break opart easiiy You will hear water runnrng when ice maker IS working You’!1 heor ice fall Into the brn Don’t let these sounds bother you The ice maker w~ll not operate until the freezer IS cold enough to make Ice This can take overnight Because of new plumbing connectlons, 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 Temperature Cor~trol toward a higher number Wa? a day and, if net essay, turn the Air Control toward P If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you ret[rrn ‘he blr, push lt all the way in and lower the arm to the Pull Straight Out On Raise Slgnal Arm to Stop Ice tower Slgnal Arm to Start It Automatic Ice maker accessory Maker ON position If cubes are stored tco rang, they mIay develop water -brow them away They will be replaced con also bei ome smaller by evaporation Removing the Freezer on off-flavor IIke stale Cubes or the Ice bin Basket. Slrde the basket out until it stops Lift. and slide it out the rest of the way To replace it, place the basket on the bottom slides, make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides, push It in For proper air movement, always keep the basket in place when the freezer IS operating Pull 13 stop Lrft. Pull Agaln Sounds you may hear. ‘i ,.T[,, Q;\ rpfr -‘Aa ir e 3,dr t i~-~~,bang+’ be of ‘he r~.“\ ~00 gerator ry oki- : (,r 3s *~vx+ L’ ,L,’ Be,:fc~~~se ‘rmt’ c ,,jr’7s cxr i +“L ‘< ,2. r,c~rr,et-; <lb-,t,t ‘~PF 3r + be Vos’ Ic clr6> r rn-c: Har-i 9,rroc:rs ‘ILL‘ +hb Possible Sounds: Slight Hum; Soft hiss: l Clicking Sounds: l or Snapping l Water Sounds l Ice Maker Sounds: ‘r>a, Probable Running Sounds, tbleP- Causes: y’-xJr rpfr geraior has ‘A forrs ~+OUma\ near the far m0ors and mou,rng a11 .Jbfr,s: ‘. rIer ?‘laKeS a deflr;ite click svhen tne refrigerator starts : 015 -IaKes a s3unId uner8 Ihe refrrgerator stops running ‘Lh:he: *I e refrigerator S+ops rur’rlng you mav hear gurglrrlg o re>,. ~~..tes after It st:)ps YiL may alsc hear defrost water jif, 1 c,ater par r) the tubing for runnirg into the ‘he , Vl?i>’ refr8geral;,f ho++r l ’ -or Z,CIIIS ar,a ,netal coblnets car’ Take i% sounds s+en- louder TV? follc~;Ying :.har+ describes the Kinds of sounds ‘~-of might be nen ‘c VOJ and ~#ha’ ma) be moklng ,Qlv”; 7 1jr r~frg~ratilr ior,ge “3s trNcki,qg 0’ 4:~ Falter vou +.a%?r or’d the <latter i-,as a “igr efficlenc, r ‘F‘fJr c~lcli” deslgr s It -nav ever may near a buzz ng {from ;f ice dumped rtto th#e bin compressor and motor It 4 seem tc run most of the !sme the wr 5 Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD No need to s’lu? away for less tF,Jr, freeze other itef?s with on outomc:lc the water suppI\ to Din long off the refrlgeratc;r I’ y’oc1 WI De fOur weeks Use I; perishables If your refr’gerator s equloped Ice maker 11 tlJrr It 3ff 2) shu’ of the tee maker 3: emptv the Ice -here 1s a right w3v to package and store refrlg~ era!ed or frorer, f:)ods To keeD foods fresh’e: longer take the lime to study these rezommencien steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wropplng irlrr or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water, drar and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leoty vegetables fresh and crisp The crispers have sealing gaskets to help keep rumid a#r /n Vacations. Remove all tF,e fix?d Ii ‘~oc. w? go,r,g for rl rn”f-tb8 3r more If yol.~ retrlgerator 1s equipped ,NIT: or outomatlc ICC? ,iaker. turr, off fhe water sdpp v +c, the Ice maker c:’ least a dav =Ihead Wher! ttie ISIS’ Joad Of Ice dro; as, turn 3ff the Ice maker Urlolug the rc-frlgerator and clear I+ rlr;se .-.‘ef 3nd dry Tape r>.DDer or wo& blocks to both doors keeping then- open far enough for air tc ger r This WIII keep ajor ona mold from building up Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open. 70 restart refrlclerolor. see “Using Your Refrigerator Moving. If your refrigerator IS equipped with or, automatic Ice maker, shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of t/me Disconnect the water line After the lost supply of Ice drops, lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pock frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean It thoroughly Remove everythIng that comes out Wrap all ports tieI1 and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle Screw or: the everllng rollers, tape the dmrs snut tape the eiectrlc cord to the cabinet When k ou get to your new home, put everythIng back and refer to page 2 If your refrlgerotor has on automatic Ice maker, recoP,lect the water supply Meat ?&a* IS perlshobie and experlslve yocl Non ’ ,wont tC waste an oclnce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you packaging hints and time limits State meat ir the meat POP, 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 orokep If you wart to keep It frozen longer, you should wrap It witp speclcl freezer wrapplrg materId Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the market wrapping paper and re-wrap loosely In waxed paper 01 olumlnum foil for storing It unfrozen Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store lmmedlotely Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold bacon. sausage. cold cuts. etc 301 wrappings Once opened, plastic wrap or aluminum foil 6 Cuts. Ham, keep best or, ortgltightly re-wrap In Canned Ham. Store in refrtgerator unless the lato store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely wrap In waxed paper or plostlc wrap The plastic wrap on poultry. as plJrchased. may be used for storage bel says It’s okay STORAGECHART FOR FRESHAND CURE0 MEAT Approxlmate Time Type (days) .., ., 1 to2 Variety Meats 1to2 Chicken Ground Beef I to 2 .,..... 3 to 5 Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats ,.. 7to10 Bacon 5to7 Cold Cuts 3 to 5 ‘If meat IS I@ be stored IOnger thar lo~low !he drec+lons !r?e Ames Packaging -The secret of successful freezlng IS in 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, moisture or vapors In or out. Rigid polyethylene [plastic) containers with tightfitting lids, straight-sided cannlng/freezlng jars, heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated paper and non-permeable plastic wraps (such as Saran) are recommended. Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners. IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quickfreeze any large quantity of food. leave enough space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly. given for freerIng STORAGECHART FOR FROZENFOOO NOTE: Fresh fish and same day as purchased shellfIsh should De usea the _ Eggs Store wlthout washing In the original carton or use the UillIty Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store cr: o door shelf or InsIde the refrlgerotor Butter Keep openea butter in coverea alsb or in the Butter Compar+ment Wher, storing 01; extra sup ply, wrap ir\ freezer pockagIng and freeze Cheese Store In the orIgInal wrapplng until you are ready to use 11 Once opened, re-wrap lightly in plastic wrap or alumtnum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles (catsup, mustard, jelly olives) on the door shelves where they are In easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers ihilth plastic wrap or olum~n~m foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic coptalners w:th tlghl !ids are fine too STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer sectlon IS deslgned for storage of commerclally frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Storage times given In this chart are only a guide 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 Ice Cream 1 month Concentrated Juice.. 4-6 months Meats Bacon Less than 1 month 3-4 months Pork roasts, chops Sausage 1-2 months Beef, veal, lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat l-2 months Poultry _. 3-4 months Vegetables _. 6 months Ice Cream Store r the freezer Once the package IS opened, place a piece of alumlr~um foil or waxed paper smoothly agolnst the Ice cream surface This WIII prevent Ice crystuls from forming 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 with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats. The followlng hints ~111 help keep the quality In your frozen meats 1. Freeze meat while fresh and In top condltlon 2. Use only the recommended wrapplng motertals 3. Prepare the meat for freezlng before wrapping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life 4. Wrap tightly. pressing out as much air as possible 5. Label and date It 6. Refreezing defrosted meat IS not recommended. Frozen Soups, Juices Store on freezer door shelf or In the freezer ‘Courtesy Courtesy of NatIonal Live Stock and Meat Board of U S D A -7 2. If you need assistance’-... If you need service or assistance, we su gest you follow these fours 7eps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE ’ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (600) 253-1301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (500) 632-2243 . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 121 Alaska & Hawaii . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and frx yourself without tools of any krnd If your refrigerator l l l will not operate: Is the electric cord plugged In3 Is o fuse blown or o crrcurt breaker Is the Temperature Control turned If your ice maker l l l I? there Is a rattling unfamlllar sounds: l l Is water in the defrost Check fuses and plugged In If a bulb Is burned l or jlngllng noise, or other ... Whrrlpool has a notionwrde network of franchised TECH-CARE b Service Compantes TECH-CARE service technIcions are trained to fulflli the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, , FRANCHISED SERVICE anywhere in the United 1 States To locate TECH CARE service In your area call our COOL-LINE servrce assIstonce :erepi;one slumber (see Step 21 or look in your telephone dIrector\ ‘Yellow Pages under ~ 7EiC#CARE 1 pan: In hot muggy weather this IS normal The pan cqr even be half fl.,ll Make sure the refrigerator IS level so the pan doesn t overflow If the lights aren’t l time to get cold? With take overnight down posItion Is water ge+trng tc: :he Is something on top or behind the refrrgerator mak ing noise wher the refrigerator IS running? New features .3n your pew refrrgerator make new sounds You maY be hearrng arr flowing from ‘he fans, timer clr~rks for the defrosting cvcle defrost water drornlng into the defrost pan If there l 3. If you need service’ trapped? ON? will not operate: Has the freezer hod enough a new refrigerator, this might In the Is the srgnal arm ON Is the water valve turned on7 Ice maker7 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can Instruct you in how to obtarn satrsfactory operatron from your applrance or, if service IS necessary, recommend 0 quaIlfled servrce company in your area working: clrcult breakers Make sure is out: See rnstructrors for changing 5 Use applronce bulbs only light bulbs or poge If the motor seems to run too much: Is the condenser behrnd the dust and lrnt7 l On hot days. Jr If the room i3turally runs i.nger * If the door has beer opened amount ot fooZ has been put longer to cool down the interior l base 1s warm “., I grille free the o IO? :or II In the motor ot motor o large WII, rur Remember: IJlotor runnrng time depends on drf ferent thongs number of door operlrngs amount of food stored temperature of tne room setting of the controls 4nd Your neti refrigerator may be larger than {our old one so t has more space tc be coolec It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food :ornpartment Al, this means better refrigeratlor and may require more runnrng time than your old one e-3 4. If you have a problem. 14,” ... -Jr CC0L ,lNE service assIstonce telephone ,jT8ber (see Step 2: ‘arId talk WI’~ cr’e of our Consul‘ants 3 If “0~ prefer ihr,te ‘c rblr ‘;u\ ‘urner il;e ?reslaer,: .Vi-~~,pco’ Cxporotiorl Adm,rlis+ratlve Center Xc’: JS 33 bx:9errzf Harbor “,I 4X22 If you must call or write please provide model Tumber serial number, dote of purchase and o o f the problem This informacomplete description tion IS needed In order to better respond to your request for assistance CO 0 FSP Benlon Harbor Mlchlgan Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrlgeralor Freezers Ice Makers DIshwashers Eu~ll-in Ovens and Surlace Unlls Ranges MIcrowave Ovens Compactors Room Air Condllloners Dehumidtllers Central Healfng and Air Condlllonlng Syslems Part No 944020 Rev A Printed in U.S.A.