Whirlpool ED20GK Use & Care Manual

Freezer Light I Model and serial number (glass - EDPOGK, wire - EDZOHK) freezer shelves Freezer Base grille X NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS ED20HK ED20GK

....... Using Your Refrigerator. .............. Setting the controls ................... Changing the control settings .......... Exterior moisture control .............. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ....... Removing and adjusting the freezer shelves ........................... Removing the crisper, meat drawer andcover ......................... Adjusting the meat drawer temperature . Removing the freezer bin .............. Changing the light bulbs ............... Removing the base grille .............. Ice cube trays. ....................... Automatic ice maker .................. Sounds you may hear ................. Energy saving tips .................... Cleaning Your Refrigerator ........... Food Storage Guide .................. Storing fresh food .................... Storing frozen food ................... Caring For Your Refrigerator. ......... Vacation and moving care ............. Power interruptions ................... If You Need Service Or Assistance .... Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty. ..... 01991 Whirlpool Corporation -3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 6 6 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 16 Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remaining glue: l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove. OR l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3. NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front. Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Regis- tration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this informa- tion ready if you need service or call with a question. l Copy model and serial numbers from plate (see diagram on front cover) and purchase date from sales slip. l Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number 2

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow basic precautions including the following: l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. l Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days!’ If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents. l Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator. l Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. . FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQ- UIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION. It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator: l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use. l is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground- ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet.) l is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do. l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source. l is properly maintained. l is out of the weather. l is used in an area where the room tempera- ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C). l is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly. l is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Sprang grounding type wall receptacle a-prong grounding plug Refrigerator power cord Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 11. Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a re- ceptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package. Install properly 1. Allow Y2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider. 3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall. 4. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions. Right to raise; Right to raise; Left to lower Left to lower Use screwdriver Use screwdriver Level refrigerator-freezer 1. Remove the base grille. (See page 6.) 2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown. 3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown. 4. Check with level. 5. Replace base grille. (See page 8.) Lower

Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time: 1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3. 2. Set the Freezer Control to B. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take several hours.) These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to 5. Freezer Control adjustments range from AtoC. Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below. If you have questions, call your COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number. (See page 14.) l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed. CONDITION: If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Freezer Section is TOO WARM If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD REASON: Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough) Controls not set correctly for your conditions CONTROL SETTINGS: Refrigerator 4 Freezer A Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 2 Freezer B If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough) Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 4 Freezer B 5