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and HM models)
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(GM
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modols)
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compartment
Butler
,
compartment
Adjustable
shelves
dglass
for
GM and GK
models,
wire
for
NK, HM and
HK models)
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Shelf
glide
Elase’grllle
(not
shown)
(models
ETSOGM,
ETZOGK
and
ETZONK)
Model
ETlfJGK
shown
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
ETZOGM ET20GK EM8GK
ET20NK ETl8HM ETi8HK
; . ..‘. : ;:..; .. ..:4
Using Your Refrigerator
..............
i ..
.6
Control settings lor ET20GM. ET20GK
and ET20NK ..........................
6
Control settings for ETl8GK,
ET1 8HM
and ET1 8HK ..........................
7
Exterior moisture control ................
8
Adjusting the refrigeralor shelves. ........
8
Removing the freezer shelf ..............
8
Moving the meal drawer and cover ....
, ..
8
Removing the crispers.
.................
9
Removing the crisper cover ..............
9
Changing the light bulbs ................
10
Removing the base grille. ...............
IO
Reversing the door swing ...............
IO
Ice cube trays ..........................
IO
Automatic ice maker. ...................
11
Sounds you may hear ..................
12
Energy saving lips .....................
12
Cleaning
Your Refrigerator.
............
13
Food Storage
Guide. ...................
15
Storing fresh food ......................
15
Storing frozen food. ....................
15
Carlng
For Your Refrigerator
...........
17
Vacation and moving care ........
, ......
17
Power interruptions
....................
17
If You Need Service
Or Assistance.
.....
18
Whlrlpool
Refrigerator
Warranty
.......
20
01991 Whirlpool Corporation
Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label, tape
and any inside labels (except the model and
serial number label) before using refrigeralor.
To remove
any remalnlng
glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb lo 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
Safely Instructions”
on page 3.
NOTE: Do nol remove any permanent inslruclion
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the
Tech Sheet fastened under the relrigerator al
the front.
Thank you Ior buying
a Whirlpool
appliance.
Ple~&e compMe:en~.mall
the, Qwpe.r.Regls-
-tiL&tloir Card proiided
‘with’ this-pioduct.
Then complete the form below. Have this informa-
lion ready if you need service or call with a
queslion.
l Copy model and serial numbers from label
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.
l Keep lhis book and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Dale
Service Company Phone Numtxw
Important Safetv Instructions
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
l
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 Requrrements
and
Grounding lnstructrons
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
-
Before Using Your Refrigerator
a-prong groundlng
type wall receptacle
Right to raise;
Left to lower
Clean It
Cj,ean yo.ur re&igeralor beforce using jtS.ee
cleaning inslrucli6ns
on pag’es 13,and’l4.
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. II is recommended
lhal 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 Sheer in your Literature Package.
Models
ET2OGM, ETPOGK and ETSONK
Install
properly:
1. AIIOW % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side
and al the lop of the refrigerator for ease of
installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you
might want lo 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 lo Installation Instructions.
Level
refrtgerator-freezer
1. Remove the base grille. (See page 10.)
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 10.)
ET18kfM and .ETlBHK.
Install
properly:
1. Allow 3 Inches (7.5 cm) between overhead
cabinets and refrigerator lop.
2. Allow at least an Inch (2.5 cm) between Ihe
refrigerator condenser
on the back and Ihe wall
3. Allow % inch (1.25
cm) on each side of the
refrigerator for ease
of installallon.
4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you
might want to leave extra space on Ihe hinge
side so the door can be opened wider.
5. If your refngeralor
has an Ice maker. make sure
Ice maker waler supply has been connected.
Refer lo lnslallation
Instructions.
Use
screwdriver
Leveling
screw
to adjust
I
Level
refrigerator-freezer:
1. To raise front, lurn screw In dIrectIon shown.
2. To lower front. lurn screw in dIrectIon shown
3. Check with level
Right
lo raise;
tell
to lower
Using Your Refrigerator
‘The dr&k-~gs~in~fhis book may vary stighlly fromyour refrigeratormodel.
They,&e-designed
to show the,
different features of all the models covered by this book.
NOTE: Your model may not include all the teatures shown.
Control
settings
for ET20GM,
ETPOGK
and ETZONK
Controls for the refrigerator
and freezer are in the
refrigerator. To adjust a conlrol. reach under the
console and turn the knob. When the refngerator
is plugged in for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator
Control to 4.
2. Set the Freezer Control to C.
Give the refngerator 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 jurce IS as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.
Refrigerator
Control adjustments
range from
1 to 8. Freezer Control adjustments
range from
A to D.
If you need to adjust temperatures
in refrigerator
or freezer, use the setttngs listed in the chart below.
If you have any questions,
call our Consumer
Assistance
Center number
(See page 16.)
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
IDO warm
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperalure
(can’t cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL
SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
6
Freezer
0
Refrigerator
4
Freezer
A
Refrigerator
2
Freezer
A
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
temoeratures
Refrigerator
4
Freezer
A
Refngerator
6
Freezer
C
6
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
the first time:
1. Se! the Refrigerator Control lo 3.
FREEZER
4 WARMER 0 COLDER t
I
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.
If you need to adjust temperatures
in refrigerator
or lreezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
If you have any questions, call our Consumer
Assistance Cenler number. (See page 18.)
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adiust 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 loo 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
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL
SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
4
Freezer
C
Refrigerator
3
Freezer
A
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 oHen enough)
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
Refrigerator
3
Freezer
A
Refrigerator
4
Freezer
B
7
EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL
l
OFF
0 ON
b
yosnv
Exrerlor.
klo.is!tireContr@I
The Exterior Mois.ture’Control
on tne Control
Console operates electric heaters around the door
openings, These heaters help keep morsture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the
outside of Ihe refrigerator.
Adjusting
the refrigerator
shelves
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use
your refngerator. Glass shelves are strong enough
to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items.
To remove
shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt up at front.
3. Lift up at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace
shelves:
1. Gurde the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
GM and GK models:
Glass
shelves
are
heavy.
Be careful.
supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop Into slot.
Lower front of shelf to level positron.
NOTE: The above Instructions apply to all models
(GM and GK models with glass shelves and NK,
HM and HK models with DURAWHITE”
wrre
shelves).
Removing
the freezer
shelf
Moving
the meat drawer
and cover
Pull
out
to the
stop,
lift the
front
and pull again.
To remove
the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Loft the rront.
3. Slide the drawer the rest of the way out.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove
the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up, lift at back, and pul
strarght out.
2. Replace in reverse order.
Pull out lo the slop,
llfl the front
nd pull again.
Remove the
glass insert,
lift the frame front,
then the back.
Remove the
glass Inset-&
lift the frame front.
: Re.rn6~iiig.the’xrispe’rc
To remove
the crisper%:
1. Slide cnsper strarght out lo the slop, lrfl front.
then slrde out the rest of the way.
2. Replace in reverse order.
Removing
the crisper
cover
(Models
ETPOGM, ETSOGK and ETZONK)
To remove
the cover:
1. Push up glass insert from bottom, then slrde out
with both hands.
2. Lift lront of cover frame.
3. Lift out cover frame by pullrng up and out.
4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace
the cover:
1. Replace metal support on wall supports In from
sectron of cabinet.
2. Frt back corner into notch supports on walls of
refrigerator. then lower into place
3. Slide back of glass insert into place, then
lower front.
Removing
the crisper
cover
(Models
ET18GK,
ET18HM
and ET18HK)
To remove
crisper
cover:
1. Push up glass Insert from the bottom, then slide
out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame and remove
cover support.
3. Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out.
To replace
crisper
cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of
refrigerator, then lower front into place.
2. Insert cover support (with the long tab toward
the front) into the groove on the underside of
the crisper cover.
NOTE: If support needs adjustment,
turn base
clockwise to raise, or counter-clockwise
to lower.
3. Slide back of glass Insert into place, then
lower front.
9
a light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator
or disconnect
the electricity
leading
to the refrigerator
at the main power
supply.
Shock and injury
can occur if elec-
tricity
remains
connected.
To change
refrigerator
light:
1. Disconnect
refrigerator
from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to fmd
bulb(s).
3. Remove bulb.
4. Replace with a 40-watt appliance
bulb
5. Reconnect
power supply
NOTE: Not all commercial
appliance
bulbs WIII IIt
your refngerator. Be sure to replace bulb with one
of the same size and shape.
Removing
the base grille
(Models
ETZOGM, ETPOGK and ETSONK)
To remove
the grille:
1. Open the door.
2. Pull grille out.
3. Do not remove
Tech Sheet
fastened
behind grille.
To replace
the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the door.
See cleaning instructions
for defrost pan and
condenser
coils on page 14.
Reversing
the door swing
You can change the hinges on your refngerator so
the doors open the other way. Refer to the Instruc-
tions sheet included with your refngerator.
Ice cube trays
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation.
The
longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
To remove
ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
10
It you have Ihe automatrc Ice maker accessory, or
II you plan IO add one later (Part No ECKMF-90).
there are a few things you WIII wan1 lo know:
l The ON/OFF lever IS a wrre srgnal arm.
Down...for
making Ice aulomatrcally.
Up-.-to shut off the Ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn Ice maker on until rt IS
connected to the waler supply
Instructions
for ice maker
water
supply
hook-up
are
attached
to the back of the refrigerator
cabinet.
l The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker
changes the size of the cubes.
l Shake the brn occasionally
lo keep cubes sepa-
rated and to obtain Increased storage capacity.
l It IS normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They will break apart easily.
l You WIII hear water runnrng when Ice maker IS
working. You’ll hear Ice fallrng Into the brn. Don’t
let these sounds bother you.
l The ice maker will not operate unlrl the freezer
IS cold enough to make ice. Thus can lake
overnrghl.
l Because of new plumbing conneclrons.
the frrst
Ice may be drscolored or off -flavored. Drscard Ihe
frrst few batches of Ice.
l If ice is not being made last enough and more rce
IS needed, turn the Relngeralor
Control toward a
higher number. Wart a day and, 11 neL~essary. turn
the Freezer Control toward A.
l II you remove the Ice brn. rarse the srgnal arm to
shul off the Ice maker. When you return the brn.
push 11 all the way rri and lower the arm lo the ON
position.
l If cubes are slored too long, they may develop
an off-flavor...lrke
stale water. Throw them away.
Ice maker will make new Ice. Cubes in Ihe Ice brn
can also become smaller by evaporation.
l Good water quality is Important for good Ice
quallty. It IS not recommended
that the ice maker
be connected to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals
such as salt from a mallunc-
lronrng softener can damage the Ice maker mold
and lead to poor quality Ice. If a softened water
supply cannot be avoided. then if IS Important
that the water softener be well maintained
and
operatrng properly.
11
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your
old one drdn’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 following describes the kinds of sounds
that might be new to you, and what may be
makrng them.
Slight
hum, soft hiss:
You may hear the refrigerator’s
fan motor and
moving air.
Clicking
or snapping
sounds:
The thermostat makes a defrnrte clrck when the
refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer
will click when the defrost cycle starts.
Water sounds:
When the refrigerator stops runnrng, you may hear
gurgling in the tubing for a few minules after it
stops. You may also hear defrost water running
into the defrost water pan.
Ice maker
sounds:
l trickling
water
l thud (clatter
of ice)
If your refrigerator has an rce maker. you may hear
buzzrng (from the water valve), tncklrng water and
the clatter of Ice dumped Into the bin.
Running
sounds:
Your refrigerator has a hrgh-effrcrency compressor
and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It
may even seem to run most of the time.
Ene.rgy sziving.tips
You can help your refrigerator use less eleclncrty.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
l Open the door as few trmes as possible. Think
aboul what you need before you open the door.
Get everything
out at one trme. Keep food orga-
nized so you won’t have to search for what you
want. Close door as soon as food is removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator. but don’t
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
l It is a waste of electricity 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 cold as your family likes them,
thal’s cold enough.
l Keep the Exterior Moisture Control on the OFF
setting unless moisture forms on refrigerator
exterior.
. Make sure your refrigerator
is not next to a heat
source such as a range, waler healer, lurnace.
radiator or in direct sunlight.
12
Both me rerngeraror a~.freezerseclions~ef!~t
aulomatically.
But both shbutd be cleaned about-
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
TO clean your.refrigeiator,
turn the Refrigerator.
dontrol, to OFF. unplug it, take out all removable
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
cleaning chart on payes 13 and 14.
PART
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Removable
parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
drawer, etc.)
l Sponge or cloth
l Mild detergent
0 Warm water
l Wash.
9 Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Outside
l Sponge, cloth or
paper towel
l Mild detergent
l Warm water
9 Appliance
wax (or
good auto paste wax)
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive
or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a
year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
Waxing
painted
metal surfaces
provides
rust
protection.
Do not wax plastic
parts.
Inside
walls
(freezer should be
allowed to warm up
so cloth won’t stick)
Door liners
and
gaskets
Plastic
parts
(covers and panels)
l Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mixture of warm water and
paper towel
- mild detergent, or
l Baking soda or
-baking
soda (2 tablespoons
(26 g] to
mild detergent
1 quart I.95 L] of ,water)
l Warm water
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash.
paper towel
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Mild detergent
DO NOT USE cleaning
waxes,
concentrated
l Warm water
detergents,
bleaches
or cleaners
contalnlng
petroleum
on plastic
parts.
l Soft, clean sponge or
l Wash.
soft, clean cloth
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Mild detergent
DO NOT USE paper towels,
window
sprays,
l Warm water
scouring
cleansers
or flammable
fluids.
These can scratch
or damage
material.
See
“Important
Safety
Instructions”
on page 3.
continued
on next page
ETSOGM, ETPOGK ahd ETPONK:
: Oefiotiii:pac
,* Sponge orcloth:
l Mitd’detergent
l Warm water
;. Remove basq gr.tlle.-(See page 10.)
. To remove defrost pan, lift pan’over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
l Wash defrost pan.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
l Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
l Replace base grille.
Condenser
coils
Floor under
refrigerator
l Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
l Floor cleaners
l Remove base grille.
l Vacuum coils at least every other monlh.
l Replace base grille..
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
0 Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Models
ETWGK,
ETlBHM
and ETlBHK:
Defrost
pan
l Sponge or cloth
(behind refrigerator
on top of the motor)
l Mild detergent
0 Warm waler
l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
l Wash defrost pan. Do not remove
pan to
clean.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refriaerator is level.
Condenser
tolls
Floor under
refrigerator
l Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
l Floor cleaners
l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
l Vacuum coils at least every other month.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
14
There is a-correct way to package and store.
refrigerated
or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the trme to study these recommended
steps.
Storing fresh food
Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped
or stored in air and morsture proof maternal. Thus
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout
the refrrgerator. For dated products, check code
date lo ensure freshness.
Leafy
vegetables
Remove store wrapprng and trim or tear off
brursed and discolored areas. Wash in cold water
and drain. Place In plastrc bag or plastrc container
and store rn crrsper.
Vegetables
with skins
(carrots,
peppers)
Store in crrsper, plastic bags or plastic contarner.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store In refrrgeralor in plastrc
bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until
they are ready lo use. Son and keep berries in
their store container rn a crrsper, or store In a
loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator
shelf.
Meat
Most meat can be stored In orrginal wrapping as
long as It IS arr and moisture proof. Rewrap rf nec-
essary. See the following chart for storage trmes.
Storage
chart
for fresh and cured
meat’
TYPE
APPROXIMATE
TIME
(DAYS)
Chicken
1 to2
Ground beef
1 to2
Steaks and roasts
3 to 5
Cured meats
7to10
Bacon
5 to 7
Cold cuts.
3 to 5
Variety meats
1 IO2
*If meat IS to be stored longer than the times given,
follow the drrections for freezrng.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased.
Eggs
Store without washrng in the original carton on
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 orrgrnal wrapping
until you are ready t(
use it. Once opened. rewrap trghtly In plastic wrap
or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plaslrc wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers
with tight lids can also be used.
Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage of
commercially
frozen food and for freezing food at
home. For further information
about preparing
food for freezing, contact your local Cooperalfve
Extensron Service or check a freezer guide or
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful
freezing
IS in the packag-
ing. The way you close and seal the package musl
not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done
rn any other way could cause food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator
and drying of
frozen food.
Rigrd polyethylene
(plaslic) containers wrlh tight
fitting lids, strarght-sided
cannrng/freezrng
jars.
heavy-duty
aluminum foil, plastic-coaled
paper
and nonpermeable
plastic wraps (made fror- a
Saran film) are recommended.
Follow package or
container instructions
for proper freezrng methods.
Do not use:
l Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene
plastic contamers
l Containers
w&out
tight lids
l Waxed paper
l Waxed-coated
freezer wrap
l Thin, semi-permeable
wrap
The use of these wrappings
could cause food
odor and taste transfer and drying of frozen food.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any
large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food
into the freezer than will freeze withrn 24 hours.
(No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic
foot of freezer space.) Leave enough space for
air to circulate around packages.
Be careful lo
leave enough room at the front so the door can
close Irghtly.
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Storage times will vary accordrng to the qualrty of
the food, the type of packaging
or wrap used (air
and moisture proof), and the storage lemperature
which should be 0°F (-17.8%).
FOOD
Fruits
STORAGE
TIME
Fruit juice concentrate
12 months
Commercially
frozen fruit
12 months
Citrus fruit and juices
4 to 6 months
Others
8 to 12 months
Vegetables
Commercially
frozen
8 months
Home frozen
8 lo 12 months
Meat
Bacon
4 weeks or less
Corned beef
4 weeks or less
(Salting meat shortens freezer life)
Frankfurters
1 month
Ground beef, lamb, veal
2 to 3 months
Roasts:
Beef.
6 to 12 months
Lambandveal
.
.._...._.._
6to9months
Pork
4 to 8 months
Sausage, fresh
1 to 2 months
Steaks and chops:
Beef.
8 to 12 months
Lamb, veal, pork
3 to 4 months
Fish
Cod, flounder, haddock. sole
6 months
Blue fish, salmon
2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch
2 to 3 months
Breaded fish (purchased)
3 months
Clams. oysters, cooked
fish, crab, scallops
3 to 4 months
Alaskan krng crab
10 months
Shrimp, uncooked
12 months
Poultry
Chrcken or turkey,
whole or pans
12 months
Duck
6 months
Goblets
2 to 3 months
Cooked poultry w/gravy
6 months
Slices (no gravy)
1 month
FOOD
Main dishes
Stews; meal, poultry
STORAGE
TIME
and fish casserole
2 to 3 months
TVdinners
3 lo 6 months
Dairy
products
Butter
6 to 9 months
Margarine
12 months
Cheese:
Camembert,
Mozzarella,
Farmer’s,
3 months
Creamed cottage
DO NOT FREEZE
Cheddar, Edam, Gouda.
SwissBrick.
etc.
6 to 8 weeks
(Freezing can change texture of cheese.)
Ice cream, ice milk, sherbet
2 months
Eggs
Whole (mixed)
12 months
Whites
12 months
Yolks
12 months
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mrxed eggs)
Baked
goods
Yeast breads and rolls
Baked Brown ‘N Serve rolls
Unbaked breads
Quick breads
Cakes, unfrosted
Cakes, frosted
Fruit cakes
Cookie dough
Baked cookres
Baked pies
Pie dough only
Based on U.S.D.A. and Mrchrgan Cooperative
Extension Service suggested
storage trmes.
3 months
3 months
1 month
2
3 months
to
1
2
4
.8 lo to 12 months
months
I 2 months
3 months
8 to 12 months
1 to 2 months
4
6
to
months
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For Your Refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Short
vacations
No need to shut OH the refngerator
if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up pensha-
bles; freeze other items. If your refrigerator
IS
equipped with an automatic ice maker:
1. Turn off your Ice maker by raising signal arm
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations
Remove all the food rf you are gorng for a month or
more. If your refrigerator
is equipped
with an auto-
matic Ice maker, turn off the water supply lo the ice
maker at least a day ahead. When the last load of
Ice drops, turn OH the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it...rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the top of
both doors...keeping
them open far enough
for air to get In. This will keep odor and mold from
buildrng up.
Do not allow children
to climb on, play near
1 injured or ;;;I
lniw Hazard
1
or climb inside the refrigerator
when the
doors are blocked
open. They may become
To restan refrigerator, see “Usrng Your
Refrigerator”
on page 5.
Moving
If your refrtgerator is equipped
with an automatic
ice maker, shut OH Ihe ice maker water supply a
day ahead of time. Disconnect
the water Irne. After
the last supply of ice drops, lrft the signal arm to
turn OH the Ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry ice.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Take out all removable parts. Wrap all parts well
and tape them together so they don’t shift and
rattle.
Screw in the levelrng rollers. Tape the doors shut
and tape the electric cord to the cabtnet.
When you gel to your new home, put everything
back and refer to page 4. Don’t forget to reconnect
the water supply line if you have an ice maker.
Power interruptions
If eleclncrty goes OH. call the power company.
Ask how long power will be OH.
1. If servrce IS lo be Interrupted
24 hours or less,
keep both doors
closed.
This WIII help
frozen food slay frozen.
2. If set-vrce IS to be interrupted
longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry Ice in freezer for
every cu. tt. of freezer space. This will keep
food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves lo
protect your hands from dry ice burns.
(c) If neither food locker storage nor dry
Ice IS available, use or can perishable
food at once.
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food
contains Ice crystals. it may be safely refrozen,
although the qualrty and flavor may be atlected.
If the condition of the food IS poor or if you feel it
IS unsafe. dispose of It.
Questions?
Call our Consumer Assrstance
Center telephone
number. (See page 18.)
eed Service Or Assiskxe
We suggest you follow
these steps:
1. Before
calling
for assistance...
Performance problems often resull from lillle
lhings you can find and lix yourself wilhoul tools
of any kind.
If your refrigerator
will not operate:
l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit wilh proper voltage? (See page 4.)
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
l Is the Refrigerator Control ON?
If there Is a rattling
or jingling
noise or
unfamlllar
sounds:
l Is something on lop of or behind the refrigerator
making noise when the refrigerator is running?
l New features on your new refrigeralor make new
sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from Ihe
fans, limer clicks for the defrosting cycle, or
delrosl waler draining in Ihe defrost pan.
If your Ice maker
will not operate:
l Has the freezer had enough lime lo gel cold?
Wilh a new refrigerator, lhis might lake overnight.
l Is the signal arm ON.. .in Ihe down position7
l Is the waler valve turned on? Is waler getting lo
the ice maker?
If there Is water
in the defrost
pan:
l This is normal in hol, muggy wealher. The pan
can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is
level so the pan does nol overflow.
If the light does not work:
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit wilh proper voltage? (See page 4.)
If a bulb Is burned
out:
l See instructions for changing light bulbs on
page 10. Use appliance bulbs only.
If the motor
seems
to run too much:
l Is the condenser free of dust and linl?
l On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor
naturally runs longer.
l If the door has been opened a loI, or if a large
amount of food has been put in, Ihe motor will
run longer lo cool down Ihe interior.
Remember:
Motor running lime depends on diHeren1 Ihings:
number of door openings, amount of food stored,
temperalure
of the room, setting of Ihe conlrols.
Your new refrigerator may be larger than your
old one so it has more space lo be cooled. I1 also
has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food com-
partment
All this means better refrigeration and
may require more running lime than vour old one.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whlrlpool
Consumer
Assistance
Center
telephone
number.
Dial free from anywhere
in the U.S.:
l-500-253-1301
and lalk with one of our trained consulfanls. The
consullanl can instruct you in how lo obtain salis-
factory operation from your appliance or, if service
is necessary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area.
If you prefer, write lo:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Direclor of Consumer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benlon Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a nationwide
Xkl
01,
3
network of aufhorized
WhirlpoolSU service com-
SERvlCE panies. Whirlpool service
lechnicians
are trained lo
fulfill the product warranty
and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in
the United Slates. To locale Ihe aulhorized
Whirlpool service company in your area, call our
Consumer Assistance Center telephone number
(see Slep 2) or look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages under:
IPPLIANCES
- HO”SEHOLO
-
CLEtTRltlL APPUAmES
-
YUOR - SERWCE
L REP&m
YUOR - RLrwRImG
. PARTS
OR
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4. If you need FSP” replacement
parts*...
FSP IS a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpo-
ration for qualily parfs. Look for this symbol of
quality whenever you need a replacemenl
part for
your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement
parts
will 111 right and work right, because they are made
lo the same exacting specifications
used to build
every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacemenl
parts in your area,
refer lo Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool
Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satlsfled
with how the
problem
was solved’...
l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Aclion
Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen-
dent consumer experts that voices consumer
views at the highest levels of the major
appliance
industry.
l Contact MACAP only when the dealer, autho-
rized servicer or Whirlpool have failed lo resolve
your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 Norlh Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
‘When requesting assistance, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of purchase,
and a complete description of the problem. This
information is needed in order lo befter respond
to your request.
WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Dale of Purchase
FSP” replacement
pans and repair labor to correct defecls
in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provrded by an
authorized
WhirlooolSUservice
comoanv.
LIMITED
FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP replacement
parts for electronic control system il defective
in materials or workmanship.
(Electronic
models only.)
WHIRLPOOL”
Refrigerator Warranty
RF005
FSP replacement
parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanshrp
in the sealed refrigeration
system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connectrng tubrng
Servrce must be provided by an authorized
Whirlpools”
service company.
WHIRLPOOL
WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to
1. Correct the rnstallatron of the refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how lo use the refngeralor
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wrnng or plumbrng
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when refrigerator
IS used rn other than normal, single-family
household
use
C. Pick up and delivery
This product is desrgned to be repaired In the home
D. Damage to refrigerator caused by accrdenl. mrsuse. fire. flood, acts of God or use of
products no! approved by Whrrlpool.
E. Any labor costs during lrmrted warranty
F. Any food loss due lo product failure.
G. Repairs lo parts or systems caused by unauthorrzed
modrficatrons made to the appliance.
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusron of rncrdental or consequentral
damages
so thus
lrmrtatron or exclusron may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. and you may
also have other nghls which vary from state to stale.
Outsrde the Unrled States. a drfferent warranty may apply. For details. please contact your authorized
Whrrlpool drstnbutor or mtlrtary exchange.
If you need service, frrst see Ihe “Service and Assrstance”
sectron of lhrs book. After checking “Servrce
and Assistance,”
addrtronal help can be found by callrng our Consumer Assistance
Cenler telephone
number, l-800-255.1301.
from anywhere rn the U.S.
rS Registered Trademark/TM
TrademarkSM
Service Mark of Whrrlpool Corporation
Pan No. 2148174 Rev. C
c, 1991 Whirlpool Corporatron
Printed in U S-A.