Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 manuale d’uso

Use And Care 24'' DEEP FREEST ANDING/BUIL T -IN SIDE BY SIDE FREEZER REFRIGERA TOR GUIDE ® Home Appliances PART NO. 4343601/12100701S Table of Contents (complete) .................. 2 A Note to You ................ 2 Refrigerator Safety ....... 3 Parts and Features ....... 4 Installing Your Refrigerator ................... 5 Using Your R[...]

2 T able of Contents Page A Note to You ............................................................ 2 Refrigerator Safety .................................................... 3 Parts and Features .................................................... 4 Installing Your Refrigerator ..................................... 5 Cleaning your refrigerator ..[...]

3 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Help us help you Please: • Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. • Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, r[...]

4 Quick Freeze Par t s and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they ma[...]

5 Installing Y our Refrigerator w WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect the power to the refrigerator before performing any installation steps. Failure to follow this instruction can result in death or electrical shock. When you are installing your refrigerator, allow 1 ⁄ 2 -inch (1.25cm) of space on each side and at the top of the refrigerato[...]

6 Plugging it in Be sure you have a 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and Groundi[...]

7 Removing the doors and handles The doors and the handles of your refrigerator can be removed if necessary. To remove the handles: 1. Remove the crushed/cubed ice switch cover on the dispenser by pulling forward. Release the bottom clips on the dispenser cover by placing the taped edge of a putty knife underneath and pulling out. Release the top c[...]

8 Attaching the ice maker to a water supply Read all directions carefully before you begin. w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before installing the ice maker. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. IMPORTANT: • Use copper tubing only and check for leaks. • Install ice maker tubing in areas where tempe[...]

9 Connecting to water line 1. Find a 1 ⁄ 2 -inch to 1 1 ⁄ 4 -inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following precaution must be taken: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the va[...]

10 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Connecting to refrigerator 1. While your refrigerator is away from the wall, remove and save the lower cover by removing the screws. 2. Remove the nut and sleeve from the adapter fitting and slide the brass nut and sleeve over the end of the copper tubing. Insert the copper tubing com- pletely into the adapter fittin[...]

11 Using Y our Refrigerator To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy. Setting the controls The controls for your refrigerator are located on the upper rear wall [...]

12 Removing the snap-on door trivet To remove the trivet: Remove all items from the shelf and lift trivet straight up. To replace the trivet: 1. Line up ends of the trivet with the button on the door liner wall. 2. Push trivet straight down until it snaps securely into place. 3. Replace items on the shelf. Adjusting the door bins To remove the door[...]

13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk, and other heavy food items. To remove a shelf: 1. Remove items from shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lift shelf at back. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To rep[...]

14 Removing the temperature controlled meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front slightly. 3. Slide out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. Make sure boot is over air inlet in side wall. To remove the cover: 1. Remove meat drawer. 2. Lift front of cover off suppor[...]

15 Humidity Control Humidity Control High Low 20 Removing the crispers and crisper covers To remove the crisper: 1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front and slide out the rest of the way. 3. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports. 2. Lift cover ou[...]

16 Removing the freezer basket The wire basket is designed to be easily adjusted and to slide out for access to items at the back of the basket. To remove the basket, lift up and pull the basket all the way out. To replace the basket, place the basket on the side rails and push it back until the round knob is behind the stop rail. Removing the free[...]

17 CRUSHED • CUBED Using the ice and water dispensing system The ice dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When you press the dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. When you release the dispenser bar, a buzzing sound may[...]

18 The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. It holds approximately 1 1 ⁄ 2 quarts (1.5 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). The water you draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes. Allow several h[...]

19 Using the automatic ice maker Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker: • The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Move arm: DOWN to make ice automatically. UP to shut off the ice maker. NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply. Instructions for ice maker water supply hookup are a[...]

20 Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove, empty, and clean the storage bin if: • The ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more • A power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together • The ice dispenser is not used regularly To remove ice bin: 1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to [...]

21 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before removing light bulb. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. To change upper refrigerator light: 1. Unplug the refrigerator. 2. Remove the light bulb cover by pushing on the rear corners and slide back. 3. Replace [...]

22 To change dispenser area light: 1. Unplug the refrigerator. 2. Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb. 3. Replace with a heavy-duty 6-watt bulb, which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer. 4. Plug in the refrigerator. NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same s[...]

23 Caring for Y our Refrigerator Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refri[...]

24 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment HOW TO CLEAN • Remove base grille. (See page 20.) • Reach into small opening at right edge and remove the defrost pan. • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. • Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it co[...]

25 Power interruptions If electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off. 1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps foods stay frozen. 2. If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a)Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR (b) Place 2 lbs (907[...]

26 Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For da[...]

27 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commer- cially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret to successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal[...]

28 T roubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through “Before calling for assistance …” below before calling for service on your appliance. Before calling for assistance … Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read [...]

29 Requesting Assistance or Ser v ice Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 28. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. For assistance or service: 1. If you need assistance * … Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. D[...]

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PART NO. 4343601/12100701S © 1995 Whirlpool, U.S.A. W arrant y WHIRLPOOL ® Refrigerator W arranty WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materia[...]