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Whirlpool ED20PK ED22PK manual

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    A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instnxtions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 !liziEz . Or Setice 22 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER MODELS ED20PK ED22PK[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your a[...]

  • Page 3

    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. *Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- ous . . . even if they will “just sit in[...]

  • Page 4

    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Removable (behind base grille) Model and Tall-bottle Snack bin (not shown- Base grille bn ED22PK) Model EDPOPK shown Control panel I 4 Freezer Control Refrigerat!or control[...]

  • Page 5

    Before Using Your Refrigerator I In This Section Page Page I Cleaning it ........................................... 5 Installing it properly ........................... 6 Plugging it in ....................................... 5 Leveling it ............................................ 6 It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This sec[...]

  • Page 6

    Installing it properly 1. Allow l/i 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 closest to the wall so the door can be opened wider. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the wall. Leveling it Y[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Removing the freezer shelves . . . . . . . . . 12 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Removing the freezer bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adjusting the door bins .................... .9 Removin[...]

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    3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours. The settings indicated above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture control continuously guards against moisture build-up on the outside of your refrigerator[...]

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    Adjusting the door bins (EDZZPK~~W To remove door bins: 1. Lii bin up. 2. Pull bin straight out. To replace door bins: 1. Slide bin in above desired support button. 2. Push down until it stops. Adjusting the bin/shelf glide Use the binlshelf glide to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bin/track.[...]

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    Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust 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 the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lift shelf up at back. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace the shelves: 1. Guide the r[...]

  • Page 11

    Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper: 1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front slightly. 3. Slide out the rest of the way. 4. 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 out by pulling up and out. To replace th[...]

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    Removing the snack bin (EDZZPK only) To remove the snack bin: 1. Slide snack bin straight out to the stop with an even, constant motion. 2. Lift the front. 3. Slide bin out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull again. Removing the freezer shelves To remove the shelves: 1. Lift right side of [...]

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    Removing the freezer door shelves (EDZZPK only) Remove the freezer door shelves for easier cleaning. To remove the door shelves: 1. Grasp shelf at both ends. 2. Lift shelf up and pull it out. To replace the door shelves: 1. Insert door shelf hooks into guides on both edges of door liner. 2. Push shelf down to lock into place. Using the optional aut[...]

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    Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Ice crescents attached l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion- at corners ally to keep cubes separated. Ice maker will not l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the operate or ice is not ON (down) position. made fast enough l Freezer is not[...]

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    Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in personal injury. To change refrigerator Ilght: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Reach behind the Control Console to remov[...]

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    Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator 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 following describes the kinds of sounds tha[...]

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    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page I Cleaning your refrigerator .............. .17 Power interruptions .......................... 19 Vacation and moving care .............. .16 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[...]

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    PART Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- warm water trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thor[...]

  • Page 19

    Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator: 2. If you have an automatic ice maker: l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice had dispensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism. 3. Unplug the r[...]

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    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 placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. Fo[...]

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    Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezin[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and se[...]

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    2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service co[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSF’@ 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 [...]