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Whirlpool ED20ZK manual

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    . A Note To You 2 !FZEfdW 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 ~$;e~i-I&our 17 Food Storage Guide 19 If You Need gy;ez 22 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS 0 -sa A MODELS ED20PK ED20ZK ED22ZR[...]

  • Page 2

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

  • Page 3

    Imraortant Safetv Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just[...]

  • Page 4

    PartsAnd Feahms 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. The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual is designed to cover severa[...]

  • Page 5

    Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instelling it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 6

    Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below. 1. Remove base grille. (See page 14.) 2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise. 3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise. 4. Check with level. 5. Replace base grille. (See page 14.) Right to rai[...]

  • Page 7

    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section - Paw Setting the controls ........................................... .7 Changing the control settings. .......................... 9 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ................... .6 Removing the freezer shetvcs ........................... 9 Removing the freezer door shelves .................. 9 Adju[...]

  • Page 8

    Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number. (See page 23.) l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. l Then adjust the Freezer Control[...]

  • Page 9

    Removing the freezer shelves To remove the shelves: 1. Lift right side of shelf off supports. 2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes. 3. Replace in reverse order. To adjust the shelves: 1. Remove shelf as above. 2. Remove supports by sliding upward. 3. Replace supports on desired level. 4. Replace shelf. NOTE: The cup-shaped supports go in the b[...]

  • Page 10

    Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper: 1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front. 3. Slide out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Push glass insert up from bottom, then slide out with both hands. Pull out to the stop, lift the front 2. Lift front of cover frame. 3.[...]

  • Page 11

    Removing the freezer bin For proper air movement, keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operating. To remove the bin: 1. Slide bin out to the stop. 2. Lift bin at the front to clear the stop. 3. Slide bin out the rest of the way. To replace the bin: 1. Place bin on the slides. 2. Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides. 3[...]

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    l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight. l Because of new plumbing connections, the first ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard the first few batches of ice. l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wal[...]

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

  • Page 14

    Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS Ice dispenser won’t work l Freezer door open l Ice bin not properly installed l Wrong ice in bin l Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to meft together l Close the freezer door. . Make sure bin is pushed in all the way. l Use only crescents from ice maker. [...]

  • Page 15

    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 light: 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 Water sounds 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. When the refrigerator stops runnin[...]

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

  • Page 18

    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild detergentand warm water l Remove base grille. (See page 14.) l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove tape; if any). l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it in all the way. l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing [...]

  • Page 19

    Power interruptions If electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off. 1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This will help foods stay frozen. 2. If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR (c) If neither a[...]

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    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 original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic con[...]

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    Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (air and moisture proof) and the storage temperature which should be 0°F (-17.8%). FOOD STORAGE TIME Fruits l Citrus 4 to 6 months l Commercially frozen 12 months l Juice concentrates 12 months l Others 8 to 12 months Vegetab[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell YOU what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or cal[...]

  • Page 23

    Remember: Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of controls, etc. Your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled. It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment. All this means better refrigeration [...]

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    wHlRLPooL@ Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WlLL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpoolsu service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and[...]