Whirlpool ED25PW No-Frost Refrigerator Freezers User Guide

July 6, 2024
Whirlpool

Whirlpool ED25PW No-Frost Refrigerator Freezers

Specifications

  • Model: WHIRLPOOL ED22PWXXW00
  • Type: NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
  • Manufacturer: Whirlpool Corporation
  • Features: Exterior moisture control, adjustable shelves, meat drawer

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Before using the refrigerator, read all the instructions provided in the manual. Take necessary precautions to avoid fire, electrical shock, or injury. Some key safety points include:

  • Avoid child entrapment and suffocation by ensuring old refrigerators are disposed of safely.
  • Never allow children to operate or play inside the refrigerator.
  • Avoid cleaning refrigerator parts with flammable fluids to prevent fire hazards.
  • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids near the appliance.

Using Your Refrigerator

Follow these steps to properly utilize your refrigerator:

  1. Set the controls as per your preference.
  2. Adjust the exterior moisture control as needed.
  3. Arrange refrigerator shelves to optimize storage space.
  4. Remove and adjust freezer shelves for convenience.
  5. Clean the refrigerator by removing any labels or glue residue using gentle methods.

FAQ

  • Q : How do I adjust the temperature controls?
  • A: Refer to the manual to locate the temperature controls and adjust them based on your cooling needs.
  • Q : Can I remove the shelves for cleaning?
  • A: Yes, you can remove both refrigerator and freezer shelves for cleaning purposes. Follow the instructions provided in the manual for safe removal and reinstallation.

CABINET PARTS

OVERWIEW

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow basic precautions including the following:

  • 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 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 fro the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
  • Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
  • 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 LIQ­UIDS 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:

  • is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.
  • is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground­ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
  • is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
  • is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
  • is properly maintained.
  • is out of the weather.
  • is used in an area where the room tempera­ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
  • is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
  • is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Before Using Your Refrigerator

Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 14.
Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 amperes fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. 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 the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.

Install properly

  1. Allow½ 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. Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.

Level refrigerator-freezer

  1. Remove the base grille. (See page 8.)
  2. To raise the front, turn the screw in the direction shown.
  3. To lower the front, turn the screw in the direction shown.
  4. Check with level.
  5. Replace the base grille. (See page 8.)

Setting the controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. To adjust a control, reach under the console and turn the knob. 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 Atoe.

Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below. If you have questions, call your COOL- LINE® serv­ice assistance number.

  • Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
  • Wait at least 24 hours between advertisements.
  • Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

CONDITION:

|

REASON:

| RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS:
---|---|---
If Refrigerator| Door opened often| Refrigerator      4
The section is TOO WARM| Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm| Freezer              A
If Freezer| Door opened often| Refrigerator      3
The section is TOO WARM| Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature| Freezer              C
| (can’t cycle often enough)|
If Refrigerator| Controls not set correctly| Refrigerator      2
Section is| for your conditions| Freezer              B
TOO COLD| |
If ICE isn’t| Heavy ice usage| Refrigerator      3
MADE FAST ENOUGH| Very cold room temperature| Freezer              C
| (can’t cycle often enough)|
If BOTH SECTIONS| Door opened often| Refrigerator      4
are TOO WARM| Large amount of food added| Freezer              B
| Very warm or very cold room|
| temperatures|

Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture 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 the refrigerator.

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves

Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items.
To remove glass shelves:

  1. Remove items from the shelf.
  2. Tilt up at the front.
  3. Lift up at the back.
  4. Pull the shelf straight out.

To replace glass shelves:

  1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports.
  2. Tilt up the front of the shelf until hooks drop into a slot. Lower front of the shelf to the level position.

Removing and adjusting the freezer shelves

To remove the shelves:

  1. Lift the right side of the shelf off the supports.
  2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
  3. Replace in reverse order.

To adjust the shelves:

  1. Remove the shelf as above.
  2. Remove supports by sliding upward.
  3. Relocate supports to the desired level.
  4. Replace shelf.
  5. NOTE: The cup-shaped supports go in the back of the freezer

Removing the freezer door shelves (ED22PW

Shelves can be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove door shelves:

  1. Grasp shelf at both ends.
  2. Lift up and pull out.

To replace door shelves:

  1. Insert shelf hooks into guides on both sides.
  2. Push down to lock in place.

Removing the crisper, meat drawer and covers


To remove the crisper or meat drawer:

  1. Slide 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 covers:

  1. Push up the glass insert from the bottom, then slide out with both hands.
  2. Lift the front of the cover frame.
  3. Lift out the cover frame by pulling up and out.
  4. Remove the metal support cover.

To replace the covers:

  1. Replace metal cover support on the wall supports in the front section of the cabinet.
  2. Fit the back of the corner into notch supports on the walls of the refrigerator, then lower into place.
  3. Slide the back of the glass insert into place, then lower front

Adjusting the crisper humidity control

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper.

  1. The control can be adjusted to any setting between LOW and HIGH.
  2. LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for the best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
  3. HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for the best storage of fresh leafy vegetables.

Adjusting the meat drawer temperature

Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator. Slide the control to let more or less cold air through.

Removing the snack bin (ED25PW) To remove the snack bin:

  1. Slide snack bin with an even, constant motion straight out to the stop.
  2. Lift the front.
  3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
  4. Replace in reverse order.

Adjusting the shelf glide

The shelf glides can be used to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items.

  1. Grasp glide.
  2. Slide glide along the guide. Shelf glide cannot be removed.

Removing the freezer basket (Wire for ED25PW and plastic for ED22PW)


For proper air movement, keep the freezer basket in place when the refrigerator is operating.
To remove the basket:

  1.  Slide the basket out to the stop.
  2. Lift the front to clear the stop.
  3. Slide out the rest of the way.

To replace the basket:

  1. Place the basket on the slides.
  2. Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides.
  3. Slide basket in.

Removing the base grille To remove the grille:

  1. Open the doors.
  2. Pull the grille out.
  3. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille.

To replace the grille:

  1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
  2. Push firmly to snap into place.
  3. Close the doors. See the cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on

Changing the light bulbs

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

To change the refrigerator light:

  1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
  2. Reach behind the Control Console to find the bulb.
  3. Remove bulb.
  4. Replace with a 40-watt tubular appliance bulb.
  5. Reconnect the power supply.

To change the crisper light:

  1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
  2. Pull the top of the light shield forward until it snaps free.
  3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.
  4. Pull the light shield straight out to remove it.
  5. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
  6. Replace the light shield in reverse order.
  7. Reconnect the power supply.

To change the upper freezer light (ED25PW only):

  1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
  2. Lift the top of the light shield up and pull the shield out.
  3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
  4. Place the shield over the bulb and snap it into place.
  5. Reconnect the power supply.

To change the light below the ice bin:

  1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
  2. Push in the sides of the light shield until it snaps free.
  3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
  4. Replace the light shield.
  5. Reconnect the power supply.

To change dispenser light:

  1.  Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
  2. Reach the bulb through the dispenser area.
  3. Replace with a heavy-duty 10-watt bulb.
  4. Reconnect the power supply.

NOTE : Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape.

Cold water and ice dispenser

ARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Tumbling ice and pressure on a fragile glass can break it. Do not use a fragile glass when dispensing ice or water. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or breakage.

To dispense ice:

  1. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar. Hold glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass.
  2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

NOTE : The first few batches of ice  may have an off-taste from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When the dispenser bar is pressed, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute. When the dis­ penser bar is released, a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes. The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open.
NOTE : Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.

To dispense water:

  1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar.
  2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
    NOTE : Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply. Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. ·it holds about 1 ½ quarts (1.5 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts (1. 9 to 2.8 L). The water you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes. Allow several hours to chill the first tankful.
    NOTE: The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small spills. There is no drain in this tray. Do not pour water into it.

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. Down … for making 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 hook-up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet.

  • It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They will break apart easily.

  • The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.

  • If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward C.

  • Good water quality is important for good ice quality. It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, then it is important that the water softener be well-maintained and operate properly

Removing 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;
  • If a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together;
  • If the ice dispenser is not used regularly
  1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear.
  2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more will be made
  3. lift the front of the storage bin. Pull it out.
  4. Empty the bin. Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin. This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.
  5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers or solvents.
  6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is pushed in all the way. Push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production.

To turn on the night light, push the LIGHT switch in. See page 9 for directions for changing the dispenser light.

Common ice maker problems

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The dispenser won’t work. Freezer door open. •  Close the freezer

door.
Ice dispenser won’t| Ice bin not properly installed.| •  Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
work.| Wrong ice in bin.| •  Use only ice crescents from the ice maker.
 |  | Shake the bin occasionally to keep the cubes
 | Dispenser not used for| separated, and to obtain increased storage
 | extended periods, causing| capacity.
 | ice cubes to melt together.| •  Dump old ice and make new supply.
Ice dispenser stops| Ice dispenser| •  Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
to work.| bar held in too long.| motor to reset.
 |  | •  Large amounts of ice should be taken

from the bin, not through the dispenser.

Off-taste or odour| Ice attracts airborne odours;| •  Dump old ice and make new supply; store
in ice.| old ice.| excess ice in covered container.
 | Water quality.| •  Water containing minerals (such as sulphur)
 |  | may require a filter to remove.
 | Foods not properly wrapped.| •  Wrap properly. See page 15.
 | Ice bin and freezer may need| •  Clean freezer and ice bin. See Cleaning
 | cleaning.| chart on page 14.
 | Plumbing to ice maker.| •  Follow Installation Instructions for proper
 |  | ice maker water supply hook-up. (See
 |  | back of refrigerator cabinet.)
 | New ice maker| •  The first few loads of ice from a new ice
 |  | maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
 |  | and make new supplies.

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 that might be new to you, and what may be making them.

Slight hum, soft hiss:

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.

Clicking or snapping sounds:

The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.

Water sound s:

When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan.

Ice maker sounds:

  • trickling water
  • thud (clatter of ice)

Because your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

Running sounds:
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
Energy saving tips
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

  • Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
  • Clean the condenser coils regularly.
  • Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get everything out at one time. Keep food orga­nized so you won’t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed.
  • Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
  • 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, that’s cold enough.
  • Keep the Exterior Moisture Control on the OFF setting unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior.
  • Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should be wiped up right away. To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.

FoodS 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
    Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odour and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check the code date to ensure freshness.

  • Leafy vegetables
    Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discoloured areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in a crisper. Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic containers.

  • Fruit
    Wash, let dry and store in the refrigerator in plastic bags or a crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in their store container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

  • Meat
    Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture-proof. Rewrap if nec­essary. See the following chart for storage times. Storage chart for fresh and cured meat*

If meat is to be stored longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE : Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased.

  • Eggs
    Store without washing in the original carton on the interior shelf.

  • Milk
    Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on the interior shelf.

  • Butter or margarine
    Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap it 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 containers with tight lids can also be used

Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for the storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. For further information about preparing food for freezing, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or cookbook.

Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the packag­ing. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-fitting lids, straight- sided canning/freezing jars, heavy-duty aluminium foil, plastic-coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps (made from a saran film) are recommended. Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.
Do not use:

  • Bread wrappers
  • Non-polyethylene plastic containers
  • Containers without tight lids
  • Waxed paper
  • Waxed-coated freezer wrap
  • Thin, semi-permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odour and taste transfer and drying of frozen food.

Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quickly freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 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 to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Food Storage Guide
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°C).

Caring For Your Refrigerator

Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; freeze other items.

  1.  Turn off your ice maker.
  2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
  3. Empty the ice bin.
  4. Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism.

Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it … rinse well and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors … keeping them open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odour and mould from building up.

WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near, or crawl inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open. They may become injured or trapped.

To restart the refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator” on page 5.
Moving

  • Shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time. Disconnect the water line. After the last sup­ply of ice drops, lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice crescents are dispensed out of the mechanism.
  • 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 levelling rollers; tape the doors shut; and tape the electric cord to the cabinet.
  • When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to page 4. Don’t forget to reconnect the water supply line. Draw and discard 2 to 3 quarts (1.9 to 2. BL) of water to flush the water dispensing system.

Power interruptions
If the electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long the power will be off.

  1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This will help frozen food stay frozen.
  2. If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours:
  3. Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
  4. Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in the freezer for every cu. ft. of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.
  5. If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.
  6. The ice bin may need to be emptied if the ice has thawed into a solid mass.
  7. 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 quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.

Questions?
Call your COOL-LINE® service assistance telephone number. (See page 18.)

If You Need Service Or Assistance

We suggest you follow these steps:
1. Before calling for assistance … Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If your refrigerator will not operate:

  • Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.)
  • Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
  • Is the Refrigerator Control ON?

If there is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds:

  • Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator making noise when the refrigerator is running?
  • New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the fans, timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, or defrost water draining in the defrost pan.

If your ice maker will not operate:

  • Has the freezer had enough time to get cold? With a new refrigerator, this might take overnight.
  • Is the signal arm ON … in the down position?
  • Is the water valve turned on? Is water getting to the ice maker?

If there is water in the defrost pan:

  • This is normal in hot, muggy weather. T he pan can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow.

If the lights do not work:

  • Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
  • Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 4.)

If a bulb is burned out:

  • See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 8. Use appliance bulbs only. If the motor seems to run too much:
  • Is the condenser free of dust and lint?
  • On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer.

If the door has been opened a lot, or if a large

amount of food has been put in, the motor will run longer to cool down the interior

Remember:
Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, and setting of the controls. 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 and may require more running time than your old one

If you need assistance

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301

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, recommend a qualified  service company in your area

If you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 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, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations at Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-6  Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence

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  • Contact MACAP only when the dealer, autho­ servicer or Whirlpool has failed to resolve your problem Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60606

  • MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

  • when requesting assistance, please provide the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request.

Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

| FSP®replacement parts and repair labour to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an

authorized Whirlpool5“‘ service company.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

| FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship.(Electronic models only.)
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Da.te of Purchase

| FSP replacement parts and repair labour to correct defects

in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are:

1.  Compressor

2.  Evaporator

3.  Condenser

4.  Drier

5.  Connecting tubing

Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpoot5″‘ service company.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the refrigerator.

2. Instruct you how to use the refrigerator.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Replace light bulbs.

B. Repairs when the refrigerator is used in other than normal, single- family household use.

C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labour costs during limited warranty.

F. Any food loss due to product failure.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance” section of this book. After checking “Service and Assistance;· additional help can be found by calling our COOL-LINE® service assistance telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.

® Registered Trademark/SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation

  • Part No. 2148254 Rev. B ©1991 Whirlpool Corporation

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