Whirlpool ED22ZR, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Freezer Refrigerator Exterior moisture Model and serial number Removable Door shelves Leveling rollers not shown Base grille NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER ED22ZR ...

Page 2: ...r Assistance I8 Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty 20 0 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigera tor To remove any remaining glue l Rub briskly with thumb to 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 flamma...

Page 3: ...re hazard or explosion FOR YOUR SAFETY l 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 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...

Page 4: ...ents and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package Install properly 1 Allow l 2 inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator or 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 s...

Page 5: ...e the settings listed in the chart below as a guide If you have questions call your COOL LINE service assistance number See page 18 l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM Door open often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Refri...

Page 6: ...re shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt up at front 3 Lift up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace wire shelves 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the freezer shelves To remove the shelves 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support...

Page 7: ...frame 3 Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace cover 1 Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back of corners into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower into place 3 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat draw...

Page 8: ...the bin 1 Slide bin out to the stop 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide 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 Slide bin in Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electric ity leading to the refrigerator at the main power...

Page 9: ...ower supply 2 Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the light shield 5 Reconnect power supply NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open the doors 2 Pull grille out 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind...

Page 10: ...ss 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 trap door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be...

Page 11: ...nd more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward C l 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...

Page 12: ... 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 in warm water Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleanser 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 produc tion 12 ...

Page 13: ...ps You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds l 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 Dump old ice and make new supply store excess ice in covered container Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filte...

Page 14: ... cloth or paper towel l Baking soda or mild detergent l Warm water l Sponge soft cloth or paper towel Mild detergent l Warm water l Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth l Mild detergent l Warm water Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L of water l Rinse and dry thoroughly l Wash l Rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes con...

Page 15: ...ore without washing in the original carton on interior shelf 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 storage of commercially frozen food and fo...

Page 16: ...rs cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months Poultry Chicken or turkey whole or parts 12 months Duck 6 months Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy 1 month FOOD STORAGE TIME Main dishes Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months Dairy products Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 12 mont...

Page 17: ...e 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 leveling rollers tape the doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put every thing back and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line...

Page 18: ...is warm the motor naturally runs longer l 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 setting of the controls Your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to...

Page 19: ...number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appli ance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer autho rized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major appliance Consumer Acti...

Page 20: ... 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 labor costs during the limited warranty F Any food loss due to product failure WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCI...