Whirlpool TS25AW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...UseAndCare A NoteTo You PartsAndFeahms 4 FoodStorageGuide 19 1 800 253 1301 cdluswithqlostlonsorcom NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODEL TS25AW ...

Page 2: ... help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need senrice first see If You ...

Page 3: ...use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source l Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instructions Sheet l...

Page 4: ... Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Light Control panel light Automatk ks maker ks bin 4 comparK i Stationary door shslvoa Freezer bidbasket I Leveling rollers hi ba 4 I Control panel Freezer control Refrigerator control ...

Page 5: ...d properly grounded electrical supply is required lt 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 Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package hmomtor power oord lnstalling it properly 1 Allow A inch 1 25 cm space on each ...

Page 6: ...l To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 14 2 To raise front turn screw clockwiie 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 14 Front Riaht to raise nl Lft to low Uw a wrawdrlvr lb to adjust ...

Page 7: ...e controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrfgemtor Control to 3 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from A warmest to C coldest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down corn pletely before adding food...

Page 8: ...m temperature can t cycle often enough Controls not set correctly for your conditions RECOMMENDED CONTROL SEITINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 2 Freezer B Heavy ice usage Very coM room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator 4 Freezer B Adjusting the r...

Page 9: ...wer and cover To remove the meat dower 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop i 2 Lii the front 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove crisper crisper cover and meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight out 3 Replace in reverse order Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer t...

Page 10: ...ce in reverse order Removing the freezer basket For proper air movement keep the freezer basket in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the baeka 1 Slide basket out to the stop 2 Lii basket at the front to clear the stop 3 Slide basket out the rest of the way To repface the baeka 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide basket in 10 ...

Page 11: ...f ice l lf ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Watt a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward C l lf you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it in all the way and lower the signal arm to the ON position l lf cubes are stored too long they may develop an ...

Page 12: ... signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lii the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to malt the ice if necessary Never use anything l harp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and diinser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or...

Page 13: ...rdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of 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 The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer It holds approximately 1 quarts 1 5 L When the refrigerator is f...

Page 14: ...oods not properly wrapped l Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning l Plumbing to ice maker l New ice maker l Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container l Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove l Wrap properly See pages 20 and 21 l Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 18 l Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice m...

Page 15: ...ce bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change lower freezer IigM 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Grasp front of light shield 3 Pull bottom of light shield forward until it snaps free 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Press light shield straight on until it snaps into place 6 Reconnect refrigera...

Page 16: ...tor stops running Ralso makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts Your refrigerator has a high efl iciency compres sor and motor lt will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricii l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure ...

Page 17: ...d wash rinse and dry thoroughly detergent and warm water Outslde Sponge cloth or paper towel l Wash outside of cabinet Do not use with mild detergent warm abrasive or harsh cleaners water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax l Rinse and dry thoroughly l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protcrtion D...

Page 18: ...ell and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigera tor on page 7 Short vacati...

Page 19: ...n perishable food at once Food Storage Guide IIn This Section PWP PWP StorlnQ frah foodI 19 storlngfrozulfood I 20 I 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 odo...

Page 20: ... 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 pofyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided cannin freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plasticcoated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps m...

Page 21: ... months 1 to 2 months 8 to 12 months 3 to 4 months 10 months 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 12 months 12 months 6 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 1 month STORAGE TIME Maln dishes l Casseroles meat 2 to 3 months pOUhQf a fish l Stews 2 to 3 months l TV diners 3 to 6 months Daly products l Butter 6 to 9 months l Margarine 12 months l Cheese Camembert Farmer s Mozzarella 3 ...

Page 22: ...p of or behind sounde or a behind the refrigerator the refrigerator rettllngljingllng The sounds are normal nolee New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 16 There ls water In the defrost pen This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan may even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow The lights do ...

Page 23: ...ians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 4 tf you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality...

Page 24: ...e C Pickup 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 food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifiiations made to the appliance s 02 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATlON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEOUENTIA...