UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 tlzain;zp 12 Food Storage Guide 14 tf Y?u Need EZZ 17 Warranty 20 1-800-253-1301 Call us with grestions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying an Estate appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Important l l Safety Instructions 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 rust sit in the garage a few days.” lf you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
Parts And Features 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 several models.
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section PalP cleiwllt.................................................................Ii Plug it in .. ............................................................ 5 Page lnatall it properly ...... ........................................ 5 Level it ................................................... ........... 5 lt is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Level it Your refrigerator is equipped with 2 front, adjustable rollers to prevent rocking on uneven floors. I I U80a screwdrlla to adjuot To adjust rollers: 1. Roll refrigerator into position. 2. Adjust rollers by turning the leveling screws, located at the front of the base. l Turn clockwise to raise. l Turn counterclockwise to lower. NOTE: Rollers are adjusted correctly when the refrigerator no longer rocks when the doors are opened or closed. 3.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Paw 9etting the temperature control ....................... .7 Adjuoting the rdrlgerator shdvw ................... .a Removing the c&per(r) MCI cover ................. .9 lhing the ice cube bays .................................... 0 Page Changing UW light bulb ................................. 10 Revereing the door owing ............................. 10 Spving energy ................................................ 11 Underetanciing the eounde you may hear..
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves The refrigerator shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator. To 1. 2. 3. 4. remove the shelves: Remove items from the shelf. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. Lift back of shelf over stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replete the shelves: 1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet. 2. Guide front of shelf into shetf track. 3. Slide shelf in all the way. Removing To 1. 2. 3. 4.
Using the ice cube trays (TTIICK) lf cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get. To remove ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends. 2. Twist slightly. Using the optional automatic lf you plan to add an automatic ice maker later (Part No.
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 matfunctioning softener, can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. lf a softened water supply cannot be avoided, it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly.
Saving energy 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. l Clean the condenser coils regularly. l Cpen 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.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Paw Pai9 Power interruptfons ................. ............... .... ... 14 Cleaning your refrigerator ............................... 12 Vscation and moving cars .. .... ......................... 13 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.
PART WHAT TO USE Defrost pan (behind refrigerator on top of motor) Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN l l l l Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner l l l l Floor under refrigerator Floor cleaners l l l l Vacation Long and moving vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. ff your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead.
Power interruptions 3. 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. lf 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. lf electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off. 1. lf se&e is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed.
Butter or margarine TYPE Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed cornpattment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze. Chicken APPROWMATE (DAYS)’ 1 to2 Ground beef 1 to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 710 10 Bacon 5to7 Leftovers Cold cuts 3 to 5 Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used. Varietv meats 1 to2 Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to uss ft.
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%]).
If You Need Assistance Or Service 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 calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s cor@ete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
2. If you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 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, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
ESTATE” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolM service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRAN-IY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser 4. Drier 5.