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A Note To You Thank you for buying an Estate. appliance. You purchased a quality, ~~rW*/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your rdrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l l l 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 oki refrigerator, do it safely.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they bok like.
Before Using Your Refrigerator II In This Section Ml@ Cleaning lt ............................................... 5 Plugglng lt In .......................................... 5 PagO lnstalllng lt properly ............................... 6 I Levellng It ...... .... .. ... .................. .............. 6 I It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Installing it properly 1. Allow ‘!A 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 cbsest to the wall so the door can he opened wider. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the wall. Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below. 1.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Pago Setting the controls ............................ 7 Changing the control settings ........... 6 Removing the door shelf fronts ........ 9 Removing the door ttlm ..................... 9 Adjusting the door bins ..... .............. .. 9 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..I0 Removing the snack bln .................. IO Removing the crisper and crisper cover ....... ..... ... ...................... 10 Removing the meat drawer and cover . .. .....................
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. Thii may take several hours. The settings indiited above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. lf you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” below.
Removing the door shelf fronts Remove the door shelf fronts for easier cleaning. To remove shelf fronts: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the shelf front. 3. Pull shelf front straight out. To replace shelf fronts: 1. Line up each end of the shelf front with the button on the door liner wail. 2. Push shelf front straight back until it snaps securely into place. 3. Replace items on the shelf.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you usa your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk, and other heavy food items. To remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lll shelf up at back. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace the shelves: 1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the sheff supports on the back liner wall. 2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots. 3.
Removing the meat drawer To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the and cover Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull again. stop. 2. Lii the front slightly. 3. Sliie out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To mnovo the cover: 1. Remove the crisper, the crisper cover and the meat drawer. 2. Tilt front of cover up. 3. Lift cover at back and pull straight out. 4. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the freezer shelves To remove the shelf: 1. Lii right side of shelf off supports. 2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes. 3. Replace in reverse order. Using the ice and water Personal Injury Hazard Tumbling ice and pressure can break a fragile glass. Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water. Failure to do so couM result in personal injury or breakage. Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar. HoM glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass. 3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser. The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. lt holds approximately 1% quarts (1.5 L).
Using the automatic Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker: l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. DOWN to make ice automatically. UP to shut off the ice maker. NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply. Instruc- tions for ke maker water supply hook upareattachedtothebackofthe refrigerator cabinet. l l l l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They break apart easily.
Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if: l l l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. the ice dispenser is not used regularly. To remove ke bln: 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 (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made. 3.
Solving common problems PROBLEM Ice dispenser won’t work CAUSE l l l l ke dispenser stops working ice maker/dispenser l Freezer door open Ice bin not properly installed Wrongiceinbin Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together Ice dispenser bar held in too long SOLUTlONS l l l Use only crescents from ke maker. l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to increase storage room. Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Removing the base grille To remove the grille: 1. Cpen both doors. Condenser coil0 2. Pull base grille foMlard to release the support tabs from the metal clii. 3. Do not remove 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 cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 21.
To change crisper light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free. 3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports. 4. Pull light shield straight out to remove. 5. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 6. Replace light shield in reverse order. 7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply. To change the upper freezer light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power SwPty2. Lii top of light shield up and pull shield Out. 3.
Understanding the sounds 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. Don7 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 and moving air.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section WI@ Page Cleaning your refrigerator ............... 20 Power interruptions .......................... 23 Vacation and moving care ... ..... ....... 22 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 lie. Thii section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mikl detergent and warm water l Piastk parts Soft, clean sponge or soft, dean cloth with mild detergent and warm water (covers and peneW Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Vacation Short and moving vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. 1. Use up any perishables. 2. Freeze other items. 3. Raise ice maker signal arm to OFF (up) position. 4. Shut off water supply to icemaker. 5. Empty the ice bin. Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. 3.
Power interruptions If electricii goes off, call the power cornpany. Ask how long power will be off. 1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doora closed. This helps food stay frozen. 2. If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR (b) Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubii foot of freezer space. Thii will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice bums.
Food 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 Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. Thii prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness. Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas.
Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing focd at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable 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.
If You Need Assistance Service Or Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance ... Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers Please read through this and see if it can solve vour problem. PROBLEM Your refrigerator will not operate run into with their appliances.
2. tf you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assbtance Center telephone number. Dial toii-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 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 appiiince or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualii service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
ESTATE” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSV replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 4. Drier l.cOmpressOr 5. Connecting tubing 2. Evaporator 3.
