Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 warranty Understanding the sounds you may hear, Saving energy

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

To change dispenser area light:

1.Unplug the refrigerator.

2.Reach through dispenser area to remove bulb.

3.Replace with a heavy-duty 6-watt bulb, which can be purchased from your Whirlpool dealer.

4.Plug in the refrigerator.

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

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ICE

CHILLED WATER

Light bulb

Understanding the 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.

Water sounds

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)

You may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water, and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

Clicking or snapping sounds

The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrig- erator stops running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and the heater may sizzle or pop.

Running sounds

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It may have a hum or pulsing sound while operating.

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.

•Clean the condenser coils regularly.

•Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get every- thing 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.

•Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.

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Contents UseAndCare Part no /12100701STable of Contents Your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions Refrigerator SafetyHelp us help you Control Panel Parts and FeaturesFreezer control Refrigerator control Removing packaging materials Installing Your RefrigeratorCleaning your refrigerator To remove any remaining tape or label glueRemoving the wooden base Plugging itLeveling it Removing the doors and handles Aligning the doorsCold water supply Attaching the ice maker to a water supplyTools required Connecting to water line Controls water supplyConnecting to refrigerator Setting the controls Using Your RefrigeratorChanging the control settings Adjusting the door bins Removing the snap-on door trivetTo replace a shelf Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelvesTo remove a shelf To slide shelf outTo remove the meat drawer Removing the temperature controlled meat drawer and coverAdjusting the meat drawer temperature To remove the coverAdjusting the crisper humidity control Removing the crispers and crisper coversRemoving the freezer basket Using the utility compartmentRemoving the freezer shelf Using the ice and water dispensing system To dispense iceWater dispenser Solving common ice and water dispenser problemsProblem Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Dispenser lightUsing the automatic ice maker Solving common ice maker problemsTo remove ice bin Removing the ice maker storage binRemoving the base grille To remove the grilleChanging the light bulbs To change the freezer lightUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Saving energyPart What to USE HOW to Clean Caring for Your RefrigeratorLong vacations Vacation and moving careMoving Power interruptions Questions?Food Storage Guide Storing fresh foodFreezing Storing frozen foodPackaging Packaging recommended for useProblem Check the Following TroubleshootingBefore calling for assistance … Requesting Assistance or Service For assistance or servicePage Page Warranty Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty
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