SERP™ refrigerators are manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation, and stands for Super Efficient Refrigerator Program. They are the most energy efficient refrigerators in the industry and exceed DOE Energy Standards by 38% to 41%.

This system offers a variety of features designed for easy visibility and maximum convenience. Features in the system included EZ-STOR™ Plus Clear Gallon Door Bins, EZ-VUE™ Plus Humidity-Controlled Crispers, EZ-VUE™ Up Front Freezer Light and Up Front Temperature Controls.

The amount of moisture in the crispers can be regulated by setting the control from HI for leafy vegetables to LO for fruits and vegetables with skins.

This system offers a variety of convenience features that provide maximum storage flexibility. The system offers industry exclusive features which include: FLEXI-GLIDE™ Pull-Out Freezer Floor, FLEXI-FREEZE™ Full-Width Adjustable Freezer Shelf, FLEXI-CLEAN™ Plus Slide-Out SPILLGUARD™ Shelves, FLEXI-SHELF™ Flip-Up Utility Shelf, EZ-TRAK™ Lateral Adjustable Shelf and FLEXI-SLIDE™ Adjustable Utility Bin.

This feature continuously guards against moisture buildup on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet that can cause rust in some areas. This feature is automatic and does not have to be set or adjusted.

Most Whirlpool ranges can be converted from natural to L.P. gas by making adjustments to the pressure regulator, cooktop burners, oven burner and either the broiler burner or the oven thermostat. We recommend this conversion ONLY be done by a Whirlpool designated servicer.

Sealed gas burners eliminate the extra time-consuming chore of lifting up burners to clean. The burner box has been eliminated and there are no gaps around burners to collect spills and grease. Not only is it easier to clean but is more attractive then regular gas burners.

In self-cleaning electric ranges, the oven temperature rises to approximately 875 degrees F., the temperature needed to burn off food soil. When the temperature reaches approximately 560 degrees, the oven door locks automatically and the lock light comes on. At the end of the cleaning cycle, the oven turns off automatically. When the oven has cooled down to approximately 520 degrees, the lock is released, the locked light goes out, and the oven door can be opened. The self-cleaning pyrolytic oven is available in both electric and gas ranges.

The CleanTop® cooking system is sealed into the upswept porcelain cooktop of the range. It has no reflector bowls, trim or seams to collect dirt and crumbs. The Ceran® one-piece panel is tough, nonporous and resists spills or scratches with normal use. Simply wipe and clean, or use a razor blade scraper on encrusted substances. Available on electric free-standing ranges and built-in cooktops.

No, but flat-bottomed utensils will provide the best results. Avoid utensils or pans with curved bottoms. They interfere with heat conduction and lead to longer cooking times. Flat-bottomed utensils with copper or aluminum bottoms are recommended. Check a pot or pan by placing a ruler along its bottom. Is there any space between the ruler and the pan? If so, you won't get optimal results.

Microwave energy usually enters the oven cavity from the top and flows down. For best results, you must distribute the energy throughout the food during the entire cooking process. You either move the food through the waterfall of microwave energy (with a turntable), or distribute the energy before it reaches the food (with a stirrer system). If your microwave oven does not use a turntable, it probably has a stirrer system. For most everyday microwave cooking you won't notice much difference between the two systems.

No one has enough counterspace. Whirlpool offers trim kits that enable you to build microwaves over a single gas or electric built-in oven. Mid-size microwaves can be mounted under the cabinet with a mounting kit.

It depends on the kind of cooking that you will be doing. Baked goods will never brown but meats with high levels of fat, like bacon, will brown. An oven without a browner is easier to clean since it never cooks the food onto the cavity wall, like in a conventional oven.

It's the best of both worlds...microwave and thermal cooking. The oven is really three oven functions in one cavity. First, it's a cool, straight microwave. Second, it is a small hot oven that operates on 110 volts and has a fan inside the cavity to move the air and speed cooking. Third, you can marry the two functions so that you can "combination" cook with the speed of microwaves and heat to do some browning. It's available as a countertop or an over-the-range microwave.

Whirlpool Brand dishwashers are quiet! The SOUND-LOCK™ noise absorber is affixed to the motor of the Quiet Partner™ to cancel motor noise and vibrations. Also, visco-elastic insulation is strategically placed on key noise points to help dampen escaping sounds. Models: DU980.

Power Clean™ 3-level wash system requires no pre-rinsing. Dishes can go straight from the table to the dishwasher! A heavy duty stainless steel food grinder rotates at 3400RPM to pulverize remaining food particles. A specially designed accumulator chamber in the pump traps soils and keeps them from redepositing on clean dishes. Models: DU840CWD, DU900PCD, DU915QWD, DU920QWD, DU940QWD, DU980QPD, DP920QWD, DU930QWD.

A 3-level wash showering action incorporates a lower wash arm, an upper wash arm and a special tub-top deflector that ensures dishes in the upper rack are thoroughly cleaned. Models: DU840CWD, DU900PCD, DU915QWD, DU920QWD, DU940QWD, DU980QPD, DP920QWD, DU930QWD.

An exclusive in-the-door removable silverware and cutlery basket provides extra capacity in the lower rack while eliminating the need to reach over sharp objects. Infinite-position upper rack saves time loading. It raises up or down to accommodate large items or tall stemware in the upper rack. Fold down cup shelves in the upper rack hold lightweight items in place plus double coffee cup capacity. Fold down tines in the lower rack make way for pots and pans. Models: Features vary depending on model. DU900 and above.

One Touch console features left-to-right operation which allows you to select the proper cycle, and start operation quickly and easily. Models: DU920QWD, DP920QWD, DU940QWD, DU980QPD, DU930QWD.

Yes, on May 29, 1996, we announced a voluntary recall on some Whirlpool and Kenmore brand dishwashers due to wiring in the door latch that may overheat and catch fire. At our expense we have to date repaired over 180,000 dishwashers.

The Super Capacity Plus holds 18 lbs. and is 3.0 cubic feet.

Two or three speed motor and Xtra Roll Action™® agitator.

No, the lint comes off of the filter in very small particles and is easily taken down the drain.

Plastic baskets tend to "go out of round" during the spin cycle and can crack over time from flexing. Porcelain baskets will not stain and will resist mold and mildew.

With today's fabrics, a two speed washer is a MUST. The high speed agitate removes heavy soils while the low speed handles the delicate fabrics. The three-speed washer is the ultimate wash system for today's fabrics.

When drying, the more cubic feet of capacity, the more room clothes will have to spread out and the fewer wrinkles the clothes will have.

Electronic Dry uses sensors to determine the amount of moisture left in the clothes and is the most accurate. Automatic Dry uses thermostats on the exhaust ducts to measure the dryness of clothes. The higher the temperatures, the dryer the clothes.

No. Only Whirlpool-built dryers have hamper doors.

No. Whirlpool built a combo in the 1950s but it was discontinued because it was very large and the wash and dry cycle took a long time. Today, Whirlpool builds a 24" washer with a dryer stacked on the top (24"w x 28"d x 72"h) and a 27" stacked pair (27"w x 32"d x 72"h). Whirlpool Corporation alone supplies the industry with the 24" configuration.

Self defrost models save you the time and hassle of manually defrosting your freezer. Generally speaking, frozen food items retain their "freshness" longer in manual defrost freezers. Defrosting models consume more energy, costing you more money to operate.

It depends! Whirlpool Corporation recommends that the air temperature be at least 55 degrees F. for best performance. Colder temperatures will impact the products ability to cool effectively. An air temperature below 55 degrees may result in the thermostat sensing the "exterior" air rather than the "interior" freezer compartment air, resulting in improper compressor cycling.

There are no hard "rules" for defrosting. Factors such as where you install the freezer in your home, where you live geographically and how often you open your freezer will impact your defrosting needs. Whirlpool recommends that you defrost your freezer when the interior frost (ice) buildup reaches 1/4".

All Whirlpool brand freezers include:

• 1-year full warranty on the entire product (parts & labor)
• 10-year full warranty on the sealed refrigeration system (parts & labor)

Food Loss Coverage:

• 5.3 cu. ft. to 10 cu. ft. ...up to $150 maximum payment during 10-year warranty period.
• 10.0 cu. ft. ...up to $300 maximum payment during 10-year warranty period.
• 6.0 cu. ft. & larger. ...up to $300 maximum payment during 10-year warranty period.

(During first year of ownership, food loss is covered as a result of any manufacturing defect. During years 2-10, food loss is only covered as a result of a sealed system failure.)

Complete warranty details are available from your retailer.