ED5YHGXLT00 Whirlpool Replacement Parts

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Model Number
ED5YHGXLT00

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Door Sweating

Door won't open or close

Freezer not defrosting

Freezer section too warm

Freezer too cold

Ice maker dispenses too little ice

Ice maker dispenses too much ice

Ice maker not making ice

Ice maker won't dispense ice

Leaking

Noisy

Refrigerator and Freezer are too warm

Refrigerator runs too long

Refrigerator too cold

Refrigerator too warm

Will not start

Parts List

Category	Part Number	Description	Demand
Valve, Float Assembly	978030	Whirlpool Access Valve (3/4``)	Y
	W10896764	Whirlpool Air Baffle	Y
Diffuser	WPW10151374	Whirlpool Air Diffuser Assembly Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Cover,Cap	2152019	Whirlpool Air Diffuser Cover
	350956	Whirlpool Almond	Y
	WP72107	Whirlpool Almond	Y
	W11596045	Whirlpool Arm-contrl	Y
	WP627843	Whirlpool Arm-ejectr	Y
	W11256541	Whirlpool Arm-pivot	Y
	W11342242	Whirlpool Arm-shut	Y
Kit	W10422851	Whirlpool Auger	Y
Bag	606755	Whirlpool Bag, Insulation (36-5/8`` X 46``)
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP2196003	Whirlpool Barrier	Y
Basket	2181764	Whirlpool Basket, Slope
Basket	WP2301190	Whirlpool Basket, Tall
Bearing	1110560	Whirlpool Bearing
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WPW10225581	Whirlpool Bimetl-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP627985	Whirlpool Bimetl-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Bin	WPW10321304	Whirlpool Bin Control Lever Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	72032	Whirlpool Black	Y
Blade	1119009	Whirlpool Blade, Fixed (2)
Blade	W10278731	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary A
Blade	W10278732	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary B
Blade	W10278733	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary C
	2157405	Whirlpool Block Blade
Bracket, Flange, Blade	W11500948	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	1110629	Whirlpool Bracket
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2180226	Whirlpool Bracket Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2181929	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2206629B	Whirlpool Bracket, Door Stop (Black)	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	W10304376	Whirlpool Bracket, Ice Dispenser	Y
	WP2182195	Whirlpool Cam Assembly	Y
Lens	WP2317782	Whirlpool Camera Lens-light	Y
Lens	WP2171706	Whirlpool Camera Lens-light	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2186494W	Whirlpool Cap, Water Filter Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2186494T	Whirlpool Cap, Water Filter ( Tempest Gray) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Capacitor	WP4387764	Whirlpool Capacitor ((Production))	Y
Socket	4387478	Whirlpool Capacitor (Service)	Y
Adhesive	WP4317852	Whirlpool Cement, Alumilastic (1 1/4 Oz.)	Y
	W11505385	Whirlpool Chute, Water	Y
Clamp	WP488366	Whirlpool Clamp
Clamp	549193	Whirlpool Clamp, Service Cord
Clip	WP2195327	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	1119021	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	2208280	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	W10683556	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	2155547	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP1108439	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP1115374	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP2161324	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	2161330	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	489396	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP2196062	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	WP628379	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	WP2155013	Whirlpool Clip, Grille Retainer (2)	Y
Clip	2223313	Whirlpool Clip, Retaining
Clip	1115375	Whirlpool Clip, Wiring
Clip	2215823	Whirlpool Clip-air, Duct	Y
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	4317943	Whirlpool Complete Icemaker Assembly Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Compressor - Sealed System	W10309994	Whirlpool Compressor	Y
Condensor	8201683	Whirlpool Condenser Assembly
	1123960	Whirlpool Connecting Rod	Y
Connector	WP2154473	Whirlpool Connector	Y
Connector	227991	Whirlpool Connector
	2200137	Whirlpool Contrl-box	Y
Coupling	WPW10169511	Whirlpool Coupling, Motor	Y
Cover,Cap	W10508993	Whirlpool Cover, Meat Pan Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	2217039	Whirlpool Cover, Meat Pan	Y
Cover,Cap	4388356	Whirlpool Cover-evap
Cover,Cap	2220252W	Whirlpool Cover-frnt
Cover,Cap	WP2162358	Whirlpool Cover-term	Y
Cover,Cap	W10466698	Whirlpool Cover-unit	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2188755	Whirlpool Cover-unit	Y
Cover,Cap	2150331	Whirlpool Cover-wire
Pan	WP2188656	Whirlpool Crisper Pan Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cup	WP628356	Whirlpool Cup-water Fill	Y
	WP2158826	Whirlpool Dampener
Deflector & Chute	2179350	Whirlpool Deflector	Y
Deflector & Chute	WP1119017	Whirlpool Deflector, Ice	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	L2206682T	Whirlpool Door Assembly Bt
Door,Remote Control Door	L2216318T	Whirlpool Door Assembly Bt
Door,Remote Control Door	L2206682W	Whirlpool Door Assembly Wh	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	L2216318W	Whirlpool Door Assembly Wh
Door,Remote Control Door	WPW10329686	Whirlpool Door Closer, Lower Cam Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2182179	Whirlpool Door Closer, Upper Cam Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Gasket , Seal	2159075	Whirlpool Door Gasket, Magnetic (Service) (Mist Beige) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Gasket , Seal	2159074	Whirlpool Door Gasket, Magnetic (Service) (Mist Beige) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Hinge	8201707	Whirlpool Door Hinge	Y
Trim	WP2156022	Whirlpool Door Trim	Y
Trim	WP2171157	Whirlpool Door Trim	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2180353	Whirlpool Door-chute Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2256101	Whirlpool Door-comp	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2171713	Whirlpool Door-ice	Y
Extension	WP1108438	Whirlpool Drain Extension	Y
Washer	72017	Whirlpool Drawer, Storage Paint, Touch-up (1/2Oz.) (White) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W10843121	Whirlpool Drier ((Service)) Skill level: - Hard fix - you can do It	Y
Dispenser	4388736	Whirlpool Drum	Y
Duct, Vent	2182146	Whirlpool Duct	Y
Escutcheon	2212074	Whirlpool Escutcheon, Control Box
Escutcheon	2194744	Whirlpool Escutcheon, Meat Pan Control
Evaporator	WP2188823	Whirlpool Evaporator	Y
Trim	2194969T	Whirlpool Extension, Handle (Biscuit)
Trim	WP2194969W	Whirlpool Extension, Handle (White)	Y
Trim	WP2194973W	Whirlpool Extension, Handle Top (White)	Y
Trim	2194973B	Whirlpool Extension, Top (Black)
Blade	WP2169142	Whirlpool Fan Blade Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	4389144	Whirlpool Fan Motor Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Fan Blade	WP2190685	Whirlpool Fan, Blade	Y
	WP2182120	Whirlpool Fan-scroll	Y
Fastener	489285	Whirlpool Fastener, Push-on	Y
	2196094	Whirlpool Filler Wrapper (White)
	2196150	Whirlpool Filler, Wrapper (Biscuit)
Filter	EDR5RXD1	Whirlpool Filter Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	8201537	Whirlpool Fitting	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP4373559	Whirlpool Fitting Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W11566763	Whirlpool Fitting, Drain	Y
	W10852691	Whirlpool Floating Baffle	Y
Handle	2186649T	Whirlpool Freezer Door (Includes Item 8 And Dispenser Front Parts)handle, Center (Biscuit)
Cover,Cap	WPW10289690	Whirlpool Front Cover	Y
Cover,Cap	2220252T	Whirlpool Front Cover Assembly (Includes Items 18, 19, 20 & 21) (Biscuit)
Cover,Cap	W10457397	Whirlpool Front Cover, Ice Container
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	4386774	Whirlpool Front Roller (2)	Y
Gasket , Seal	WP2155789	Whirlpool Gasket	Y
Gasket , Seal	4388500	Whirlpool Gasket	Y
Glass Shelf	W10864399	Whirlpool Glass Cover Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Grease	WP542638	Whirlpool Grease, Silicone (1/2 Oz.)	Y
	WP2198468T	Whirlpool Grille ( Tempest Gray)
	W10803964	Whirlpool Grille (White)	Y
	WP2206670T	Whirlpool Grille, Overflow (Biscuit)	Y
Dispenser	WP2206670W	Whirlpool Grille, Overflow (White)	Y
	2176134	Whirlpool Grommet
	WP4387558	Whirlpool Grommet	Y
	W11661108	Whirlpool Grommet
	WP2176759	Whirlpool Grommet, Fan (2)	Y
Guard	2186495	Whirlpool Guard, Fan
Guide	WP2180224	Whirlpool Guide, Ice Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Guide	W10850503	Whirlpool Guide, Solenoid
Handle	WP2186649W	Whirlpool Handle, Center (White)
	2311639	Whirlpool Harns-disp	Y
Wire	2187408	Whirlpool Harns-wire
Wire	2311636	Whirlpool Harns-wire
	2149294	Whirlpool Heat Shield
	WP2323198	Whirlpool Heater, Defrost	Y
Cover,Cap	2203408T	Whirlpool Hinge Cover (Biscuit)
Cover,Cap	WP2203407W	Whirlpool Hinge Cover (Fc)	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2203408W	Whirlpool Hinge Cover (Rc) (White)	Y
Cover,Cap	2203407T	Whirlpool Hinge Cover, Fc (Biscuit)
Hinge	WP2203770	Whirlpool Hinge, Top (Fc)	Y
Hinge	WP2203771	Whirlpool Hinge, Top (Rc)	Y
Knob, Dial, Button	940014	Whirlpool Hole Plug, Control Box
Housing	WPW10185018	Whirlpool Housing, Crusher Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Control	WP2179343	Whirlpool Housing, Humidity	Y
Housing	WP2186443	Whirlpool Housing, Water Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Housing	WP2195914	Whirlpool Housing-im	Y
Container	WPW10670845	Whirlpool Ice Container	Y
Container	WPW10312300	Whirlpool Ice Contianer Assembly Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Filter	W10823377	Whirlpool Ice Dor Kt Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	WP2182124	Whirlpool Ice Striper Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Inlet	W10408179	Whirlpool Inlet Valve Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Insulation	876370	Whirlpool Insulation	Y
Spacer	WP625834	Whirlpool Insulation, Switch
	799833	Whirlpool Kit, Evaporator Repair (Aluminum Epoxy)
Insulation	876029	Whirlpool Kit, Foam Slab (30`` X 32-1/2`` X 1-1/2``)
Knob, Dial, Button	2197871	Whirlpool Knob, Control
	WP2319866	Whirlpool Ladder
Lens	2171705	Whirlpool Lens-light	Y
	WP2180259	Whirlpool Lever Assembly, (White)	Y
	WP2195089T	Whirlpool Lever, Ice (Biscuit)
	WP2195090T	Whirlpool Lever, Water Dispenser (Biscuit (Almond Shadow Pad))	Y
	WPW10152858	Whirlpool Lever, Water Dispenser (White)	Y
Light	8009	Whirlpool Light Bulb Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Light	WP22002263	Whirlpool Light Bulb Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	100000	Whirlpool Literature Parts
	LIT2255221	Whirlpool Literature Parts (Energy Guide)
	LIT2255373	Whirlpool Literature Parts (Service & Wiring Sheet)
	LIT2220699	Whirlpool Literature Parts (Use & Care Guide)
Louver	8201651	Whirlpool Louver-cab	Y
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	WPW10190929	Whirlpool Mold & Heater Assembly (Also Order) 542638 Silicone Grease Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	WP2188242	Whirlpool Motor	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	W10822259	Whirlpool Motor-cond	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	W10190935	Whirlpool Motor-modl	Y
Nut	8201513	Whirlpool Nut
Nut	4318011	Whirlpool Nut	Y
Bearing	WP1119018	Whirlpool Nut, Bearing Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Nut	WP627018	Whirlpool Nut, Compression 1/4``	Y
	WP4387835	Whirlpool Overload (Service Includes Relay)	Y
	978883	Whirlpool Paint
	799344	Whirlpool Paint	Y
	4392900	Whirlpool Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) (Biscuit (Uncut))
	786032	Whirlpool Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) (Black (Uncut))
	285006	Whirlpool Paint, Pressurized Spray (12 Oz. Black)	Y
	4392901	Whirlpool Paint, Pressurized Spray (12 Oz.) (Biscuit Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.))	Y
	511873	Whirlpool Paint, Touch-up 1/2 Oz. (White Porcelain)	Y
Pan	WP2188664	Whirlpool Pan-meat Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pan	W11497323	Whirlpool Pan-snack	Y
Pin	WP2196195	Whirlpool Pin	Y
Auto Primer	350942	Whirlpool Primer	Y
	WP2256126	Whirlpool Reservoir	Y
	WP2256085	Whirlpool Retainer
Clip	WP2315522	Whirlpool Retainer Thermostat	Y
	WP2155590	Whirlpool Retainer, Fan Motor	Y
Clip	WP2194719	Whirlpool Retainer, Levers Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Ring	WP489236	Whirlpool Ring-e	Y
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	WPW10250570	Whirlpool Roller (Rear) (2)	Y
Pin	489229	Whirlpool Rollpin	Y
	WP2161231	Whirlpool Scoop-air	Y
Screw	W11544659	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP681249	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	W10759522	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP8281227	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489491	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	W10850698	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP489500	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489128	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WPW10141645	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP488729	Whirlpool Screw Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Screw	WP488488	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	798639	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP488787	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP3196175	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP3400906	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	W11661574	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	489340	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WPW10141625	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP3196557	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	489392	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP965173	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	627068	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP488163	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	489136	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	8533917	Whirlpool Screw (2)
Screw	W11233072	Whirlpool Screw (5)	Y
Screw	WP489497	Whirlpool Screw (8) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Screw	WP3400806	Whirlpool Screw (If Applicable)	Y
Screw	WP3-24004-109	Whirlpool Screw (Use On Crisper Cover, As Shown, If Applicable)	Y
Screw	WP489483	Whirlpool Screw 13 3400858 Screw Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Screw	W10142289	Whirlpool Screw 8-18 X 5/8
Screw	WP3400012	Whirlpool Screw Panel (Also Order Item No.15)	Y
Screw	WP3400852	Whirlpool Screw,	Y
Screw	WP489427	Whirlpool Screw, 1/4-20X5/8	Y
Screw	WP489464	Whirlpool Screw, 1/4-28 X 1	Y
Screw	WP489478	Whirlpool Screw, 8-18 X .50	Y
Screw	718257	Whirlpool Screw, 8-18 X 1.38
Screw	681390	Whirlpool Screw, 8-32 X 3/8
Screw	WP489399	Whirlpool Screw, 8-32 X 5/16	Y
	4392899	Whirlpool Screws10-16x.375 Paint, Touch-up (1/2Oz.) (Biscuit) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	WP503695	Whirlpool Sealer	Y
	WP505587	Whirlpool Sealer Mastic (1 Quart)	Y
	212643	Whirlpool Sealer, Permagum (4 - 12`` Strips)	Y
Shelf Support Components	WP2211581	Whirlpool Shelf Assembly
Shelf Support Components	2188695	Whirlpool Shelf Assembly, Cantilever (2)
Shelf Support Components	2174493K	Whirlpool Shelf, Top Compartment
Glass Shelf	WP2174267	Whirlpool Shelf-wire	Y
	WP2181911	Whirlpool Shim	Y
Sleeve	W11661094	Whirlpool Sleeve	Y
Slide	2182757	Whirlpool Slide Meat Pan Control
	8201602	Whirlpool Slide, Basket (Right Side (2))
	W10845585	Whirlpool Slide, Container (Left Side)
Slide	WP2179342	Whirlpool Slide, Humidity Control	Y
Socket	2180200	Whirlpool Socket	Y
Solenoid	WP2152713	Whirlpool Soleniod Assembly Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Spacer	WP1119007	Whirlpool Spacer, Flat (2)	Y
Spacer	WP1119005	Whirlpool Spacer, Step	Y
Nut	WP486692	Whirlpool Speed Nut (1/4-20)	Y
	350930	Whirlpool Spray (13 Oz.) (White)	Y
Spring	WPW10224328	Whirlpool Spring	Y
Spring	1119020	Whirlpool Spring, Return	Y
Washer	489203	Whirlpool Spring, Washer
	8201786	Whirlpool Start-dev	Y
Clip	WP2195051	Whirlpool Strain Relief	Y
Shelf Support Components	WP2196207	Whirlpool Stud
Glass Shelf	W11223328	Whirlpool Stud, Rear Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Glass Shelf	4388405	Whirlpool Stud-shelf	Y
Glass Shelf	WP2196483	Whirlpool Study Assembly Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	4388358	Whirlpool Support Kit (Contains Right And Left)	Y
	WP2162361	Whirlpool Switch	Y
Switch	W11457217	Whirlpool Switch	Y
Switch	WP2149705	Whirlpool Switch, Light Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Tape	W11238399	Whirlpool Tape
	LIT628370	Whirlpool Tech Sheet
Terminal	833938	Whirlpool Terminal	Y
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP2198202	Whirlpool Thermostat Assembly Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Knob, Dial, Button	2182111	Whirlpool Thermostat, Knob	Y
	WP2182181	Whirlpool Thimble, Top	Y
Wire	WPW10339879	Whirlpool Tie-wire	Y
Timer	W10822278	Whirlpool Timer-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978026	Whirlpool Top Parts Not Illustrated And Optional Parts (Not Included) (Valve, Access (5/16``))	Y
	WP1117510	Whirlpool Torx Ke Skill level: - Medium fix difficulty	Y
	W10845583	Whirlpool Track	Y
Pan	WPW10614158	Whirlpool Tray, Evaporator Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Trim	WPW10307490	Whirlpool Trim, Door Shelf Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Trim	WP2194969B	Whirlpool Trim, Door-bottom (Black )	Y
Trim	WP2179234	Whirlpool Trim, Meat Pan	Y
Trim	WP2179243	Whirlpool Trim, Snack Pan	Y
Trim	WP2195905	Whirlpool Trim-baskt
Trim	2194973T	Whirlpool Trim-handl
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2211760	Whirlpool Tube
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP2205765	Whirlpool Tube Suction	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	8201597	Whirlpool Tube, Filter Inlet Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Frame	2304904	Whirlpool Unit Mounting Frame
Rail	2305374	Whirlpool Unit Mounting Rail
Wire	4389205	Whirlpool Unit, Harness	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978027	Whirlpool Valve, Access ((3/8``) Tube)	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978028	Whirlpool Valve, Access (1/2``)
Valve, Float Assembly	WP978025	Whirlpool Valve, Access (1/4``)	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978029	Whirlpool Valve, Access (5/8)	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	876764	Whirlpool Valve,access (3/16)	Y
Washer	WP489235	Whirlpool Washer Ring	Y
Washer	489234	Whirlpool Washer, Plain
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W11496481	Whirlpool Water Tube	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W10823511	Whirlpool Water Tube	Y
Wire	2311641	Whirlpool Wire Harness
Wire	W11234406	Whirlpool Wire Harness	Y

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About Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world, and includes brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit, among others. The Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States, near Benton Harbor, Michigan. In many Whirlpool appliances, remarkable sense and adapt technology responds to the needs of your clothes, your meals and your foods. By adapting to each situation, intuitive sensors make key refinementsprecisely adjusting water levels for the best clean possible or measuring moisture content for better baking. So your fabrics look newer longer, meals cook more evenly, and foods stay cool and flavorful.