Maytag ET20EK Owner's Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATORFREEZER

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Model ET20EK

Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else...

This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean It, move shelves and adjust controls. It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator.

Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.

Parts and features

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

CONTROL MEAT

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BIN ’

CRISPER / COVER -

(not shown)

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service or call with a question,

have this information ready:

1. Complete

the label located as shown].

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place.

Please complete

tration card furnished with this product.

Model and Serial Numbers [from

and mail the Owner Regis-

Model Number

Serial Number

pUEhaSe Date

Service ComRanv and Telephone Number

-COMPARTMENT

UTILITY

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- ADJUSTABLE

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BUTTER

SHELVES

BASE GRILLE

Contents

SAFETY FIRST BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN

Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plugltln

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings

Power Saving Control Adjusting Crisper Humidity Controls . Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves Removing and Adjusting the Freezer

Shelf ................................

Removing Crispers and Cover Moving Meat Drawer and Cover.

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Changing the Light Bulbs

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Optional Automatic Ice Maker.

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Removing the Base Grille

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Ice Cube Trays

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Optional Automatic Ice Maker. Sound You May Hear

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Energy Saving Tips

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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

CleaningChart

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing Fresh Food

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Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods

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VACATION AND MOVING CARE. IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE .

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WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR

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WARRANTY

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Before you plug it in

Important

Before using your refrigerator, you are personally responsible for making sure that it...

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is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions:‘)

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is used only for jobs expected of home

refrigerators.

is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.

is properly maintained is out of the weather. is used in an area where the room temperature

will not fall below 55°F (13°C). is not used by those who may not understand

how it should be used. is not loaded with food before it has time to get

properly cold.

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Install properly...

1. Allow Y2 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 so the door can be opened wider.

3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall.

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remalning glue:

1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

OR

2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-

bon tetrachioride, etc. These can damage the material.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT INSTRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

Clean it...

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 9.

Level refrigerator-freezer...

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RIGHT TO RAISE;

LEFT TO LOWER

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Remove base grille [see page 7).

2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.

3. To lower front, turn screw in the direction shown.

4. Check with level.

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3-PRONG GROUNDING

REFRIGERATOR

POWER CORD

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

Using your refrigerator

REFRiGERATdR CONTROL

’ -INDICATOR’LIGHT

POWER SAVING CONTROL

Setting the controls...

Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time...

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Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL TO 4.

2. Set the FREEZER

Changing the control settings...

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

CONDITION:

If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM

If Freezer Section is TOO WARM

QUESTIONS? call you; COOL-LINE” Section is service assistance telephone number

If Refrigerator TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t

MADE FAST ENOUGH

(page 151.

If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM

REASON: Door opened often

Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough]

Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature [can’t cycle often enough]

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures

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LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER CONTROL

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take several hours.]

These settings should be about right for normai household refrigerator usage.

The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is

Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to

8. Freezer Control adjustments range from A to D.

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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

RECOMMENDED

CONTROL SETTINGS: Refrigerator

Freezer D

Refrigerator Freezer

Refrigerator 2 Freezer

Refrigerator Freezer

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4 A

A

4 A

6

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Power Saving Control...

The Power Saving Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator.

POWER SAVING CONTROL

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1. Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when humidity is low.

2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator. The indicator light will glow when the switch is in the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” position.