Whirlpool ET12EC Use & Care Manual
1 &h-hi SERIES 1
CYCLE DEFROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETl2EC
;. freezers, Refrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditboners. Dehumidiliel
Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else..
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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
Trays
Light y
Temperature’
Control
/
Power Saving
Control
Model and
;er;“,l Number.
Levelling
Leg
Egg
Nest
Rack
Butter
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service o( call with a question,
have this information ready:
Model Number
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Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown).
Serial Number
2. Purchase daie from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
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SAFETY FIRST
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BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Control
Power Saving Control
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover
Changing the Light Bulb
Ice Cube Trays
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Sounds You May Hear,
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Energy Saving Tips
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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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Defrosting the Freezer.
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Cleaning Chart
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE.
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Storing Fresh Food
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Storing Frozen Food
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VACATION AND MOVING CARE
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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1. Before Calling For Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
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3.IfYouNeedService ,,,,,.,,,,,.,,, 11
4. If You Have a Problem
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrrgerator. 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 srze
and use
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IS
connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electrrc supply and grounding.
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is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
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IS not near an oven, radrator or other heat source.
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IS
properly maintained.
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is out of the weather.
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IS
used in an area where the room temperature
WIII not fall below 55 F (13” C).
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is not run where there are explosive fumes.
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IS
not used by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.
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is not loaded with food before It has time to get
properly cold.
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Install properly.. .
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1. Allow 3 Inches (7 5 cm) between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top
2 Allow at least an inch (2 5cm) between the refrlg-
erator condenser and the wall.
3. You don’t need space between counters and
cabinets and the refrigerator sides. For ease of
~nstallation,you might wanttoleaveenough room
(‘1~ inch - 1.25 cm) so the refrigerator can be
moved easily.
4. If the refrigerator IS to be against a wall. you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
Level refrigerator-freezer...
Levelli
Raise
lower
I, Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator and shipping
crate. They are the levelling legs.
2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator.
3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won’t rock.
Slide refrigerator into place.
4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.
-To raise corners, turn legs clockwise.
-To lower corners, turn legs counterclockwise.
5. Check with level.
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before using the refngerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.
OR
2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water] before
removing glue as described in step 1
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Clean it.. .
. Clean your refrigerator
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before using It.
See cleanlnq instructions
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Plug it in...
J-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
0x4
ng Plug
Retrigbotor
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.
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