Whirlpool ET14HJXDN01 User Manual
USE AND CARE GUIDE
22’ TO 25’ NO-FROST DESIGNERSTYLETM
TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
Table of Contents
A Note to You
Refrigerator Safety
Parts and
Before Using Your Refrigerator
Using Your Refrigerator..
Setting the controls
Changing the control
Adjusting the door
Removing the tall-bottle retainer
Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelves
Adjusting the EZ-TrackTM refrigerator shelf.. ........
Using the egg bin
Removing the meat drawer and cover
Removing the crispers and crisper cover..
Adjusting the crisper humidity control
Adjusting the half-width freezer shelf
Removing the freezer shetf
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Features
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settings..
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bins
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Removing the pullout freezer floor
Using the ice cube trays..
Using the optional automatic ice maker
Attaching the ice maker to a
water supply
Removing the base grille
Changing the
Understanding the sounds you
may hear
Saving energy
Reversing the door swing
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bulbs .....................................
light
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Caring for Your Refrigerator
Food Storage Guide
Troubleshooting
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Requesting Assistance or Service..
Warranty
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool Refrigerators are easy to use, save time, and
help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use
and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and
safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with
your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on your appliante, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and seriil number label (see diagram on page 4
for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of your appli-
ante and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone
number.
Keep this book and the
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sales
slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is tollfree from anywhere in the U.S.A. 24 hours a day.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
1-800-253-1301
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Refrigerator Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under warning symbols.
Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation
of the use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFEIY INSTRUCTIONS
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
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Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
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Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rii of your old refrigerator, do
it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet
from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers as
personal injury, bums, fire, and electrical shock.
of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
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Never allow chikiren to operate, play with, or
crawl inside the refrigerator.
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Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please:
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Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will
hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size
and use.
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Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source.
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Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
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Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
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Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
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Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has
time to get properly cold.
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Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in
this manual.
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Properly maintain the refrigerator.
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Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.
Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they look like. Page references are included for your convenience.
NOTE:
match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.
ke cube trays
and ice bin -
(P. 12)
Adjustable
half-width
freezer shelf -
(P. 11)
Freezer shelf/
(P. 12)
Pull-out
freezerfloor
(P. 12)
EZ-Trac kTy
Spillguard’-
$$a88 shelf
(P. 9)
Model and seti
number label
(on side wall)
(P. 2)
Meat drawer
(P. 10)
Crisper cover
(P. 11)
The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not
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-Control panel
(P. 6)
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compartment
- Egg bin
- retainer
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Adjustable door
1 bin8 with bin
Utility
(P. 10)
Tall-bottle
(P. 9)
Slide-out
SpillguardTY
shelves
(Pa 9)
glides
(p.
7)
Crisper with
humidity control
(P. 11)
Leveling rollers
(behind base
grille) (p. 5)
Control panel
Refrigerator control
4
s’ase grille
(P. 1’3)
Before Using Your Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power
source, install it, and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model
and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the
Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
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To remove any remaining tape or label glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb.
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Apply liquid handdishwashing detergent to area
before removing glue as described above. Do not use
sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids,
or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and
property grounded electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an
extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
Installing it properly
1.
Allow I4 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at
the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
2. If the hinge side of 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 can be flush against the back wall.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
page 16.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
&prong grounding plug
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws - one on
the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of
these, follow the directions below.
1.
Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 16.)
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw
driver to edjust
Using Your Refrigerator
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section
tells you how to set the controls, remove, and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the
first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4 (Recommended
Setting).
1 (warmest) to 8 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to C (Recommended
Setting).
A (coldest) to D (warmest).
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely
before adding food. This may take several hours. The
settings indicated above should be correct for normal,
househoM refrigerator usage. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and
when ice cream is firm. lf you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” on page 7.
Refrigerator Control settings range from
Freezer Control settings range from
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Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters
around the door openings. These heaters help keep
moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator
cabinet.
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Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
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Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside
of the refrigerator cabinet.
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Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or
freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as
a guide. lf you have any questions, call our Consumer
Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-l 301, from
anywhere in the U.S.A.
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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
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Waft at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION:
Refrigerator
section too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
section too cold
Ice not made
fast enough
Both sections
too warm
REASON:
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Door opened often
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Large amount of food added
9 Room temperature too warm
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Door opened often
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Large amount of food added
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Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
9 Controls not set correctly for your conditions
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Heavy ice usage
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Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
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Door opened often
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Large amount of food added
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Very warm or very cold room temperatures
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
4
3
2
3
4
Freezer
A
C
B
C
B
Adjusting the door bins
To remove door bins:
1.
Lift bin up.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door bins:
1.
Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push down until it stops.
Support button
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Removing the tall-bottle retainer
The tall-bottle retainer fits onto any door bin in your
refrigerator. The retainer helps to hold tall bottles in
place when opening and closing the refrigerator door.
To
remove tall-bottle retainer:
1. Grasp center of retainer.
2. Push back gently until the retainer releases from
the bin.
To replace tall-bottle retainer:
1. Position retainer above desired door bin.
2. Gently press back rear tabs and push retainer
down onto bin until it locks onto bin.
3. Push retainer forward until it locks into place.
Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your
refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold
bottles, milk, and other heavy food items.
To remove a shelf:
1.
Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift shelf at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace a shelf:
1. Guide the rear sheff hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports on the back liner wall.
2. Tilt front of sheff up until hooks drop into slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
To
slide
shelf out (on some models):
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Carefully pull front of shelf toward you.
To slide shelf in:
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Push shelf in until it stops.
NOTE:
carefully.
Glass shelves are heavy. Handle them ’ ”
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