Whirlpool ET16AK User Manual 2
UseAndCare
GG UU II DD EE
No-Frost
RefrigeratorFreezer
Model ET16AK
Refriderator-Freezers, Ice makers, Dishwashers, Built-in Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condioners, Dehumidifers
Content s
Safety First ..........................................................................................1
Safety Alert Definitions ..................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................3
Install It Properly ............................................................................3
Level It ...........................................................................................3
Remove Sales Labels .....................................................................4
Clean It ...........................................................................................4
Plug It In .........................................................................................4
Using Your Refrigerator...................................................................5
Parts and Features............................................................................2
Set The Controls .............................................................................5
Power Saving Control ....................................................................5
Change The Control Settings ..........................................................6
Control Setting Troubleshooting Chart ..........................................6
Move The Meat Pan and Cover ......................................................7
Remove Crispers and Crisper Cover ..............................................7
Change The Light Bulb .................................................................8
Adjust The Refrigerator Shelves ....................................................8
Remove and Adjust The Freezer Shelf ..............................................................8
Energy Saving Tips ........................................................................9
Sounds You May Hear ....................................................................9
Vacation and Moving Care............................................................10
Ice Cube Trays .............................................................................11
Optional Automatic Ice Maker .....................................................11
Food Storage Guide .......................................................................12
Proper Storage–Fresh Food ..........................................................12
Proper Storage–Meat ....................................................................12
Proper Storage–Frozen Food .......................................................13
Cleaning Your Refrigerator .......................................................14
Cleaning Chart ..............................................................................14
Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty.............................................16
Troubleshooting.............................................................17
Before Calling For Assistance ......................................................17
Service Contacts21
If You Need Assistance .................................................................21
If You Need Service .......................................................................21
If You Have a Problem...................................................................21
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Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Frost Refrigerator-Freezer–Model ET16AK
Safety First
IMPORTANT
Rules for Safe Installaon and Operaon
Before doing anything else, please read these rules for safe installation and operation.
1. To ensure safety from entrapment and suffocation, unused refrigerators must have the door removed.
2. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
3. When prepping refrigerator for long vacations, tape rubber or wood blocks to doors and out of reach of
children.
4. Make sure refrigerator is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight.
5. Refrigerator must be plugged in properly. Refer to “Recommended Grounding Method” instructions (Page 4).
6. Determine the refrigerator will fit the area installing.
7. Do not install near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
8. Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain.
9. Use refrigerator only for jobs expected of home refrigerators.
10. Always maintain refrigerator according to instructions (Page 5).
11. Refrigerator is not for outdoor use.
12. Do not install refrigerator where the room temperature is less than 55º F (13º C).
13.. Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents to remove labels.
15. Refrigerator usage is to be limited to those with a working knowledge of the appliance.
16. Keep refrigerator empty until it reaches the proper temperature for food storage.
17. Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside refrigerator.
18. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
19. Before removing lightbulb, unplug or disconnect refrigerator.
20. Be aware that the glass shelving is heavy when moving it.
21. Turn refrigerator control off, unplug refrigerator, and take out all removable parts prior to cleaning.
22. Store fresh and frozen foods as instructions outline.
23. When moving the refrigerator, remove all food from refrigerator first.
24. Clean refrigerator, as instructions outlined, prior to first use.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts user to potential hazards that could kill or hurt them and
others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
Danger designates immenent death or very serious injury.
Warning designates serious injury.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
All safety messages will describe the hazard, describe the consequences, and instruct you how to avoid it.
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Caution designates minor injury or product damage.
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Parts and Features
Parts and Features (Figure 1)
Proper Disposal of Refrigerator
Suffocaon Hazard. Refrigerator
entrapment can cause death. Remove
refrigerator doors prior to disposing.
Do the following prior to disposing of old refrigerator-freezer:
•Remove the doors (See Figure 2).
•Leave shelves in place to keep children from climbing inside.
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Proper Disposal of Refrigerator (Figure 2)
Installaon
Excessive Weight Hazard. Heavy
refrigerators can cause serious injury
or death. Use two or more people
when moving refrigerator.
1. INSTALL IT PROPERLY...
Install It Properly (Figure 3)
2. LEVEL IT...
Crash Hazard. Unstable floors can cause
refrigerator to fall on a person. Make
sure refrigerator is installed and leveled
on a floor that can hold the weight.
Level It (Figure 4)
To properly install, do the following:
(See Figure 3)
1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead
cabinets and the refrigerator top.
2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm) between the
refrigerator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the
refrigerator for ease of installation.
4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, leave
enough space so the door can open completely.
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To level your refrigerator, do the following:
(See Figure 4)
1. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.
2. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
3. Check with a level at base of refrigerator.
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Installaon(Connued...)
Explosion hazard. Ignion of rubbing
alcohol or inflammable or toxic solvents can
cause serious injury or death. Do not use
gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. to clean
this product.
3. REMOVE SALES LABELS...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guid label, tape, and any
inside labels before use.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instrucon labels
inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet
fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining glue, do the following:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball and remove.
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution
(1teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) before
removing glue as described in step 1.
5. PLUG IT IN...
4. CLEAN IT...
Prior to first use, and after removing all the
packaging and sales labels, clean your refrigerator.
Refer to “Cleaning Your Refrigerator”
(Pages 14 and 15).
Plug It In (Figure 5)
Electrical Shock Hazard. Electricity can
cause death or serious injury. Always make
sure wall receptacle and plug are grounded
before plugging in refrigerator.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
(See Figure 5)
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required.
Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use
an extension cord. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.
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Using Your Refrigerator
CONTROL CONSOLE...
Control Console (Figure 6)
SET THE CONTROLS...
You will find these controls inside your refrigerator (See Parts and Features, Page 2). After plugging in your
refrigerator for the first time, set the controls to these suggested temperatures to ensure the best food storage
results (See Figure 6).
Set Refrigerator
control to 3
NOTE: It may take several hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely. Allow it to reach desired coolness prior to
adding food to the refrigerator.
NOTE: A good way to determine if your refrigerator is set at the correct temperature is if ice cream is firm and the milk
and juice is cold enough for you.
Set Freezer
control to B
POWER SAVING CONTROL...
The Power Saving Control on the Control Console (see top of this page) operates electric heaters around the
door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator. (See Figure 6)
Use the
CONSUMES LESS ENERGY
seng when humidity is low.
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Use the
REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE
seng only if moisture forms on the
outside of the refrigerator
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Using Your Refrigerator (Connued...)
CHANGE THE CONTROL SETTINGS...
Use the following guidelines when adjusting the temperatures in your refrigerator or freezer:
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control, if needed.
Deciding what settings to use is made easy by the chart below.
CONTROL SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION
REASONS
CONTROL SETTINGS
If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM
If Freezer Section is TOO WARM
If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH
If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
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
Refrigerator - 4
Freezer - C
Refrigerator - 3
Freezer - A
Refrigerator - 2
Freezer - B
Refrigerator - 3
Freezer - A
Refirgerator - 4
Freezer - B
Call your COOL-LI!E service assistance telephone number.
Continental U.S. .........................................800.253.1301
Michigan .....................................................800.632.2243
Alaska & Hawaii ........................................800.253.1121
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