Whirlpool ET16EK Use & Care Manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETIGEK

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ts. Freezers, Relrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Au Condllloners, Oehumldlfle

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 feature-s

Stationary

Door Shelves

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Utility

Compartment

Butter

Compartment

Slide-Out

- Adjustable
Shelves

Stationary

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Model and

Serial Number

Plate

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. . .

When you need service or call with a question.

have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete

Model and Serial Numbers (from the

plate located as shown).

Serial Number

2. Purchase date 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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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
Changing the Light Bulb
Moving the Meat Pan and Cover
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover
Removing and Adjusting

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the Freezer Shelf

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Reversing the Door Swing

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Ice Cube Trays

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Optional Automatic Ice Maker

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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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Cleaning Chart

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K)OD 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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I. Before Calling For Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance

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4. IfYouHaveaProblem.. ,. ,..,..,.

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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 electric 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, radiator OT other heat source.

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is properly maintained.

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is out of the weat her.

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is used in an area where the room temperature
will 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.. .

1. Allow 3 Inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cab­rnets and the refrigerator top.

2. Allow at least an Inch (2.5 cm] between the refrig­erator condenser and the wall.

3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re
frigerator for ease of installation

4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be

opened wider.

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Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Right to Raise;
Left to Lower

Levelling screw

Use Screwdriver
to Adjust

1 To raise front, turn each screw to the right
2 To lower front. turn each screw to the left

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Check wtth level

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any

inside

labels before using the refrigerator

To remove any remaining glue:

I. 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, gasollne, car­bon tetmchloride, etc. These can damage the
material.

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

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the retrigerator at the front.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-

ing instructions on page

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Plug it in...

Rettigerator

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 extenslon cord. Use a recep­tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain.

See individual electrical require-

ments

and

grounding instruction sheet in your liter-

ature package.

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