Whirlpool ET16EP User Manual

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Model ETIGEP

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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

Control

Crisper
Cover

Crispers
Levelling

Roller F

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service 01 call with a question,

have this Information ready,

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate 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.

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Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

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Can Rack

- Egg Nest

- Butter
Compartment

- Slide-Out

Adjustable

Shelves

/ Stationary

Door Shelves

Model and

Serial Number

Plate

SAFETY FIRST.
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN. ,.I,, I.., ,,.,,

Install Properly,
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels 4
Clean It
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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 Freezer Shelf

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Ice Cube Trays

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Optional Automatic Ice Maker

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SoundsYou May Hear

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Energy Saving Tips

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

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Cleaning Chart

FOOD STORAGEGUIDE.

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Storing Fresh Food

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Storing Frozen Food ,

VACATION AND MOVINGCARE.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

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1. Before Calling For Assistance

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2. IfYouNeedAssistance .,..

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3. IfYouNeedService . . . . . . . . ,....,

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4.IfYouHaveaProblem

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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 cx 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
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 fime to get
properly cold.

Install properly.. .

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

Allow at least an tnch (2 5 cm] between the refrrg-

erator condenser and the wall.

Allow 1 z Inch (1 25 cm) on each side of the re-

frigerator for ease of rnstallatron

If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you mrght
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider

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Level refrigerator-freezer.. . ” ~~

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 descrrbed in step 1

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car­bon tetmchloride, 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 refrigemtor at the front.

Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean-

ing instructions on page 8.

Plug it in...

Right to Raise;

Left to Lower

1.

To raise front, turn each screw to the rrght

Leveling screw

Use Screwdriver
to Adjust

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

3. Check with level

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Refri&ator

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 applrance be provided.

Do not use an extension cord. Use a recep-

tacle which cannot be turned off wlth a switch

or pull chain. See individual electrical require­ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter-

ature package.