Whirlpool ET16JM User Manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETWM

&

Model ETl6JK

jers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Oehumidi

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

(ETl6JM only)

Serial Number

Freezer Control

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service OT call with a question,

have this information ready:

1. Complete

label located as shown).

Model

and

Serial Numbers (from the

Model Number

Serial Number

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- Crispers

Juice

Crisper

Cover

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.

2

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

SAFETYFIRST ., ,...., ,...., 3

Page

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3

Install Properly 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4
Remove Sales Label 4
Clean It 4
Plug It In 4

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5

Setting the Controls 5
Power Saving Control 5
Changing the Control Settings 5
Adjusting the Shelves 6

Removing the Crispers and Cover
Changing the Light Bulb 6
Automatic Ice Maker 6

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Ice Cube Trays 7
Sounds You May Hear, 7
Energy Saving Tips 7

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7

Cleaning Chart 8

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9

Storing Fresh Food 9
Storing Frozen Food 10

VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

I. Before Calling for Assistance 1 1

2. If You Need Assistance 1 1

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3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

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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 electrical supply and grounding, (Refer to
Your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions:‘)

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is used only for jobs expected of home re­frigerators.

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is not near an oven, radiator 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 will
not fall below 55” F (13” C).

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is not used by those 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.

Install properly.. .

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 % inch (1.25 cm] on each side of the re­frigerator 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.

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any

inside

labels before using the refrigerator

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, gasoilne, car­bon tetrachioride, 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 tront.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator

before using it. See
ing instructions on pages
7 and 8.

Cleaf

Plug it in...

Level refrigerator-freezer...

This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelling legs that
are shipped in a separate package.

1. Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the
bottom front corners of the refrigerator.

2. Slide the refrigerator into place.

3. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.

- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown.

-To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.

4. Check with level.

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Refrigerator

Power Cord

RECOMMENDED GROUNDtNG 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.

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter­ature package.

See individual electrical require-