Whirlpool ET16TK User Manual

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REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETIGTK

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NO-FROST

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

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service or call with a question,

have this information ready:

1. Complete

plaie located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip,
Copy this information in these spaces, Keep this

book, your warranty and
handy place.

Model and Serial Numbers (from the

sales slip together in a

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Shelves

Model and

Serial Number

and Telephone Number

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Contents

Page

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
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 the Crispers and Cover
Adjusting the Freezer Shelf

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Ice Cube Trays
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Sounds You May Hear.
Energy Saving Tips

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Chart

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing Fresh Food
Storing Frozen Food

VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

I, Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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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 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 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.

Install properly.. .

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1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cab­inets and the refrigerator top

2 Allow at least an inch (2.5cm) between the refrig-

erator condenser and the wall.

3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re­frrgerator 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.. .

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
Inside labels before usrng the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.

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

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the retrigerator at the front.

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Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean­rng instructions on page 8.

Plug it in...

Right to Raise;
left to lower

1 To rarse front. turn each screw to the right
2 To lower front, turn each screw to the left
3 Check with level

Leveling screw

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Raise

Use Screwdriver
to Adjust

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Refrigerator

Power Cord

RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING 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 recep-

tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch

or pull chain.

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter­ature package.

See individual electrical require-