Whirlpool ET17HK Use And Care Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETl7HK
krs. Freezers. Refngeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Atr Condllloners. Oehumldlf
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 tiith care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
Parts and features
Ice Cube Trays 1
I
Freezer Shelf .
x Ill!! I
Control
Crisper Covers
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
Contents
Pase
Page
SAFETYFIRST ......................... 3
Removing the Base Grille ............ 7
BEK)REYOUPLUtBlTlN ................ 3
Ice Cube Trays ...................... 7
Install Properly ...................... 4
Optional Automatic Ice Maker ....... B
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ............ 4
SoundsYouMayHear ................ 8
Remove Sales Labels ................ 4
Energy Saving Tips ................... 8
Clean It ............................ 4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...... 9
Plugltln ............................ 4
Cleaning Chart ..................... 9
USIN0 YOUR REFRIOERATOR. ..........
5 FOOD SYORAOEOCIIDE. ............... 10
Setting the Controls .................. 5
Storing Fresh Food ................... 10
Changlng the Control Settings ........ 5
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods .... II
Power Saving Control ................
5 VACATlON AND MOVING CARE ....... 14
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves .....
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 15
Removing the Freezer Shelf ........... 6
1. Before Calling for Assistance ....... 15
Removing the C&pets and Covers .... 6
2. If You Need Assistance ............ 15
Moving the Meat Pan ................ 6
3. If You Need Service ............... 15
Reversing the Door Swing ............ 7
4. If You Have a Problem ............. 15
Changing the Light Bulb ............. 7
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
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 WIII 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 re-
frigerators,
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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.
InstalI properly.. .
Remove sales labels.. .
You don’t need space between counters and
cabinets and the sides and top of the refrigerator.
You might want to leave enough room so the
refrigerator can be rolled easily
The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
4
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Front Roller
Right to Raise;
Left to Lower
1. Remove base grille (see page 7).
2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.
3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
4. Check with level.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any
lnslde
labels before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remalnlng 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, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachlorlde, etc. These can damage the
materlal.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the retrlgerator at the tront.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on page 9.
J-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
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 extenslon cord. Use a recep-
tacle 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.
’ Using your refrigerator
Power Saving Control
Alr Outlet
Air Control
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CONTROL CONSOLE
Setting the controls.. .
Glve the refrigerator time to cool down com-
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
pletely before addlng food.
[This may take sev-
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
eral hours.)
the first time...
These settings should be about right for
norm91
household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when milk or
:@I ‘@’ isrirm,
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
3
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Do
not
block the air
outlet
on the control panel.
1. Set the TEMPERA-
2. Set the AIR CON-
Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to
TURE CONTROL to 3.
TROL to B.
keep temperatures at the level you set.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger-
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Adjust the Temperature Control first.
atcx or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments
below.
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Then adjust the Air Control, if needed.
CONDITIOh I:
REASONS:
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If Refrigerate
x
Section is
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
TOO WARM
Room temperature too warm
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
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Temperature Control
Air Control
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Temperature Control
u
Air Control
A
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Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Very cold rmrn temperature
QUESTIONS?
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for your conditions
service
assistance
TOO COLD
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,
telephone ~(&s~?&.T ENOUGH
Heavy ice usage
number
Very cold room temperature
Nw 151.
(can? cycle often enouahl
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If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added
Very warm 01 very cold
room temperatures
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B
Air Control
lemperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
B
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control
on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heater around the door open-
1. Use the “OFF” set-
2.
Use the “0N”setting
ings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming
ting when humidity
if moisture forms
on the outside of the refrigerator low.
on the outside of the
refrigerator
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