Whirlpool ET18AK User Manual

NO-FROST

O REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

MODEL ETl8AK

IS. Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges,

MIcrorave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners, Dehumldlflel

Please read this Use and Care Guide

before you do anything else.. .

This booklet tells you how to start your refrig-

erator, clean it, move shelves and adjust con-

trols. 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 Light Power Saving

Control

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service gr call with a question,

have this Information ready:

Model Number

Compartment

Utility

Butter Compartment

Adjustable

Shelves

Model and

Serial Number

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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Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

SAFETY FIRST

BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN.~~~~~~~.

Install Properly,

Level Refrigerator-Freezer

Remove Soles Labels

Clean It

Plugltln

USINGYOUR 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 Removing and Adjusting the

Freezer Shelf

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Before you plug it in

IMPORTANT

Before using your refrigerator, you ore 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 on area surtable for its size and use.

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is connected only to the rrght kind of outlet, with the right electrrcal supply and grounding (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Groundrng Instructions.“)

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IS used only for jobs expected of home rem frigerators.

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

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Cleaning Chart

FOOD STORAGE CHART.

Storing Fresh Food

Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods VACATION AND MOVING CARE, IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

1, Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

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IS not near on 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 on area where the room temperature 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

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Install properly.. .

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Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any inside labels before using the refrigerator.

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To remove any remaining glue: I, Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

OR

2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solutron (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, carbon tetrachloride, 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 front.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator

before usrng It. See cleanrng instructions onpageB.-

1 Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cabl-

nets and refrrgerator top.

2. Allow at least an inch (2 5 cm] between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall.

3 Allow 1/2 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 extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider.

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Leveling 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

3. Check wrth level

Rc!lse 1

Lower

Right to Raise; Left to Lower

Plug it in...

j-prong grounding type wall receptacle

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Refrigerator

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 extension cord. Use a recep-

tacle which cannot be turned oft with a switch

or pull chain. See individual electrical require-

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

Using your refrigerator

Refrigerator Control

Power Saving Control

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Setting the controls.. .

Controls for the refrrgerator and freezer are in the refrrgerator. When the refrigerator is plugged In for the first time

I, Set the REFRIGERA- -

TOR CONTROL to 3.

2 Set the FREEZER

CONTROL to B.

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Changing the control settings.. .

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

QUESTIONS? . ..call your COOL-LINE 9 service assistance telephone number

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CONDITION: If Refrigerator

Section is TOO WARM

If Freezer Section is TOO WARM

If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOl

If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM

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REASONS: Door opened often

Large amount of food added Room temperature tco warm

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold rcom temperature (can’t cycle often enough)

Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough]

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm OT very cold room temperatures

Light Switch

Glve the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may toke several hours.]

These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage.

The controls will be set about right when milk or juice

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IS firm.

as cold as you like and when Ice cream

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Adjust the Refrtgerator Control first.

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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments

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Then adjust the Freezer Control, if needed.

Freezer Control

RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS:

Refrigerator Freezer

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Power Saving Control.. .

The Power Saving Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door I. openings. These heaters help keep moisture from fcrmrng on the outside of the refrigerator.

Use the CdNSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when

humrdity

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Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting only If moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.

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