Whirlpool ET18HM User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ET18HM

Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else...

Thls booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean lt, 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

SERIAL NUMBER

POWER SAVING

CONTROL MEAT DRAWER

LEVELLING

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

ADJUSTABLE FREE,ZER SHELF

UTILITY

COMPARTMENT

BUTTER

COMPARTMENT

ADJUSTABLE

SHELVES

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.

l Copy Model and Serial Numbers

[see diagram above] and purchase date from sales slip.

l Keep this book and sales slip together in a

handy place.

from

label Model Number

Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number

Contents

SAFElY FIRST

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. .. 4

Remove Sales Labels ................ 4

Clean It ............................. 4

Plug Itln ............................ 4

Install Properly ...................... 4

Level Refrigerator-Freezer ........... 4

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ........... 5

Setting the Controls. ................. 5

Changing the Control Settings ....... 5

Power Saving Control ............... 5

Changing the Light Bulb Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover 6 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves ... 6 Removing Crispers and Crisper

Cover. ............................ 6

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Reversing the Door Swing Removing and Adjusting the

Freezer Shelf 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. 15

WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

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You are personally responsible for making sure that your refrigerator...

l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold

the weight,and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with .

the right electrical supply and grounding. [Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding

Instructions:‘)

l is used only to do what home refrigerators are

designed to do.

l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source. l is properly maintained.

. is out of the weather. .

is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55°F (13°C).

is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Before using your

refrigerator

1. 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.

2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de-

tergent before removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-

bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.

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

Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

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ZXan it...

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

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3. Plug it in...

3-PRONG OR0 TYPE WALL REC

4. Install properly...

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

2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall.

3. AllowYz 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.

5. Make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.

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 extenslon cord. Use a recepta-

cle which cannot be turned off wlth a switch or pull chain. See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

GROUNDING PLUG

5. Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

LEVELLING SCREW

HT TO RAISE:

LEFT TO LOWEd

1. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.

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

3. Check with level.

. RAISE

USE SCREWDRIVER

TO ADJUST

Using your refrigerator

REFRIGER-ATOR CONTROL

POWER SAVING CONTROL

Setting the controls...

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the

refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for

the first time...

1. Set the REFRIGERA-

2. Set the FREEZER CONTROL to B.

Changing the control settings...

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

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

REASON: Door opened-often

Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room 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

QUEsTIONS?

. ..call your COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number

(page 151.

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 ENOUGH

If BOTH SECTIONS

are TOO WARM

Very warm or very cold

room temperatures

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Power Saving Control...

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

LlGHi SWITCH FREkZER CONTROI

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pletely before addlng food. (This may take sev-

is as cold as you like and when

l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

ice cream

RECOMMENDED

CONTROL SETTINGS:

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Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when humidity is low.

2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.

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