Whirlpool ET18JK, ET18JM User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
Model ETWM
&
Model ETWK
ryers. Freezers, Relrlgerator-freezers. Ice Makers Dishwashers. Bu~ll~tn Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners.
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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
Juice
Can
Rack
Egg
Nest
Serial
Number
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a questjon.
have this informatlon ready.
1. Complete
plate located as shown)
2. Purchase date from sales slop.
Copy this informatlon in these spaces Keep th1.s
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model and Serial Numbers [from the
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Compartment
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLlJ& IN
Install Properly,
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR RiiRlGEiiATCiIi
Settrng the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crispers
and Crisper Cover
Changing the Light Bulb
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Automatrc Ice Maker
Sounds You May Hear
Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Storrng Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
1 BeforeCallingfor Assistance 11
2 If You Need Assistance 11
3 If You NeedService 11
4 If You Havea Problem
c 1986 Whirlpool Corporation
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before usrng your refrigerator. you are personally
responsible for making sure that it
9 IS installed and leveled on a floor that WIII hold
the weight, and in an area surtable for its size
and use
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IS connected only to the rrght kind of outlet, with the
right electrIcal supply and grounding [Refer to
your “ElectrIcal Requrrements and Grounding
Instructrons”)
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IS used only for lobs expected of home rep
frlgerators
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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
9 IS used in an area where the room temperature WIII
not fall below 55’ F [13- C)
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IS not used by those who may not understand how
I! should be used
9 IS not loaded with food before It has time to get
properly cold
Install properly.. .
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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any
inside
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove
OR
2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution [I
teaspoon detergent tn 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 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.
labels before using the refrigerator
Remove sales labels.. .
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1 Allow 3 inches (7 5 cm] between overhead cable
2 Allow at least an Inch (2 5 cm) between the
3 Allow ‘,!. Inch (1 25 cm) on each side of the
4 If the refrigerator IS to be against a wall, you might
Level refrigerator-freezer...
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nets and refrigerator top
refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall
refrtgerator for ease of lnstallatlon
want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the
door can be opened wider
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using It
See cleaning InstructIons L
on pages 7 and ,8
Plug it in...
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-drong
grounding plug
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Refrigerator
Power Cord
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Raise
This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelllng 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
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To raise corners, turn legs In direction shown
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To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown
4 Check with level
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tower
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fuseu
and properly grounded electrlcal 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 lndlvidual electrical require-
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