Whirlpool ET18RK User Manual
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REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Before Using Your Refrigerator
Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls
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Changing the control settings
Exterior moisture control
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjusting the door bins
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Adjusting the shelf glides
Removing the crispers and crisper cover.
Adjusting the crisper humidity control
Moving the meat drawer and cover
Changing the light bulbs
Removing the base grille
Reversing the door swing
Ice compartment door
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Ice cube trays .........................
Optional automatic ice maker
Sounds you may hear
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Energy saving tips ....................
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Food Storage Guide
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Storing fresh food ....................
Sloring frozen food
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Power interruptions
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If You Need Service Or Assistance
Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty
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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.
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Copy model and serial numbers from label
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape and
any inside labels (except for the model and serial
number label) before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
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Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the matenal. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do nol 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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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow basic precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
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Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...even if they will “just sit
in the garage a few days:’
If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, do it safely. Please read
the enclosed safety booklet from
the Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
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Never allow children to operateiplay
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be sure your
refrigerator:
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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 proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and
grounding.
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is used only to do what home refrigerators are
designed to do.
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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 only in an area where the room
temperature will not fall below 13°C (55°F).
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is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
. is not loaded with food before it has time lo
get properly cold.
Before Using Your Refrigerator
Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using It. See
cleaning instructions on page
Plug it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 220 or 240 Volt, 50 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. Use a
receptacle which cannot be turned off with a
switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Install properly
1. Allow 1.25 cm (% inch) space on each side
and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of
installation.
2. If the Jefrigerator is to be against a wall, you
might want to leave extra space on the hinge
side so the door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against
the wall.
4. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure
ice maker water supply has been connected.
Refer to Installation Instructions.
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Front roller
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Right to raise:
Use screwdriver
Raise
Lower
Left to lower
to ad
Level refrigerator-freezer
1. Remove the base grille. (See page 8.)
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 8.)
Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. To adjust a control, reach under the
console and turn the knob. When the refrrgerator
is plugged in for the first time.
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4.
2. Se1 the Freezer Control to C.
Give the refngerator time to cool down completely
before adding food. (This may take several hours.)
These settings should be about right for normal
household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when mrlk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.
Refngerator Control adjustments range from
1 to 8. Freezer Control adjustments range from
A to D.
CONDITION:
If Refrigeralor
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
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigera-
tor or freezer, use the settings listed In the chart
below as a guide.
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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
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 cvcle often enough)
Door opened oHen
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room
temoeratures
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 6
Freezer D
Refngerator 4
Freezer
Refrigerator 2
Freezer A
Refrigerator 4
Freezer A
Refngerator 6
Freezer
A
C
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