Whirlpool ET18XM User Manual

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NO-FROST REFRIGERATORFREEZER

Model ET18XM

alar-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Bu~ll-In Ovens and Suriace Unils. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condilioners. Oehumidiliers. Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers Free

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

This 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 refrlgemtor.

Treat your new refrlgemtor wlth care. Use it only to do what home refrlgemtors are designed

to do.

Parts and features

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

ADJUSTABLE FREEZER SHELF

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

MODEL AND SERIAL

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LIGHT

, COMPARTMENT

COMPARTMENT

UTILITY

BUllER

ADJUSTABLE

SHELVES

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CONTROL MEAT DRAWER

CRISPERS LEVELING

ROLLERS (not shown]

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service or call with a question,

have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the label 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.

Please complete and mall the Owner Regls-

tmtlqn card turnlshed with this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase D,,+e

Service Company and Telephone Number

STATIONARY

DOOR SHELVES

Contents

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SAFETYFIRST.. ........................ -3

BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN ................ 3

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

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

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

Cleanlt ............................. 4

Plugltln ............................. 4

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

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

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

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

Changing the Light Bulb ............. 6

Adjusting the Refrigerator

Shelves ........................... 6

Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover . 6

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Removing Crispers and Crisper

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

Removing and Adjusting

the Freezer Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Automatic Ice Maker . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sounds You May Hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR . . . . . .

Cleaning Chart . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing Fresh Food . . . . , . , . . . . , , . . . . . .

FreezIng and Storlng Frozen Foods . . .

VACATION AND MOVING CARE. . . . . . . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE .

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 8 X

9 10 10 11 14 15 16

Before you plug it in

Important

Before using your refrigerator, you are personally responsible for making sure that it...

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 for jobs expected of home

refrigerators.

l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat

source.

l is properly maintained. l is out of the weather. l is used in an area where the rmrn temperature

will not fall below 55°F (13%).

l is not used by those who may not understand

how it should be used.

l is not loaded with food before it has time to get

properly cold.

Install properly... Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and any lnslde labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remalnlng glue:

1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent 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-

STRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGER-

ATOR.

Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under

the retrlgerator at the tront.

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Clean it...

Clean your refriger-

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. Allow YZ 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.

ator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page8. ,

Plug it in...

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

USE SCREWDRIVER

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

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

3. Check with level.

TO ADJUST

LEVELLING SCREW

RAISE h

3-PRONG GROUNDING

TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

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 receptacle which cannot be turned ott wlth a swttch or pull chain. See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

J-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

Using your refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR 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 REFRIGERATOR CONTROL to 3.

2. Set the FREEZER CONTROL to 6.

Changing the control settings...

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

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

CONDITION: REASON:

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TOO WARM Room temperature too warm

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Section is TOO WARM

QUESTIONS? . ..call your COOL-LINE@ Section is service assistance telephone number

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If Refngerator TOO COLD

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If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH

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If BOTH SECTIONS

Large amount of food added

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

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for your conditions Freezer B

Heavy ice usage

Very cold room temperature

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cycle often enough]

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are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer

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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.

LIGHT SWITCH

FREEZER CONTROL

Glve the refrlgemtor time to cool down com-

pletely before addlng food. (This may take sev-

The controls will be set about right when milk or

juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is

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

RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS:

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1. 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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