Whirlpool ET19TK User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
Model ET19TK
m}s. Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Dehumldlfle
Please read .this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else.. .
This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean it, 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
Ice Cube Trays/
Temperature 1
Control
Power Savina -
Model and
Serial Number
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with
have this InformatIon ready:
1.
Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from
Copy this Information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together In a
handy place.
sales
slip
a questton,
Model Number
Serial
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Number
Butter
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Compartment
- Meat Pan
- Adjustable
- Crispers
Shelves
Base Grille
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BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
RemoveSalesLabels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR REFRkiiibR
Setting the Controls
Power Saving Control
Changrng the Control Settings
Optional Automatrc Ice Maker
Adjustrng Shelves
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing Crispers and
Crisper Covers
Moving the Meat Pan
c‘1983 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
Contents
Page Page
Reversing the Door Swing
Ice Cube Trays
4
4 Sounds You May Hear
4
Energy Saving TIPS
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRli%Ai& ::
4 Removrng the Base Grille
5 Cleaning Chart
5 FOODSTORAGEGUIDE
Storrng Fresh Food 10
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Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 11
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6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
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3. If You Need Servrce
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4. If You Have u Problem
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IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are 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 an area suitable for its size
and use.
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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electric supply and grounding.
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is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
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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 in an area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55” F (13” C).
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is not run where there are explosive fumes.
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is not used by children or others 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.. .
1. Allow 1% inch (1.3 cm] between overhead cabinets
and the refrigerator top.
2. Allow ‘~2 inch (1.3 cm) clearance against cabinets
on each side for ease of installation.
3. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
inside labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructions on page 8,
Plug it in...
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Leveling screw
Right to Raise;
Left to Lower
I. Remove base grille [see page 8).
2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.
3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
4. Check with level.
Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
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 off with a switch or pull
chain. See individual electrical requirements and
grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
Using your refrigerator
Power Saving Control
Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control
Setting the controls.. .
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the
refrigerator When the refrigerator IS plugged In for
the frrst time
1 Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON-
TURE CONTROL to 3
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TROL to B
Power Saving Control.. .
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take severol hours.)
These settings should be about right for normal
household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when milk or
juice IS as cold OS you like ond when Ice cream
is firm.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel
Blocking it con slow the arr movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set
The Power Saving 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.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
below.
CONDITION :
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
GUESTIONS?
,,.ca’l your H If Refrlgerotor
FeyvVF)cLINE Section is
assistance
telephone
number
(page 15).
TOO WARM
TOO COLD
If ICE Isn’t
MADE FAST ENOUGH
If BOTH SECTIONS
ore TOO WARM
REASONS:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too worm
Door opened often
Large omount of food added
Verv cold room temperature
(cc&Y 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 worm or very cold
room temperatures
2.
1. Use the “OFF” setting when humidity
is low.
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Adjust the Temperoture Control first
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Walt at least 24 hours between odlustments
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Then adjust the Air Control, If needed
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Use the “0N”settrng
if moisture forms
on the outslde of the
refngerator.
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C
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A
2
B
3
A
4
B
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