Whirlpool ET20PK User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
Model ET20PK
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
controls. It even tells you what new sounds to
expect from your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator
only to do what home refrigerators are designed
to do.
with
adjusi
care. Use it
Parts and features
CONTROL
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
POWER SAVING
in
CONTROL
CRISPER COVER
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a ques-
tion, have this information ready:
1. Complete
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.
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool prod-
uct.
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card
Model and Serial Numbers (from
with this product.
Mode, Number
Seria’ Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT
BUITER
UTILITY
,DJUSTABLE
SHELVES
-GRILLE
GLASS
BASE
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN ...........
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ......
Remove Soles Labels.
Clean It
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. .....
Setting the Controls. ............
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control ..........
Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves
Removing and Adjusting the
Freezer Shelf
Removing Crispers and
Crisper Cover
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Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover
Changing the Light Bulbs
Removing the Bose Grille
IceCubeTroys ,.,,,,.,._.,..,,......
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Sounds You May Hear
Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..
Cleaning Chart .
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods
VACATION AND MOVING CARE..
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
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WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY. .
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Before you plug it in
Before using your refrigerator, you ore 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 on area suitable for its size
and use.
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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electrical supply and grounding.
(Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions:‘)
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is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
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is not near on 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 on area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
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is not used by those 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.
Install properly...
1. Allow YZ inch (1.25 cm] space
at the top of the refrigerator for ease of
installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you
might want to leave extra space so the door
can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
on
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.
OR
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 tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT INSTRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator before using it.
See cleaning instructions on page 8.
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Level refrigerator-freezer...
USE SCREWDRIVER
FRONT
ROLLER
IGHT TO RAISE;
LEFf TO LOWER
I. Remove base grille (see page 7).
2. To raise front, turn the screw in the direction
shown.
3. To lower front, turn the screw in the direction
shown.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille (see page 7).
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TO ADJUST
VELLING SCREW
Plug it in...
J-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 cir-
cuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recepta-
cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or
pull chain. See individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package
3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
Using your refrigerator
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
reach under the console
and turn the knob.
Give the refrigerator 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 milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to
8. Freezer Control adjustments range from A to D.
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Changing the control settings...
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
call your
COOL-LINE ’ Section is
service
assistance
telephone
number
(page 151.
If Refrigerator
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t
MADE FAST ENOUGH
If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
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
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
Power Saving Control...
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.
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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator’
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
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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A
4
A
6
C
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