Whirlpool ET20VM User Manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETZOVK

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Model ET20VM

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

This booklet tells you how to start your
refrlgemtor, clean lt, move shelves and adjust
controls. lf even tells you what new sounds to
expect from your refrlgemtor.

Treat your new refrigerator wlth care. Use It
only to do what home refrigerators are deslgned

to do.

Parts and features

ADJUSTABLE
FREEZER SHELF

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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 Regis-

tmtlon card furnlshed wlth this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

PU,,..h,,se Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

- UTILITY
COMPARTMENT

1 BUTTER

COMPARTMENT

ADJUSTABLE

- GLASS

SHELVES

BASE

GRILLE

Contents

SAFETYFIRST

BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN ................

Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug Itln

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control

Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves ....... 6

Removing and Adjusting

the Freezer Shelf.

Removing the Crispers and Cover ... 6

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Moving the Meat Pan and Cover.
Changing the Light Bulbs

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Removing the Base Grille
Ice Cube Trays

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Automatic Ice Maker

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Sounds You May Hear

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Energy Saving Tips

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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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Cleaning Chart

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

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Storing Fresh Food

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Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods

VACATION AND MOVING CARE.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE .

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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

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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 room temperature

will not fall below 55°F (13°C).

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...

1. Allow YZ inch (1.25 cm] space on each side and
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
wall.

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.

OR

2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing

detergent

in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubblng alcohol or flammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-

bon tetmchlorlde, 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 refrlgemtor at the front.

before removing glue as described

Clean it...

Clean your refriger- 1
ator before using it.
See cleaning instruc­tions on page 8.

Level refrigerator-freezer...

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FRONT ROLLER

1. Remove base grille (see page 7).

2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.

3. To lower front, turn screw in the direction shown,

4. Check with level.

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USE SCREWDRIVER

TO ADJUST

VELLING SCREW

Plug it in...

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3-PRONG

TYPE WA1

REFRIGERA;OR

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 off with a switch or
pull chain. See individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.

3-PitONG
GROUNDING PLUG

Using your refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR’COMROL INDICATOR-LIGHT

POWER SAilNG CONTROL

Setting the controls...

Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the

refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for

To adjust a conhol,
reach under the console
and turn the knob.

Changing the control settings...

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

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

CONDITION: REASON: CONTROL SEllINGS:

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Door opened often Refrigerator
Large amount of food added Freezer

Door opened often Refrigerator

LIGHT-SWITCH FREEZER-CONTROL

Glve the retrlgerator tlme to cool down com­pletely before addlng food. (This may take sev­eral hours.)

These setilngs should be about tight for nor­mal household refrigerator usage.

The controls will be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like when ice cream is firm.

Refirgerator Control adjustments range from 1 to

8. Freezer Control adjustments range from A to D.

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

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If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refr,igerator
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer

Verv warm or very cold

room temperatures

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.

POWER

SAVING CONTROL

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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.
The indicator light will glow when the switch is in
the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” position.

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