Whirlpool ET22MT User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ET22MT
jrs, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Mlcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlfll
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 desrgned to do.
Parts and features
Alr Control 0
Glass Shelves
Hui
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
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1.
Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate 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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
\
Dlspenser
\
-Door Shelves
Model and Serial
- Number Plate
- Base Grille
Tilt Ice*
DOOr
Compartment
Compartment
Butter
Utility
Adjustable
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*Tmk
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
Power Saving Control
Changing the Control Settings
Tilt Ice* Dispenser
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature
Removing the Meat Pan
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control
Removing Crispers and Crisper Covers
Adjusting Shelves
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Before you plug it in
Contents
Page Page
Changing Light Bulbs
3
Sounds You May Hear
4
Energy Saving Tips
4
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
4
Removing the Bose Grille
4
Cleaning Chart
4
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10
5
Storing Fresh Food 10
5
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 11
5
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14
5
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15
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I, Before Calling for Assistance 15
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2. If You Need Assistance 15
6
3. If You Need Service 15
7
4. If You Hove o Problem 15
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IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you ore personally
responsible for making sure that it...
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is installed and leveled on o floor that will hold
the weight, and in on are0 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
b 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 run where there ore 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 proI
,erly.. .
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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
Clean it.. .
For ease of installatron allow 92” [ 1.25 cm] space
between counters and cabinets and the sides and
top of the refrigerator.
The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Use Screwdriver
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.
Clean your refrrgerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructions on page 8.
Plug it in...
wall receptacle
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 electrtcal requirements and
groundrng instruction sheet in your literature
package.
Using your refrigerator
Power Saving Control
Temperature Control
Setting the controls.. .
COntrOlS
refrigerator. When the refrrgerator
the first trme.
1 Set the TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL to 3.
for the refrrgerator and freezer are In the
,S plugged
yc@ @
3
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2. Set the AIR CONTROL to B.
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In for
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electrrc heater around the door open-
ings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming
on the outside of the refrigerator.
Air Outlet
Air Control
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (Thus may take several hours.)
These settings should be about right
for normal
household refrigerator usage.
The controls WIII be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when Ice cream
IS
firm.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blockrng it can slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set
1. Use the “OFF” setttng when humidity
IS low
2. Use the “0N”settrng
if moisture forms
on the outside of the
refrigerator
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refngeratof or freezer, use the settings listed In the chart
below.
CONDITION :
If Refrigerator
Sectron is
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
If Freezer Door opened often
Section
IS
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
QUESTIONS?
.,.call your If Refrigerator
CooL-L’NE ’ Section
service
assistance
telephone
number
@age 15).
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage
MADE FAST ENOUGH
YZZKKCTIONS
IS
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added
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REASONS:
Door opened often-
Large amount of food added
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Large amount of food added
[can’t cycle often enough]
Controls not set correctl;
for your ccndittons
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Very cold roorr temperature
[can’t cycle often enough]
---_Door opened often
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
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Adjust the Temperature Control first.
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
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Then adjust the Air Control, if needed.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control
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Arr Control
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Temperature control
Air Control
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Temperature Control
Arr Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
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Air Control
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B
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