Whirlpool ET22DK, ET22RK, ET20RK, ET20DK, ET22DM User Manual
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Use & C~riGuide
Automatic
freezer shelf
Freezer shelf
Ice cube trays
and shelves
(ET22DK, ET22RK,
ETOODK and ETSORK)
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Freezer light
(ET22DM, ETZZDK,
ET22RM and ET22RK)
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ET22RM and
Leveling rollers
(behind base grille)
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Base
grille
Deep adjustable
door bins
Model ET22DM
shown
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
ET22DM ET22DK ET22RM ET22RK
ET20DK ET20RK
Contents
Important Safety Instructions. ........
Before Using Your Refrigerator .......
Using Your Refrigerator. ..............
Setting the controls ...................
Changing the control settings ..........
Exterior moisture control ..............
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves .......
Removing the freezer shelf ............
Adjusting the door bins ................
Removing the crispers and crisper cover.
Adjusting the crisper humidity control ...
Moving the meat drawer and cover ......
Adjusting the shelf glides ..............
Changing the light bulbs ...............
Removing the base grille ..............
Reversing the door swing ..............
Ice compartment door. ................
Ice cube trays. .......................
Automatic ice maker ..................
Sounds you may hear .................
Energy saving tips ....................
Cleaning Your Refrigerator ...........
Food Storage Guide ..................
Storing fresh food ....................
Storing frozen food ...................
Caring For Your Refrigerator. .........
Vacation and moving care .............
Power interruptions ...................
If You Need Service Or Assistance ....
Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty. .....
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
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Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.
Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
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Model Number
Serial Number
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Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
01991 Whirlpool Corporation
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape
and any inside labels before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
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Rub bnskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
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Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
above. Do not use sharp rnstrumenls, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
These can damage the material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the
Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at
the front.
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow basic precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
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Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...even if they will “just sit
in the garage a few days:’
If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, do it safely. Please read
the enclosed safety booklet from
the Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
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Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be sure your
refrigerator:
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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 proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
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is used only to do what home refrigerators are
designed to do.
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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%).
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is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
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is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
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Before Using Your Refrigerator
Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on page 11.
Plug it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding plug
Retrigerato
power cord
and properly grounded electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
Install properly
1. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and
at the top of the refrigerator for ease of
installatron.
2. 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.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against
the wall.
Front roller
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Use screwdr
Lower
Right to raise;
Left to lower
to ad
Raise
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Level refrigerator-freezer
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Remove base grille (see page 8).
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille (see page 8).
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. To adjust a control, reach under the
console and turn the knob. When the refrigerator
is plugged in for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4.
2. Set the Freezer Control to C.
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.
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or
freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below. If
you have questions, call your COOL-LINE@ service assistance number (see page 14).
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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.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
If Refrigerator
Section is
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 temoerature 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 enouah)
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room
temoeratures
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 6
Freezer
D
Refrigerator 4
Freezer
A
Refrigerator 2
Freezer
A
Refrigerator 4
Freezer
A
Refrigerator 6
Freezer C
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