Whirlpool ET22ZK User Manual

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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ET22ZK

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21s. Freezers. Refrlgeratat-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfl

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 Trays

Adjustable

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L Freezer

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Compartment

- Meat Pan

Shelf

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. . .

When you need service cx call with a question,

have this information ready:

1. Complete

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.

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M&e1 and Serial Numbers (from the

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

Page

SAFETY FIRST 3 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3

Install Properly, 4 Level Refrigerator-Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It 4 Plugltln .,,,,,,, ,.,, ,, ., ,,,

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5

Setting the Controls 5 Changing the Control Settings

Power Saving Control 5

Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6

Removing the Meat Pan and Cover, 6 Removing the Crispers and Covers 6 Removing the Freezer Shelf Ice Cube Travs 6

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Changing the Light Bulb 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7

Removing the Base Grille 7

Sounds You May Hear 8

Energy Saving Tips 8

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Chart

FOODSTORAGEGUIDE’ :::::::: ,::::,

Storing Fresh Food

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Freezing and Storing Frozen Food

VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15

1 Before Calling for Assistance 15

2. If You Need Asststance 15

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3. IfYouNeedService ,..... 15

4. IfYouHaveaProblem.. ,, 15

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Before you plug it in

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 electrical supply and grounding. [Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions:‘)

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is used only for jobs expected of home re-

frigerators

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is not near an oven, radrator or other heat source.

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is properly maintained.

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out of the weather

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used in an 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.

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Install properly.. .

I, Allow % 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 wrder

3. The refrigerator back can be flush agarnst the wall.

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Gurde label, tape and

any

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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 dishwashing detergent solution (1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) before

removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-

STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using tt. See cleaning

instructions on page 8 and 9

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Levelling SK4

I. Remove base grille [see page 7):

2. To raise front, turn each screw to the rrght. 3 To lower front, turn each screw to the left.

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Check with level

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Right to Raise;

Left to Lower

Plug it in...

J-prong grounding type wall receptacle

grounding plug

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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 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

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your Irterature package.

individual electrical requrre-

Using your refrigerator

Setting the controls.. .

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer ore In the refrigerator. When the refrigerator IS plugged In for the first time

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1 Set the TEMPERA-

TURE CONTROL to 3.

2. Set the AIR CONTROL to B.

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 1s TOO WARM

If Freezer

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Section TOO WARM

QUESTIONS?

.coIl your COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number

(page 15).

If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD

If ICE Isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH

If BOTH SECTIONS ore TOO WARM

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REASONS:

Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too worm

Door opened often

Large amount of food added

Very cold room temperature

[can’t cvcle often enouahl

Controls not set correctly for your ccnditlons

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

Glve the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pletely before adding food.

erol hours.)

[This may take sev-

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 llke and when ice cream

Do

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block the Blocking it con slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set.

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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

air outlet

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS: Temperature Control

Air Control

Temperature Control Air Control

Temperature Control 3 Air Control

Temperature Control Air Control

on the control panel

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C

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A

2 B

A

4

B

Power Saving Control.. .

The Power Saving Control

sole operates electric heater around the door open-

Ings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming

on the outside of the refrigerator low

on the Control Con-

1. Use the “OFF” settlng when humidity

2. Use the “ON”settl& if moisture forms

on the outside of the refrigerator.

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