Whirlpool ETl6XK User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETl6XK
rs. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, EmIt-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compaclors, Room Air Conditioners. Oehumldifif
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 exped
from your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
Parts and features
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Ice Trays
Refrigerator
Control
Utility Bin 9
Crisper Cover
Crispers -
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
Model Number
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Juice Can Rack
/ Meat Pan
Utility Compartment
- Compartment
Serial Number
Butter
Adjustable
Shelves
Model and
Plate
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 tcgether in a
handy place.
2
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Contents
SAFETYFIRST.
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN.
Install Properly.
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Controls
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3 Optional Automatic Ice Maker
3 Ice Cube Trays
4 Sounds You May Hear
4 Energy Saving Tips
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Cleaning Chart
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4 FOODSTORAGEGUIDE..
Storing Fresh Food
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Storing Frozen Food
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Power Saving Control 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE,
Changing the Control Settings 5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
Moving the Meat Pan and Cover
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover.
Removing the Freezer Shelf
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
6 I. Before Calling for Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
6 3. IfYou NeedService
6 4. IfYouHaveaProblem ..,. ,..,...,
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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 refrigerators.
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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” C).
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is not used by those who may not understand
it should be used.
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is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.
how
Install properly.. .
1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top.
2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm] between the refrigerator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow J/Z inch (1.25 cm] on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
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 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, car-
bon tetrachioride, 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 refrigercrtor at the front.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on Page 8,
Plug it in...
Sprang
grounding type
wall receptacle
Level refrigerator-freezer...
Use Screwdriver Leveling screw
to Adjust
Lefl to Lower
1. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.
2. To lower front, turn each screw to the left
3. Check with level.
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grounding plug
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Retrigerator
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.
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