Whirlpool ETl8AK User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETl8AK

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 CUBE . TRAV

ADJUSTABLE _ 1 w-w

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MODEL AND + SERIAL NUMBER

POWER SAVING

MEAT DRAWER

LEVELLING

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.Then complete the form below. Have this information ready If you need .;ervice or call with a question.

- UTILITY COMPARTMENT

- BUTTER COMPARTMENT

L ADJUSTABLE

/ DOOR SHELF

- GRILLE

SHELVES

GALLON WIDE

BASE

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Copy model and serial numbers from plate (see diagram above] and purchase date from sales slip.

. Keep this sook and sales slip together in a

handy place

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Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Contents

SAFETY FIRST

Important Safety Instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

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

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..

Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing and Adjusting

the Freezer Shelf

Removing the Crispers and Crisper

Cover............................. 6

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Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover Changing the Light Bulbs

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Removing the Bose Grille..

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Reversing the Door Swing

4

Ice Cube Trays

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Optional Automatic Ice Maker

4

Sounds You May Hear

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Energy Saving Tips

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..

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Cleaning Chart

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

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Storing Fresh Food Storing Frozen Food

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VACATION AND MOVING CARE..

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY............................ 16

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bat your refrigerator...

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the weight, and in on area

floor that will hold l is out of the weather,

suitable for its size and

lf outlet, with nding. (Refer grounding In-

is used only to do what home refriaerators ore

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is properly maintained.

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is used in on urea where the room temperature

will not fall below 55°F 113°C).

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is not used by anyone unable to operate it

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properly.

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is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Before using your refrigerator

L Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape

and any inside labels before using the refrigera-

tor. To remove any remaining glue:

1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

OR

2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent 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.

4. Install properly...

2. Clean it...

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See

cleaning instructions on page 8.

3. Plug it in...

3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

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 Electrical Requirements and

Grounding Instruction Sheet in your Literature Package.

J-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

1. Allow 1/2 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 on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider.

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

5. Level refrigerator-freezer...

FRONT ROLLER

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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 7).

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Using your refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR- CONTROL

POWER SAVING CONTROL

Setting the controls...

Controls forthe refrigerator and freezerare in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the crst time...

1.

Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL TO 4.

2. Set the FREEZER

CONTROL TO C.

To adjust a control, 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: If Refrigerator

Section is TOO WARM

If Freezer Section is TOO WARM

QUESTIONS? call your COOL-LINE3 Section is service assistance

telephone number

If Refrigerator TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH

(page 151.

If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM

REASON: Door opened often

Large amount of food added Room temperature 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 enough)

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures

LIGHT SWITCH

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-

era1 hours.)

These settings should be about right for nor-

mal 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.

FREEZER-CONTROL

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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

RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS:

Refrigerator Freezer

6

D

4

A

2

A

Power Saving Control...

The Power Savlng Control on the Control Con-

sole operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator.

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,