Whirlpool ETl8EK User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETl8EK

!ers, Freezers, Retrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, bash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidlf

Please read this Use and Care Guide

before you do anything else...

This booklet tells you how to start your retrigerator. clean It, move shelves and adjust controls. It even tells you what new sounds to expect tram your refrigerator.

Treat your new rehigerator with care. Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.

Parts and features

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service a call with CY question.

have this information ready:

Model Number

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1. Comploto

plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these

book, your wananty and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model and Serial Numbers (from the

spaces.

Keep this

Serial Number

Purchase Dote

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN. : : : : : : :

Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It : : Plug It In

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Changing the Light Bulb Moving the Meat Pan Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover Removing and Adjusting the

Freezer Shelf

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Reversing the Door Swing

Ice Cube Trays

4 Optional Automatic Ice Maker

Sounds You May Hear,

4 4 Energy Saving Tips

4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

4 Cleaning Chart

5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE.

5 Storing Fresh Food 5 Freezing and Storing 5 Frozen Foods

6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

6 1. Before Calling For Assistance 6 2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

7 4. If You Have a Problem

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7 7 7 8 8

9 10 10

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Before you plug it in

IMPORTANT

Before using your refrigerator, you are personally responsible for making sure that it...

is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions:‘)

is used only for jotjs expected of home refrigerators.

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

is properly maintained.

is out of the weather.

is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55” F (13” C].

is not wsed by those who may not understand how it should be used

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

Install properly.. .

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any

Inside

labels before using the refrigerator.

To remove any remalnlng glue:

I, Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solutron (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 tetrachlorlde, etc. These can damage the materlal.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-

STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the refrlgemtor at the front.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 0

1 Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabi-

nets and refrigerator top.

2. Allow at least an inch [2 5 cm] between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall

3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installatron.

4 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

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Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Leveling screw

Right to Raise;

Use Screwdriver to Adjust

1. To raise front, turn each screw to the right

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

3. Check with level.

Lefl to Lower

Plug it in...

j-prong grounding type wall receptacle,

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 wlth a switch or pull ohaln.

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

See individual electrical require-

Setting the controls.. .

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the refrigerator. When the refrigerator IS plugged In for the first trme.

1. Set the REFRIGERA-

TOR CONTROL to 3.

Glve the refrigerator tlme to cool down com-

pletely before addlng food.

(This may take sev-

These settlngs should be about rfght for normal household refrigerator usage.

2 Set the FREEZER

CONTROL to B.

Changing the control settings.. .

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

OT freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

CONDITION :

If Refrigerator

Section IS TOO WARM

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TOO COLD

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Door opened often Large amount of food added Freezer c” Room temperature too warm

Door opened often Large amount of food added Freezer Very cold rcom temperature [can’t cycle often enough)

Controls not set correctly

for vmr conditions

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Heavy Ice usage Refrigerator Very cold room temperature [can’t cycle often enough) ,3

Door ooened often Large amount of food added Very warm cf very cold room temperatures

The controls will be set about right when milk or

IS as cold as you like and when ice cream

Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

Then adiust the Freezer Control, if needed.

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Power Saving Control.. .

The

Power Savlng Control

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

on the Control Con-

Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when humidity is low.

Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.

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