Whirlpool ETl8JK User Manual
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REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETl8JK
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err. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dlshwashets. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Mwowave Ovens, Trash Compaclors, Room Au Condilloners. Oehum
Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else.. .
Thls booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust
trols. It even tells you what new sounds to expect
horn your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care.
only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
con-
Use
it
Parts and features
Freezer Control
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call wilh a question,
have this informatlon ready:
1. Complete
plute located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip,
Copy this information in these spaces, Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slop together in a
handy place.
Model and Serial Numbers (from the
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase
Service Company and Telephone Number
Compartment
Stationary
/ Shelves
Date
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Saies Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Controls
Power Saving Control
Changing the Control Settings
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crispers and Cover,
Ice Cube Trays
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Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Changing the Light Bulb
Sounds You May Hear,
Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
I. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3.
If You Need Service
4. If You Hove a Problem
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you ore 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 on area suitable for its size
and use.
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is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electric supply and grounding.
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is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
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is not near on 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 on area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55” F (13” C).
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is not run where there ore explosive fumes.
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is not used by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.
0 is not loaded with foad before it has time to get
properly cold.
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Install
properly.. .
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1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top.
2. Allow at least an inch (2.5cm) between the refrigerator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow
4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might
l/2
inch (1.25 cm] on each side of the re-
frigerator for ease of installation.
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
To remove any remaining glue:
I. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashrng 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 tetrachlorlde, 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 refrlgerator at the front.
labels before using the refrigerator.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructions on pages 7 and 8.
Plug it in...
J-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
aise
This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelling legs that are
shipped in a separate package.
1. Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the
bottom front corners of refrigerator.
2. Roll the refrigerator into place.
3. Lower legs just enough to lift front rollers off floor
4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.
- To raise corners, turn legs counterclockwise.
- To lower corners. turn legs clockwise.
5. Check with level.
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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 recep-
tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain.
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.
See individual electrical require-
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