Whirlpool ETl8JM User Manual

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REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETl8JM

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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

Automatic
Ice Maker

Freezer

Rack

Model and

Serial Number

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service or call with a question,

have this InformatIon ready:

1. Complete Mdel and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown).

Model Number

Serial Number

Compartment

Butter

Stationary

2. Purchase date from
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in
handy place.

sales

slip

Purchase Date

a

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.

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

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crispers

and Crisper Cover

Changing the Light Bulb 6

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Automatic Ice Maker 6
Sounds You May Hear 7
Energy Saving Tips 7

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7

Cleaning Chart 8

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9

Storing Fresh Food 9
Storing Frozen Food 10

VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

I. Before Calling for Assistance. 1 1

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. IfYouNeedService ,.,. ,,,,...,.,, 11

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4. If You Have a Problem 1 1

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Before you plug it in

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

m is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold

the weight, and in an area suitable for its srze
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 rem
frigerators.

IS not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
is properly marntarned.
IS out of the weather.
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 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.. .

1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cab!­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 Y> 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

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. tape and

any

inside

labels before using the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining glue:

I. Rub briskly with thumb to make a bal! then remove

OR

2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) before

removrng glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or

toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-

bon 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 D ­before using it.
See cleaning tnstructions
on pages 7 and 0.

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Plug it in...

grounding type

wall receptac

Level refrigerator-freezer...

This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelling legs that are
shipped in a separate package.

I, Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the

bottom front corners of refrigerator

2. Roll the refrigerator into

3. Lower legs just enough to lift front rollers off floor

4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator

- lo raise corners, turn legs counterclockwise.

- To lower corners, turn legs clockwise.

5. Check with level.

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place.

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.

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter­ature package.

See individual electrical require-