Whirlpool ETl8MK User Manual

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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

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FREEZER

Model ETl8MK

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Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else...

This booklet tells you how to start your

retrlgerator, clean It, move shelves and adjust

controls. It even tells you what new sounds to

expect trom your retrlgerator.

Treat your new retrlgerator wlth care. Use it

only to do what home retrlgerators are designed

to do.

Parts and features

FREEZER -

CONTROL POWER SAVING -

CONTROL

MODEL AND SERIAL LABEL (NOT SHOWN

REFRIGERATOR

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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

the label located as shown).

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

book, your warranty and SC&S slip together in a Purchase D,,+e

handy place.

Please

tration card furnished with this produck

Model and Serial Numbers (from

complete and mail tie Owner Regis-

Model Number

Serial Number

Service Company and Telephone Number

-ADJUSTABLE FREEZER SHELF

UTILITV

COMPARTMENT

BUTTER

v-COMPARTMENT

MEAT PAN

CRISPER

/ COVER

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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 and Cover Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing the Crispers and Cover

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Removing and Adjusting

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the Freezer Shelf Ice Cube Trays Optional Automatic Ice Maker Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Chart

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing Fresh Food Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods

VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

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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 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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1.

Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top.

2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm) between the re-

frigerator condenser on the back and the wall.

3. Allow Yz inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re-

frigerator for ease of installation.

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 frigerator.

1.

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.

inside

labels before using the re-

To remove any remainlng glue:

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, car-

bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the materlal.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT INSTRUCTIONS 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 instruc-

tions on page 9. p

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Level refrigerator-freezer...

USE SCREWDRIVER

1.

To raise front, turn each screw to the right.

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

3. Check with level.

TO ADJUST

LEVELLING SCREW

RIGHT TO RAISE;

LEFT TO LOWER

Plug it in...

3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

REFRIGERAiOR

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 chain.

and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

See individual electrical reguirements

3-PRONG -

GROUNDING PLUG

Using your refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

Setting the controls...

Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the

refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for

the first time...

1.

Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL to 3.

2. Set the FREEZER CONTROL to 6.

reach under the

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pletely before adding food.

eral hours.]

(This may take sev-

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 when ice cream is firm.

Changing the control settings...

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator

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

CONDITION: REASON:

If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM

If Freezer Section is TOO WARM

QUESTIONS?

call your COOL-LINE ’ Section is

service

assistance

telephone

number

(paw

If Refrigerator TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH

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If BOTH SECTIONS

are TOO WARM

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

Power Saving Control...

The

Power Saving Control

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

on the Control Con-

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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

Refrigerator

Freezer

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.

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