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
NUMBERH
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
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
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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
Refrigerator
Freezer
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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A
2
B
3
A
4
B
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