Whirlpool ET18PM, ETL8PK User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATORFREEZER

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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

ICE CUBE

-CONTROL

-MEAT DRAWER

SERIAL NUMBER

- COMPARTMENT

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL

POWER SAVING

CONTROL

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Contents

SAFETY FIRST

Important Safety Instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Remove Sales Labels.

Clean It .............................

Plug Itln Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls. Changing the Control Settings

Power Saving Control Changing the Light Bulb Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing Crispers and Crisper

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Reversing the Door Swing Removing and Adjusting

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the Freezer Shelf

Ice Cube Trays ......................

Automatic Ice Maker 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. WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR

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WARRANTY ............................

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Important Safety Instructions

You are personally responsible for making sure

that your refrigerator...

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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 to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.

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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.

. 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 anyone unable to operate it properly.

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

Before using your refrigerator

1. Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and any tor. To remove any remaining glue:

1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then

OR

2. Soak area wrth lrqurd hand drshwashing de-

tergent before removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT INSTRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

2. Clean it...

Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 8.

3. Plug it in...

inside

remove.

3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

labels before using the refrigera-

1. Allow3inches( inets and the refrigerator top.

2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm] between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall.

3. Allow YZ inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrig-

erator 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.

5. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure ice maker water supply has been connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.

.5 cm) between overhead cab

REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

A 11.5 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. See individual electrical requirements and grounding Instruction sheet in your literature package.

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3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG

5. Level refrigerator-freezer...

LEVELLING SCREW

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.

RIGHT TO RAISE;

LEFT TO LOWER

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RAISE 1

Using your refrigerator

Setting the controls...

Controls forthe refrigerator and freezerare 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 B.

REFRIGERATOR

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Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take several hours.]

These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage.

The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and 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,

REASON: 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

QUESTIONS?

..call your COOL-LINE’ service assistance

telephone

number

(page 151.

CONDITION: If Refrigerator

Section is TOO WARM

If Freezer Section IS TOO WARM

If Refrigerator Section is

TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t MADE FAST ENOUGH

If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM

Power Saving Control...

The Power Saving Control on the Control Conso!e operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator.

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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

1. Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when numrarty IS low.

2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if

moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.