Whirlpool ETl8TK User Manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETl8TK

)‘.s. Freezers, Relrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Conditloners. Oehumldlf

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
Trays

Adjustable
Freezer Shelf

ContrA -

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Juice Can

- Egg Nest

- Compartment
r-W Adjustable

Door Shelves

Rack

Butter

Shelves

Stationary

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. . .

When you need service or call with a question,

have this informatlon ready:

1. Complete

plate located as shown).

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

book, your warranty and
handy place.

2

Model and Serial Numbers (from the

sales

slip together in a

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3

Install Properly 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Soles Labels 4
Clean It
Plug It In 4

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5

Setting the Controls 5
Changing the Control Settings 5
Power Saving Control 5
Changing the Light Bulb 6

Moving the Meat Pan and Cover 6
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6
Removing the Crispers and Cover, 6
Adjusting the Freezer Shelf 6

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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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Ice Cube Trays 7
Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7

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Sounds You May Hear. 7
Energy Saving Tips 7

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7

Cleaning Chart 8

K)OD 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 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3.

If You NeedService 11

4. If You Hove a Problem 11

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is properly maintained.

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is out of the weat her.

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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.

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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 cab­inets and the refrrgerator top.

2.

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

3. Allow % 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
wont to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
inside labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.

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

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

Clean it.. .

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

Level refrigerator-freezer...

Leveling 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.

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Plug it in...

grounding type

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. See

ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter­ature package.

individual electrical require-