Whirlpool ETL8VK User Manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETl8XK

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Model ETl8VK

.rs, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Chshwashers, Bu~ll-In Ovens. and Surface Units, Ranges. MIcrawave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Aor Condltloners, 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 Cube Trays

Adjustable W

Freezer Shelf 1

Refrigerator Control

Model and Serial -

Number label Light Y Power /

Saving

E2 / Control

Meat Pan/ Utility Bin H Crisper

Cover Crispers Leveling

Roller

\ Juice Can Rack

Utility

H Compartment

Butter

- Compartment Adjustable

/ Shelves

Stationary

Door Shelves

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service OT call with a question,

have this information ready.

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the label located as shown).

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

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents

Page SAFETY FIRST 3 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN. 3

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

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 5

Setting the Controls 5 Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Changing the Light Bulb 6 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Moving the Meat Pan and Cover 6 Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover 6 Removing and Adjusting

The Freezer Shelf 7

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Page Ice Cube Trays 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 Sounds You May Hear. 7 Energy Saving Tips 8

4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8

Cleaning Chart 9

4 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. 10

Storing Fresh Food 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods 11

5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 15

I. Before Calling for Assistance 15

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

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 re-

frigerators.

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IS not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.

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properly maintained.

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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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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.

Install properly.. .

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

1 Allow 3 Inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cabi-

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 K inch (1.25 cm] on each side of the refrigerator 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 oDened wider.

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

Leveling screw

Right to Raise; Left to Lower

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions

on page 8,

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Plug it in...

3-prong grounding

type wall receptacle

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any inside labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remaining glue:

1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR

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

STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

the refrigerator at the front.

Refrigerator

Power Cord

RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply quired. It 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 instructlon sheet in your literature package

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recommended that a separate circuit

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Using your refrigerator

Refrigerator Control

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Power Saving Control

Setting the controls.. .

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the refrigerator. When the refrrgerator IS plugged In for the first time

1 Set the REFRIGERA-

TOR CONTROL to 3.

2 Set the FREEZER

CONTROL to B.

Changing the control settings.. .

If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

CONDITION: If Refrigerator

Section TOO WARM

If Freezer Section is TOO WARM

QUESTIONS?

.call your

If Refrigerator

FeFv?cL;L’NE ’ Sectron

assistance

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TOO COLD If ICE Isn’t

MADE FAST ENOUGH

If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM

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REASONS: 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 vour condrtions

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.. .

Light Switch

Freezer Control

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-

pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-

eral hours.)

These settings should be about right for normal

household refrigerator usage.

The controls WIII be set about right when milk or

jurce is as cold as you like and when ice cream

is firm.

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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

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The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from

formtng-on the outside of the refrigerator

1 Use the “CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when

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humrditv

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low.

2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” settrng only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.