Whirlpool ETl8XK User Manual

NO-FROST

REFRIGERATOR­FREEZER

Model ETl8XK

ers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Built-ln Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Au Condittoners, Oehumidll

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

Control

1 Juice Can Rack
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/ Meat Pan

Utility

- Comportment

Control ­Utility Bin

Crisper &??
Cover

Crispers

Levelling
Roller

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Serial Number

Plate

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service or call with a question,

have this InformatIon ready

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plate 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 o
handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

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- Adjustable

Compartment

Butter

Shelves

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Contents

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

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

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Setting the Controls
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing the Meat Pan and Cover
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing the Crispers and Cover.
Removing and Adjusting the

Freezer Shelf

Ice Cube Trays

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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, (see
page 41.

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is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.

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Optional 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

I, Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

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4. If You Hove CI Problem

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is not near an oven, rodiatoc 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 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 refrigerator top.

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

erator condenser and the wall.

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

Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Gurde label and other

Inside labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue

left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol

Do not remove the label giving operating in­structions for the Refrigerator and Freezer Con­trols or the Tech Sheet fastened under the

refrigerator at the front.

Clean it.. .

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-

ing instructions on page 8.

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Level refrigerator-freezer...

Use Screwdriver

to Adjust

Lefl

to

Lower

1 To raise front, turn each screw to the rrght

2. To lower front, turn each screw to the left
3 Check with level

,ug it in...

PI

J-prong

grounding type

wall receptacle :,

3-prong

grounding plug

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Refrigerator

Power Cord

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz.. AC only, 15 ampere fused and
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.