Whirlpool ETl6JM, ETWK User Manual
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
Model ETWK
and
Model ETl6JM
alar-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condilioners. Dehumidiliers. Aulomatlc Washers Clothes Dryers Freez
Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
Thlr 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
CONTROL
LEVELLING LEG
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
(see diagram above] and purchase date
from sales slip.
l Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
2
Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
MOdeI Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
CRISPER COVER
Contents
SAFETY FIRST .......................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ......... 3
BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. .. 4
Remove Sales Labels ................ 4
Clean It ............................. 4
Plug Itln ............................ 4
Install Properly ......................
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ........... 4
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. ..........
Setting the Controls. ................. 5
Changing the Control Settings ....... 5
Power Saving Control ...............
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves ...
Removing Crispers and Crisper
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Cover .............................
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Changing the Light Bulb ............. 6
Reversing the Door Swing ........... 6
Ice Cube Trays ...................... 6
Automatic Ice Maker ................ 7
Sounds You May Hear ............... 7
Energy Saving Tips .................. 7
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. ...... 8
Cleaning Chart ..................... 8
5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ................ 9
Storing Fresh Food .................. 9
Storing Frozen Food ................. 10
5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE ........
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
6 WARRANTY ............................
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Important Safety Instructions
You are personally responsible for making sure
that your refrigerator...
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and
use.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer
to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructionsl’)
l 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
is properly maintained.
is out of the weather.
is used in an area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
is not used by anyone unable to operate ii
properly.
.
is not loaded with food before it has time to gel
properly cold.
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Before using your refrigerator
1. Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape
and any
tor.
1.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de-
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.
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2. Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on page 8.
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3. Plug it in..:
inside
To remove any remaining glue:
Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then
remove.
tergent before removing glue as described in
step 1.
3-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE
labels before using the refrigera-
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4. Iustall properly...
1.
Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets 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 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 opened wider.
5. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure
ice maker water supply has been connected.
Refer to Installation Instructions.
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5. Level refrigerator-freezer...
REFRIGERAfOii
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
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
4
individual electrical requirements
&PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
EVELLING LEG
WER
This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelling legs that
are shipped in a separate package.
1.
Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes at
the bottom corners of refrigerator. Roll refrigerator into place.
2. Lower legs just enough to lift rollers off floor.
3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won’t rock.
4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.
- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown.
- To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.
5. Check with level.
REFRIGERATOR CONTROL
POWER SAVING CONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
REFRIGERATOR
1.
Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL to 3.-
2. Set the FREEZER
CONTROL to B.
. WARMER. COLDER.
LIGHT SWITCH
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
,pieteiy before adding food.
FREEZER CON lTRO1
[This may take sev-
eral hours.]
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 likeand 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:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
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If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
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call your
If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE@ Section is
service
assistance I8
telephone
number
(page 14).
TOO COLD
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If ICE isn’t
MADE FAST ENOUGH
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If BOTH SECTiCNS”‘
are TOO WARM
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REASON:
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Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
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Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(canrYf.cycle often enough)
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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
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l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
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Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
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Freezer
Refrigerator
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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
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
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POWEl SAVER
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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