Whirlpool ETWM ws User Manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Model ETWM

ws, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Olshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Unrts, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Aw Conditioners, Oehumldll

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

Automatic Ice Maker
Refrigerator -

Control

Power Saver
Control

Freezer Control

Levelling Leg

% Roller

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service oi 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 slip [or date installed)
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. Service Company and Telephone Number

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase

Date

Number Plate

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Contents

SAFETY FIRST 3

BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN .,.............. 3

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

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Setting the Controls 5

Power Saving Control
Changing the Control Settings
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover
Changing the Light Bulb

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Automatic Ice Maker
Sounds You May Hear.
Energy Saving Tips

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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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Cleaning Chart

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE.

Storing Fresh Food

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Storing Frozen Food

VACATION AND MOVING CARE

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

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1 Before Calling for Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance

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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 electric supply and grounding.

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is used only for jobs expected of home

refrigerators.

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is not near an oven, radiator OT other heat source.

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is properly maintarned.

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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 are 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.. . Remove sales labels.. .

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any inside labels before using the refrigerator

To remove any remaining glue:

I. 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, car-

bon 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.

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1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cab­inets and the refrigerator top.

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

3. Allow J/Z 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

want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.

Level refrigerator-freezer.. .

Clean it.. .

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Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-

ing instructions on pages 7 and 8.

Plug it in...

1. Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator In shipping
crate. They are the levelling legs.

2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator. Roll refrigerator
into place.

3. Lower legs just enough to lift rollers off floor.

4. Adjust each until the refrigerator won’t rock.

5. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.

-To raise corners, turn legs counterclockwise.

-To lower corners, turn legs clockwise.

6. Check with level.

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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 individual electrrcal requrre­ments and grounding instruction sheet in your Irter­ature package.