Whirlpool ETl6XK User's Manual
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1. use amp care guide SEE MERE te OGR OT ray IM E LER E lt gt I Whirlpool NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET16XK Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even telis you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Parts and features Juice Can Rack ice Trays i Refrigerator i l MaRan Control Utility Compartment Light d 9 SO Butter Power Saving Compartment Control Freezer Adjustable Control Shelves Utility Bin f gt Model and Crisper Cover Serial Number Plate Crispers Leveling Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip o ar Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Contents Page SAFETY FIRST 3 BEFORE YOU PLUG ITIN 3 Install Properly 0 0 cece eee 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 Cleani2. cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too JAINS JOVAOIS GOOd o ONINVI1D Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for along time re wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or out Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and non permeable plastic wraps such as saran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Leave enough space for alr to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Ice Cream Store in the freezer Once the pack age
3. if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward A e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an Off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e The ice maker water supply should not be soft ened water The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts c n z lt o c a a n 2 m gt 0 tari v O c zZ O N lt c Z I m gt a m Z m a lt gt lt z 0 ri 5 vv When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running in
4. making sure that it e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions e is used only for jobs expected of home re frigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold wo m n oO a m Cc 2 z gt a _ vv gt zZ O m m gt c m vv vw gt n 5 lt Install properly Fl f 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cab inets and the refrigerator top 2 Allow atleast an inch 2 5 cm between the refrig erator condenser and the wall 3 Allow inch 1 25 cm on each side of the re frigerator for ease of installation 4 Ifthe refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider AE 5 TS ESR SEITE ARE barat o Level refrigerator freezer Tapi TBE aS Use Screwdriver to Adjust Leveling screw Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 To raise front turn each screw to the right
5. 2 To lower front turn each screw to the left 3 Check with level 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 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 Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 8 SPIA SE ai Segno tapaa or ni Tide SETA IAT RL 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recep tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical require ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter ature package Using your refrigerator REFRIGERA
6. OOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE lt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 0 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOLLINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Rober Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 T Q O s Oo gt m lt gt O O z gt zZ O Ss zZ O gt m lt O c ES O m a lt Q O a gt vw 2 4 gt zZz O m lt gt Whiflpgol F oe Making your world a little easier Part No 946412 Rev B 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A e Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washe
7. TOR OWER SAVER FREEZER lt WARMER COLDER gt RGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt WARMER COLDER gt Refrigerator Control Light Switch Freezer Control Power Saving Control Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the Give the refrigerator time to cool down com refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in fo pletely before adding food This may take sev the first time is REFRIGERATOR eral hours yi lt WARMER COLDER 1 Set the REFRIGERA i TOR CONTROL to 3 These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage aOlvyIOldd3a ANOA ONISN NOILVTIVISNI The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm ea REA Re RAT ine aS Rea EE POWER SAVER Power Saving Cont l e CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE The Power Saving Control on the Control Con 4 sole operates electric heaters around the door 1 Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when openings These heaters help keep moisture from humidity is low forming on the outside of the refrigerator 2 Set the FREEZER CONTROL to B AEREE EPIFANI 2 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first or freezer use th
8. e settings listed in the chart below e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL CONDITION REASONS SETTINGS fRefrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS can t cycle often enough call your TrRefrigerator Controls not set corectly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Freezer B aes TOO COLD OSSISTONCE r _ _____ n telephone If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer page 11 cant cycle often enough If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer Very warm or very cold Toom temperatures __ _ Moving the meat pan and cover Changing the light bulb WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the re frigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if elec tricity remains connected Removing crispers and crisper cover Removing the Crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to stop lift front then slide the rest of the way out 2 Replace i
9. eps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the Refrigerator Control turned ON It there is a rattling or jingling noise or other un familiar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise when the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can evenbe half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow It the light does not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too long e Is the condenser behind the refrigerator free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor natu rally runs longer e If the door has been opened a lot the motor w
10. ge Beef veal lamb roasts Ground meat Poultry Vegetabies 1 2 months 3 4 months 6 months Courtesy of National Livestock and Meat Board and USDA the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up SEL ce GSA NGA ED SEE RENE OE PE WARNING Tape blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Un plug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back level it reconnect the water supply and refer to the Before Using page If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four st
11. gent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water Ae Ar MOTI cone OOP LE REIT PALMA TITTI TO RAI e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 1 warm water e e Rinse and ary a eR Mi A AI TFR Wash with mild detergent and warm Ean water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material PRE ATA A IIC CENA LAI MCA Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Usual floor cleaners a PAR ONAL IPIND SS AINE LDL TT TROT GA e Roll refrigerator out away from wall e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry e Roll refrigerator back into place e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the refrigerator at least once every other month e Leave an inch 2 54 cm between wall and condenser coils on back of the refrigerator e Roll refrigerator out away from wal
12. htly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Shelf Guide Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 83 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity Raise Signal Lower Signal Arm to Stop ice Maker Arm to Start It e lt is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily Ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Sounds you may hear La __ 74 AHI CX gt Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds Probable Causes e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Dont let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and
13. ill run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compart ment All this means better refrigeration and may re quire more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLP
14. is opened place a piece of aluminum foil or plastic wrap smoothly against the ice cream surface This will prevent ice crystals from forming Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to 10 Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition Use only recommended wrapping materials Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap ping if Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life Wrap tightly pressing out as much air as possible Label and date it 6 Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Julces Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD Storage times given in this chart are only a guide For best use of freezer space keep fro zen foods for short times Use then replace as needed Cooked Dishes Fish and Seafoods Fresh Commercially Frozen Frults Ice Cream Concentrated Juice Meats Less than 1 month 3 4 months 1 2 months Pork roasts chops Sausa
15. l e Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level limiti TER ET 2 cea Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Frults Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their store container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken If you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re
16. n the reverse order Removing Cover 1 Lift front and remove the cover support 2 Lift out cover by pulling up and out Replacing Cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front into place 2 Replace cover support with the long tab towards the front Note If support needs adjustment turn base right to lower or left to raise Removing the freezer shelf Lift the Front Then the Back Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 1 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop Guide Stop 3 Lift front 4 Slide the rest of the way out Shelf Stop Replacing Shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on the bottom of guides 2 Lift front slide shelf in until it clears guide stops 6 Lift the Front Then the Back Removing 1 Slide meat pan out to stop 2 Lift the front of meat pan 3 Slide pan the rest of the way out 4 Toremove cover lift it straight up and out Replacing 1 To replace cover fit notches in cover sides over center shelf support 2 Lower cover into place 3 To replace pan fit edges of pan into supports on cover 4 Slide meat pan into place 3 LN Unplug the refrigerator first 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb w SSS l Pull Out to Stop and Pull Again 1 Lift front slig
17. r sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat pan etc Outside AON LARA ye APACE oA MRO I Boe Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick DIRO III TANDO A ROSSA Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics covers and panels Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of the motor Condenser coils Floor under refrigerator ME e LAM TE OE RIT BA G ra Me et What to use Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it fake out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions How to clean e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection PO TAO PONI E RI e n ina ed Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild deter
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19. t iii rie ia 4 PIQUE Mis tiara AR 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 5 Power Saving Control 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Moving the Meat Pan and Cover 6 Changing the Light Bulb 6 Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover 6 Removing the Freezer Shelf 6 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Page Optional Automatic Ice Maker Ice Cube TAYS LL 7 Sounds You May Hear 7 Energy Saving Tips 7 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Cleaning Chart 8 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9 Storing Fresh FOOd 0 6 eee eee 9 Storing Frozen FOOd LL 10 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 1 Before Calling for Assistance 11 2 If You Need Assistance 11 3 If You Need Service 14 4 If You Have a Problem 14 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings ofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for
20. to the defrost water pan e Ice Maker Sounds If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water trickling water thud clatter of ice e Running Sounds valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Energy Saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabi net to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep foods organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t over crowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radi ator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freeze
21. wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Stoe in refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time Varlety Meats Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Bacon Cold Cuts If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing in the original car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a dog shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles
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