Whirlpool ETl6JM User's Manual
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1. To locate FSP replacement parts in your orea refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 f you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance lt O c z m is e m a lt O m O 7 gt o 2 pol gt z O m WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for electronic control system If defective From Date of Purchase in materlals or workmanship Electronic models only FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects In From Date of Purchase materiais or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use the refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when2. REEL SEDER Be 3i cs ae use amp care guide NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET16JK and Model ETI6JM PLAGE e ubr Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freez 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 ree r 11 TRAYS E ET463K E e not shown MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown REFRIGERATOR CONTROL LIGHT POWER SAVER WSIS ADJUSTABLE CONTROL SSS SHELVES FREEZER be SOS CONTROL WS G6 gt LEVELLING LEG amp ROLLER AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER ET46JM JUICE CAN RACK EGG NEST BUTTER COMPARTMENT CRISPERS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate Model Number see
3. Part No ECKMF 86 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 DO NOT TURN ICE MAKER ON UNTIL IT IS CON NECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity e Itis normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily ARM TO ff e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t iet these sounds bother you SS ASM IT aeg PSP TRUE TG HE ad SAM SE DHL ERG o0 Bh RMR STE ST vn Sounds you may hear 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 to ward a higher number Wait a day and if neces sary 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
4. CIE EN 4 0 WMNE SC 35 When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling i in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan AT IEE CBS RAY MESS Tig L SOAR T A If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e Ice Maker Sounds trickling water thud clatter of ice cas M PANES Vin 7 ICs mr a e Running So Sounds Ware brc ciet HUNC 1 MINIS UN u Fn nC e t E Ss Ana Your refrigerator has a a high efficiency compressor and n motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time perum emma a mcm a tr erp nergy saving tips 2 IP You can help your refrigerator use iess electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet 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 orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahecd and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd 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 co
5. Corporation m L wn gt wi m z Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or aban doned refrigerators are still dan gerous 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 BE Kile a Re ART AT TO PAUSES EL WELZ At de Boos teeth Important Safety Instructions You are personally responsible for making sure e is notnear an oven radiator or other heat source that your refrigerator e is properly maintained e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold e is out of the weather the weight and in an area suitable forits size and eis used in an area where the room temperature use will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with is not used by anyone unable to operate it the right electrical supply and grounding Refer t r properly to iat Electrical Requirements and Grounding is not loaded with food before it has time to get Instructions properly cold e is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do Ee ec ae ae me COPI RE uris s Before using your refrigerator 1 Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrige
6. If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to 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 the top of both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from build ing up WARNING 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 Refrig erator Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto matic ice maker shut off the ice maker water sup ply a day ahead of time Disconnect the waterline 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 Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap alll parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling legs tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an ice maker Questions call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 14 Ti 0 je O N hr 0 gt m oO m L gt O a fe Z g
7. and pro vide 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 1f you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this sym bol of quality whenever you need a replace ment part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exact ing specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance
8. refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Any food loss due to product failure WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this IImitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchlsed Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Pd Pd e Pd Whiflp ol y Pd Part No 120602 i y 1988 Whirlpool Corporation xcd Printed in U S A ce Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automalic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrigc z
9. wax on plas tic parts S E Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls Freezer Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and should be allowed to paper towel baking mild detergent or warm up so cloth won t soda warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to stick detergent 1 quart 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches l or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Dark panels Mild detergent and e Wash with a soft cloth or sponge warm water soft clean e Rinse and dry sponge and soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon l o tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Defrost pan Sponge or cloth mild e Roll refrigerator out away from wall behind refrigerator detergent and warm e Wash defrost pan with warm water on top of the motor water and mild detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry UNE eee Seer oe e Roll refrigerator back into place Condenser coils Use vacuum cleaner e Clean dust and lint from condenser with brush attachment coils behind the refrigerator at least once every other month e Leave an inch 2 54 cm betw
10. 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 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 Store in refrigerator unless the label says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time days Type Variety Meats Chicken Ground Beef TES Steaks and Roasts Bacon 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 egg nest in the door Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in original wrapping
11. MEAT 4 weeks or less Corned beef 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2to 3 months Roasts 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months Pork 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock sole Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Chicken or turkey whole or parts 12 months Duck 6 months Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy 1 month MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months Food Storage Time DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 12 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella farmer s Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet 2 months EGGS Whole mixed 12 months 12 months 12 months Add sugarorsaltto yolks orwhole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve rolls 3 months Unbaked breads 4 month Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookie dough Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked pies 4 to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 mont
12. diagram above and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number AOMORI dR Tis uu Contents Pis TS z SAFETY FIRST 3 Changing the Light Bulb 6 e Important Safety Instructions 3 Reversing the Door Swing 6 pa BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 4 Ice Cube Trays 0 eee eee 6 c Remove Sales Labels 4 Automatic Ice Maker 7 e Clean lt occidere ioa dut tipos 4 Sounds You May Hear 7 z Pl g FII aieo IR Secs ERPERES 4 Energy Saving Tips 7 9 Install Properly sssee 4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 id Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Cleaning Chart ssssuue 8 gt USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9 20 Setting the Controls 5 Storing Fresh Food 9 m Changing the Control Settings 5 Storing Frozen Food 10 Power Saving Control 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 13 z Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICEOR ASSISTANCE 14 vi Removing Crispers and Crisper WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR zu COVER RESP tara em eae 6 WARRANTY esse 16 gt lat fea RED SERM a RE MN eT ke a ie ea es E S 1988 Whirlpool
13. e wall 3 Allow 2 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrig erator 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 SAAR leo n 5 Level refrigerator freezer RAISE This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelling legs that are shipped in a separate package 4 Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator Roll refrigera tor into place 2 Lower legs just enough to lift rollers off floor 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 e Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR WARMER COLDER Y V LT mil REFRIGERATOR CONTROL Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for REFRIGERATOR 4 WARMER COLDER 4 Set the REFRIGERA y MUNN To TOR CONTROL to 3 FREEZER lt WARMER COLDER gt 2 Set the FREEZER CONTROL to B POWER SAVE CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt ca POWER SAVING CONTROL pletely b
14. een wall and condenser coils on back of the refrigerator Re STR pata gee Como me ute LE OOS RT RR af RID QN RANT TON EN ET O Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out away from wall e Clean the floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Food storage guide There is a right way to package and store re frigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps STORING FRESH FOOD 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 Fruit 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 packaging hints and time limits 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
15. efore adding food This may take sev FREEZER WARMER e COLDER fmm numi LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER CONTROL Give the refrigerator time to cool down com 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 like and when ice cream is firm TTD mil SS UENIRE PENT ERMERDT LOUP GO 700 IS PEL TS Parka Fare X du or Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS UR SPIE i y Refrigerator CONDITION ES A y If Refrigerator REASON Vac DNI ERR SIL RS agn Iova Door opened of often OF F Section is Large amount of food added Freezer k TOO WARM Room temperature too warm if Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS _ cant cycle often enough call your if Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOLLINE Section is for your conditions Freezer B service TOO COLD assistance pn s oR Sahl Baws telephone I ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temp
16. erature Freezer A page 14 MEME can t cycle often enough If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 4 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B Very warm or very cold Toom temperatures ALB Ua Psi SEP ie sins FG RRR at ARS EG Sas usen Power Saving Control 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 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 POWER CONSUMES LESS ENERGY SAVER REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE P iw rm n O x m 2 Z i lt O em 7 A rm mal A mi rs 7 e c ML z Q lt c 2J 7 na v1 2 rri 7 2 2 O re Adjusting the refrigerator shelves To remove the shelves 4 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop GUIDE STOP i i 777 3 Lift front slide shelf the rest of the way out SHELF STOP 7 To replace the shelves 7 4 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 Removing crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers LIFT THE FRONT THEN THE BACK 4 Slide crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 S
17. hs Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times If electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 1 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove ail frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of ary ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezerfull of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of if Vacation 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 4 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 fora month or more
18. ld 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 radiator or in direct sunlight 7 c eo Z lt O c Ll m Tn e aa wa 2 Oo 7 e e oO c z Q eo lt Q c lt m gt 70 T m Z m X lt gt lt Z Y e Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator automatically But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean it according to the following up Of course spills should be wiped up right away directions Cleaning chart Part E EIE EEO EA What to use How to clean Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild e Wash removable parts by hand with shelves crisper detergent and warm warm water and a mild detergent GNI Ms e Rinse and dry Outside Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild towel mild detergent detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or cleansers good auto paste wax e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use
19. lide the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Lift front and remove the cover support 2 Lift out cover by pulling up and out To replace the 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 toward the front NOTE if the support needs adjust ment turn base right to raise or left to lower Changing the light bulb A WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if electricity remains connected PULL OUT TO THE STOP HE FRONT AND PULL AGAIN S ERNE TEE EUM SRO reat TE cE IPS 4 Reach behind the contro console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way You will need a 20 Torx head screwdriver Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Ice cube trays Model ET16JK i To remove ice 4 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly If cubes are not used they may shrink The mov ing cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get 6 Automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or if you plan to add one later
20. ra tor To remove any remaining glue 4 Rub briskly with thumb to make a bail then remove OR 2 Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de tergent 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 BERI S MENO ESTE Gi 2 Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 8 TEENS ago ir aE ipai t 3 Plug it in 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE puss 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG Li 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 recepta cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package 4 Install properly ETE a LAM 0 ARS e ete 4 Allow 3inches 7 5 cm between overhead cab inets and the refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the re frigerator condenser on the back and th
21. replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc tioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is impor tant that the water softener be well maintained and SPSI E HAC ISR nie od JEE ade GY Tua od ced W 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 Probable Causes Possible Sounds PE a SESAN S ANS Slight H Hum Soft Hiss Clicking or Snapping Sounds Tum Se ae d D V REC TS TIT IR PCR LAE TM TYE EAT A You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air i e CAPAS p SOA LEED nter AERA Bev E SERENE AR 38 T M NUS rgo The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will Click when the defrost cycle starts and stops Joost ETE ru sc TOR c e Water Sounds CER A tee PR LEM
22. t zZ g o lt z O 2 m If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 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 els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Is the Refrigerator Control ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator making noise when the refrigerator is running 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 your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position e s the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the light is not working Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live cir cuit with the proper vol
23. t and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks potatoes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and vapor proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would forthe table shorten cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking dur ing reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liq uid Plan to add them at reheating time Potatoes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Cas seroles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you don t want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Unbaked yeast breads can be fro
24. tage See page 4 If the bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulb on page 6 Use appliance bulb only 14 If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e If the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will 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 compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1304 and talk with one of ourtrained Consultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of lt gt franchised TECH Wh d l CARE service Com IT 0 panies TECH CARE service techni cians are trained to fulfill the product warranty
25. transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones 1 3 Air tight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longerthon the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in foward the food at least twice to seal Out air Crease ends close to food press airfrom package Fold lips over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to pro tect the wrap from punctures 10 DO NOT USE Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without fight lids Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and taste transfer and dry ing of frozen food Freezing Fruits Select ripe biemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to allow liquids to expand during freezing Cz K SSeS S LE AN rj T Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sor
26. until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on door shelves where they are easy to 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 9 O m gt ra Z 9 J 8 Jg o je D E 9 c z STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at horne 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 vapor in or out Packaging done in any other way Could cause food odor and taste transfer through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with light fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeabie Plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended NOTE Heat sealed boiling bags are easy fo use and canbe used by themselves or as carton liners Sealing When sealing food in bags squeeze out the air liquids need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely atound the doubled over fail Put the label inside
27. zen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake 1 Q Jg eo o gt 2 IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around pack ages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly SSS a Econ qp P cepe USC MO CETT FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to the qual ity of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the stor age temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C Food Storage Time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months B to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen 8 to 12 months
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