Whirlpool ETl4EK User's Manual
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1. 2 Lift back off supports 1 Lift front slightly 3 Replace in reverse order Lift the Front Then the Back Removing Crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order Remove Cover 1 Lift front then lift back 2 Pull up and out Replacing Cover 1 Fit notches on back of cover into back nubs on wall of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place 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 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 fo 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 Arm to Stop Ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It Sounds you may hear S ZA X 0 Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds Probable Causes e Water Sounds To remove ice Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist e t is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear2. e z e c e Z o lt O c a a m Tn x m 29 5 a 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 could occur 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Moving the meat pan and cover The meat pan and cover con be removed for cleaning and moved to another shelf if desired Remove the meat pan first Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 1 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop 3 Lift front 4 Slide therest of the way out 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 Guide Stop Shelf Stop 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 To remove cover lift it straight up and out Replacing 1 To replace cover fit notches in cover sides over center shelf support 2 Lower cover in place 3 To replace pan fit edges of pan into supports on cover 4 Slide meat pan into place Shelf Guide Removing crispers and crisper cover Lift the Front Then the Back pull Out to Stop Lift the Front and Pull Again Removing the freezer shelf
3. e n Z m aa Oo eo D E je m oO a gt 744 o ea gt Z o m lt gt Whirlpool Home 4 Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1104942 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryer
4. REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mape 999 9999 Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TFCH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES xYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapie 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Sr Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 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 complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is c registered trademark of Wniripoo Corporation for quality pads Look for this symbol of quailty whenever you need a replacement pan for your Whirlpool appliance FSP rep acement a made tu Ine same exacting specifications used parts will fit ight and work right because they are Ic bul d every rew Whinpoo appliance 11 wT Q ie Oo Nn je gt 2 m g m e lt e gt oO z gt zZz e sS z O gt a m
5. ice fall into the bin Don t 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 f ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and 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 f 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 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 wh
6. put everything back and refer to page 4 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker reconnect the water supply If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four 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 e s the electric cord plugged in e is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Is the Refrigerator Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar 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 n 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 doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in It a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seem to run too long s 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 f the door has been opene
7. wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too Q 5 z z L pu e o a O gt m Q lt og m STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging he 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 air 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 Orce the pack age is opened place a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur face his 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 ite
8. 5 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider Levelling Leg D NS Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator in shipping crate They are the levelling legs Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator Roll refrigerator into place Lower legs just enough to lift rollers off floor Adjust each until the refrigerator won rock Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator Toraise corners turn legs clockwise To lower corners turn legs counterclockwise 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 4 on page 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall recepta
9. Juice 4 6 months Meats Bacon Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage sees 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat 1 2 months Poullty 5 er eee 3 4 months Vegetables 004 6 months Courtesy of Nationai L ves ock and Meat Board ard 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 ary Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get ir This will keep odor and mold from building up 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 liff 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 all 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
10. cie 3 prong Refrigerator grounding plug 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 REFRIGERATOR WARMER COLDER gt 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 the first time REFRIGERATOR WARMER e COLDER 1 Set the REFRIGERA ESI TOR CONTROL to 3 0 Nul FREEZER WARMER a COLDER 2 Set the FREEZER Lem CONTROL to B une Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below POWER SAVER CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE Light Switch FREEZER WARMER e COLDER Freezer Control Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about rig
11. d a lot 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 teraperature 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 cornpartment 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 assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 685 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory 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 franchised TECH CARE 9 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
12. en the refrigerator starts 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 into the defrost water pan e Ice Maker Sounds trickling water thud clatter of ice e Running Sounds 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 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 Keep the Power Saving Controt on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior Make sure your refrigerator
13. ht when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firrn e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL CONDITION REASONS SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer G TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 J Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A 2 TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS cant cycle often enough call your If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Freezer B assistance OO COD telephone f ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A page 11 can t cycle often enough f BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 4 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B Very warm or very cold room temperatures Power Saving Cont l CONSUMES ESS ent acy p REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt The Power Saving Control on the Contro Con sole operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator ur Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator z 4 gt z
14. is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radi ator or in direct sunlight c 2 z lt O c n Le Ri 2 m W 2 O m L2 vo je c z Jg lt O c z r m a m z m Q lt gt lt Z 2 Rn o 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 What to use How to clean Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild e Wash removabie parts with warm water shelves crisper meat detergent and warm and a mild detergent pan etc water e Rinse and ary Outside Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild de towel mild detergent tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or good cleansers auto paste wax Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with aclean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts 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
15. l 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 Fruits 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 1o keep it frozen longer you should wrap if 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 f
16. ms If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 snut 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 Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a long time re wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats 1 Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition 2 Use only recommended wrapping materials 3 Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life 4 Wrap tightly pressing out as much ai as possible 5 Label and date it 6 Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Juices 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 Bread coc 2 months Cooked Dishes 2 3 months Fish and Seafoods Fish vio reis 6 months Commercially Frozen 1 3 months Ftr ils i ouo eLrellll oils 6 months Ice Cream sese 1 month Concentrated
17. oil 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 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 days Varlety Meats Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats 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 door 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 cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic
18. ou 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 making sure that it is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold ihe weight and in an area suitable for its size and use s connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding nstructions is used only for jobs expected of home re frigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source is properly maintained 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 is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold b m 0 kar m o z e gt 70 7 Oo wT m gt c E m o L N gt wT m z Install properly Level refrigerator freezer Qo 5 c e Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabi If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might nets and refrigerator top Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall Allow inch 1 2
19. use amp care guide gt Whirlpool Eatate seres NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET14EK Ear Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifier l 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 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 de signed to do Parts and features Ice Trays Retrigerator l as eu e Light Iz Ez Power Saving Butter Compartment Utility Compartment Control Meat pan Freezer E Control Utility Bin Adjustable Shelves Levelling Leg fr Tee TIR i Crisper Cover Crispers Model and Serial Number Plate Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a hand
20. warm water mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to stick detergent quar 951 warm water Rinse and ary Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm wate e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Dark panels Mild detergent and Wash with a soft grit free cloth or warm water soft clean sponge sponge and soft clean e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth 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 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 Rinse and dry 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 between wall and condenser coils on back of the refrigerator Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out away from wall e Wash floor Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is leve
21. y place Service Company and Telephone Number Contents 3 3 Install Properly 0 eee eee 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 Clean It dus oa ear creat hues 4 PUQUIE lnc tento nni a Eos 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 0 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Power Saving Control iussus 5 Changing the Light Bulb 6 Moving the Meat Pan and COVER 3 ox heen hanged eee d 6 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Removing Crispers and Crisper COVEN Lasse tab exp raten whee 6 Page f Removing the Freezer Shelf 6 Ilce Cube TAYS xo ee x exer 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 i Sounds You May Hear aaau 7 Energy Saving Tips 00 06s 7 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Cleaning Chart 8 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9 Storing Fresh Food 6 cee 9 Storing Frozen Food 1 1 eee 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 000 11 4 If You Have a Problem 11 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not things ofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they wil just sit in the garage for a few days If y
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