Whirlpool ET16JMXL User's Manual
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1. oO m gt z lt oO gc a asd m 2 aa a gt pa oO 7 Underneath f To remove the base grill open the door and lift up on the two tabs Lift Up the that show through the grill at both ends near the top When you ve Grill holding Tabs lifted the tabs swing the top of the grill forward Lift the grill off the bottom supports Tne defrost water pan is on the left and the condenser is on the right Pull out the defrost pan and wash There may be tape holding itin place Remove the tape and lift the pan over the wire brace in front of it Make sure the notched corner is in the rear when you put it back and that you push if all the way in The defrost drain tube should point into the pan Clean dust from the condenser with a vacuum cleaner The con denser should be cleaned every two or three months i If your refrigerator has an ice maker make sure you don t slide the Swing Out refrigerator out farther than the ice maker water supply line allows Lift Up Heat is removed from your refrigerator and transferred to the con denser From there the heat is spread into the room Dust on the condenser insulates it and reduces the heat leaving it If the heat can t get out easily the refrigerator will have to run longer to keep food cold Energy Saving Tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Leve2. 1 Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition 2 Use only the 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 saltec because salt shortens freezer life 4 Wrap tightly pressing out as much air as possible 5 Label and date it 6 Refreezing defrosted meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Juices Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board Courtesy of U S D A O gt oO z gt z O e lt z 9 e m SINIH J YJOIS GOO4 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 4 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 electric cord plugged in e is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped eis the Temperature Control dial turned ON 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 ON OFF lever in the ON position e is the water valve turned on and s water getting to the ice maker 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 r
3. Whirlpool NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODEL ET16JMXL Use and Care Guide Piease read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet telis you how to start your refrigerator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even tells you what to do if you hear strange sounds orthink something is wrong Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Safety First Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Juice Can Rack Ice Maker sermen Air Control Temperaturen Control i Power Savings Control Light Shield Egg Nest Butter Compartment s Stationary Shelf Crisper Cover CIS P ET mmenennrcnne Bose Grill Model and Serial Number Plate Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here If you have to call for service the service technician will ask for your Model and Serial Numbers Your refriger ator has these numbers on a plate just above the base grill Copy them in the spaces below while you are t
4. Lift the front a little and slide them the rest of the way out Each cover is held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in the front Press the tabs out of the way fo lift the front Lift the back off the pegs To put the covers back replace the center leg Replace each cover by first fitting the back notches over the pegs Then push the front down into the notched tabs The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the crisper covers if necessary Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer Turn it counter clockwise to shorten it ICE MAGIC Automatic Ice Maker e There is a wire signal arm below the ice maker It hangs in the bin when the bin is empty When the bin is full the ice cubes lift up fhe arm and the ice maker shuts off There is an ON OFF switch on the ice maker When you remove the bin be sure you move the switch to OFF This will stop the ice maker from dumping any ice until you put the bin back Move the switch back to ON when you put the bin back Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to spread them out so the bin will hold more You wil hear water running when the ice maker is working You ll also hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these new sounds bother you e Because of new plumbing connections the first batch or two of ice may be discolored or off flavored e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take ove
5. turr off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Re move everything nat comes out Wrap all parts wel and tape them together so they dont shift and rattle Screw in the ie eling legs tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to yournew home put everything back and refer to page 2 Don t for yet to reconnect the water supply line 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 Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water drain and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp The crispers have sealing gaskets to help keep humid air In Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits Wosh 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 Fresh Prepac
6. Air Control dials are on a console inside the refrigerator To start the refrigerator turn the TEMP CONTROL dial to 3 and the AIR CONTROL dial to B These are normal settings It takes time for your refrigerator to reach proper storage temper atures When you first turn it on it will run continuously until the interior gets properly cold Before loading with food be sure the refrigerator has cycled at least once turned on turned off and on again Controls will be set about right if your milk or juice is as cold as your family likes it and when ice cream is firm The control console has directions for raising or lowering the tem peratures if needed Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control inside your refrigerator controls electric heaters These heaters help prevent moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator when humidity is high Use the OFF setting when humidity is low Use ON if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Removing Non Adjustable Shelves Jo remove a shelf lift up the front Then lift up at the back To Liftthe Front menina Back replace it put the rear notches onto the shelf supports Lower the front into place Sounds you may hear toor walls and metal cabinets can make the sounds Your New refngerator may make sounds that your seem louder ag cne aidnt Because the sounds are new to vou The following chart describes the kinds of sounds youmight be cc cerned about t
7. instal lation Do you want it in a corner Leave some room on the wall side if you want the doors to open wider Planning to add the automatic ice maker Will the refrigerator be near a cold water pipe Some people run the water line through the floor to the basement Others run it behind the cabinets to the pipes underthe sink Make Sure It s Level Remove the base grill to uncover the two leveling legs Turn each leg to the right to lower the front Turn them to the left to raise the front If you have someone tilt the top of the refrigerator back while turn ing it will be easier Keep adjusting one or the other until the refrigerator won t rock Then raise or lower both by the same number of turns until the refrig erator is level use a level to check this If you don t have a level the refrigerator will be about right when you can open the doors part way and they will stay where you put them Peel Off the Labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the base grill Wash It To clean your refrigerator before using it check the washing in structions in this booklet Plug It In A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord U
8. old one Part No 942912 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 4304 Michigan 555 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1124 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 com pany 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 MAJOA SEAVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRAING amp PARTS gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple SERVICE COMPANIES XY SEAVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 1
9. 23 Maple 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 Guy Turner 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 a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement Fse pan for your Whiripool appliance FSP Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens replacement parts will fit right and work nght because they are made to the same exacting Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems 999 9999 R specifications used to build every new Whinlpoo appliance Printed in U S A
10. hem Dontbe Most that might be new to you and what may be making ifthe new sour isare norma Hard surfaces likethe them Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Slight Hum Soft Hiss Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving air e Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It Sounds also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing fora few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan e ice Maker Sounds You may hear a buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e Running Sounds 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 Pushin the Center Pull Down N Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Removing the Light Shield You may want to remove the light shield when cleaning or for changing the bulb First unplug the refrigerator Then push lightly on the upper center of the shield until the notched tab is free from the console Pull down until the tab clears then lift the back hooks out of their slots To replace it do the reverse Removing the Crispers and Crisper Covers To remove the crispers slide them out until they stop
11. hink ing about it Keep this book ina handy place Your warranty and sales slip should be kept with it Model No Serial No Purchase Installation Date Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally is properly maintained responsible for making sure that it e js out of the weather eis installed and leveled on a floor that will hold is used in an area where the room temperature ine weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e s connected only to the right kind of outlet wit the right electric supply and grounding will not fall below 55 F 13 C is notrun where there are explosive fumes e is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used eis used caly for jobs expected of home eis not loaded with food before it has time to get refrigerators properly cold Refrigerator L Snug is fine but do you wantit that way 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong 4 grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method Pick the Right Place Save steps by putting your refrigerator near the sink and next to a countertop It should not be near a stove radiator water heater or any source of heat including direct sunlight You can install it flush against the wall in back Leave 1 inch 1 3 cm clearance against cabinets on each side for ease of
12. in the original carton or use the egg nest in the door of 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 wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging The secret of successful freezing 1s 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 soran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselve
13. kaged 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 wrap loosely in waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper 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 la bel says its okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as pur chased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats 1to2 ChiCken premie eri A ach cee ou eels 1to2 Ground Beef 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Cured Meats 7to10 BO COR is e inienn var ta tule ds 5to7 Cold CUIS ses eee ches feuds aie oe oe 3to5 If meat is to be stored longer than the times grver follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day ds purchased Eggs Store without washing
14. l the and freezer to temperatures colder than they cabinet to be sure of a good seal need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and e Clean the condenser coil regularly drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s e Open the door as few times as possible Think cold enough about what you need before you open the door Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless Get everything out at one time Keep foods or moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior ganized sc you won t have to search for what Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat you want Close door as soon as food is removed source such as a range water heater furnace e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t radiator or in direct sunlight overcrowd t so dir movement is blocked Using your refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature Control Dial Set on 3 Air Outlet Air Control Dial Set at B POWER SAVIN CONTROL Se Orr Savas POWSs i i ON REDUCES J TERIOR MOISTURE a r l a a al B sak Se CONTROL CONSOLE CONTROL 5 2 a Q CONTROL A TO START Adiu Temp Contrei to J Adjust Air Control to 8 Nr 4 2 Lat run overnsght BOTH SECTIONS TOO Wam Adj Temp REFRIGERATOR LECTION TOO W l Adj Temp Control FREEZER SECTION TOO WARM OF NOT ENOUGH ICE ontrol to next higher number te next higher number ond Air Control reward C Adjut Ar Contral towar da Setting the Controls The Temperature Control and
15. rnight after you start the refrigerator for the first time e Your ice maker will work faster when the freezer is colder If you want more ice turn the Temperature Control dial to a higher num ber or turn the Air Control dial toward A 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 i ps z 9 lt 0 Cc re m p3 D gt O band Vacation and moving care Short Vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less tran four weeks Use up the perish ables freeze other tems Turn off your ice maker shut off the water supply empty the ice bin Long Vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a Month or more At eas a day ahead turn off the water supply to the ice maker When the last load of ice drops turr off the ice maker Unplug the retigerator and clean it rinse well ard ary 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 ee Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open Torestart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving Shut off the ice naker water supply a day ahead cf time Disconne gt t the water line After the last sup ply of ce drops
16. s or as carton liners IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick treeze 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 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 0 eee ees 2 months Cooked Dishes 2 3 months Fish and Seafoods Fresh drite a ca weno 6 months Commercially Frozen 1 3 months Frits iae d eun aa a eh ait 6 months lce Cream 4 month Concentrated Juice 4 6 months Meats Bacon Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage iee sruse niri ines 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat 1 2 months Poultry 00 0 0 0 cee 3 4 months Vegetables 8 6 months ke Ice Cream Store in the freezer Once the pack age is opened place a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur face This will prevent ice crystals from forming Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a jong time re wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats
17. se a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer 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 To clean your refrigerator unplug it turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions Inside You can wash the pars you take out in the sink with a mild soap or mild detergent and warm water Harsh cleansers scouring powders and solvents should never be used on any part of your refrigerator Wash the walls with a solution of two tablespoons 30g of baking soda mixed with one quart 1L of warm water Rinse well and dry Let the freezer warm up with the door open for 10 or 15 minutes so the cloth doesn t stick The inside of the door including the gasket should be washed with warm water and a mild soap or mild detergent Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products They can damage the gasket and plastic finish Outside Wash the outside with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse well and dry Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas Use a good auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces Do not use on plastic because it may damage these parts AOLVAIDIAIIA ANOA ONISN 390339
18. unning 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 you have an ice maker you will hear water fill the molds and the ice drop into the bin If there is water in the defrost pan 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 doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure its plugged in The bulb may be burned out Unplug the refriger ator remove the light shield replace the bulb with an appliance bulb no larger than 40 watts Re place the light shield and plug in the cord If the motor seems to run too much e ls the condenser behind the base grill free of Gust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e f 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 sco it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment Ail this means better refrigeration and may require More running time than your
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