Whirlpool ET14LC User's Manual
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1. IN me NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS ETI2LK ETI4LC Contents Important Safety Instructions Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Setting the controls Changing the control settings Power saver control Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjusting the freezer shelf Changing the light bulb Removing the crisper and crisper COVED lce cube Optional automatic ice maker Sounds you may hear Energy 5 Cieaning Your Refrigerator Cleaning chart Caring For Your Refrigerator Vacation and moving care Power interruptions If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty 1989 Whirlpool Corporation 0 8 4 oa b d N Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as aceto2. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQ UIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do is not near an oven radiator or other heat source is properly maintained is out of the weather is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EVE Before Using Your Refrigerator 3 prong grounding type wall receptacie 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator power cord Levelling leg 1 Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 9 2 Plug in Recommended Grounding Method A115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply i
3. things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate 15 the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 15 the Refrigerator Control ON if there is a rattling or jingling noise unfamiliar sounds Is something on top of 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 or defrost water draining in 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 Is the signal arm ON in the down position Is the water valve turned Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow if the light does not work Have you checked your main fuses circuit breaker box Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 if a bulb is burned out See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only if the motor seems to run too much 15 the condenser fre
4. care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perisha bles 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 auto matic 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 building up AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard 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 on page 5 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 food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removable parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelin
5. defrost cycle starts and stops Water sounds 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 Ice maker sounds trickling water thud clatter of ice 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 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 Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils 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 food orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked 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 Saver Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrig erator exterior Ma
6. lt m gt m lt gt 2 pa gt Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF 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 FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Electronic models only From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials 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 when 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 du
7. Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A 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 room temperatures oa sn YOA INI 3 wa E eT lt oO P E 3 t Oo Using Your Refrigerator Continued POWER SAVER 4 CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt Power saver control The Power Saver Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door open ings These heaters help keep moisture from form ing 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 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelf 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop 3 Lift front and slide shelf the rest of the way out To replace shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on the bottom of guides 2 Lift front and slide shelf in until it clears guide stops Adjusting the freezer shelf model ET12LK To remove shelf 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust sh
8. all the features shown Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 REFRIGERATOR 4 WARMER COLDER gt 2 Set the Freezer Control to B ee Give the refrigerator time to cool down WARMER COLDER gt completely before adding food This may take several hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below If you have questions call your COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number See page 11 e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer Cc 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 can t cycle often enough if Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 Section is for your conditions Freezer B TOO COLD If ICE isn t
9. e of dust and lint On hot days or if the room 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 different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls 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 com partment 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 assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the 5 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant 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 gt Whirlpool has a nationwide Whit network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE service technicians are FRANCHISED SERVICE trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where 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
10. elf 1 Remove shelf 2 Remove supports by sliding upwards 3 Replace supports on desired level 4 Replace shelf Changing the light bulb AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard 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 To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to find bulb 3 Remove bulb 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Reconnect power supply Lift the back then slide out to the rear and lift out Ralse signal arm to stop ice Lower signal arm to start It Model ET12LK Pull straight out Removing the crisper and crisper cover Model ET12LK To remove crisper 1 Slide crisper straight out To remove cover 1 Lift back then slide to the rear until the front can be lifted 2 Lift cover up and out To replace cover 1 Slide the front cover tabs into the back of the front supports on the refrigerator walls 2 Lower back into place Model ET14LC To remove crisper 1 Slide crisper out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order To remove cover 1 Lift the front then the back 2 Pull up and out To replace cover 1 Fit notches on back of cover into back nubs on wall of
11. g legs for model ET14LC tape the doors shut and 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 10 Power interruptions 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 food stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep food frozen 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 freezer full 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 If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions Call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number See page 11 You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little
12. ke sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight 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 Spills should be wiped up right away Cleaning chart PART WHAT TO USE Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild shelves crisper etc detergent and warm water Outside 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 take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions HOW TO CLEAN Wash removable parts by hand with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry Wash with warm water and a mild detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Rinse and dry 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 wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild Wash with warm water mild detergent baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L warm water Rinse and dry Wa
13. ne gasoline carbon tetrachioride etc These can damage the material NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this informa tion ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stiil 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 Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fiuids
14. refrigerator 2 Lower front into place Ice cube tray 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 To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Optional automatic ice maker model ET12LK If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or if you plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 90 there are a few things you will want to know The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity Using Your Refrigerator Continued It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice If ice is not being made fast enough and more is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if nece
15. ring 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 50 this limitation 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whitlpdol Part No 1124661 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
16. s required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a re ceptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instruction Sheet in your Literature Package 3 Install properly 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow 12 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to be against wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider 4 Level refrigerator freezer 1 Keep the 4 bolts that held the refrigerator in the shipping crate They are the leveling legs 2 Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator Roll refrigerator into place 3 Lower legs just enough to lift rollers off floor 4 Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won t rock 5 Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator To raise corners turn legs in direction shown To lower corners turn legs in direction shown 6 Check with level Using Your Refrigerator The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your refrigerator model They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book NOTE Your model may not include
17. sh with mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts stick detergent Door liners and Sponge soft cloth or gaskets paper towel mild detergent warm water Dark plastics Mild detergent and covers and panels sponge or soft clean cloth warm water soft clean Wash with a soft cloth or sponge Rinse and dry DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon Defrost pan Sponge or cloth mild behind refrigerator detergent and warm on top of the motor water Condenser colis Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Floor under Floor cleaners refrigerator tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material e Roll refrigerator out away from wall Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean Rinse and dry Roll refrigerator back into place Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the refrigerator at least once every other month Roll refrigerator out away from wall Clean the floor Roll refrigerator back Check to see if the refrigerator is level m 2 a ae m Zz am aq D Caring For Your Refrigerator Vacation and moving
18. ssary turn the Freezer Control toward A 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 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 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 important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly Sounds you may hear 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 sur faces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds 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
19. your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE OR MACHINES DRYERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES co 4 If you have Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone 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 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance gt 2 D D gee m 20
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