Whirlpool ET14AK User's Manual
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1. 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 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb Shock and injury can occur if elec 2 Remove bulb tricity remains connected 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Removing crispers and crisper cover 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 a Remove Cover 1 Lift front then lift back ce 2 Pull up and out ae Replacing Cover Pull Out to Stop 1 Fit notches on back of cover into back nubs on Lift the Front and Pull Again wall of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place Removing the freezer shelf 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off sunports cor os i 3 Replace in reverse order A Lift the Front Then the Back Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 1 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop Guide Stop 3 Lift front 4 Slide the rest cf the way out Shelf Stop Replacing Shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on the bottom of guides 2 Lift front slide shelf in until it clears guide stops Shelf Guide Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No2. NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET14AK 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 aero TO OOO Ice Trays Model and Serial Number Label Refrigerator Control Light Power Saving Control Freezer Control Levelling Leg Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you n ed service or call with a question have ths mforn aton ready Model Number 4 Complete viel and Serial Numbers from the iabel locat 2 as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase dete from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a hanay place Butter Compartment Utility Compartment Meat Pan Utility Bin Adjustable Shelves Crisper Cover Service Company and Telephone Number Contents SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Install Properly ys Level Refrigerator Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plug It In SORA USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control
3. Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained lt gt Whirlpool to fulfill the product warranty and provide TECH CARE after warranty service FRANCHISED SERVICE anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOLLINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICF CO 123 Maple SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 9
4. Moving the Meat Pan and Cover Changing the Light Bulb Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover Removing the Freezer Shelf Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves ihDAHBRAHRWW ee re DIO Vi ui o O O a Or CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Optional Automatic Ice Maker Ice Cube Trays Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips Cleaning Chan nai Storing Fresh Food Storing Frozen Food 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service da 4 If You Have aProblem c1986 Whirlpool Corporation 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 for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use s connectec only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding nstr
5. cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material De rost pan Sponge or cloth mild behind refrigerator detergent and warm on top of the motor water e Roll refrigerator out away from wall e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry e Roll refrigerator back into place e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the refrigerator at least once every other month e Leave an inch 2 54 cm between wall and condenser coils on back of the refrigerator Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Condenser coils e Roll refrigerator out away from wall e Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners 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 fre
6. direction shown To lower corners turn legs in direction shown 6 Check with level DA Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape ana any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water before removing glue as described in step 1 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline car bon tetrachloride etc These can damage the material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Ng 3 prong grounding plug 4 Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recep tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical require ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter ature package Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR a WAR
7. enough call your if Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE section is for your conditions Freezer B Seve TOO COLD ist sui IFICE isnt Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 mei MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A page 11 If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 4 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door 4 Very warm or very cold room temperatures lt CONSUMES ESS ENERGY 4 o Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when POWER SAVER REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Z 2 gt e m O zZz G 2 zZ O lt O a 7 m mn 2 O m a gt 10 7 Moving the meat pan and cover The meat pan and cover can be removed for Removing cleaning and moved to another shelf if desired 1 Slide the pan out to stop Remove the meat pan first 2 Lift the front of meat pan 3 Slide pan the rest of the way out 4 Tilt cover up at froni 5 Pull forward and out Replacing 1 Fit notches underneath cover over rear and center cross bars on shelf 2 Lower cover in piace 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order
8. 99 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 1 n Q 2 O gt Y m O m lt gt O 0 zZ gt Z O lt z O gt a m nm lt e c yd m Oo m oi lt 12 m a gt Nm a z gt Z 19 m lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 942291 Rev E Printed in U S A c1986 Whirlpool Corporation ce Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dry
9. AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time Type Variety 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 retrigerator 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 IGINS IDVAOIS GOOJ DNINVI1D 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 STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods
10. ECKMF 83 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity On Off J Raise Signal Lower Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker Arm to Start It e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They w break apart easily Ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold arr starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smalier they get Sounds you may hear DES ASS Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds Probable Causes e The ice maker water supply should not be soft ened water The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds e 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 e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward A e If you remove the ice
11. MER COLDER n POWER SAVE 4 CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE FREEZER WARMER e 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 lt WARMER COLDER 1 Set the REFRIGERA TOR CONTROL to 3 vis EZER COLDER 2 Set the FREEZER 11m CONTROL to B rere IM FRE WARMER l Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below Light Switch Freezer Controt 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 right when milk or Juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm 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 C 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 cantcycle often
12. RNING Tape blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly 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 Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e s the Refrigerator Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other un familiar sounds e Is something or top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise when the refrigerator is running e New features or your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is n
13. able 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 shelves crisper meat pan etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics covers and panels Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax 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 Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 951 warm water e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean
14. and for freezing foods at home f Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or out Rigid polyeinylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nor permeabie 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 af the front so the door can close tightly lee Cream Store in the freezer Once the pack age is opened place a piece of aluminum foil or plastic wrap smoothly against the ice cream surface This will prevent ice crystals from forming Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to snut 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 automctic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off he water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice DIN 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
15. 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 lf 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 To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didnt Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Dont 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 refrigerators fan motor and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts 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 lt may e
16. ormal The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesnt overflow If the light does not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing lightbulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too long e s the condenser behind the refrigerator free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor noatu rally uns longer e f the door has been opened 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 temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compart ment All this means better refrigeration and may re quire more running time than your old one 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 put everything back and refer to page 4 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker reconnect the water supply 2 If you need assistance
17. sh 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 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 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
18. uctions s used only for jobs expected of home re frigerators 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 temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used s not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold wo m m O 7 m c 2 z O e gt a vw gt Oo m mi gt c Aa m vv o nm gt a m A lt Install properly 3 inches gt 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cab inets and the refrigerator top 2 Allow atleast an inch 2 5 cm between the refrig erator condenser and the wall 3 Allow 12 inch 125 cm on each side of the re frigerator for ease of installation 4 ifthe refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator freezer Levelling Leg SS I Lower 1 Keep the 4 bolts that hola refrigerator in shipping crate They are the levelling legs 2 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 t rock Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator To raise corners turn legs in
19. ven seem to run most of the time Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity Check door gaskets for a tight seai Level the cabi net to be sure f a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the doo as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Cet everything oul at one time Keep foods organized so you won t rave to search for what you wart Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead anc fill up the refrgerator but don t over crowd It so alr Movements Locked e Itis 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 coid as your family likes them that s cold enough eep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radi ator or in direct sunlight c 4 Z lt je Cc wa Aa m m 2 m aci gt O a Nm O z O nm lt O c z lt m gt a e m z m O lt gt lt rd O E vw 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 To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it take out all remov
20. water supply t0 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 air 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 2 3 months Cooked Dishes Fish and Seafoods Fresh Commercially Frozen 6 months 1 3 months 6 months 4month 4 6 months Fruits Ice Cream Concentrated Juice Meats Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board Courtesy of U S D A the ice Maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up ec tn e ee e ne sl WA
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