Whirlpool ET1 8MK User's Manual
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1. 13 n 0 Q Oo 2 O a gt O m oO m Vacation Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 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 automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator 14 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 Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so2. 15 3 If You Need Service m mm oo 15 4 If You Have aProblem 15 1983 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding eis used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not run where there are explosive fumes is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold ONISN 180439 v gt 7 oN gt Z Oo T mi gt pe c Pao m uN Install properly 1 Allow Y 2 cm space on each side and at top for ease of installation 2 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall 3 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator freezer Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 8 2 To raise f
3. 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 Page BEFORE YOU PLUG ITIN 3 Install Properly ooo 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 Clearit ad ll a omnes 4 A sonst eater tes tear oo 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Controls 0 5 Power Saving Control o Changing the Control Settings 5 Adjusting Shelves 6 0 0 0 0c ee aes Removing the Freezer Shelf 6 Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control 6 Optional Automatic Ilce Maker 6 Changing the Light Bulb 6 Moving the Meat Pan 0 7 Reversing the Door Swing 7 Page Ice Cube Trays n a ccoo 7 Removing Crispers and Crisper Covers 7 Soungs You May Hear 7 Energy Saving TIPS aoaaa aariaa 8 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Removing the Base Grille 8 Cleaning Chat 9 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 10 Storing Fresh Food 2 2 ee 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 11 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 2 If You Need Assistance
4. least twice to seal out air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips ZDB AY over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to al low liquids to expand during freezing pa e fo O e O a gt O m c 12 Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sort and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota toes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only be
5. they dont shift and rattle Screw in the levelling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an icemaker QUESTIONS call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 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 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 your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator ihis might fake overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position e Is the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can eve
6. ZER lise CONTROL to B ice N Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below POWER SAVER lt CONSUMES LESS ENERGY e REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE Light Switch FREEZER lt WARMER 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 right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ce cream is firm P JAER SAVER a ONSUIMES ESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE 4 ln 1 Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting wher humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator 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 TOO WARM Room temperature too warm IfFreezer Door opened often Refrigerato
7. as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va por proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid Plan to add them at reneating time Pota toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Un baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerat
8. e Extension Service suggested storage times Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads 4month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 to12 months Fruit cokes 12 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked pies 4 to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months If electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to stay frozen If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Place about 20 pounds of dry ice on top of the food using pieces as large as pos sible Protect your hands with gloves c If neither food locker storage nor dry ce is available use or can perishable food atonce A full freezer will stay cold longerthan a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods f food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly if the condition of the food is poor or you have any suspicions it is wise to dispose of it
9. emove 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 it s 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 Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Bacon A 5107 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
10. es 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6to 9 months LAA eats 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef 8 to12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock Blue fish salmon Ml 2 to3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months DUCK 256 2 co Aaa see ca 6 months Giblets 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy 4 month Food Storage time MAIN DISHES and fish casserole 2to3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 2 to 9 months Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Stews meat poultry Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet boob iria 4 weeks EGGS Whole mixed 9 to 12 months Whites 9 to 12 months VOIKS ciar td 9 to12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperativ
11. etting be tween LO and HI 2 LO open lets moist air out of crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins 3 HI closed keeps moist air in the cris per for best storage of fresh leafy vege tables Optional automatic ice maker On Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 6 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 e It 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 hear ice fall into the bin Dont 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 bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lowe
12. f cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Sounds you may hear ra Y SN Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss Probable Causes Snap Back into Place Press front tabs out of the way Lift cover front Lift back off the pegs Replace in reverse order 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 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 Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving air G 2 z O lt le c a a m n pa O m x gt e xa avdH AYIN NOA SGNNOS Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds 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 S
13. inental U S 800 253 1301 MichigaN ooooo o 800 632 2243 Alaska Hawaii 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 Maple OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of o
14. n be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesnt overflow If the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only It the motor seems to run too much els the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer elf the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one FSP 1s 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 pars will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Cont
15. nge 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 95 1 warm water e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry ONINVI1D DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroteum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean 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 solvents like acetone benzine carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Warm water and mild detergent Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment Usual floor cleaners e Remove base grille See page 8 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Replace with notched corner to the rear e Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille Clean dust and lint from condenser at east every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash flo
16. odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away 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 Removing the base grille e Open the door e Pull grille outwards as shown Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille Metal Clips Support Tabs Metal Clips Support Tabs To replace e Line up grille support tabs with metal clips e Push firmly to snap into place e Close the door Cleaning chart Part 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 panels Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator What to use Mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax How to clean 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 ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts m Z m way 9 lt gt lt Z O 0 mn Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Spo
17. or e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the refrigerator is level 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 They also have a control to help adjust the amount of humidity in the crispers Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers In crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits Wash et dry and store in refrigerator ir plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or huli bemes until they are eady to use Sort and keep berries in their store cor ainer in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Store 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 ard time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can ve frozen for as iong as one month if the seal is not broker If you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged R
18. 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 ids are fine too FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home 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 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 Sealing When sealing foods in bags squeeze out the air liquids need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely around the doubled over tail Put the label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones 1 Air tight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in toward the food at
19. or type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cul steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of tood Put no more un frozen tood into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C Food Storage time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen 8 months Home frozen 8 t012 months MEAT Bacon 4 weeks or less Corned beef 2 weeks Cured ham 1 to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 4 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef iii teeni
20. ounds If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin e Running Sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor lt will run longer than older designs lt 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 cab inet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep foods orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them thats cold enough e Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both snould be cleaned about once a month to help prevent
21. r 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS call your If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Freezer B ee TOO COLD as fICE isnt Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 number MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A page 15 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 Cc z lt O 7 a 5 2 m e a Adjusting shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Tilt up at front 2 Liff up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out Glass shelves are heavy Be careful To replace 4 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position To remove door shelf e Lift up and out To replace e Insert hooks into guides on both sides e Push down Removing the freezer shelf e Lift front slightly e Lift back off supports e Replace in reverse order Lift the Front Then the Back Adjusting crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the mois ture sealed crisper 1 The control can be adjusted to any s
22. r the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation Changing the light bulb Unplug the refrigerator first 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with appliance bulb only Moving the meat pan The meat pan can be taken out and moved the same way as the shelves Remove the meat pan first Removing Slide the meat pan out to stop Lift the front of meat pan Slide pan the rest of the way out Tilt cover up at front Lift up at back Pull straight out OnkRwnh gt Removing the crispers and crisper covers Slide crispers straight out to stop Lift the front Slide the rest of the way out Replace in reverse order Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front Replacing f Push the Tab 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf to Clear the Cover supports 2 Tilt up front of cover until rear hooks drop into slots Lower front of cover to level position 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer fo the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Ice cube trays To remove ice Hold tray at both ends e Slightly twist I
23. ront turn each screw to the right 3 To lower front turn each screw to the left 4 Check with level Remove sales 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 label giving operating in structions for the Refrigerator and Freezer Con trols or the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean Img instructions on page 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Ne 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 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 Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your liferature package Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR 4 WARMER COLDER 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 1 Set the REFRIGERA a do TOR CONTROL to 3 EN FREEZER A WARMER COLDER 2 Set the FREE
24. ur 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 15 O gt a O z gt Z o 6 lt z O O gt 7 m a lt e e zZ m QO Mm y Oo m e 7 gt mn o kdi gt zZ O mi lt gt Whirlpool Home 4 Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 943038 Rev A 3 Printed in U S A c 1983 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dry
25. use care guide lt lt gt gt J Wiiehpdo NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET18MK 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 E Hernando Power Saving Control Ice Cube Trays Refrigerator Control Light Freezer Control Meat Pan Utility Utility Bin Compartment Adjustable Butter Compartment Glass Shelves Adjustable Door Shelf Crispers with Humidity Control Base Grille 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 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Pt Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will
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