Whirlpool EM8GK User's Manual
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1. Using Your Refrigerator Continued Metal clips TI Support tabs Condenser coils Defrost pan 10 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING 5 Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a 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 elec tricity remains connected To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Contro Console to find Dulb s 3 Remove bulb 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Reconnect power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base grille Models ET20GM ET20GK and ET20NK To remove the grille 1 Open the door 2 Pull grille out 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 14 Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruc tions sheet included with your refrigerator Ice cube trays cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow2. 10 Reversing the door swing 10 ICO CUDGIIAYS diac eet eR RETE Tin 10 Automatic ice 11 Sounds you may hear 12 Energy Saving lips 12 Cleaning Your Refrigerator 13 Food Storage Guide 15 Storing fresh 15 Storing frozen 00 15 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Vacation and moving care 17 Power interruptions 17 You Need Service Or Assistance 18 Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty 20 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important safety Instructions on page 3 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 ror buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the for
3. gt Whirl Home Use amp Care Guide Automatic ice maker not shown GM and HM models Appliances Ice cube trays T Stationary Ice bin door shelves not in T5 ET20NK 1 ae E E Utility bin Freezer shelt Sandar modols Refrigerator control Utility compartment Model and pt dbi ined compartment on slde wall DIE Adjustable Light z rA glass for Exterior INS EY GM and GK moisture MAP models control wire for NK HM and Freezer HK models control Stationary Meat drawer door shelves cover i cover Shelf glide Crispers d ie B Leveling not shown Base grille not shown models ET20GM ET20GK Model ET18GK and ET20NK shown NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS ET20GM ET20GK ETI8GK ET20NK ETI8HM ETI8HK Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 23 Before Using Your Refrigerator Pe 4 Using Your Refrigerator M s 6 Control settings for ET20GM ET20GK and ET20NK Puce vo T eet 6 Control settings for ET18GK ET18HM and ETIBEK s 7 Exterior moisture 8 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 8 Removing the freezershelf 8 Moving the meat drawer and cover 8 Removing the 9 Removing the crisper cover 9 Changing the light bulbs 10 Removing the base grille
4. 301N9 39VY01S 0004 HOLVEIOIUATH YNOA SNINVSTO Food Storage Guide Continued Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture 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 HOTS nios eret de Son reditu to 12 months Vegetables Commercially frozen 8 months Home frozen 8 to 12 months Meat BACOM oe doa eid eae te 4 weeks or less Corned beef 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life FrankfUrlers cos eke ban tee et 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts BOB Luc 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops BOOP ocu ets re ee 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months Fish Cod flounder haddock sole 6 months Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 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 Chicken
5. and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times Caring For Your Refrigerator Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perisha bles freeze other items If your refrigerator ts equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising signal arm 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove ail 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 q Se Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside 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 f
6. Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 2148174 Rev C 1991 Whirlpoo Corporation Printed in U S A
7. Instructions Use screwdriver Level refrigerator freezer to adjust 1 To raise front turn screw in direction shown 2 To lower front turn screw in direction shown 3 Check with level Leveling screw Front roller Right to raise left to lower Using Your Refrigerator The drawings n this book may vary slightly tr m your retrigeratorrmodel They re designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book NOTE Your model may not include all the features snown Control settings for ET20GM ET20GK and ET20NK Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator To adjust a control reach under the console and turn the knob When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 4 2 Set the Freezer Control to C Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This may take several hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls wil be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream iS firm Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to 8 Freezer Control adjustments range from Ato D If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chan below If you have any questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number See page 18 Adjust the
8. container Fruit 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 Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if nec essary See the following chart for storage times Storage chart for fresh and cured meat TYPE APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS Chicken 1to2 Ground beef 1102 Steaks and roasts 3105 Cured meats 7 1o 10 SACOG uen oce epe 5107 Cold cuts 2no wee 3 to5 Variety meats 1102 If meat ts 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 carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When Storing an extra Supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Storing frozen food Th
9. e Sponge soft cloth or e Wash gaskets paper towel Rinse and dry thoroughly Mild detergent DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated e Warm water detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts e Soft cleansponge or Wash covers and panels soft clean cloth Rinse and dry thoroughly e Mild detergent DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays e Warm water scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 continued on next page Cleaning Your Refrigerator Continued Models ET20GM ET20GK and ET20NK Sponge orcloth e Mild detergent e Warm water Defrost pat Condenser coils extended narrow attachment e Vacuum cleaner with Remove base See page 10 e remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Vacuum coils at least every other month e Replace base grille Floor under e Floor cleaners refrigerator Models ETI8GK ETI8HM and ET18HK Defrost pan e Sponge or cloth behind refrigerator e Mild detergent on top of the motor e Warm water e Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment Condenser coils F
10. 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 tne remigerator and freezer sections defrost To cl an your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator automatically But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean the refrigerator according to the up Spills should be wiped up right away cleaning chart on pages 13 and 14 WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts e Sponge or cloth e Wash shelves crisper meat e Mild detergent e Rinse and dry thoroughly grawer Sie Warm water Outside e Sponge cloth or e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use paper towel abrasive or harsh cleaners Mild detergent e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Warm water e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a e Appliance wax or year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth good auto paste wax Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Inside walls Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mixture of warm water and freezer should be paper towel mild detergent or allowed to warm up Baking soda or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to so Cloth won t stick mild detergent 1 quart 95 L of water e Warm water e Rinse and dry thoroughly Door liners and
11. operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON 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 Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt up at front 3 Lift up at back 4 Pul shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 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 NOTE The above instructions apply to all models GM and GK models with glass shelves and NK HM and HK models with DURAWHITE wire shelves Removing the freezer shelf To remove shelf 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Moving the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the tront 3 Slide the drawer the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull Straight out 2 Replace in reverse order Remove the glass insert lift the frame front then the back Pull out to the stop lift the front an
12. or turkey whole orparts 12 months DUCK eas aed eae areata S 6 months ise b RUE Ab 2 to months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months slices 1 month 16 FOOD STORAGE TIME Main dishes Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TAGOIUIDIOES Lid rrr pae beh 3 to 6 months Dairy products Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine s ciscus bao 12 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella Farmer Sosa ae opu LE E EE 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss Brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese cream ice milk sherbet 2 months Eggs Whole 12 months Whites 12 months NOIKS 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks whole mixed eggs Baked goods Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve rolls 3 months Unbaked breads 1 month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 to 12 months Fruit lt 12 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked DIeS sacs inde aL 1 to 2 months Pie dough only 4to6 months Based on U S D A
13. Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 6 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer D TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 4 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 A TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 4 MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A can t cycle often enough If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 6 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer Very warm or very cold room temperatures Mm Control settings for ET18GK ETI8HM ET18HK Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time REFRIGERATOR 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 WARMER COOLER P FREEZER 2 Set the Freezer Control to B 4 WARMER COLDER P Give the refrigerator time to cool down 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 a
14. ake sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow If the light does not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out e Seo instructions for changing light bulbs on page 10 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e 15 the condenser free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is 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 18 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 Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satis factory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to M
15. d pull again Remove the glass insert lift the frame front then the back Removing the crispers To remove the crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop lift front then slide out the rest of the way 2 Replace in reverse order Removing the crisper cover Models ET20GM ET20GK and ET20NK To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace the cover 1 Replace metal support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back corner into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower into place 3 Slide back of glass insert into place tnen lower front Removing the crisper cover Models ET18GK ET18HM and ET18HK To remove crisper cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame and remove cover support 3 Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out To replace crisper cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front into place 2 Insert cover support with the long tab toward the front into the groove on the underside of the crisper cover NOTE If support needs adjustment turn base clockwise to raise or counter clockwise to lower 3 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front
16. e freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home For further information about preparing food for freezing contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packag ing The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing Jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps made fror a saran film are recommended Follow packaae or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non polyethy ene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food 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 15
17. e weight and in an area suitable for its size and use is connected only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and ground ing Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet e is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do e iS not near an oven radiator or other heat Source is properly maintained e is Out of the weather is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not fal below 55 F 13 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 SNOLLJTIMLSNI AL34VS INVILUOHHI Before Using Your Refrigerator 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug rsa M eee e ee ee ee ee ee TI EESTI 5 6 Refrigerator power cord Right to raise Left to lower Use screwdriver to adjust Leveling screw Lower Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on pages 13 and 14 Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a re ceptacle which cann
18. evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Automatic ice maker It you have the automatic ice maker accessory R if you plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 90 c aise signal there are a few things you will want to know cs arm to e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm stop ice Down for making ice automatically as Up to shut off the ice maker a NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it iS Lower connected to the water supply Instructions Zz for ice maker water supply hook up start it attached to the back of the refrigerator 99 cabinet par The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker S changes the size of the cubes Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity 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 ts working You il hear ice falling 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 ts not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if nece
19. is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number See page 18 SVUOLS 0005 c c m c FI zB a ad e m 29 3 1 2 LM if You Need Service Or Assisiazce We suggest you follow these 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 15 the power supply 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 e Is the Refrigerator Control ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator making 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 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 e 15 the signal ON in the down position e 15 the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost pan e This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full M
20. loor under e Floor cleaners refrigerator Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Roll refrigerator out away from the wall e Wash defrost pan Do not remove pan to clean e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall e Vacuum coils at least every other month Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Food Storage Guide There is corr ct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness 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 Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic
21. m These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool 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 during limited warranty Any food loss due to product failure Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so 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 authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and
22. m below Have this informa tion ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from label see diagram on front cover and purchase date 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 Safetv Instructions AWARNING Read all instructions before using the refrigerator Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems 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 enciosed 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 fluids 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 To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow basic precautions including the following It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold th
23. ot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package Models ET20GM ET20GK and ET20NK Install properly 1 Allow V2 inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall 4 If your refrigerator has an ice maker make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installation Instructions Level refrigerator freezer 1 Remove the base grille See page 10 2 To raise front turn screw in direction shown 3 To lower front turn screw in direction shown 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 10 Models ET18GK ETIBHM and 18 Install properly 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow V inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider 5 If your refrigerator has an ice maker make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installation
24. r Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service com panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp ROMERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpo ration 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 Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not sati
25. rozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removabie parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers 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 Nd T zm y MA a amp jas 3 3 E an wi pee i M Sas 3 D 5 5 y B gt 0M 3 n A e M 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 all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR 0 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
26. s cold as you like and when ice cream is firm if you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below If you have any questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number See page 18 e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adiust 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 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 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 Using Your Refrigerator Continued EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL 4 OFF ON gt Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again GM and GK models Glass shelves are heavy Be careful Lift the front then the back Exrerior Moisture Control The Exterior Moisture Control on tne Control Console
27. sfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer autho rized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 19 pom EXT teat ONViSISSi 0 135 SAAR a wo m d di 7 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty RFOOS 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship Electronic models only LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY 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 syste
28. 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 iri 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 Ice maker will make new ice Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation Good water quality is important for good ice quality It ts 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 11 Using Your Refrigerator Continued 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 Surfaces 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 the 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
29. starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts 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 e trickling water e 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 wili run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time 12 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 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 e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t Overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e lt 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 e Keep the Exterior Moisture Control on the OFF setting unless moisture forms
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