Whirlpool 6ET18ZK Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 18 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by 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 plumbing2. 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup 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 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 Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange PART NO 2165191 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Regislered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
3. The door has been opened frequently A large amount of food has been put in at one time SOLUTION Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered setting See page 7 Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 12 Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace bulb See page 11 Clean the coils See page 14 On hot days or if the room is too warm the motor naturally runs longer Open the door as few times as possible The motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior when food is added 17 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of controls etc 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 2 If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step 1
4. c If neither a food locker or dry ice is avail able use or can perishable food at once FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ies A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Food Storage Guide In This Section Storing fresh food There is a correct 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 con tainer and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic 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 ina loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator s
5. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord Installing it properly Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall Leveiing it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 7 Remove base grille See page 11 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise To lower front turn screw counterclockwise Check with level Replace base grille See page 11 A BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Right to raise left to lower Use a screwdriver Front to adjust roller _ Leveling screw N Lower USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the ice cube trays Changing the control settings Changing the light bulbs Adjusting the shelf glide Removing the base grille Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Reversing the door swing Removing the meat drawer and cover Understanding the sounds you may hear 12 Removing the crispers and crisper cover Saving energy Removing
6. s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 17 If you need further help feel free to call an authorized Whirpool service company When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e 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 Help prevent accidents e 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 ST
7. service call First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling an authorized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM Your refrigerator will not operate Unfamiliar sounds ora rattling jingling noise There is water in the defrost pan The lights do not work The motor seems to run too much POSSIBLE CAUSE The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The Refrigerator Control is not set correctly There is something on top of or behind the refrigerator The sounds are normal This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan may even be half full A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage The bulb is burned out The condenser coils are dirty It is hot outside or in the room
8. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator 13 Food Storage Guide 15 if You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS A 7 73 MODELS 6ET18ZK 3ET18ZK A Note To You Thank you fer be ying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it If you ever have a question concerning your appliance
9. ORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 13 C 55 F e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Also remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue 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 Impor tant Safety Instructions above NOTE Do not remove any permanent instru
10. be or more away for less than four weeks Use up perish Unplug the refrigerator Clean rinse it well and ables freeze other items dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air Moving to get in This will keep odor and mold from Remove all food Pack frozen food in dry ice building up Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removable parts Wrap all parts AWARNING well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling legs tape the Personal Injury Hazard doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet 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 When you get to your new home put every thing back and refer to page 5 To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigera tor on page 7 14 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 foods 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 b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns OR
11. ction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Ice cube trays Freezer shelf a 77 777 Compartment ES Il wall Control panel l SSS compartment Model and j ee label on side ew TTT ilde label on side Meat drawer Extra deep Utility bin door shelf Adjustable wire shelves Crisper cover Crispers Leveling rollers B i behind base grille ase grille Control panel REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL FREEZER lt A WARMER COLDER gt N lt WARMER COLDER gt Refrigerator Exterior moisture Light Freezer control control switch control BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning it Installing it properly Plugging it in Leveling it It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section will tell you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning it Clean your refrigerator before using it if neces sary See cleaning instructions on page 13 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 220 or 240 Volt 50 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required
12. elf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall 2 Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer Pull out to the stop lift 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop the frontand pull agaln 2 Lift front of meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way l 4 Replace in reverse order ig To remove the cover Tilt front of cover up Lift back of cover Pull cover straight out Replace cover in reverse order _ AWN USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crispers and erisper cover Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again To remove the crispers 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide it out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace the cover 1 Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back corner of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower Remove the front onto metal cover support glass insert 3 Slide back of glass insert into cover frame EM rent
13. helf Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf 15 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 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 Meat Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home NOTE For further information about preparing food for freezing or storage times contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging 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 Packaging recommended for use Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty alumi
14. ly to snap into place 3 Close refrigerator door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 14 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Understanding the 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 starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep food organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as f
15. num foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods 16 APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS 1to2 1 to2 3to5 7 to 10 5to7 3to5 1to2 TYPE Chicken Ground beef Steaks and roasts Cured meats Bacon Cold cuts Variety meats 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 Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers 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 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 Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packing or wrap used air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 17 8 C 0 F IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a
16. of g as i cover frame Then lower front to level position then the back Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf 1 Lift front of shelf slightly 2 Lift back of shelf off supports 3 Replace in reverse order 9 3 Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs AWARNING 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 Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury To change the refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base grille To remove the grille Condenser coils 1 Open refrigerator door 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firm
17. ood is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked 12 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 Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compres sor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time 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 that s cold enough e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power interruptions Holiday and moving care Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life This section will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on holiday moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Spills should be wiped up right away To clean
18. s e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide CONDITION If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Freezer Section is TOO WARM If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD If ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed REASON Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Controls not set correctly for your conditions Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the shelf glide The shelf glide can be used to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items To adjust the shelf glide 1 Grasp glide 2 Slide glide along track Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift back of shelf 4 Pull sh
19. the freezer shelf In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section will tell you how to do just that Setting the controls Temperature controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 4 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from REFRIGERATOR 1 warmest to 8 coldest lt WARMER COLDER gt 2 Set the Freezer Control to C Freezer Control adjustments range from FREEZER A coldest to D warmest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down lt 4 WARMER COLDER completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 8 Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet OFF ON USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control setting
20. thoroughly e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 continued on next page 55 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with e Remove base grille See page 11 behind refrigerator mild detergent and e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace on top of motor warm water remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan Replace base grille Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with e Remove base grille extended narrow Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may attachment need to be cleaned as often as every other month Replace base grille Floor under Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water refrigerator supply line allows e Clean floor Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Holiday and moving care Long holidays Short holidays Remove all the food if you are going for a month No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
21. your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Remove and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly PART Removable parts shelves crisper etc WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Inside walls freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 26 g 2 tablespoons to 0 95 L 1 quart of water e Rinse and dry
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