Page 1: ...NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 8ET18DK 3ET18DK 8ET20DK 3ET22DK 8ET22DK a B Use And Care Guide lo qq ...
Page 2: ... To You 2 Important Safety lnstnztions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need tEzr or 22 Warranty 24 ...
Page 3: ... the use of each symbol This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to Help when you need it If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 22 If you need further help ...
Page 4: ...you are getting rid of your old refrig erator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manu facturers Help prevent accidents SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator o...
Page 5: ...the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Ice cube trays Freezer and shelf light Removable shelf Model and serial number label shelves on some models Crisper cover j 4 Shelf glides Utility Leveling rollers behind base grille On some models Control panel Shelf glide Base grille Bin glides Deep adiustable p door bins Model 8ET20DK shown REFRIGERATOR EX EAIOR MOISTURE CONTROL COLOER ...
Page 6: ...ibed 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 instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary...
Page 7: ...an be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall Leveling 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 raise left to 1 Remove base grille See page 13 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock Use a screw driver to adjust wise 4 Check with ...
Page 8: ...that you operate it properly This section tells you how to set the controls remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 4 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 8 coldest 2 Set ...
Page 9: ...a guide l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold RECOMMENDED REASON CONTROL SElTINGS Refrigerator Freezer l Door opened often l Large amount of food added 4 A l Room temperature too warm l Door opened often l Large amount of food added 3 C Very cold room te...
Page 10: ...ieces the lid the egg carrier and the bin Use the egg bin to hold one two or three dozen eggs To hold one dozen eggs Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier Then place the egg carrier into the bin and cover with the lid To hold two dozen eggs Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and cover them with the lid Use the carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area To hold three dozen...
Page 11: ...k Then pull shelf straight out NOTE Shelf is heavy Make sure you use both hands when removing shelf To remove shelf track 1 Lift both sides of track slightly 2 Pull track straight out To replace shelf track 1 Guide track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wall of the cabinet NOTE Make sure all three track hooks are in slots and that the slots are parallel to each other 2 Push track bac...
Page 12: ...avy food items To remove glass shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift back of shelf 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace glass 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 Glass shelves are heavy Be careful Removing the meat drawer and ...
Page 13: ... back corners of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front onto metal cover support 3 Slide back of glass insert into cover frame Then lower front to level position Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Remove the glass insert Lift front of cover frame then the back Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moi...
Page 14: ...ff supports 3 Replace in reverse order Raising the ice compartment door 1 Pull ice compartment door out from the bottom 2 Slide it to the rear of cabinet Using the ice cube trays If you don t use cubes they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer you store cubes the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly ...
Page 15: ...supply 2 Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change freezer light on some models 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Grasp the top and bottom of the light shield 3 Squeeze and pull light shield out 4 Replace with a 25 watt appliance bulb 5 Snap light shield into place 6 Reconnect refrigerator to...
Page 16: ...w 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 w...
Page 17: ... 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 food is removed l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig erator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in...
Page 18: ...ration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot Re move and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax l Hand wash rinse...
Page 19: ...move base grille See page 13 with mild detergent l Reach into small opening at right edge and and warm water remove the defrost pan l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening l Replace base grille Vacuum cleaner l Remove base grille with extended l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow attachment may need to be cleaned as often as...
Page 20: ...pe the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 5 Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps foods stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove al...
Page 21: ...n a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf 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 y...
Page 22: ...astic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use l Bread wrappers l Non polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids l Waxed paper l Waxed coated freezer wrap l 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 ...
Page 23: ...k Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out You hear unfa Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator miliar sounds or a rattling Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you jingling noise may hear on page 16 Ther...
Page 24: ...Whirlpool appli ance 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 Whirl pool service company I When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the probl...
Page 25: ...our refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of p...
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