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Page 1: ... NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 8ET20DK 8ET18DK El UseAndCareGuide W I I I ...

Page 2: ...help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1 301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You ...

Page 3: ...e and use Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source 9 Do not use the refrigerator in an area in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of oulet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instru...

Page 4: ...ts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual is designed to cover several models Ice cube trays and shelf Freezer light Removable shelf 8ET20DK 8ET20DK shelf panel Ice bin Freezer Control Model and serial number label on side wall Butter compartment Model 8ET20DK shown Control panel REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL COLDER Refrigerator control Exterior moi...

Page 5: ...d electrical supply is required 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 See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator power cord grounding plug Installing it prope...

Page 6: ...left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below Right to raise left to lower Use a screwdriver 1 Remove base grille See page 13 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 13 Front roller ...

Page 7: ...eezer 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 1 warmest to 8 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to C Freezer Control adjustments range from A coldest to D warmest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indica...

Page 8: ...ed 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 RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETrINGS Refrigerator 6 Freezer D Refrigerator 4 Freezer A Refrigerator 2 Freezer A If ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often en...

Page 9: ...t 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 cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front of meat...

Page 10: ...wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back corner 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 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 moisture...

Page 11: ... 3 Replace in reverse order Raising the ice compartment door To raise the door 1 Pull ice compartment door out from the bottom 2 Slide it to the rear of cabinet Using the ice cube trays ET22DK ETZODK and ET18DK 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 ...

Page 12: ...old enough to make ice This can take overnight l Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice l 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 l If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to s...

Page 13: ... supply 2 Grasp the top and bottom of the light shield 3 Squeeze and pull light shield out 4 Replace with a 25watt appliance bulb 5 Snap light shield into place 6 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 g To remove the grille 1 Open refrigerator door 2 P...

Page 14: ...in Clicking or snapping sounds Running 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 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 Saving energy You can help yo...

Page 15: ...and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel l Wash outside of cabinet Do not use with mild detergent warm abrasive or harsh cleaners water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax l Rinse and dry thoroughly l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust prote...

Page 16: ...lean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up 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 Refrigera tor on page...

Page 17: ... avail able use or can perishable food at once Food Storage Guide In This Section Page Storing fresh food 17 Page Storing frozen food 18 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 Th...

Page 18: ...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 w...

Page 19: ...nths l Shrimp uncooked 12 months Poultry Chicken or turkey whole or parts 12 months l Cooked w gravy 6 months 9 Duck 6 months l Giblets 2 to 3 months Slices no gravy 1 month FOOD STORAGE TIME Main dishes l Casseroles meat 2 to 3 months poultry fish l Stews 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months Dairy products l Butter 6 to 9 months l Margarine 12 months l Cheese Camembert Farmer s Mozzarella 3 mon...

Page 20: ...ing on top of or behind the refrigerator The sounds are normal 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 14 There is water in This is normal in hot muggy Make sure the refrigerator is level so the the defrost pan weather The pan may even be pan does not overflow half full The lights ...

Page 21: ...orized 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 APPLIANCE HOIJSEHOLD l WASHING MACHINES MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE 8 REPAIR 4 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...

Page 22: ...ct 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 F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow...

Page 23: ...Printed on recycled paper 50 Post consumer waste l 0 Recovered materials 2170159 12193 ...

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