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Page 1: ...A 8ET18NK 8ET20NK 8ET18NK 8ET20NK NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 8ET18NK 8ET20NK UseAndCareGuide fol 4 ...

Page 2: ... And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 14 Food Storage Guide 16 tf You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 1 800 253 I 301 Call us with questions or comments from anywhere in the U S A ...

Page 3: ... 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 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 4: ... size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source l Do not use the refrigerator 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 outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instructio...

Page 5: ... manual is designed to cover several models Automatic ice maker and ice bin ET1 8NM and ET20NM Control panel Model and serial number label on side wall Adjustable wire shelves Crisper cover plasic on ET1 8NK and ETlBNM glass on ETSONK and ETPONM Crispers Leveling rollers I behind base grille Ice cube trays Butter compartment Meat drawer Base grille Model ET1 8NK shown Control panel REFRIGERATOR EX...

Page 6: ...unded 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 p...

Page 7: ...and one on the left To adjust one or left to lower both of these follow the directions below Use a screwdriver 1 Remove base grille See page 12 Front 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise roller 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 12 ...

Page 8: ...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 indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set co...

Page 9: ...ed often Section is Large amount of food added TOO WARM Room temperature too warm Refrigerator 6 Freezer D If Freezer Section is TOO WARM Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Refrigerator 4 Freezer A If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD Controls not set correctly for your conditions Refrigerator 2 Freezer A If ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH If...

Page 10: ...f if desired Remove the meat drawer first To remove the meat drawer Lift the front then the back 1 Slide the drawer straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove the meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up 3 Pull cover up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit bottom notches of cover over rear and center cross bars...

Page 11: ...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 front onto metal cover support 3 Slide back of glass insert into cover frame Then lower front to level position Lift the front then the back Remove the glass insert Lift front of cover fra...

Page 12: ...ld 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 sh...

Page 13: ...th 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 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 T...

Page 14: ... and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin 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 your...

Page 15: ...sh rinse 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 r...

Page 16: ...ape 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 7 Short vacations No need t...

Page 17: ... perishable food at once Food Storage Guide In This Section Page Page Storing fresh food 16 Storing frozen food I 7 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 Food placed inthe refrigerator should be 1Storing fresh food wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor...

Page 18: ... 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 l Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids l Straight sided canning freezing tars l Heavy duty aluminum foil l Plastic coated paper l Non permeable plastic wr...

Page 19: ...om on top of or behind sounds or a behind the refrigerator the refrigerator rattling jingling The sounds are normal noise New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 13 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 li...

Page 20: ...ocate 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 APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE 8 REPAIR See WhIrlpool Appliances or See Whfrlpool P ppkmces or Authmzed WhIrlpool Service Authmzed Whirlpool Serwce Example XYZ Serwce Co Example...

Page 21: ...gned 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion ...

Page 22: ...Printed on recycled paper l 0 Post consumer waste 50 Recovered materials 2170352 l 94 ...

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