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Can Racks and Door Bins

(on some models)

NOTE: Can racks may be purchased as an Accessory for some 
models.

To Remove and Replace the Racks/Bins:

1. Remove the rack/bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out.

2. Replace the rack/bin by sliding it in above the desired 

support and pushing it down until it stops.

Adjustable Utility Compartment & Tray

(on some models)

The utility compartment and tray slide from one side to the other 
for more flexible storage. The tray fits on either side of the utility 
compartment or partially underneath it. Try moving it to different 
positions to find the option that works best for you.

To Install and Adjust the Utility Compartment and Tray:

1. Insert the front of the utility tray into the slot on the back of 

the shelf rail. Lower the back of the tray into position.

2. Place the front of the utility compartment on top of the shelf 

rail. Lower the back of the compartment onto the ribs on the 
refrigerator door.

3. Adjust the utility compartment by lifting the front slightly and 

sliding it to the desired position. Lower the front to lock it into 
place.

Flip-up Door Shelf

(on some models) 

The shelf bottom flips up so you can store taller items in the door 
shelf below. When in the down position, the shelf is strong 
enough to hold up to 10 lbs. (4.5 kg).

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. 
However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent 
odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, 

crispers, etc.

3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior 

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a 
mild detergent in warm water. 

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window 
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning 
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers 
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior 
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, 
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can 
scratch or damage materials.

To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a 
mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. 
[26 g to 0.95 L] of water).

4. Determine whether your refrigerator exterior is painted metal, 

brushed aluminum or stainless steel and choose the 
appropriate cleaning method.

Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft 
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive 
or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. 
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection 
against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance 
wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax 
plastic parts.

Brushed aluminum: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth 
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or 
harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry 
thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft 
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive 
or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 

To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new 
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that 
you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel 
Cleaner & Polish. 

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Summary of Contents for 8ET8MTKXKT04

Page 1: ...TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Use CareGuide 2302300 ...

Page 2: ...ls 11 Adjusting Control Settings 11 Ice Maker 11 REFRIGERATOR FEATURES 12 Refrigerator Shelves 12 Crispers and Meat Drawers 12 Crisper Humidity Control 13 Chilled Meat Drawer 13 Wine or Can Bottle Rack 13 Utility or Egg Bin 13 FREEZER FEATURES 14 Freezer Shelf 14 Pull out Freezer Floor 14 DOOR FEATURES 14 Door Rails 14 Can Racks and Door Bins 15 Adjustable Utility Compartment Tray 15 Flip up Door ...

Page 3: ... will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded earthed outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use a...

Page 4: ...refrigerator allow for a 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall leave 2 5 08 cm minimum on each side depending on your model to allow for the door to swing open If your refrigerator has an ice maker allow extra space at the back for the water line connections NOTE Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source no...

Page 5: ... your water pressure call a licensed qualified plumber Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi 207 827 kPa If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system nee...

Page 6: ...on nut Do not overtighten Reattach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet Move to Step 2 Style 1 Style 2 2 Turn shutoff valve ON Check for leaks Tighten any connections including connections at the valve or nuts that leak 3 The ice maker is equipped with a built in water strainer If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply a second water...

Page 7: ...igerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6 3 Drive top two screws in handle first Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw 9 Tighten all screws Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on refrigerator Style 2 Contour Doors See complete Style 2 graphics later in this section Cabinet 1 Remove hex head hinge screws from handle side a...

Page 8: ... Seal Screw Front 1 2 A A B A A A B A 5 6 1 7 A Door Handle A 6 2 A Flat Head Handle Screw B Refrigerator Handle C Handle Screw 6 3 A B C 2 Screw Cover Side View Front View A Bottom Hinge B Hex Head Hinge Screws Top Hinge Bottom Hinge Center Hinge A Center Hinge B Hex Head Hinge Screws A Top Hinge Cover B Hex Head Hinge Screws C Top Hinge A B C A B A B A A 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screws 1 1 A 5 16 5 1...

Page 9: ...oor Stops B A Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs A Top Hinge Bottom Hinge Center Hinge A B C A B A B Door Removal Replacement A Center Hinge B 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screws A Bottom Hinge B 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screws A Top Hinge Cover B 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screws C Top Hinge 4 A Door Stop B Door Stop Screw B A Reinstallation of Door Stops Base Grille A A A Bottom Hinge Hole Plug ...

Page 10: ... the kinds of sounds and what may be making them If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to ...

Page 11: ... the chart below as a guide On models with two controls adjust the refrigerator temperature first Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures IceMaker onsomemodels Accessory Turning the Ice Maker On Off NOTE Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down To turn the ice maker on simply lower the wire shutoff arm NOTE Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff As ice is ...

Page 12: ...re shelves Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy Slide out Shelves on some models To Remove and Replace a Shelf in a Metal Frame 1 Pull the shelf forward to the stop Tilt the front of the shelf up and lift it slightly as you pull the shelf from the frame 2 Replace the shelf by guiding it bac...

Page 13: ...inal container in crisper Vegetables with skins Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper HIGH closed keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Leafy vegetables Wash in cold water drain and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Humidity Control Location Humidity Control on cr...

Page 14: ...r more information on preparing food for freezing check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Pull outFreezerFloor onsomemodels To Remove and Replace the Freezer Floor 1 Lift both back fences up and out 2 Remove the freezer floor by pulling it out about 1 2 5 cm with one hand around the air tower section center back and one hand at center front 3 Lift up floor at rear until hooks release from cabin...

Page 15: ...ry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays scouring cleansers flammable fluids cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts interior and door liners or gaskets Do not use paper towels scouring pads or...

Page 16: ...bles and freeze other items 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF up position Shut off water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least ...

Page 17: ...urrounding conditions See Using the Control s depending on the model Are the doors closed completely Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way See The doors will not close completely later in this section Are the condenser coils dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils See Cleaning NOTE Your new refrigerator will run longer than ...

Page 18: ...s normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator when the room air is humid Is the food packaged correctly Check that all food is securely wrapped Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions See Using the Control s depending on the model Was a self defrost cycle completed It is normal for droplets to form o...

Page 19: ...19 Notes ...

Page 20: ...ystems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This ...

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