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Summary of Contents for ET1 8MK

Page 1: ...FROST o REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET1 8MK t sFreezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltmners Oehumldift ...

Page 2: ...de signed to do Parts and features Ice Cube Trays Base Grille Adjustable Door Shelf Model and Serial Number Plate Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service o call with a question have this tnformatlon ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slop Purchase Date Copy this InformatIon in these s...

Page 3: ...Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem 7 7 87 0 a 9 10 10 11 14 15 15 15 15 15 cl983 Whirlpool Corporatron Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsrble for making sure that it l IS installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l IS...

Page 4: ...ny glue left can be taken off wrth rubbrng alcohol Do not remove the label giving operating in structions for the Refrigerator and Freezer COn trols or the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it I Clean your refrrgerator before using It See clean rng InstructIons on page 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDEDGROUNDING METHO...

Page 5: ...DUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first l Walt at least 24 hours between adjustments l Then adjust the Freezer Control If needed CONDITION If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Fr...

Page 6: ...ne later Part No ECKMF 6 there are a few things you wrll want to know l The ON OFF lever IS a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatrcally Up to shut off the ice maker l Shake the bin occasronally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtarn Increased storage capacity l It IS normal for Ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily l You WIII hear water running when ice make...

Page 7: ...s at the back and two notched tabs In front Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Snap Back into Place l Press front tabs out of the way l Lift cover front l Lift back off the pegs l Replace in reverse order The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the crisper covers if necessary Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer Turn It counter clockwise to shorten it Your new refrigerator may ...

Page 8: ...drunks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESSENERGY unless moiture forms on refrigerator exterior l Make sure your refrrgerator IS not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or In direct sunlight Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatrcally But both should be cleaned about once a month...

Page 9: ...dry Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent applrance wax or good auto paste wax l Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers l Rinse and dry l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection ...

Page 10: ...it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper plastic tiraL or albmlnum foil Store lmmedlately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best In origl nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plast c wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Store In refrigerator unless the la bel says It s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely...

Page 11: ... bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones 5 Air tight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold In toward the food at least twce to seal out a r Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips 3 6 over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges ...

Page 12: ...hem at reheating time Pota toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liqurd or seml llquld dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking contarner If you don want to leave your casserole dish in the freeze...

Page 13: ...lme Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 2 to 9 months Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet 4 weeks EGGS Whole mixed 9 to12 months Whites 9 to 12 months Yolks 9 t...

Page 14: ...urlding up Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the retrigerator when the doors are blocked open To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving If your refrigerator ISequipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Drsconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the Ic...

Page 15: ...ent All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 0 FSP IS a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporotlon for quallh parts Lmk for ttls symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement FSP pofi for your WhIrlpool oppltance FSP replacement parts will Rt right and work rlghl n because they are mode to the same exacting speclhcatlons used to build every new...

Page 16: ...orld a little easier Part No 943038 Rev A c 1983 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A e Makers Olshwashers Bu lt lnOvens and Surface Umts Ranges Mwowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltmners Oehumldlflers Automatic Washers Clothes Dry ...

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