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Page 1: ...And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator 2 3 4 5 7 15 Food Storage Guide 18 I IfYou Need Assistance I xzxa orsewice 20 I I Warranty 24 I NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODELS ETZOTK ET18TK ET18HT ...

Page 2: ...rt 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 1301 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 Need Assi...

Page 3: ...E GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hokf the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source l Do not use...

Page 4: ...nd they may not match the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Freezer shelf ke cube trays Ice bin Control panel N Model and serial number label on siGG Meat drawer Utility bln on some models Crisper cover Crispers Leveling d base grille Utility compartment Butter compartment Adjustable glass shelves Egg bin Shelf glide Base grille Model ETlBTK shown Control panel Refrigerator co...

Page 5: ...l After removing all packaging materials then remove clean your refrigerator before using it if OR necessary See cleaning instructions on l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing pages 15 and 16 detergent before removing glue as de scribed above Do not use sharp instru ments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instruc tions on pa...

Page 6: ...oor can 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 Right to raise left to lower 1 Remove base grille See page 13 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock wise 4 Check with level 5 R...

Page 7: ...y This section tells you how to set the controls remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Temperature 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 Se...

Page 8: ...l our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 2531 301 l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed CONDiTiON Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm REASON l Door opened often l Large amount of food added l Room temperature too warm l Door opened often l Large amount of food added l Very cold room temperat...

Page 9: ...the trim piece straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf Removing the snap off door trim on some models To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Lift trim piece straight out To replace the trim piece 1 Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall 2 Push trim piece straight back u...

Page 10: ...aight 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 Using the egg bin The egg bin has two pieces the lid and the bin Use the egg bin to hold one two or three dozen eggs To hold one dozen eggs Place a dozen eg...

Page 11: ...n reverse order To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide it out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace the cover 1 Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back corners of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front onto metal c...

Page 12: ...softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure that the water softener is well maintained and operating proverb Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ice crescents attached l This is normal They break apart easily Shake bin occasion at corners ally to keep cubes separated Ice maker will not l ON...

Page 13: ...att 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 To replace...

Page 14: ...efrost water pan Ice maker sounds l trickling water l thud clatter of ice If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor 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: ... parts and clean the refrigerator hot Remove and install defrost pan accordina to the followina directions 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 inside...

Page 16: ...ee page 13 l To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan l Replace base grille l Remove base grille l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month l Replace base grille Floor under...

Page 17: ...ghly Rinse well and dry 6 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 7 Screw in the leveling rollers 8 Tape 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 Also if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker remember to reconnect the water supply line Power int...

Page 18: ...r or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in the egg bin pro vided or in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shetf 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 origina...

Page 19: ...tic coated paper l Non permeable plastic 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 Free...

Page 20: ...household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The optional ice maker does not work Is the freezer coM enough to make ice It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a cloa or leak Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator You hear unfa miiiar ...

Page 21: ...es or Authorlad Whklpd SawIce Wb XYZ selvke Co Authorbed WhIrlpool Servlca Exampb nz solvlce Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase date See page 2 This infonna tion will help us respond properly to your request 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of ...

Page 22: ...or 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 products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food toss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Y93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not ...

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