Page 1: ...uctions 3 Parts And Features 4 IBefore Using Your Refrigerator 5 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 14 Food Storage Guide 16 Warranty 20 1 800 253 I 301 Call us with questions or comments A NO FROST REFRIGER TOR FREEZERS MODELS ET20LK ET18LK ET18UK ...
Page 2: ...help alert you to such dangers as Tt is symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock co Jld cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center nllmber 1 800 253 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 Yo...
Page 3: ... 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 Instructions Sheet ...
Page 4: ... all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual is designed to cover several models Freezer shelf base grille MO gel ET18LK shown Control panel Utility compartment Butter compartment Adjustable glass shelves Shelf glide Base grille REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISTURE COhlROL COWER I Refrigerator control I I Exterior moisture Light control switch ...
Page 5: ... 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 properly 1 Allow inch 1 25 cm space on ...
Page 6: ... left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below Remove base grille See page 12 To raise front turn screw clockwise To lower front turn screw counterclockwise Check with level Replace base grille See page 12 Front Right to raise left to lower Use a screwdriver to adjust 6 ...
Page 7: ...rst 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 indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The cont...
Page 8: ... often Refrigerator 6 Section is Large amount of food aljded Freezer D TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food atIded Freezer TOO WARM Very cold room temperE ture can t cycle often enough If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 Section is for your conditions Freezer A TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrig...
Page 9: ...at front 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 Glass shelves are heavy Lower front of shelf to level position Be careful Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front ...
Page 10: ...ce 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 out to the stop lift the front and pull again Ren love the gla5 s insert Lift ront of cow r frame ther the back Using the ice cube ...
Page 11: ...n 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 shut off the ice maker When you...
Page 12: ...h 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 To...
Page 13: ...f our refrigerator has an ice maker you may 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 Yo Jr refrigerator has a high efficiency compres SOI and motor It will run longer than older de igns It may even seem to run most of the tim 3 Saving energy You can help yo...
Page 14: ... Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel 8 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 pr...
Page 15: ... both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism 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 S hort vacations ...
Page 16: ...se or can perishable food at once Food Storage Guide In This Section Page Storing fresh food 16 Page Stat ing frozen food 17 There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated 0 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 This prevents f...
Page 17: ...okbook 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 l Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids l Straight sided canning freezing jars l ...
Page 18: ... 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 light d...
Page 19: ...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 L MAJOR SERVICE a REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Applmces or See WhIrlpool Appknces or 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts F GPis a registered trademark of Whirlpool CIjrporatio...
Page 20: ...esigned to be Iepaired 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 I OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the e...
