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Page 1: ...l UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator If You Need ziz 18 Warranty 20 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments A MODEL ET18SK NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER ...

Page 2: ...help alert 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 N...

Page 3: ... 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 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 l Do not load the refrigerator with food before ...

Page 4: ...llustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Ice cuba tray J I IIII1 Meat drawer Base grille Control panel control Exterior molrture contiol Ught switch Freexer control 4 ...

Page 5: ...ounded 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 typs wall receptacle Ratrigsrator power cord grounding plug Installing it ...

Page 6: ...eft To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 12 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 12 Front Right to raise left to lower Use a screwdrivcw roller 6 ...

Page 7: ... for the first 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 usa...

Page 8: ... WARM lf Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD REASON Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Controls not set correctly for your conditions RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator 6 Freezer D Refrigerator Freezer i Refrigerator Freezer lf ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH If BOTH ...

Page 9: ... Removing the meat drawer and cover The meat drawer and cover can be removed for cleaning or moved to another shelf if desired Remove the meat drawer first To remove the meat drawer Lift the fronS 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 c...

Page 10: ...ove the cover 1 Lift front of cover 2 Lift cover up and out To replace the cover 1 Fii cover notches into supports on walls of refrigerator cabinet 2 Lower the front into place Liftthe honf then the back Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends...

Page 11: ...s 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 return the bin push it in all the way and lower the ...

Page 12: ...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 Condenser coils 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 g...

Page 13: ...or snapping sounds Ice maker sounds l trickling water l thud clatter of ice Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compres If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may sor and motor It will run longer than older hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help yo...

Page 14: ...owed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly detergent and warm water 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 ...

Page 15: ...and dry Tape 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 ...

Page 16: ... or can perishable food at once Food Storage Guide In This Section PWP Pm Storing fresh food 16 Storing frozen food 17 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 Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food o...

Page 17: ...g 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 Recommended packaging for freezing l Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids l Straight sided canning freezing jars...

Page 18: ...ker Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered setting See page 7 Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator 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 lights d...

Page 19: ...e 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 APPUANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHIN MACHINES A MAJOR SERVICE L REPAlR DRYERS SERVICE A REPAIR SOS wnlipd Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Auihorlzd WhIrlpool Smvlcs ExMpk xvi suvka CO Aulhorbed Whirlpool Servlw Emmpb xvi s4lvi...

Page 20: ...kup and delivery This product is designed 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 s 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG...

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