Page 1: ...ATOR FREEZER Model ET18XK Model ET18VK or Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers BullI In Ovens and Sutiace Umls Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compaclors Room An Condllloners Dehumldlhers Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freez ...
Page 2: ...ACK UTILITY COMPARTMENT BUTTER COMPARTMENT ADJUSTABLE STATIONARY y DOOR SHELVES i Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you neec service or call with a question ave this Informa on ready __ __ _ Model Number j ComDlete Model and Serial Numbers from the libel located as shown 2 Purchase date ram sales slip Serial Number j Copy this information in these spaces Keep this _ book your warranty a...
Page 3: ... 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15 REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 16 c 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in Important Before using your refrigerator you ore personally responsible 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 connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supp...
Page 4: ... 25 cm on each side of the re frigerator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator freezer USE SCREWDRIVER TO ADJUST LEVELLING SCREW R E I I LEFTTO LOWER 1 To raise front turn each screw to the right 2 To lower front turn each screw to the left 3 Check with level Cl...
Page 5: ...n t rlumber MADE FAST ENOUGH oage 15 If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed 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 fo...
Page 6: ...over up at front 5 Lift up at back 6 Pull straight out To replace the meat pan and cover 1 Guide the rear hooks of cover into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of cover until rear hooks drop into slots Lower front of cover to level position 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order of removal i P L OUT TO STOP LlFl THE FRONT n ND PULL AGAIN zw 7 LIFT THE FRAk iE FRONT BE CAREFUL 6 To remov...
Page 7: ...You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight 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 to ward a higher ...
Page 8: ...longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the and freezer to temperatures colder than they cabinet to be sure of a good seal need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and 1Clean the condenser coil reg...
Page 9: ...ater mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to detergent 1 quart 95 L warm water l Rinse and dry Sponge soft cloth or l Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water l Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth l Wash wit...
Page 10: ...astic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Store in refrigerator unless the label says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Pouitry Wrap In plastic wrap The plastic on poultry as purchased may be used for stora...
Page 11: ...label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones 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 twice to seal out air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned mea...
Page 12: ...em at reheating time Potatoes 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 Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Cas seroles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you don t want to leave your casserole dish in the freeze...
Page 13: ...nners 3to6months Food Stomge lime DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 12 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella farmer 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick etc 6 to B weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese ice cream ice milk sherbet 2 months EGGS Whole mixed 12 month6 Whites 12 month6 Yolks 12monfhs Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GO...
Page 14: ...ough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building UP Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto matic ice maker shut off the ice maker water sup ply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remov...
Page 15: ... half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow YEX I fi C OMPASIES SERVICE OMPA VIE 9 XYZSERVICECO XYZSERVICECO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 123MAPLE 999 9999 OR If the light does not work 0 Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box WASHING MACHINES DRYERS IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEDTECH CARESERVICE Is the power supply cord plugged into...
Page 16: ... to be repaired in the home D Damage to refrigerator caused by accident mrsuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure Service under the full warranties must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion...
