Page 1: ... REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ETl8XK Model ETl8VK rs Freezers Refrlgeralor Freezers Ice Makers Chshwashers Bu ll In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges MIcrawave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Aor Condltloners Oehumldlf ...
Page 2: ...el and Serial Number label Light Y Power Saving E2 Control Meat Pan Utility Bin H Crisper Cover Crispers Leveling Roller Juice Can Rack Utility H Compartment Butter Compartment Adjustable Shelves Stationary Door Shelves Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service OTcall with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the label loc...
Page 3: ...Need Service 15 Removing Crispers and Crisper Cover 6 4 If You Have a Problem 15 Removing and Adjusting The Freezer Shelf 7 Ij 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are 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 isconnected only...
Page 4: ...T USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline car bon tetrachloride etc These can damage the material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 To raise front turn each screw to the right 2 To lower front turn each screw to the...
Page 5: ...rce is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed REASONS 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 vour condr...
Page 6: ...1 Guide the rear hooks 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 posrtion 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order Removing the Meat Pan 1 Slide the meat pan out to stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide pan the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order Removing the cover I Push up glass insert from bottom then slide out wit...
Page 7: ...rmal for ice crescents to be attached by a netted to a softened water supply Water softener corner They will break apart easily chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft YOU WIII hear water running when ice maker is ener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot these sounds bother you be...
Page 8: ...ator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radi ator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your ref...
Page 9: ... detergent warm water l Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts qr _jlr r l rr_ L c _ s r L U Mild detergent and l Wash with a soft grit free cloth or warm water soft clean sponge sponge and soft clean l Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth cloth or chamors Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of the motor C...
Page 10: ...on sausage cold cuts etc keep best In orlgl nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap In plastic 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 Wrap In plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT rVpe Approxlmate Time Wavsl Variety Meats 1 t...
Page 11: ...l 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 3 6 over twrce Frnrsh package and tape closed NOTE With unboned mea...
Page 12: ... reheating time Pota toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese topplngs at heating trme Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi lrqurd dishes may be frozen In rec ommended containers wrth head spoce Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen In the baking container If you don t want to leave your casserole dish In the freezer li...
Page 13: ... 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 to 12 months Whites 9 to 12 months Yolks 9to12months Add sugar or...
Page 14: ... from building up WARNING Tape blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become Injured or trapped Moving If your refrigerator is equrpped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply 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 mak...
Page 15: ... to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compart ment All this means better refrigeration and may re quire more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE6 service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The ...
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