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Page 1: ...tures 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 14 Food Storage Guide 16 tf You Need ZEz 18 Warranty 20 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS 7173 MODEL TT18HK ...

Page 2: ...elp 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 1 301 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: ...r do it safely Please read the enclosed safety bookfet rtum enclosed safety bookfet from the Asso ciation of Home Appliance M ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur ers Help prevent J ers Help prevent accidents I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l Do not install the r...

Page 4: ...hem to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Levelina Freezer shelf Control panel I Butter 73 II compartment VI 1 1 Crisper cover a Crispers 11 Base grille _ I Refrigerator control I I Exterior moisture Light control switch I Freezer control ...

Page 5: ...These can damage the material See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded 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...

Page 6: ...can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the 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 1 Remove base grille See page 12 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock wise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 12 Right t...

Page 7: ...s plugged in 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 refr...

Page 8: ...O WARM Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator Freezer i Refrigerator Freezer Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove glass shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift back of she...

Page 9: ... Replace the meat drawer Removing the crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide it out with both hands Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame ...

Page 10: ...MKIT there are a few things you will want to know l The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down to make ice automatically up to shut off the ice maker NOTE Do not turn ice maker on untLr wnnectd to the water suppk Instruc l The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity l It i...

Page 11: ...mportant for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft ener can damage the ice maker moM and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly Changing the light bulbs Electrica...

Page 12: ...urfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator start...

Page 13: ...nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig erator 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 Ma...

Page 14: ...se and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc mild detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or l Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive paper towel with mild or harsh cleaners detergent warm water and an l Rinse and dry thoroughly appliance wax or l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a good auto paste year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth ww Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rus...

Page 15: ...Clean it rinse well 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 Refrigerator on page...

Page 16: ...lephone number l 800 253 1301 Food Storage Guide In This Section Page Page 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 ...

Page 17: ...n food Packaging recommended for use l Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids l Straight sided canning freezing jars l Heavy duty aluminum foil l Plastic coated paper l Non permeable plastic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods TYPE Chicken APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS 1 to 2 Ground beef 1 to 2 I Iats 1 to 2 I If meat is to be stored ...

Page 18: ...circuit breaker tripped breaker The Temperature Control is not Set Temperature Control to a numbered set correctly setting See page 7 Unfamiliar There is something on top of or Remove item from on top of or behind sounds or a behind the refrigerator the refrigerator rattling jingling noise The sounds are normal New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you ...

Page 19: ... To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Estate appliance FSP replac...

Page 20: ...gerator 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 loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not...

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