Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Frost Refrigerator-Freezer–Model ET16AK
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Using Your Refrigerator
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Proper prepariation prior to moving your refrigerator will help keep refrigerator in top condition.
Take the following steps prior to moving your refrigerator:
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If your refrigerator is equipped 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 maker.
• Remove all food. Pack frozen foods in dry ice.
• Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
• Remove all removeable parts. Wrap all parts well and tape them together to keep from
shifting and rattling during move.
• Screw in the leveling rollers; tape the doors shut; tape the electric cord to the cabinet.
• When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to “Installation” (Pages 3 and 4).
• Reconnect the water supply line, if you have an ice maker.
MOVING CARE...
Short Vaca/ons
Do not shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; freeze
other items.
If your refrigerator is equipped with an autmatic ice maker, do the following:
• Turn off ice maker. Refer to “Optional Automatic Ice Maker” section (Page 11).
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
• Empty the ice bin.
Long Vaca/ons
Remove all food if you will be away for four weeks or more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day prior to leaving.
When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it. Rinse it well and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors.
Keep doors open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and mold from building up. To restart
refrigerator, see “Set The Controls” (Page 5).
VACATION CARE...
Suffoca3on Hazard. Door blocks taped
within children’s reach can cause
entrapment and death. Make sure
blocks are taped out of reach of children.
Excessive Weight Hazard. Heavy
refrigerators can cause serious injury or
death. Use two or more people when
moving refrigerator.