Whirlpool ET14JMXBN00 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. 15 Understanding the sounds you May hear oo enerne 16 Saving energy ccccecceeercecseeeereeeenes 16 Reversing the door swing 16 Caring for Your Refrigerator 17 Cleaning your refrigerator 17 Vacation and moving care 19 Power interruptions 00 20 Food Storage Guide ccceee 21 Troubleshooting cccceeeeeees 23 Requesting Assistance or Service 24 Warranty 0 ccccccccsceecessecesseeseateeees 28 A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please com plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 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 Requesting Assistance or Service on page 24 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When c2. Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materials Remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as de scribed above Do not use sharp instru ments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 17 18 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 am pere 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 See Electrical Requirements and Ground ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong
3. tight and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi num foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times TYPE DAYS Variety meats 1t
4. sections e Large amount of food added too warm e Very warm or very cold room temperatures Removing the drop in door trim pieces To remove the trim piece N 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull straight up on the trim piece at pme each end ZAA To replace the trim piece 1 Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening 2 Push the trim piece straight down until ee i it stops ea 3 Replace items on the shelf 9 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the snap off door trim To remove the trim plece 1 Remove all items from the shelf P 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Lift trim piece straight out To replace the trim piece 1 Line up ends of the trim piece with the Q button on the door liner wall a 2 Push trim piece straight back until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove the shelves 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop 3 Lift the front slightly 4 Slide shelf out the rest of the way To replace the shelves 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guide with wire stops on the bottom of the guide 2 Lift the front 3 Slide shelf in until it clears all stops 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the meat drawer and cover Remove the meat drawe
5. building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot Re move and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Wipe and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L of water e Wipe and dry thoroughly 17 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels Defrost pan 18 WHAT TO USE Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild deter
6. e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep food organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e 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 e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Reversing the door swing The doors on your refrigerator are revers ible If you need to reverse the door swing refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Caring for Your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both about once a month to help prevent odors from
7. e New ice maker e First few batches of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 14 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the base grille To remove the base grille Condenser coils Defrost pan 1 Open the refrigerator door 2 Grasp the grille with both hands 3 Push down on the top edge of the grille to release the top clips 4 Roll the grille toward you to release the top clips 5 Pull grille away from the refrigerator NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the base grille 1 Line up the edges of the grille with the outside edges of the cabinet 2 Roll the grille toward you 3 Place the lower clips in the openings in the metal panel 4 Roll the grille toward the cabinet until the top clips snap into place 5 Close the refrigerator door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 18 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb or removing a light shield for cleaning either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electric ity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE No
8. grounding type wall receptacle It I Mil Refrigerator power cord 3 prong grounding plug BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Installing it properly 1 Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling Right to screws one on the right and one on the raise left to left To adjust one or both of these follow lower the directions below Front Use a screw 1 Remove base grille See page 15 roller driver to adjust 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 15 Leveling screw Lower Using Your Refrigerator To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section tells you how to set the controls remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 Recommended Setting Refrigerator Control settings range from 1 w
9. lt x Whirlpool Use AndCare Table of Contents Complete A Note to You Refrigerator Safety Parts and Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring for Your Refrigerator Food Storage Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER PART NO 2166259 Rev B 3 A Table of Contents A Note to YOU 2 Refrigerator Safety 0000 3 Parts and Features oo eee 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Cleaning your refrigerator 0 6 Plugging it in ooo eee ceseceseeeeeneeeeees 6 Installing it properly 000 c eee 7 Leveling it cecceeesesececeseesesseeseeene 7 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Setting the controls 0 0 0 0 8 Changing the control settings 9 Removing the drop in door trim PIECES ooo aia 9 Removing the snap off door trim 10 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 10 Removing the meat drawer and COVER osinon ab eiecsicocaedactediedesd 11 Removing the crispers and CHISPEF COVER ooo eeeeeceeecccsecsseeseesseeaes 11 Adjusting the crisper cover track 12 Adjusting the freezer shelf 12 Using the ice cube trayS 5 13 Using the optional automatic ice maker icri aienti 13 Removing the base grille 15 Changing the light bulbs
10. no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools See Before calling for assistance below before calling for service on your appliance Before calling for assistance Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigera Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper tor will not voltage operate Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position The lights do Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper not work voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The ice maker Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for does not work the freezer to reach the proper temperature
11. page 6 Also if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker remember to reconnect the water supply line NANAON an 19 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power will be off 1 2 20 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps foods stay frozen If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina frozen food locker OR b Place 2 Ibs 900 g of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns OR c If neither a food locker or dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 Food Storage Guide 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 Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air
12. Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position Is the water valve tumed on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfa Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator miliar sounds or a rattling jingling noise Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 16 There is waterin This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow The motor Are the condenser coils dirty seems to run too much Is the door opened often Has a large amount of food been added at one time The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool 23 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on page 23 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number oS in the U S A A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include
13. a daytime phone number in Dial toll free from anywhere consultants The consultant can instruct you your area Whirlpool Corporation your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 24 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirl pool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with how the pro
14. accidents e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator e Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like The model you hav
15. alling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date 2 Dealer Name Dealer Phone Refrigerator Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manu facturers Help prevent
16. armest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to 3 Recom mended Setting Freezer Control settings range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 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 usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 9 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigera Adjust the Refrigerator Control first tor or freezer use the settings listed in the e Wait at least 24 hours between adjust chart below as a guide If you have questions ments call our Consumer Assistance Center number e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed 1 800 253 1301 RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator e Door opened often section e Large amount of food added too warm e Room temperature too warm Freezer Door opened often section e Large amount of food added too warm e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Refrigerator e Controls not set correctly section for your conditions too cold Ice not e Heavy ice usage made fast e Very cold room temperature enough can t cycle often enough Both e Door opened often
17. blem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase date See page 2 This inform ation will help us respond properly to your request WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 4 Drier 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting tubing 3 Condenser Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refri
18. e purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Style 1 Ice cube ry Snap off trays and I ji door trim shet WT Easy clean Se Utility freezer a IE a SESE compartment bottom u am m e p Control in n Slide out panel N Se wire shelves Model and z serial Ta number label T on side wall SS Drop in RSSSSSSSSS door trim Crisper aes Crispers mra Base grille Leveling e rollers SSS behind base i grille PARTS AND FEATURES Style 2 ee _ Snap off shelf Ice cube trim trays Utility Freezer shelf compartment Easy clean Utility bin freezer Meat drawer bottom Slide out wire QS SSS Control panel shelves Model and PSS serial number on side wall My gt STARS reyes Slide in shelf Crispers 5 erae a eee trim Base grille Leveling rollers behind base grille Style 3 Ice cube trays r and shelf eeaeee Snap off L IO hei vim Easy clean _ ll me freezer bottom SSE Utility Model and serial number on side wall compartment n e an VI Control panel Nav gt Slide out wire s ine shelves SS SSS DSSS SSS Slide in shelf Wire trivet trim Leveling rollers behind base grille Base grille Before Using Your
19. gent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment HOW TO CLEAN e Wash wipe and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen trated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash wipe and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 e Remove base grille See page 15 e Reach into small opening at right edge and remove the defrost pan e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening e Replace base grille Remove base grille e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Replace base grille CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks 1 Use up any perishables 2 Freeze other items 3 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Raise the signal arm to the OFF up position Shut off the water supply to the ice maker Empty the ice bin Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerat
20. gerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator 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 allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 2166259 Rev B 1965 Whirlpool Corporation Reg
21. istered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
22. laced directly on freezer floor 13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR e Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained Common ice maker problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents e This is normal They break apart easily attached at e Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes comers separated e ON OFF lever in the e Move ON OFF lever to the ON down OFF up position position e Freezer not cold Ice maker will not operate until freezer is enough cold enough to make ice This could take overnight Off taste or e Ice attracts airborne e Dump old ice and make a new supply odor in ice odors old ice Store excess ice in a covered container e Poor water quality e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter Try to avoid softened water supplies e Foods not properly e Wrap food properly See pages 21 and 22 wrapped e Ice bin and freezer Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning need cleaning chart on page 17 e Plumbing to ice maker e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup See back of refrigerator cabinet Try to avoid softened water supply
23. nds of the shelf are inserted into the shelf support cups 12 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer you store cubes the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Using the optional automatic ice maker If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later contact the dealer for ice maker kit num ber here are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm UP DOWN to make ice automatically to stop UP to shut off the ice maker icemaker IMPORTANT Do not turn on the ice DOWN maker until it is connected to the water to start supply Instructions for ice maker water ice maker supply hookup are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e You may hear water running when the ice maker is working You ll hear ice falling into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e f you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you replace the bin push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position IMPORTANT On models without a full width freezer shelf be sure to place the ice bin on top of inverted ice tray shelf Ice maker will not function properly if bin is p
24. o2 When storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased 21 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home NOTE For further information about prepar ing food for freezing or food storage times contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Packaging 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 through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Wax paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put
25. or 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mecha nism Unplug the refrigerator Clean it wipe well and dry a a Ww both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up AWARNING 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 8 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e Disconnect the water line e After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to the OFF up position Remove all food from the refrigerator Pack all frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator Clean it thoroughly Wipe well and dry Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to
26. r and cover for easier cleaning To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front of the meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove the meat drawer 2 Push cover back to release the rear of the cover from the shelf 3 Tilt cover up at the front 4 Pull cover forward and out To replace the cover 1 Fit notches and rear edge of cover over rear and center crossbars on the shelf 2 Lower cover into place 3 Replace the meat drawer Remove meat drawer before cover Removing the crispers and crisper cover For your convenience one crisper is slightly larger than the other This allows you to store celery and other longer items in a crisper To remove the crispers 1 Slide 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 the cover insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift cover frame up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover frame into notch sup ports on back wall of refrigerator then lower the front into place 2 Slide back of cover insert into place then lower the front Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Remove the cover insert Lift the cover front then the back NOTE If cover in
27. sert is glass handle it with care It could be heavy 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the crisper cover track Because your crispers are not the same size your crisper cover has an adjustable center track so you can switch positions of the crispers You can adjust the center track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the cover insert To remove the center track 1 Push up the cover insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Gently pull up on front end of track 3 Pull rear end of track out of opening in cover To replace the center track 1 Insert rear end of track with hole into opening in cover 2 Lower front end of track into slot 3 Make sure rear end of track has snapped into place on underside of cover Adjusting the freezer shelf Adjust the freezer shelf to match the way you use your freezer To remove the shelf 1 Lift entire shelf slightly 2 Move shelf all the way to one side 3 Tilt other side up and out of shelf support cups 4 Pull shelf up and out To replace the shelf 1 Tik the shelf and insert into freezer compartment 2 Insert one end of the shelf all the way into the center of the shelf support cups 3 Lower other end of shelf and insert into the shelf support cups 4 Lower shelf into place NOTE The shelf should lower slightly and lock into place If the shelf does not r sturdy make sure both e
28. t all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces 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 starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts Water sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan ice maker sounds e trickling water e thud clatter of ice You may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity
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