Whirlpool ETl8ZK User's Manual
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1. chased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Freezer shelf Ice cube trays Ice bin Utility Control panel compartment Model and Butter serial number compartment label f on side wall Adjustable wire shelves Meat drawer 5 A Crisper cover Shelf glide m Crispers q Egg bin x l w aa J Base grille Leveling rollers behind base grille Model ET18ZK shown Control panel REFRIGERATOR lt A WARMER 4 COLDER gt Refrigerator Exterior moisture Light Freezer control control switch control BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Plugging it in Installing it properly Leveling it 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 your 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 ca2. Correct the installation of your refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 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 limitation or exclusion 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 Assistance or Service section of this book After checking 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 N
3. 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 If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 20 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling 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 Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions AWARN ING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger ous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrig erator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Asso ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur ers Help prevent accidents e Never allo
4. Freeze other items 3 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Raise signal arm to OFF up position e Shut off water supply to ice maker Empty the ice bin Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 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 When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dis pensed out of the ice maker mecha nism 3 Unplug the refrigerator Clean it rinse well and dry az 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 7 16 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 e 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 Rins
5. e Waxed paper Waxed 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 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 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance 1 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
6. lt gt Whitlpool UseAndCare A Note To You important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide 18 If You Need Assistance Or Service 20 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER B MODELS ET20ZK ET18ZK 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 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 CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cause product damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our
7. one or both of these follow the directions below Front 1 Remove base grille See page 12 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front tum screw counterclock wise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 12 left to lower screwdriver Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the ice cube trays Changing the control settings Using the optional automatic ice maker Changing the light bulbs Removing the base grille Adjusting the shelf glide Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 9 Removing the meat drawer and cover Reversing the door swing Removing the crispers and Understanding the sounds crisper cover you may hear Removing the freezer shelf Saving energy 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 some of the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Temperature 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 4 REFRIGERATOR 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 be
8. the first few batches of ice e Cubes are stored too long Throw them away and make a new supply e Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly See Food Storage Guide on pages 18 and 19 e Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned See pages 14 and 15 Off taste or odor in ice 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury To change the refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base grille To remove the grille Condenser coils 1 Open refrigerator door 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close refrigerator door Defrost pan Base Support tabs grille See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on p
9. 1 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 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 placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure fresh ness 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 in the original carton in the egg bin provided or on an 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 18 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 lef
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11. ace cover in reverse order USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crispers and crisper cover Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again 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 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out Remove the 4 Remove metal cover support glass insert To replace the cover Lift front of cover frame 1 Replace metal cover support on wall then the supports in front section of cabinet back 2 Fit back corners of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front onto metal cover support 3 Slide back of glass insert into cover frame Then lower front to level position Removing the freezer shelf Remove the freezer shelf for easier cleaning To remove the shelf 1 Lift front of shelf slightly 2 Lift back of shelf off supports 9 3 Replace in reverse order Using the ice cube trays If you don t use cubes 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 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the optional automatic ice maker If you have an automatic ice maker or if you p
12. age 15 12 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrig erator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruction sheet included with 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 thud clatter of ice If your refrigerator has an ice maker 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 m
13. and gaskets or paper towel with DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen mild detergent and trated detergents bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft clean sponge e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly covers and or soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window panels with mild detergent sprays scouring cleansers or flammable and warm water fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Defrost pan Sponge or cloth Remove base grille See page 12 with mild detergent e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire and warm water brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner e Remove base grille coils with extended e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow may need to be cleaned as often as every attachment other month e Replace base grille Floor under Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water refrigerator supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level 15 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
14. ay even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity 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 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 Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power interruptions Vacation and moving care Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to 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
15. e well and dry Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 7 Screw in the leveling rollers 8 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 page 5 Also if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker remember to reconnect the water supply line onrh OND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com OR pany Ask how long power will be off c If neither a food locker or dry ice is 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or available use or can perishable food less keep both doors closed This at once helps food stay frozen 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a 2 If service will be interrupted longer than partly filled one A freezer full of meat 24 hours stays cold longer than a freezer full of a Remove all frozen food and store in a baked goods If food contains ice crystals frozen food locker it may be safely refrozen although the OR quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in it is unsafe dispose of it freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozenfor2 Questions to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your Call our Consumer Assistance Center hands from dry ice burns telephone number 1 800 253 130
16. f service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 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 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 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 informa tion will help us respond properly to your request 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 replacemen
17. fore 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 8 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet e Use the OFF setting when humidity is low e Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL IL Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed e Wait at least 24 hours between adjust in the chart below as a guide If you have ments questions call our Consumer Assistance e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed Center number 1 800 253 1301 CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm REASON Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Room temperature too warm e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often e
18. lan to add one later contact dealer for ice maker kit number there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply ha Instructions for ice maker water supply maker hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet e The dial or lever on the side of the ice Down to maker changes the size of the cubes saat ice maker 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 that the water softener is well maintained and operating properly Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents attached This is normal They break apart easily Shake bin occasion at corners ally to keep cubes separated Ice maker will not e ON OFF lever is in the OFF up position Lower lever to the operate or ice is not ON down position made fast enough e Freezer is not cold enough Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours See Changing the control settings on page 8 e New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off flavored ice Discard
19. n damage the material See Important Safety Instruc tions 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 14 and 15 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 See Electrical Requirements and Ground ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle SG J 9 grounding plug A DS Refrigerator power cord 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 raise screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust
20. nough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often e Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator 6 Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the shelf glide Use the shelf glide to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items To adjust the shelf glide 1 Grasp glide 2 Slide glide along track NOTE The shelf glide cannot be removed Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift back of shelf 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall 2 Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer Pull out to the stop 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop pila front and pull 2 Lift front of meat drawer aa 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Tilt front of cover up 2 Lift back of cover 3 Pull cover straight out 4 Repl
21. 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 optional ice Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for maker does not the freezer to reach the proper temperature wore Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfa miliar sounds or a rattling jingling noise Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 13 There is water in This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow Are the condenser coils dirty Has the door been opened often Has a large amount of food been added at one time The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen The motor seems to run too much Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool 20 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or i
22. prevent odors from building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrig erator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Remove and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick 14 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 HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse 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 Rinse and dry thoroughly CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly
23. t part for your Whirlpool appliance 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 Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 21 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration From Date of Purchase system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1
24. tovers 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 1to2 If storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased 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 e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e 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
25. w 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 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 e 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 Properly maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly PARTS AND FEATURES 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 pur
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