Whirlpool ETl2EC User's Manual
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1. 5 Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover 5 Changing the Light Bulb 6 Ice Cube Trays 0 0 0004 6 Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Defrosting the Freezer Cleaning Chart Storing Fresh Food 00 00 Storing Frozen Food 6 6 7 7 8 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 9 9 10 10 VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 1 Before Calling For Assistance 11 2 If You Need Assistance 11 3 If You Need Service 11 4 If You Have a Problem 11 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding e is used2. Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi 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 STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time Type Variety Meafs Chicken anaua Eara a Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats IAINS IOVAOLS GOOd DNINVI1ID If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing in the original carton or use the egg nest in the door of your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover
3. e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with aclean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 warm water Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or solvents Ilke acetone benzine carbon tetrachioride etc These can scratch or damage the material Sponge cloth or paper towel warm water and mild detergent Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment e Slide refrigerator out away from wall e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry e Make sure defrost drain tube points into pan e Slide refrigerator back into place e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils on back of the refrigerator at lea
4. hear gurgling in the tubing fora few minutes after it stops You May also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan e 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 Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab inet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil 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 foods orga nized 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 isa waste of electricity to set the refrigerator 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 thats 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 e Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior Cleaning your refrigerator The refrigerator section defrosts automatically The freezer section needs defrosting from time to time Both sections should be cleaned about once a month
5. leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be dir moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow ar moisture or vapors In Or Ou Rigid polyethylene piast c containers with tight fitting lids straignt sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and non permeable plastic wraps such as saran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Ice Cream Store in the freezer Once the pack age Is opened place u piece of aluminum fol or waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur face This will prevent ice crystals from forming Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items Long vacations Remove all the food if you are
6. only for jobs expected of home refrigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is not run where there are explosive fumes e is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold wo m m O a m c 2 z e Vv gt tao 4 i gt Z O mn m gt c rai m mn e vw gt wT m i lt Install properly 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cab inets and the refrigerator top 2 Allow atleast an inch 2 5 cm between the refrig erator condenser and the wall 3 You don t need space between counters and cabinets and the refrigerator sides For ease of installation you might want to leave enough room inch 1 25 cm so the refrigerator can be moved easily 4 Ifthe refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator freezer Levelling Leg Raise 1 Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator and shipping crate They are the levelling legs 2 Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator 3 Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won t rock Slide refrigerator into place 4 Adjust front
7. RE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a reg
8. Vegetables 6 months Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board Courtesy of USDA Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air fo get in This will keep odor and mold 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 To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator Moving Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate e Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Is the Temperature Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise when the refrigerator is running If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half f
9. elf in the center 2 Move frozen food and ice to the refrigerator section 3 Turn the Temperature Control to OFF 4 Close the refrigerator door Leave the freezer door open 5 Put a pan of hot water in the center of the freezer This helps melt the frost Don t place pan over drain hole in center of freezer 6 Defrost water will drain through drain hole into the pan you put in the refrigerator section You may have to melt frost from the drain hole by pouring a litle hot water around it 7 Wash the inside of the freezer with a solution of 2 tablespoons 30 mg of baking soda and one quart 1L warm water Rinse well and dry 8 Remove the pan of defrost water from the re frigerator put frozen food and ice back into freezer 9 Reset the Temperature Control ONINVITO dOLVaIONsIIa UNOA ONISN Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark panels Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of the motor Condenser Coil What to use Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax How to clean e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry
10. emoving crisper and crisper cover Removing Crisper e Slide crisper straight out Remove Cover Lift the Back 1 Lift back then slide to the rear Then Slide to the until the front can be lifted Rear and Lift Out 2 Lift cover up and out Replacing Cover 1 Slide the front cover tabs into the back of the front supports on the refrigerator wall 2 Lower back into place Pull Straight Out Changing the light bulb WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the re frigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if elec tricity remains connected 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with appliance bulb only Ice cube trays To remove ice e Hold tray at both ends e Slightly twist Sounds you may hear DE is gt e Water Sounds f cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didnt 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 chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them When the refrigerator stops running you May
11. er ature package Using your refrigerator aie Temperature Control a CONTROL vi Light Switch SAVES Power Saving Control Setting the control The Temperature Control is on a console in Give the refrigerator time to cool down com side the refrigerator in the top right corner It controls pletely before adding food This may take several the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer hours Set the control to Number 3 The control will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like zZ s gt rme m O Z e c 2 Z lt O c a a m m 2 m baci gt O an This setting should be about right for nor mal household refrigerator usage Power Saving Control Te eee Ore ser REDUCES EXTERIOR ting when humidity The Power Saving Control on the Control Con Cri jowi is low sole operates electric heaters around the door SAVING 2 Use the ON setting openings These heaters help keep moisture from gp aa it moisture forms forming on the outside of the refrigerator SAVES POWER on the outside of the refrigerator Adjusting the shelves 1 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop Guide Stop 3 Lift front 4 Slide the rest of the way out Replacing Shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on the bottom of guides 2 Lift front slide shelf in until it clears guide stops Shelf Stop Shelf Guide R
12. going for a month o more Store on freezer door Packaged Frozen Food shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it fora long time re wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats shelf or in the freezer 1 Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition 2 Use only recommended wrapping materials 3 Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life 4 Wrap tightly pressing out as much ar as possible 5 Label and date it 6 Refreezing thawed meat s not recommended Store on freezer door Frozen Soups Juices STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD Storage times given in this chart are only a guide For best use of freezer space keep fro zen foods for short times Use then replace as needed Brodd a echo ili esd 2 months Cooked Dishes 2 3 months Fish and Seafoods Fresh siii rara 6 months Commercially Frozen 1 3 months Fruits lin 6 months tce Cream 1 month Concentrated Juice 4 6 months Meats Bacon Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat 1 2 months Poultry cina 3 4 months
13. istered trademark of Whirlpoot Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to tne same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 11 n o 0 O 74 el oO gt m O m e lt gt O z O z gt Z 6 Ss Z a O gt a m e nm lt Cc Z m m O m W lt O m O a gt nv n PA gt z O m gt Whirlpool e a Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1104914 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryer
14. legs to level the refrigerator To raise corners turn legs clockwise To lower corners turn legs counterclockwise 5 Check with level Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water before removing glue as described in step 1 DO NOT 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 Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 7 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacie Ai T Ii li 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recep tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical require ments and grounding instruction sheet in your lit
15. st every other month e Leave one inch 2 5 cm between wall and condenser coil on back of the refrigerator Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove the store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water drain and store in crisper Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store in Crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits 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 store container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for as long as one month if the seal is not broken If you want to keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately
16. to help prevent odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Temperature Control to OFF Unplug it take out all removable parts and clean if according to the following direc tions and the chart on page 8 Defrosting the freezer The freezer section should be defrosted whenever frost builds up to a Y inch 6 mm thickness DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF ELECTRIC DEFROSTER OR SHARP UTENSILS ICE PICK KNIFE ETC to speed defrosting These can cause damage Defrost Drain Put Pan of Hot Water in Freezer to Speed Melting Put pan in Refrigerator to Catch Defrost Water I Cold Plate Drain Trough There is a cold plate on the back wall at the top of the refrigerator section When the refrigerator motor runs frost collects on the cold plate When the motor turns off the frost melts Water from this melt ed frost drips into a drain trough just below the cold plate Then it runs down the back wall and through the drain just above the crisper The drain leads to a defrost water pan on the top of the re frigerator motor Heat from the motor evapo rates the water woh N BILI If the drain becomes clogged force warm water mixed with bak ing soda through the drain until the water o Force Soda Water Solution Through flows freely Drain Cap Openings 1 Put empty pan in the refrigerator on the top sh
17. ull Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e ls the condenser free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e If the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan mete 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1124 Screw in the levelling legs tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back level it and refer to page 4 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service Com pany in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CA
18. use amp care guide Estate series CYCLE DEFROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET12EC Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Parts and features Juice Can Rack Egg Ice Cube aie l __ Nest Trays a f Butter Light Compartment Temperature Adjustable Control Shelves Power Saving Control Crisper Cover Crisper Model and Serial Number Plate Levelling Leg Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Contents 3 3 Install Properly Li 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels 4 CLOG tis ai n aa 4 Plug WI 8 ance iii 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 Setting the Control 5 Power Saving Control 5 Adjusting the Shelves
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