Whirlpool ETIGJK User's Manual
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1. model number serial number date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 m Q O O O gt O m lt gt O O Z gt Z O ES Z O gt m J m 6 e Z m O ti 7 lt O O a Pa vv 2 4 gt Z O m ppliances Whirlpool Making your world a little easier Part No 944988 Rev C Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes D2. overcrowd it so air movement is blocked radiator or in direct sunlight Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Of course spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions C 2 zZ lt 0 e a Lul m m a m W gt O a vw O c Z g lt O e gt m gt 7 e m z m lt gt lt z O 3 vw e O m gt zZ z O Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crispers etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics covers and panels Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of the motor Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator 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 e Wax painted surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply w
3. shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a long time re wrap it with aluminum foi or plastic wrap 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 If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker 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 to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up 10 Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats 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 shouid not be salted because salt shortens freezer life Wrap tightly pressing out as much air as possible Label and date it Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Juices Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer STORAGE CHART F
4. See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 7 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser behind the refrigerator free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor natu rally runs longer e f the door has been opened a lot the motor will run onger 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 And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compart ment All this means better refrigeration and may re Quire more running time than your old one FSP is a registered trademark of Whir pool Corporation for quality parts i ook 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 the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whrlpool appliance 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation fr
5. raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push if all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e if cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e The ice maker water supply should not be soft ened water The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds Changing the light bulb WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the re SS ale frigerator at the main power supply AYY i i Shock and injury can occur if elec 1 Reach behind control console to find bulb tricity remains connected 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with appliance bulb only Sounds you may hear as 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 Dont be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like f ae the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder N The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Slight Hum Soft Hiss Your refrigerator has a fan you may hear the fan motor and moving ait e Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It Sounds al
6. OR 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 Cooked Dishes Fish and Seafoods Fresh Commercially Frozen Fruits Ice Cream Concentrated Juice Meats 2 3 months 1 3 months 4 6 months Less than1 month 3 4 months 1 2 months Pork roasts chops Sausage Beef veal lamb roasts Ground meat Poultry Vegetables 1 2 months 3 4 months 6 months Courtesy of National Livestock and Meat Board and USDA 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 If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they dont shift and rattle 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 reconnect the water supply and refer to the Before Using page If you need se
7. You May Hear Energy Saving Tips CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Chart FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Plug It In USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Setting the Controls Power Saving Control Changing the Control Settings Adjusting the Shelves dna ar Removing the Crispers and Cover 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 Manutacturers Help prevent accidents Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it e 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 used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Storing Fresh Food Storing Frozen Food VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room temperature will no
8. and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover 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 O gt Z zZ e n Le Q O n O gt 2 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 air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or Out Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight 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 fo 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 alr 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 a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur face This will prevent ice crystals from forming Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door
9. ax with a clean 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 L warm water e 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 fowels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Sponge or cloth mild e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water detergent and warm line allows water e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry e Clean dust and lint from the condenser coils behind the refrigerator at least every other month Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Usual floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if
10. efrigerator time to cool down com refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for pletely before adding food This may take sev the first time eral hours a waRMER e COLDER 1 Set the REFRIGERA TOR CONTROL to 3 NNE These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage 4OLVv 39I 13 ANOA ONISN e NOIVTIVISNI FREEZER WARMER COLDER gt The controls will be set about right when milk or 2 Set the FREEZER P__mm juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream CONTROL to B ie is firm POWER SAVER Power Saving Cont l lt CONSUMES LESS ENERGY e REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE P The Power Saving Control on the Control Con 4 sole operates electric heaters around the door 1 Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when openings These heaters help keep moisture from humidity is low forming on the outside of the refrigerator 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL CONDITION REASONS SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer 276 TOO WARM Room temperatu
11. om your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company In your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 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 Sr Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide
12. re immediately 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 Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats dare erate died sa Chicken PEACE Ground Beef pang caning NT isa Steaks and Roasts serere 3105 Cured Meats Bacon Cold Cuts CRE anaes It meat is to be stored langer than the limes given follow the directions for reszing ai ers 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
13. re too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 2 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS cant cycle often enough Call your If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE Section is for your conditions Freezer B alan TOO COLD assistance telephone If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 n mb t MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A page 11 cant cycle often enough If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 4 are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the shelves 1 First remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to 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 Removing crispers and crisper cover Lift the Front Then the Back Removing the Crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to stop lift front then slide the rest of the way out 2 Replace in the reverse order Removing Cover 1 Lift front and remove the cover support 2 Lift out cover by pulling up and out Replacing Cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front into place 2 Replace cover support with the long tab towards the front Note If support need
14. 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 clean ing instructions on pages 7 and 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Ne A 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 liter ature package Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR POWER SAVER FREEZER lt WARMER COLDER lt CONSUMES LESS ENERGY e REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt lt WARMER e COLDER gt Refrigerator Control Light Switch Freezer Control Power Saving Control Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the Give the r
15. rvice 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 power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e ls the Refrigerator Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other un familiar sounds e Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise when the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator this might take Overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position e ls the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the light does not work e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out e
16. s adjustment turn base right to lower or left to raise Ice cube trays To remove ice 7 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist Raise Signal Arm to Stop ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It If you have the automatic ice maker accessory OF plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 83 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity Guide Stop Shelf Stop Pull Out to Stop Lift the Front and Pull Again If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get e it is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Dont let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward A e If you remove the ice bin
17. so makes a sound when the refrigerator starts e 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 e Ice Maker Sounds 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 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 It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab freezer to temperatures colder than they need to inet to be sure of a good seal be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are e Clean the condenser coil regularly as cold as your family likes them that s cold e Open the door as few times as possible Think enough about what you need before you open the door e Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES Get everything out at one time Keep foods orga LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator nized so you wont have to search for what you exterior want Close door as soon as food is removed e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont source such as a range water heater furnace
18. t 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 kad m C 2 zZ e gt a pie 74 gt O m m gt c 7 m o gt n J 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 Allow inch 1 25 cm on each side of the re frigerator for ease of installation 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 Raise This refrigerator has 2 threaded levelling legs that are shipped in a separate package 1 Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the bottom front corners of refrigerator 2 Roll the refrigerator into place 3 Lower legs just enough to lift front rollers off floor 4 Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator To raise corners turn legs counterclockwise To lower corners turn legs clockwise 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 bail then
19. the refrigerator is level 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 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 Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp 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 care less handling The following list and chart give you packaging 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 Sto
20. use amp care guide NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET16JK 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 Ice Trays ele Refrigerator Control i ee Light Tt sa o nr er EI Power song II Control ESS Freezer Control gii Juice Can Rack Egg Nest Butter Compartment Slide Out Adjustable gt Shelves X Stationary Shelves Levelling Leg amp Roller Model and Serial Number Plate Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question nave 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 SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Install Properly Level Refrigerator Freezer Remove Sales Labels Changing the Light Bulb Sounds
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