Whirlpool ET20AK User's Manual
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1. SUPPORT TABS SUPPORT TABS To replace the grille 41 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the door To remove ice 4 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist 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 to ward a higher number Wait a day and if neces sary turn the Freezer Control foward A If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position 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 Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc tioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is impor tant that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly 7 2 Z lt O c a 7 m n m a ba2. Service Company Phone Number UTILITY COMPARTMENT BUTTER COMPARTMENT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES BASE GRILLE Contents v Q Q D SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Install Properly 2h Level Refrigerator Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plug It In USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves Removing and Adjusting the Freezer Shelf Removing the Crispers and Cover Or oO OannnahpahaHhww Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover Changing the Light Bulbs Removing the Base Grille Ice Cube Trays Optional Automatic Ice Maker Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving Tips CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Chart FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing Fresh Food Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods VACATION AND MOVING CARE IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 241988 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or aban doned refrigerators are still dan gerous 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
3. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to the qual ity of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the stor age temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C Food Storage Time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 42 months Commercially frozen fruit 42 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen 8 months 8 to 12 months MEAT 4 weeks or less Corned beef 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months Pork 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1to 2 months Steaks and chops 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months FISH Cod flounder haddock sole Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops Alaskan king crab Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Chicken or turkey whole or parts 12 months Duck Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy 4 month MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months Food Storage Time DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine Cheese Camembert Mozzarella farmer s veeeeesess 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Free
4. Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if electricity remains connected 4 Reach behind the control console to find bulbs 2 Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open the door 2 Pull grille outwards as shown 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind grille Ice cube trays If cubes are noi used they may shrink The mov ing cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or if you 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 DO NOT TURN ICE MAKER ON UNTIL IT IS CON NECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily LOWER SIGNAL ARM TO START JT e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you METAL CLIPS
5. Do not wash or hull berries E until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in E their store container in a crisper or store in a t loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you wont want to waste an ounce of it through careless f handling The following list and chart give you F packaging hints and time limits Store meat in the t meat drawer E 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 E material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen E Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store 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 label says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic on poultry as purchased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Approximate Time Type days Variety Meats Chicken Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Bacon Cold Cuts If meat is to be stored longer t
6. also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Cas seroles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you don t want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag if and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Unbaked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick treeze 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 tood per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around pack ages
7. neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service wy Whirlpool has a nationwide network Whirl Ol of franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service 7TECH CARE technicians are trained to fulfill the FRANCHISED SERVICE product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To lo cate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 orlook in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOCL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TEGH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES x72 SERVICE CU 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 999 9999 123 MAPLE 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora tion for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality w
8. of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it JAIN To f elk QOO4 Vacation 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 4 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 the top of both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from build ing up WARNING 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 Refrig erator Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto matic ice maker shut off the ice maker water sup ply a day ahead oftime 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 alll par
9. using the extended narrow attachment Usual floor cleaners e Remove base grille See page 7 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Replace with notched corner to the rear e Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at least every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Clean the floor e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the refrigerator is level N O Z g v lt O i z z r m gt A m Z m a lt gt Ss 2 D i772 e 9 m m gt zZ z 0 Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrigerated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time to study these recommended p steps f Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping l and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas f Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag E orplastic container and store in crisper Cold moist B air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store F in crisper plastic bags or plastic container E Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper
10. Check with level 5 Replace base grille see page 7 Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the re frigerator To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described in step 4 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 STRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGER ATOR Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Clean it Clean your refriger ator before using it See cleaning instruc tions on page 8 Plug it in 3 PRONG GROUNDING 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 required It is recommended that a separate cir cuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a recepta cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR CONSUMES COLDER LESS ENERGY A WARMER REFRIGERATOR CONTROL Setting the co
11. ater in the defrost pan e This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow If the light does not work Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 8 Use appliance bulbs only lf the motor seems to run too much ic tne condenser free of dust and lint s On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally tuns longer a ithe doorhas been opened a lot or ifa large amount z food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on different hings number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a eqular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment Aii this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1304 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is
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13. 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 fo the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions eis used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat SOUICE e is properly maintained is out of the weather is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly coid wo mi Tl 0 Aa m 2 Z 9 e gt A N gt zZ Oo T m 2 c a m e 2 gt TI m _ lt Install properly _ Allow 2 inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If 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 back can be flush against the wall Level refrigerator freezer USE SCREWDRIVER TO ADJUST LEVELLING SCREW RIGHT TO RAISE LEFT TO LOWER 1 Remove base grille see page 7 2 To raise front turn screw in the direction shown 3 To lower front turn screw in the direction shown 4
14. enser 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 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 e it is a 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 that s cold enough e Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat drawer 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 Condense
15. ey look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to allow liquids to expand during freezing IdINS IDvVdOLls GOOJ TARE NE TS RETO SEN E E R NY Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high 3 quality vegetables picked when barely mature amp For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours d after picking Wash in cold water sort and cut into 3 appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks i potatoes or fresh tomatoes Att will become limp or F mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only E be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore i wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and i vapor proof If not re wrap meats with one of the 1 wraps recommended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would forthe table shorten cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to allow for additional cooking dur ing reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liq uid Plan to add them at reheating time Potatoes should
16. ften enough QUESTIONS f Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 call your Section is for your conditions Freezer A COOL LINE TOO COLD service If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 4 assistance MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A telephone can t cycle often enough number page 15 If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator are TOO WARM Large amount of food added 6 Freezer C Very warm or very cold room temperatures Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator POWER SAVING CONTROL 1 Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator YOLVAIS1aIIa ANOA ONISN 9 NOLLVTIVISNI Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelves 1 Tilt up at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position Removing and adjusting freezer shelf SHELF SUPPORT To remove the shelf 4 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off suppo
17. han 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 Utility Bin that came with 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 supply 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 catsup 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 FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially 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 vapor in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer through out the refrigerator and drying of froze
18. henever 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 Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 if you must call or write please provide 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 15 lt gt O a O z gt 2 Oo o S Z O gt a m e 7 lt O c Z m m o o m a lt m O 7 gt o wn a gt zZ O m j FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WARRANTY RF001 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship Electronic models only FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 4 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condense
19. n food Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tightfitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated pa per and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended NOTE Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners Sealing When sealing foods in bags squeeze out the air liquids need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely around the doubled over tail Put the label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones Air tight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in toward the food at least twice to seal ouf air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to pro tect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE s Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and taste transfer and dry ing of frozen food Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as th
20. ntrols Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are inthe refrigerator Nhen the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 4 Set the REFRIGERA TOR CONTROL TO 4 2 Set the FREEZER CONTROL TO C To adjust a control reach under the console and turn the knob REFRIGERATOR warmer H Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below POWER SAVING CONTROL REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE POWER SAVING CONTROL FREEZER A WARMER COLDER gt LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER CONTROL Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for nor mal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 to 8 Freezer Control adjustments range from A to D e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 6 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer D TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Very cold room temperature can t cycle o
21. r 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR j l i A o0 E F Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use the refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring of plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to refrigerator caused by accideni misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during limited warranty Any food loss due to product failure WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Sart No 1114037 Rev A lt gt Whirlpool c 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A eb ornp im A vaationers Denumiditiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Aelriger
22. r O asd Sounds you may hear an Z S Possible Sounds Probable Causes Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds 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 chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them You may hear the refrigerators fan motor and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts 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 trickling water thud clatter of ice e Running Sounds into the bin If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped 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 cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the cond
23. r 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 detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plas tic parts Waxing painted metal surtaces 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 26g to 1 quart 95L 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 piastic parts Mild detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE paper towels 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 detergent and warm water Vacuum cleaner
24. rts 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust the shelf 1 Remove shelf 2 Remove supports by sliding upwards 3 Replace supports on desired level 4 Replace shelf Removing crispers and crisper cover PULL OUT TO THE STOP LIFT THE FRONT AND PULL AGAIN REMOVE THE GLASS INSERT LIFT THE FRAME FRONT THEN THE BACK BE CAREFUL Moving the meat drawer and cover PULL OUT TO THE STOP LIFT THE FRONT AND PULL AGAIN BE CAREFUL Ok GLASS IS HEAVY To remove the crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop lift front then slide the rest of the way out 2 Replace in the reverse order To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Liff out cover frame by pulling up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace the cover 1 Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back of corner into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower into place 3 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the drawer the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover GLASS IS HEAVY 4 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight out 2 Repiace n reverse order Changing the light bulbs W WARNING
25. ts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 Don t forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an ice maker Questions Call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind it your refrigerator will not operate is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 4 Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e is the Refrigerator Control ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds e ls something on top or behind the refrigerator making noise when the refrigerator is running New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans imer clicks for the defrosting cycle or defrost water draining in 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 is the signal arm ON in the down position e isthe water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is w
26. use amp care guide NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET20AK nils Ranges Microwave Ovens rash ompactors Room At Conditioners Dehumidifiers Aulomatic Washers Crathes Dryers freezers TL j Ei a D T a EEE IES iam Hl ft of f aaa Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator clean it move shelves and adjust controls It even tells you what new sounds fo expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do Parts and features ICE CUBE TRAYS ADJUSTABLE FREEZER SHELF REFRIGERATOR CONTROL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL not shown POWER SAVING CONTROL LIGHT FREEZER UTILITY BIN CRISPER COVER CRISPER LEVELLING ROLLERS not shown opy your Model and Serial Numbers here Nnen you need service or call with a question save this information ready Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the labe located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this Dook and your sales slip together in a handy wace i Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool prod uct Please complete and mail the Owner Reg istration card furnished with this product Mogel Number seral Number Purchase Date
27. zing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice inilk sherbet EGGS Whole mixed it Add sugar or salt to yolks orwhole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolis Baked Brown N Serve rolis Unbaked breads Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 to 12 months Fruit cakes sawam 42 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked ples 4 to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times H electricity goes off Zali the power company Ask how long power w ll be Off 1 It service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will heip frozen foods to stay frozen It service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or 0 Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay 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 Use refrozen foods quickly if the condition
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