Whirlpool ET1NK User's Manual
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1. ju 7 use amp careguide um 1 NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET18NK 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 Cube Tray Freezer Shelf Refrigerator E Control Qo 3 99 ee MII AT Nest Light RA sm 5 Butter Power Compartiment Saving Control Meat Pan Freezer Control Adjustable Shelves Crisper Cover Stationary Door Shelves Crispers Model and Levelling Leg TUS ese and Roller Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When vou need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the label located as shown Model Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date handy place Pledse complete and mail the Owner Regis tration card furnished with this product Service Company and Telephone Number 3 CO SA dan dus 3 Install Properly Li 4 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Remove Sales La2. 2 Lift front slide shelf in until it clears guide stops Moving the meat pan and cover The meat pan and cover can be removed for cleaning and moved to another shelf if desired Remove the meat pan first Removing crispers and crisper cover 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 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 needs adjustment turn base right to lower or left to raise 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 Reach behind control console to find bulb Remove bulb Replace with a 40 watt appiiance bulb Removing and adjusting the freezer shelf To remove shelf 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust shelf 1 Remove shelf 2 Remove supports Dy sliding upwards 3 Replace supports on desired level 4 Replace shelf 6 Guide Stop Shelf Stop Lift the Front Then the Back j
3. Sheit Guide Removing 1 Slide the pan out to stop 2 Lift the front of meat pan 3 Slide pan the rest of the way out 4 Tilt cover up at front 9 Pull forward and out Replacing 1 Fit notches underneath cover over rear and center Cross bars on shelf 2 Lower cover in place 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order Support Pull Out to Stop Lift the Front and Pull Again Shelf Support Ice cube trays 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 Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 83 there area few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever ts 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 Lower Signal Raise Signal Arm to Start It Arm to Stop ice Maker e t is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily Sounds you may hear 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 4 SERM The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new DI to you and
4. and date it 6 Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Juices Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer 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 Bread bgr IR re 2 months Cooked Dishes 2 3 months Fish and Seafoods Fresh oo ice are e 6 months Commercially Frozen 1 3 months PLUS olores esr Eten 6 months lee Gream IRIS 1 month Concentrated Juice 4 6 months Meats Bacon cbe Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage ems 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat 1 2 months Poultry 3 4 months Vegetables 6 months Courtesy of National Livestock and Meat Board and US DA 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 tho
5. 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 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 zZ LI e a o O o B 2 o Q ci g m 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 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 fightly Ice Cream Store in the freezer Once the pack age is opened place a piece of aluminum
6. DE 9 Storing Fresh Food 9 Storing Frozen Food 0 eee 10 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 1 Before Calling for Assistance 11 2 If You Need Assistance 11 3 If You Need Service 14 4 If You Have a Problem s not near an oven radiator or other heat source 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 is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold NISN 340434 O L v gt v gt z O n m gt c PE m e L o lu m i lt Install properly C rt ls C O a a 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabi nets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow Y inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider Level refrigerator freezer Levelling Leg Lower 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
7. EASONS SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer C TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Very cold room temperature QUESTIONS cant cycle often enough Call your it Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 COOL LINE section is for your conditions Freezer B service TOO COLD LL Ifi CE isnt Hec y ice usage Refrigerator 3 care MADE FAST ENOUGH cold room temperature Freezer A pagan 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 POWER SAVER 4 CONSUMES 1055 ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE 4 ur Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when humidity is low 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 f n the outside of the refrigerator MESES x 2 Use tne REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Adjusting the refrigerator 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
8. bels 4 Clean cost nec ia 4 Plug It In 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Moving the Meat Pan Removing the Crispers and Cover Changing the Light Bulb Removing and Adjusting the Freezer Shelf Safety first i Child entrapment and suffocation are notthingsofthe past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they wilk 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 i Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it s installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use sconnected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding nstructions e is used only for jobs expected of home re frigerators Page Ice Cube Trays i 7 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 Sounds You May Hear 7 Energy Saving Tips 7 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Cleaning Chart 8 FOOD STORAGE GUI
9. ecep 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 vour refrigerator REFRIGERATOR WARMER COLDER POWER SAVER CONSUMES LESS ENERGY e REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE FREEZER WARMER e COLDER gt Refrigerator Control Power Saving Control Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time Set the REFRIGERA TOR CONTROL to 3 REFRIGERATOR WARMER COLDER so FREEZER WARMER COLDER gt Freezer Control Light Switch 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 normal household refrigerator usage VISNI ti ISN NOIIVTI D zZz 3 lt o 29 T x 0 m 29 gt je The controls will be set about right when milk or Juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm 2 Set the FREEZER mmm CONTROL to B usen Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then agjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL CONDITION R
10. foil or plastic wrap smoothly against the ice cream surface 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 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 i will keep odor and mold from building up Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a 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 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 air as possible 5 Label
11. from wall Wash floor Roll refrigerator back into place Check to see if 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 careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan 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 f
12. h Benton Harbor MI 49022 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 IAOW ANY NOJLYOVA e 3qjn9 IOvaOls Good mI ITE AF m lt le Cc 4 EPNIUSEAZIIOE EE RIEN gt Whiz pag Making your world a little easier Part No 1110151 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ce Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dr
13. 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 in direction shown To lower corners turn legs in direction shown 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 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 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 r
14. irm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a neat source such as a range water heater furnace radi ator or in direct sunlight 5 Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a manth to help prevent odors from building To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unpiug it take out ali removable parts and clean it according to the following up Of course spills should be wiped up right away directions Cleaning chart Part What to use How to clean e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry Removable parts Sponge or cloth mila shelves crisper meat detergent and warm pan etc water Outside e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Sponge cioth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or gooa auto paste wax Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics covers and
15. n 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 Hove 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 See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too long 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 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 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 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained C
16. onsultants The Con sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from 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 9 Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfil 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 gt Whirlp ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIALPOOL 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 US 33 Nort
17. or storing it unfrozen 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 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 1102 CHICKEN oio ll vedere 1102 Ground Beef s sss 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Cured Meats 7 to 10 BACOM e io rS esp 5t07 Cold Cuts 3 to 5 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
18. parels Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of the motor Condenser coils Floor under refrigerator oponge 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 quar 95 warm water e Rinse and dry e Wash with mild detergent and warm wafer e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Miid detergent and warm water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois 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 ciotn iid detergent and warm water Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Usual fioor cleaners e Roll 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 Roll refrigerator back into place Clean dust and liri wom condenser coils behina the refrigerator at least once every other month e Leave an inch 2 54 cm between wall and condenser coils on back of the refrigerator Roll refrigerator out away
19. rd fill up the refrigerator but don t over To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Slightly twist e You will hear water running when ice maker is ss working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Dont let Kel 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 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 e Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be con nected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as sait from a malfunctioning soft ener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is important that the water soft ener be well maintained and operating properly TEEN 9 3 TT TX x4 NOA SANNOS 4 dll ONIAVS AOFINI AVIH AVIN 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 f
20. roughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts 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 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker reconnect the water supply 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 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 Is 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 Has the freezer had enough time to get cola With a new refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position e s the water valve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water i
21. what may be making them CL Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Possible Sounds Probabie Causes e Slight Hum Soft Hiss You may hear the refrigerators fan motor and moving arr e Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It Sounds also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing fora few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Ice Maker sounds If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water trickling water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin thud clatter of ice e Running Sounas 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 cabi net to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the docr as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get e Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS everything ou at one time Keep foods organized so you wont have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed crowd it so ar movement is blocked Go ahead a
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