Whirlpool ET19JKXL User's Manual
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1. wade BALD s seadh Bink ar ibs eb ee ile A sa ey Mh f s Lib ian Er he Aiud Se at ae Be ot aL eerie sac E eet AS b wee TER E oi a S T Be TRAINE L PARATU C SR eR BR TERUR h a i ES ARE ba ore NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODEL ET19JKXL 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 Trays Temperature Control ag EE Light RSS Air Control WINS RSs SS Butter Compartment Adjustable Shelves Model and SS l Serial Number Crispers Piate Base Grille 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 Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dange2. Door liners and gaskets Dark panels Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator What to use Mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent 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 e Rinse and dry e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas Use a good auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces Do not use on plastic because it may damage these parts 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 1 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 contalning 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 like acetone benzine carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Warm water and mild detergent Vacuum cleaner using the extended
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4. Wrap tightly pressing out as much air as possible Label and date it 6 Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Juices shelf or in the freezer Store on freezer door 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 Cooked Dishes Fish and Seafoods Fresh Commercially Frozen Fruits Ice Cream Concentrated Juice Meats Bacon aaa Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage 4 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts Ground meat Poultry Vegetables 6 months 4 3 months 6 months 4 month 1 2 months 3 4 months months Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board Courtesy of U S D A 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 Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open 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
5. Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you wont 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 t frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping materia Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove tne market wrapping paper and re wrap loosely in waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper 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 Stoe in refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as pur chased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time Variety Meats Chicken Ground Beef Steaks and Roasts Cured Meats Cold Cuts 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
6. narrow attachment Usual floor cleaners e Remove base grille See page 7 e Toremove defrost pan liff 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 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 Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back e 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 Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cool water drain and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp The crispers have sealing gaskets to help keep humid air in Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Stare in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits Wash let dry and store n refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hul 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
7. MPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally e is properly maintained responsible for making sure that it e is Out of the weather is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold e is used in an area where the room temperature the weight and in an area suitable for its size will not fall below 55 F 13 C and use is not run where there are explosive fumes e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with eis not used by children or others who may not the right electric supply and grounding understand how it should be used eis used only for jobs expected of home eis not loaded with food before it has time to get refrigerators properly cold e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Install properly Allow Va inch 1 3 cm between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top Allow 12 inch 1 3 cm clearance against cabinets on each side for ease of installation 3 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider NO Level refrigerator freezer Leveling Screw Front Roller Use Screwdriver to Adjust Raise Right to Raise Left to Lower Remove base grille see page 7 To raise front turn each screw to the right To lower front turn each screw to the left Check with level DVN Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide labe and
8. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time OFF 5 1 A c 4 2 T 3 B 1 Set the TEMPERA 2 Set the AIR CON TURE CONTROL to 3 TROL to B Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heater around the door open ings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below Give the refrigerator time fo cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal 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 Do not block the air outlet on the contro panel Blocking if can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set CZ coms F N 1 Use the OFF set 2 Use the ON setting ting when humidity if moisture forms low on the outside of the refrigerator e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Air Control if needed RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Controls not se
9. ce Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained fo 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 lt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapleczc seasca 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 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 Guy Turner 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 registered trademark of Whirlpoo
10. d 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 aground 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 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 perishabies 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 10 Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for along time re wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap Frozen Meats The following hints will help keep the quality in your frozen meats Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition Use only recommended wrapping materials 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
11. emperatures 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 OFF unless moisture forms on the 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 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 Temperature Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions Removing the base grille e Open the doors Lift up the Grille holding Tabs e Lift up on the two tabs showing through the grille at both ends near the top Swing out Lift up e Swing the top of the grille forward e Lift the grille off the bottom supports Replace in reverse order e Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind the rille i 7 nw O c zZ g a lt ie Cc gt lt x m gt a m z m a lt amp gt z 0 Y n SNINVI1D Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves Crisper meat pan etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick
12. ezer 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 Temperature Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Air 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 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 Reversing the door swing You can change the ninges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Adjusting 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 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tiltup front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position Changing the light bulb Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for replacing the bulb unplug the refrigerator Use appliance bulbs only e Push lightly on the top center of the light shield u
13. 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 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 Dont forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an icemaker 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 is the Temperature Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingilng noise or other unfamillar 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 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 doesn t
14. make the sounds seem louder N sa The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors 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 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 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 wont 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 is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to t
15. ntil the notched tab unhooks from the control panel e Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the contro panel e Lift the back hooks out of their slots e Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb e Replace light shield in reverse order Removing the crispers and crisper covers Slide crispers straight out to stop Lift the front Slide the rest of the way out Replace in reverse order Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Snap Back into Place Press front tabs out of the way Lift cover front Lift back off the pegs Replace in reverse order The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the crisper covers if necessary Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer Turn it counter clockwise to shorten it Ice cube trays To remove ice p e Hold tray at both ends Slightly twist 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 Sounds you may hear NN Possible Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds Probable Causes 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 Stee cl the floor walls and cabinets can
16. or use the egg nest in the door of your refrigerator Milk Wioe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Beverages W pe bottles and cans Store on a door sheif 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 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 ONINVIID 6 O z S gt w m STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at Packaging The secret of successfu 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 use
17. other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol 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 page 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused elec trical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacle 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 Power Saving Control Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control OWER SAVINI CONTROL u F N Orr saves rov fa F ON REDUCES LTERIOA MOISTURE o P oF CONTROL CONSOLE Let run overnight BOTH SECTIONS TOO WARM Adjuui Temp Control to next higher number TO START Adve Temp Control w 3 Adjust Air Control to B REFRIGERATOR SECTION TOO WARM Adjuit Temp Control te next higher number and Ar Contre toward C AIR A C CONTROL SE B FREEZER SECTION TOO WARM OR NOT ENOUGH ICE Adjve Au Control toward A Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator
18. rous even if they will just sit in the garage for a tew 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 w m Ba o a m 2 zZ Help prevent accidents gt a gt zZz Oo ues wT m Contents 2 Page Page m BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN ha Ice Cube Trays ice carais s Install Properly 00 4 Sounds You May Hear Bosse hrada UA Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Energy SavingTips iia 40 Remove Sales Label 4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7 Cleanlt 4 Removing the Base Grille 7 Plugitin dei chee BSE oa A Cleaning Chart EEIEIE 8 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE nannat Setting the Controls Tabi 5 Storing Fresh FOOd srr aa ns ania 9 Power Saving Controls a 9 Storing Frozen Food na praak IO Changing the Control Settings 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE ga dean oe A 10 Optional Automatic Ice Maker IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 Reversing the Door o a aaua a 6 1 Before Calling for Assistance 11 i Adjusting Shelves uses 2 lf You Need Assistance 41 i Changing the Light Bulb o a aaau 6 3 If You Need Service 00200000 11 Removing Crispers and 4 If YouHaveaProblem 11 Crisper Covers EPPEN sona GO r e e Before you plug it in I
19. t correctly for your conditions Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature cant cycle offen enough CONDITION REASONS If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Freezer Section is TOO WARM QUESTIONS call your tf Refri gerator COOL LINE Section is ae hes ILAND telephone If ICE isnt number MADE FAST ENOUGH page 11 If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Temperature Control 4 Air Control C Temperature Control 4 Air Control A Temperature Control 2 Air Contro B Temperature Control 3 Air Control A Temperature Contro 4 Air Control B C zZ 0 lt O a a m al hasi 0 m a gt O a Optional automatic ice maker Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 6 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 e ll 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 Don t let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the fre
20. work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in It a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 00 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e f 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 compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance cr 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 CARE Servi
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