Whirlpool ET14JM User's Manual
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1. Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life This section will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation moving or during a power outage 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 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 the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Clean defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth wi2. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods 16 Do not use e 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 The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze 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 food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Freezer food storage chart STORAGE TIME Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C Fruits e Citrus e Commercially frozen e Juice concentrates e Others Vegetables e Commercially frozen e Home frozen Mea
3. Your refrigerator will not operate Unfamiliar sounds ora rattling jingling noise There is water in the defrost pan The lights do not work The optional ice maker will not operate The motor seems to run too much POSSIBLE CAUSE The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The Temperature Control is not set correctly There is something on top of or behind the refrigerator The sounds are normal This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan may even be half full A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage The bulb is burned out The freezer has not had enough time to get cold The signal arm is in the OFF up position The water valve is turned off Water is not getting to the ice maker The condenser coils are dirty It is hot outside or in the room The door has been opened frequently A large amount of food has been put in at one time SOLUTION Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Set Temperature Control to a numbered setting See page 7 Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on pag
4. e Pies baked e Pies dough e Quick breads e Unbaked breads e Yeast breads amp rolls 2 to 3 months 2 to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 9 months 12 months 3 months do not freeze 6 to 8 weeks 2 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 3 months 8 to 12 months 2 to 4 months 8 to 12 months 3 months 12 months 1 to 2 months 4 to 6 months 2 to 3 months 1 months 3 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Freezing can change texture of cheese Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times 17 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section ts designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM
5. OR c lf neither a food locker or dry ice is avail able use or can perishable food at once 3 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 If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 Food Storage Guide in This Section Storing fresh food There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness 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 con tainer and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit 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 cris
6. household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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 also apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 2160150 Rev A 1903 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
7. in your area if you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide gt network of authorized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under SEAVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appilances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co 4 lf you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to 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 Consumer Assistance Ce
8. make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Impor tant Safety Instructions above NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual is designed to cover several models Automatic ice maker ET14JM only not shown Ice cube trays _ ae E VEY I Glass crisper cover plastic on EE ET14ZK Partial freezer shelf Full width shelf on ET14ZK Butter compartment Control panel Meat drawer ET14ZK only not shown Adjustable wire shelves Crisper 2 half width on ET14ZK Leveling rollers Model ET14JK shown Control panel Temperature control Light switch BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning it Installing it properly Plugging it in Leveling it It is important to prepare
9. the shelf 2 Lift back of shelf over stop 3 Slide shelf straight out To replace the shelf 1 Slide back of shelf into shelf tracks on walls of cabinet 2 Slide shelf in all the way Using the ice cube trays ET14JK ET14UK AND ET142K lf cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the automatic ice maker Optional on ET14JK ET14UK and ET142K factory installed on ET14JM if you have an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 90 there are a few things you will want to know e FOR ET14JK ET14UK and ET142ZK The aluminum water inlet tube supplied with your refrigerator is found in the rear bottom of the refrigerator on the compressor support plate This tube should be used instead of the tube provided in the accessory Kit e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down to make ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet 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 separated and to obtain increased storage capac
10. Whi ol UseAndCare eo A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features 4 y Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 13 Food Storage Guide 15 If You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments AN NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODELS ET14JK ET14JM ET14UK ET14ZK H 93 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING A CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cau
11. at you want Close door as soon as food is source such as a range water heater furnace removed radiator or in direct sunlight USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Understanding the sounds you may hear 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 describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts 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 and sizzle during defrost cycles ice maker sounds o trickling water e thud clatter of ice lf 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 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power interruptions Vacation and moving care
12. away from the wall e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Roll refrigerator back into place Remember to leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall Check to see if the refrigerator is level e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker roll refri gerator out only as far as the water line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place Remember to leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation and moving care 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 one day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism Unplug the refrigerator Cean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigera tor on page 7 14 Short vacations No need to shut off
13. e 12 Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace bulb See page 11 Allow the freezer time to get cold this could take overnight Push signal arm down to the ON position See page 10 Turn the water valve on Check the water line for clogs or leaks Clean the coils See page 14 On hot days or if the room is too warm the motor naturally runs longer Open the door as few times as possible The motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior when food is added IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of controls etc 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 Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company
14. ers Help prevent accidents e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator e Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instructions Sheet Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Also remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to
15. igerator and freezer compartments When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Temperature Control to 3 normal Temperature Control adjustments range from 13 normal 1 warmest to 5 coldest 8 J coldest NOTE Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments but it does not discon nect the refrigerator from the power supply off 2 Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This could take several hours 3 Adjust the Temperature Control to have food as cold as you like The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage NOTE The built in exterior moisture control continuously guards against moisture build up on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet and mullion area USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the refrigerator shelves The refrigerator shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove the shelves 1 Remove items from the shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop 3 Lift back of shelf over stop 4 Slide shelf out the rest of the way To replace the shelves 1 Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet 2 Guide front of shelf into shelf track 3 Slide shelf in all the way Removing the crisper s and cover To remove the crisper s 1 Slide crisper s straight out to the stop 2 Lift
16. ity 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 Don t 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 you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it in all the way and lower the signal arm to the ON position e lf cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away Ice maker will make new ice Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e 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 malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulb Tle Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main po
17. nter number in Step 2 5 lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appli ance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer autho rized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 19 WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A 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 or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family
18. per or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf 15 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed 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 rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Neat Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times TYPE DAYS Variety meats 1to2 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 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home For further information about preparing food for freezing contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out
19. s by turning the leveling screws gt located at the front of the base 7N e Turn clockwise to raise ANN IZ e Turn counterclockwise to lower yy f NALAN NOTE Rollers are adjusted correctly when the refrigerator no longer rocks when the doors Leveling screw are opened or closed Re 3 Repeat this procedure whenever the refrigera Raise tor is moved NOTE If you want the doors to close easier use the rollers to raise the front of the refrigerator slightly View of roller with hinge in place Leveling screw Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the temperature control ccssees Using the automatic ice maker cc0 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Changing the light bulb sssssssssoeees Removing the crisper s and covet Reversing the door SWING ssssccssseoees Removing the meat drawer and cover INg OTOT DY esesccreonnnnnnnnnnouuosoosssssssssssssssesena Removing the freezer shelf cccsscssseseeee Understanding the sounds you may hear 12 Using the ice cube trays cccccsscscccrssevsenes In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section will tell you how to do just that Setting the temperature control The Temperature Control is in the refrigerator It controls the temperature in both the refr
20. se product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 18 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufactur
21. th mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 continued on next page Aa WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of motor Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner Floor under refrigerator Floor cleaners CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR HOW TO CLEAN e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Roll refrigerator back into place Remember to leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall e Check to see if the refrigerator is level e Roll refrigerator out
22. the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the plastic cover 1 Lift cover front and remove the cover support 2 Lift cover up and slide out To replace the cover 1 Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in Lower the front retainers into place 2 Insert cover support with the long tab toward the front into the groove on the underside of the cover NOTE If the support needs adjustment turn base clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower Models ET14JK ET14UK and ET14JM Lift cover front then the back Model ET14ZK Lift cover front then the back USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the meat drawer and cover E1142K To remove the meat drawer Remove meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop before cover 2 Lift front of meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove meat drawer 2 Push cover back to release rear clips from shelf 3 Tilt cover up at front 4 Pull cover forward and out To replace the cover 1 Fit notches and clips on underside of cover over rear and center cross bars on shelf 2 Lower cover into place 3 Pull cover forward to secure rear clips onto shelf 4 Replace meat drawer Removing the freezer shelf The freezer shelf can be removed for easier cleaning To remove the shelf 1 Remove items from
23. the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perish ables freeze other items If you have an auto matic ice maker 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising signal arm 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Moving lf your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply at least a day ahead Disconnect the water line After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removable parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Tape the doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put every thing back and refer to page 5 Also if you have an automatic ice maker remember to reconnect the water supply line CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Power interruptions if electricity goes off call the power company Ask how long power will be off 1 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help foods Stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina frozen food locker OR b Place 7 Ibs 3 4 kg of dry ice in freezer This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns
24. ts e Bacon e Corned beef e Frankfurters e Ground beef veal and lamb e Roasts Beef Lamb amp veal Pork Sausage fresh Steaks amp chops Beef Lamb veal amp pork Fish e Alaskan king crab e Blue fish amp salmon e Breaded fish purchased e Clams oysters cooked fish crab amp scallops e Cod flounder sole amp haddock e Mackerel amp perch e Shrimp uncooked Poultry e Chicken or turkey whole or parts e Cooked w gravy e Duck e Giblets e Slices no gravy STORAGE TIME 4 to 6 months 12 months 12 months 8 to 12 months 8 months 8 to 12 months 4 weeks or less 4 weeks or less 1 month 2 to 3 months 6 to 12 months 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months 1 to 2 months 8 to 12 months 3 to 4 months 10 months 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 12 months 12 months 6 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 1 month Main dishes e Casseroles meat poultry amp fish e Stews e TV dinners Dairy products e Butter e Margarine e Cheese Camembert Farmer s amp Mozzarella Creamed cottage Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss Brick etc ice cream ice milk amp sherbet Eggs e Whole mixed e Whites e Yolks NOTE Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs Baked goods e Brown N Serve rolls baked e Cakes frosted e Cakes unfrosted e Cookies baked e Cookie dough e Fruit cakes
25. wer supply Turning the Temperature Control to the OFF position does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply Failure to do so could resutt in electrical shock or personal injury To change the refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size wattage and shape Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the overcrowd it so air movement is blocked cabinet to be sure of a good seal e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator e Clean the condenser coils regularly temperature colder than it needs to be If ice e Open the door as few times as possible Think cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as about what you need before you open the door cold as your family likes them that s cold Get everything out at one time Keep food enough organized so you won t have to search for what e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a he
26. your refrigerator for use This section will tell you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning it Clean your refrigerator before using it if neces sary See cleaning instructions on page 13 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt AC 60 Hz 15 or 20 ampere fused type wall receptacle and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding dhl A Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package Mth ih arene it properly Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least 1 inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow 1 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider 5 Level your refrigerator BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Leveling it Your refrigerator is equipped with 2 front Use a screwdriver adjustable rollers to prevent rocking on uneven to adjust floors AA Roller To adjust rollers f 1 Roll refrigerator into position of 2 Adjust roller
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