Whirlpool ET1 8JKXL User's Manual
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1. Doors opened often Refrigerator 4 Large amounts of food added Freezer B Very warm or cold room temperatures POWER SAVING CONTROL It s normal for moisture to form around the doors when room humidity is high If moisture forms REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE If no moisture forms room humidity is low or during heating season CONSUMES LESS ENERGY The temperature setting will be about right when milk or juice are as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust the settings to match the way your refrigerator is used use the set tings suggested in the chart above Change only one control at a time Wait a day then make another change if needed Removing Non Adjustable Shelves To remove a shelf lift up the front Then lift up at the back To Lift the Front replace it put the rear notches onto the shelf supports Lower the Then the Back front into place Replacing the Light Bulb When the light bulb needs replacing you will find you can reach it easily without removing anything To remove the light bulb first unplug the refrigerator Then reach behind the control console You can feel the bulb Remove it Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb available from most grocery hardware or variety stores Removing the Crispers and Crisper Covers To remove the crispers slide them out until they stop Lift the front a little and stide them2. gt Whirlpool NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET18JKXL Use and Care Guide 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 con trols It even tells you what to do if you hear strange sounds or think something is wrong Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Safety First Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they wilt 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 Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Juice Can Rack Ice Cube Trays Butter Compartment Utility Compartment LA Refrigerator SSS Control Cay S SS Light NA P i EL ower Saving S sss Control Freezer Control Stationary Shelves Crisper Covers Crispers Base Grill Model and Serial Number Plate Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here If you have to call for service the service technician will ask for your Model and Serial Numbers Your refriger ator has these numbers on a plate just above the base grill Cop
3. first few batches of ice Arm to Stop Ice Maker e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Lower Signal Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if nec Arm to Start It essary 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 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 Sounds you may hear floor walls and metal cabinets can make the sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your seem louder old one didnt Because the sounds are new to you The following chart describes the kinds of sounds you might be concerned about them Dont be Most that might be new to you and what may be making of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the them Possible Sounds Probable Causes Slight Hum Soft hiss Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving alr e Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running Sounds It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts e Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running i
4. refrigerator set the Refrigerator Power Saving Control Control to 3 and the Freezer Control to B When you first turn it on it will run continuously until the insides are properly cold It takes time for your refrigerator and freezer to get cold enough to store food safely Before loading it with food be sure the refrigerator motor has cycled at least once turned on turned off and turned on again This may take up to a day The following chart gives recommended control settings for a number of operating conditions Refrigerator Control Seton3 IMPORTANT When controls are first set or whenever changed allow 24 hours for the temperatures in both sections to even out Then readjust controls if necessary OPERATING RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS CONTROL SETTINGS For Normal Use Normal number of door openings Refrigerator 3 Normal amounts of food added Freezer B Normal room temperature If Refrigerator Section is Too Warm Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Large warm food load added Freezer Cc Room temperature very warm If Freezer Section is Too Warm Door opened offen Refrigerator 3 Large amount of warm food added Freezer A Very cold room temperature If Ice isn t Made Fast Enough Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 Cold room temperature Freezer A If Both Sections are Too Warm
5. 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 Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement pant 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 Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
6. at Notched Corner onthe can t get out easily the refrigerator will have to run longer to keep Detrost water Pan food cold Energy Saving Tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e it is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the and freezer to temperatures colder than they cabinet to be sure of a good seal need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and e Clean the condenser coil regularly drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s e Open the door as few times as possible Think cold enough about what you need before you open the door Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES Get everything out at one time Keep foods or LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on the refrig ganized so you won t have to search for what erator exterior you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t source such as a range water heater furnace overcrowd it so air movement is blocked radiator or in direct sunlight Using your refrigerator Light Switch Freezer Control SetonsB REFRIGERATOR POWER SAVING CONTROL 4 WARMER COLDER gt CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE gt FRE EZER WARMER e COLDER Setting the Controls The Refrigerator and Freezer Controls are on a console inside the refrigerator at the top To start the
7. ce telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 0 0085 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or 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 Pac Service Companies z TECH CARE service Whirl ol technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide TECH CARE after warranty service FRANCHISED SERVICE anywhere in the United States To tocate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SEAVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR 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
8. e 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 and date it 6 Refreezing defrosted meat is not recommended Frozen Soups Julces Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board Courtesy of U S D A O gt fa z gt Zz O 0 lt z 2 fa m SINIH JOVAOLS GOO4 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Before you call for service check this list If your refrigerator wit not operate e Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e Is the Refrigerator Control dial turned ON if your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in the down position Is the water valve turned on and is water getting to the ice maker If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar 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
9. each side for ease of instal lation Do you want it in a corner Leave some room on the wall side if you want the doors to open wider Planning to add the automatic ice maker Will the refrigerator be near a cold water pipe Some people run the water line through the floor to the basement Others run it behind the cabinets to the pipes under the sink Make Sure It s Level Remove the base grill fo uncover the two leveling legs Turn each leg to the right to lower the front Turn them to the left to raise the front if you have someone tilt the top of the refrigerator back while turn ing it will be easier Keep adjusting one or the other until the refrigerator won t rock Then raise or lower both by the same number of turns until the refrig erator is level use a level to check this If you don t have a level the refrigerator will be about right when you can open the doors part way and they will stay where you put them Remove the Labels and Clean Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol Do not remove the label giving operating instructions for the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls or the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front To clean your refrigerator before using it check the washing instructions in this booklet Wash It To clean your refrigerator before using it check the washing in structions in
10. flowing from the fan timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If you have an ice maker you will hear water fill the molds and the ice drop into the bin If there is water in the defrost pan in hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be almost full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in e The bulb may be burned out Unplug the refriger ator replace the bulb with an appliance bulb no larger than 40 watts Then plug in the cord If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser behind the base grill free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally 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 compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one Appliances Part No 942943 2 If you need assistance Cali Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tan
11. ng You can freeze it in the wrap and store it for one or two weeks 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 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 Store in refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosen the market wrapping and store in the supermarket tray or loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats 1to2 Chicken 0 1to2 Ground Beef 1to2 Steaks and Roasts 3to5 Cured Meats 74010 BACON fatga hig an Hae eek ee beaa 5to7 COId Cuts acios aoda Cope ade the 3to 5 If meat is to be stored longer than the times giver follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfisn 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 refrige
12. nto the defrost water pan e Ice Maker Sounds If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear a buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running Sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor If will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Vacation and moving care Short Vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long Vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up 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 Di
13. of food Leave enough space for alr to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly 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 Biod eek isc a td ach riei 2 months Cooked Dishes 2 3 months Fish and Seafoods FESR escrieu Sache Lees amp months Commercially Frozen 4 3 months Fruits oasian t Pee ds dene eee cane doe ee 6 months Ice Cream 0 6 eee 1month Concentrated Juice 4 6 months Meats Bacon Less than 1 month Pork roasts chops 3 4 months Sausage 1 2 months Beef veal lamb roasts 6 months Ground meat 1 2 months POUIPEY o nania genta 3 4 months Vegetables 6 months Ice Cream Store in the freezer Once the package is opened place a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly against the surface This will prevent ice crystals from forming Packaged Frozen Food _ Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store if for a long time re wrap if 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 the recommended wrapping materials 3 Prepare th
14. rator 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 Store what you might use in a day in the Butter Compartment When you have extra wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store inthe 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 Always cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep food from drying out Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too 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
15. sconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling legs tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker reconnect the water supply 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 Vegetables with Skins tomatoes peppers Wash dry and store in a crisper Fruits Wash dry and store in a 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 refrig erator 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 packaging hints and time limits Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in the store wrappi
16. the rest of the way out Each cover is held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in the front Press the tabs out of the way to lift the front Lift the back off the pegs To put the covers back replace the center leg Replace each cover by first fitting the back notches over the pegs Then push the front down into the notched tabs Push the Tab The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the to Clear the Cover crisper covers ifnecessary Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer Turn it counter clockwise to shorten it Optional ICE MAGIC Automatic Ice Maker 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 separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e If is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily 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 Cc pad zZz lt O c bard m pi aa ao gt ce Ld Raise Signal or off flavored Discard the
17. this booklet Plug It In A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical 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 Cleaning your refrigerator ie eee 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 unplug it turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following directions Inside You can wash the parts you take out in the sink with a mild soap or mild detergent and warm water Harsh cleansers scouring powders and solvents should never be used on any part of your refrigerator Wash the walls with a solution of two tablespoons 30g of baking soda mixed with one quart 1L of warm water Rinse well and dry Let the freezer warm up with the door open for 10 or 15 minutes so the cloth doesn t stick The inside of the door including the gasket should be washed with warm water and a mild soap or mild detergent Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products They can damage the gasket and plastic finish Lift Up the Outside Grill holding Tabs Wash the outside with warm
18. water and a mild detergent Rinse well and dry 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 Underneath To remove the base grill open the door and lift up on the two tabs that show through the grill at both ends near the top When you ve Swing Out lifted the tabs swing the top of the grill forward Lift the grill off the Lift Up bottom supports The defrost water pan is on the left and the condenser is on the right Pull out the defrost pan and wash There may be tape holding it in place Remove the tape and lift the pan over the wire brace in front of it Make sure the notched corner is in the rear when you put it back and that you push it all the way in The defrost drain tube should point into the pan Clean dust from the condenser with a vacuum cleaner The con denser should be cleaned every two or three months If your refrigerator has an ice maker make sure you don t slide the refrigerator out farther than the ice maker water supply line allows Heat is removed from your refrigerator and transferred to the con Genser From there the heat is spread into the room Dust on the ao m Tt O aed m oe z 9 lt 0 c a wW gy o X gt oO ras YOLVIIOIIdIA ANOA ONINVIID Notice the condenser insulates it and reduces the heat leaving it If the he
19. y them in the spaces below while you are think ing about it Keep this book in a handy place Your warranty and sales slip should be kept with it Model No Serial No Purchase Installation Date Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your refrigerator you are personally is properly maintained responsible for making sure that it is out of the weather e 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 is 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 Snug is fine but do you wont it that way Raise XS Lower 3 prong grounding type wallreceptacle n grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method properly cold Pick the Right Place Save steps by putting your refrigerator near the sink and next toa countertop It should not be near a stove radiator water heater or any source of heat including direct sunlight You can install it flush against the wall in back Leave 1 inch 1 3 cm clearance against cabinets on
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