Whirlpool ET14JK Refrigerator User Manual
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1. foods to stay frozen If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Place 2 lbs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every Cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the qualify and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you have any suspicions it is wise to dispose of it If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 4 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 s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 2 e Have you checked your home s main fuses Or circuit breaker box e Is the Refrigerator Control 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 positio2. lt gt Whirlpool Use and Guide Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else It will help you get the long est useful life your refrigerator can give It tells you how to start your refrigerator clean it move shelves and adjust controls 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 It will pay you back with the years of service it was built to give Safety First Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the o Kolore Ko B 1v Kero 1 E HAE i 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 NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model ET14JK Juice Can Rack Ice Cube Trays Refrigerator Control Light Power Saving Control Freezer Control Egg Nest Butter BE x Compartment MASA Adjustable ee ee Shelves Crisper Cover Crisper Levelling Leg amp Roller 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 re
3. o ace 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 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 If you need to adjust the settings to match the way your refrigerator is used use the settings suggested in the chart above Change only one control ata time Wait a day then make another change if needed Shelf Stop Guide Stop j Shelf T ar Pull Shelf Out Until It Stops Lift the Front and Pull Again Lift the Front Then the Back Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker Lower Signal Arm to Start It Adjusting the Shelves Adjust your refrigerator shelves to match your food storage needs for tall items short items or sizes in between It will be easier to move a shelf if you take off all the food first Slide the shelf you want to move toward you until it stops Lift up the front and slide it out the rest of the way To
4. paper and re wrap in aluminum foil for 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 Variety Meats 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 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 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 su
5. supply should not be softened water The chem icals could damage the ice maker molds 5 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 tbe Mast of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the Possible Sounds Probable Causes e Slight Hum Soft hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds floor walls and metal cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan e Ice Maker Sounds 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 e Running Sounds Your refngerator has a high efficiency Compressor and motor It 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 perishabl
6. to page 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker reconnect the water supply QUESTIONS call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 11 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 zoid water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Cold moist air helps xeep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers Store n cnsper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or null berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in heir 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 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 wart io keep it frozen longer you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping material Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping
7. SHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 0 0 999 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 Stephen E Upton Sr 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 compiete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 ESP 1s a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this Fse symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts wil fit ght and work nght because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems lt gt Whiripdol Apphances Part No 942279 Rev D 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
8. STURE gt lt WARMER COLDER gt Refrigerator Control Set on 3 Power Saving Control Light Switch Freezer Control Set on B Setting the Controls The Refrigerator and Freezer Controls are on a console inside the refrigerator at the top To start the refrigerator set the Refrigerator Control to 3 and the Freezer Control to B When you first turn if 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 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 C Room temperature very warm If Freezer Section is Too Warm Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Large amount of warm food added Freezer
9. at is re moved from inside your refrigerator and transferred to the con Wipe Inside of Pan Clean Dust from denser From there the heat is spread into the room Dust on the Coils condenser insulates it and reduces the heat leaving it If the heat can t get out easily the refrigerator will have to run longer to keep food cold Energy Saving Tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity 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 e 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 Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont source such as a range water heater furnace overcrowd it so air movement is blocked radiator or in direct sunlight Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR POWER SAV ING CONTROL FREEZER WARMER COLDER lt CONSUMES i SS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOI
10. briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon de fergent 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 carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the material DO NOT REMOVE any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Plug It In A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and grounded electrical supply is required Itis 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 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 if 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 shouid never be used on any part of your refrigerator Wash the walls with a solution of two tablespoons 30g of baking soda mixed
11. eal out air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips D SAD over twice Finish package and tape closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette fo protect the wrap from punctures DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel trim pit and slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to al low liquids to expand during freezing Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash iri cold water sort and cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota oes or fresh tomatoes All will become limp or mushy Tomatoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats The meat you thaw can only be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties shou
12. es 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 fhe 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 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 f 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 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
13. food carefully The longer they are stored the smaller they can get Optional ICE MAGIC Automatic Ice Maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 83 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up fo shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e lt 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 ice is not being made fast enough and mare ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if nec 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 if all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too tong 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 e The ice maker water
14. friger ator has these numbers on a plate inside the refrigerator on the left wall at the bottom You may have to remove the crisper to read it See page 5 for instructions on removing the crisper Copy the numbers in the spaces below while you are thinking about it Keep this book in a handy place and keep your warranty and sales slip with if Model No Serial No Purchase Date Before you plug it in IMPORTANT This is the only fine print you ll find in this booklet Please read it te be sure you use your refrigerator properly We build refrigerators to last but we cant con trol how they are used Before using your refriger ator you are personally responsible for making sure that it eis installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with eis used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators 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 run where there are explosive fumes e is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold the right electric supply and grounding 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong 4 grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Ground
15. ing Method Pick the Right Place Save steps by putting your refrigerator near the sink and next to a countertop If should not be near a stove radiator water heater or any source of heat including direct sunlight You can install it flush against cabinets on each side You should leave 3 inches 7 5 cm of free space above the top and at least 1 inch 2 5 cm between the condenser and the wall These spaces let the condenser breathe 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 neara 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 Keep the 4 bolts that hold your refrigerator in the shipping crate They are the levelling legs Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of the refrigerator Roll refrigerator into place Next lower legs enough to lift the rollers off the floor Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won t rock Adjust the front legs to level the refrigerator To raise the corners turn legs counterclockwise to lower the corners turn legs clockwise Check with a level Remove the Label and Clean Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub
16. ke Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more un trozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room atthe front so the door can close tightly ap ER SD FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage times will vary according to tne quality of the tood the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the storage temperature which shouid be O F 17 8 C Food FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4to 6 months Others 8 to 12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon Corned beef Cured ham 4to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef Lamb and veal Storage time 8 months 8 to12 months 4 weeks or less 6 to12 months 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1to 2 months Steaks and chops Beef Lamb veal pork FISH Cod flounder haddock 8 to12 months 3 to 4 months Blue fish
17. ld be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va por proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 10 to15 minutes to aliow for additional cooking during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid Plan to add them at reheating time Pota toes should aiso be added tc soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid or semi liquid disnes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with head space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads inrecommended material Thaw in wrapping Un baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to ba
18. n e Ic the water valve turned on is water getting to the ice maker lf 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 om vour new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fan timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining into the defrost pan If there is water in the defrost pan e ir not Muggy weather this is normai The pan can even be halt fuli Make sure tne refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the light does not work e Have 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 2 if a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 5 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e s the condenser behind the refrigerator free of dust and lint e On hot days or if tne room is warm naturally runs longer e f the door has beer opened a lot or if a large amount of food Fas been putir the motor will run ronger to cool down the interior the motor Remember Mo or running time depends on df rerent things number of door openings amount of tood stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it Fas more space to be cooled I
19. p 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 Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board FREEZING amp STORING FROZEN FOODS 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 Sealing When sealing foods in bags squeeze out the air liquids need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely around the doubled over tail Put the label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones Airtight wrapping calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in toward the food at least twice to s
20. put it back on the shelf guides fit the back of the shelf on top of the guides with the wire stops on the bottom of the guides Slide it in keeping the front lifted up until the stops on the shelves clear the stops on the guides Removing the Crisper and Crisper Cover To remove the crisper slide it out until it stops Lift the front a little and slide it out the rest of the way The cover rests on nubs built into the side walls of the refrigerator To remove the cover lift the front and then the back To replace the cover fitthe notches in the back corners of the cover over the nubs atthe back of the wails Then lower the front into place To replace the crisper slide itin keeping the front lifted a little until the crisper clears the stops Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the re trigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if electricity remains connected To replace bulb reach behind the control con sole to find the bulb Remove bulb and replace it with a 40 watt ap pliance bulb Ice Cube Trays To remove ice from the flexible ice trays hold a tray at both ends as shown Slightly twist the tray the ice will come out easily If cubes are not used for a number of weeks they may Become smaller The moving air is so cold that if starts a slow evaporation That s also why it s so important to wrap
21. salmon Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3to4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 6 months 41 month Giblets Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2to3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS 6 to 9 months 2 to 9 months Butter Margarine Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Creamed cottage DONOTFREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet 4 weeks EGGS 9 to 12 months 9 to12 months 9 to12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs Whole mixed BAKED GOODS Yeast breads and rolls Baked Brown N Serve Unbaked breads Quick breads Cakes unfrosted Cakes frosted Fruit cakes Cookie dough Baked cookies Baked pies Pie dough only 2 to 3 months 2 to 4 months 8 to12 months 12 months 3 months 8 to12 months 1to 2 months 4to6 months Based on USDA and Mich gor Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage mes 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 frozen
22. t aiso has a regular fraezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and rnay require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Cail Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance 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 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 Whirlocol has a na tonwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECK CARE SERVICE FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 0 00 999 9999 lt gt F Whirl ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 05 999 9999 OR WA
23. 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 fhe 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 Outside Wash the outside with warm 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 Much of the floor under the refrigerator can be reached without moving it To reach all of the area for more thorough cleaning or to clean the defrost pan you will have to move the refrigerator Follow the directions below if you want to move it Behind To clean the condenser coils or the floor underneath the refriger ator slide it out as far as necessary If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker make sure you don t slide it out farther than the water supply line allows You will see the defrost pan on top of the motor You don t have to remove it to clean it Clean dust from the condenser coils with a vacuum cleaner The condenser should be cleaned every two or three months The condenser acts like an air conditioner in reverse He
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