Whirlpool 8ET18NK Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Damage to refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any food loss due to product failure 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 A 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Reg stered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A 20 Printed on recycled paper 10 Post consumer waste 50 Recovered materials 2170352 1 942. e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked 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 lce maker sounds e trickling water e thud clatter of ice If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compres sor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time o It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Caring For Your In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Vacation and moving care Refrigerator Power interruptions 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 B
3. The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Be to Down to make ice automatically stop ice jatke Ice Maker Up to shut off the ice maker NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is L w r connected to the water supply Instructions for ignal ice maker water supply hook up are at pa aes tached to the back of the refrigerator start it cabinet The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity It 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 The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward A 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 If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away I
4. 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 Clean 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 AWARNING 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 Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perish ables freeze other items If you have an automatic ice maker 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising signal am 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto matic 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 wel
5. 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 Whi ol network of authorized service Whirlpools 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 APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 If 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 Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfie
6. Vira so 8ET18NK 8ET20NK 8ET18NK 8ET20NK NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 8ET18NK 8ET20NK UseAndCareGuide fay A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator 14 Food Storage Guide 16 lf You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments from anywhere in the U S A 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 ACAUTION 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 cause product damage scratch
7. ce maker will make new ice Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation 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 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Failure to do so could result 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 and shape Removing the base grille To remove the grille Condenser coils 1 Open refrigerator door 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push f
8. ckage 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 16 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 crisper 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 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 a
9. d coated freezer wrap 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 Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C 17 If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is 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 bel
10. d 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 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 FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system From Date of Purchase 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 Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home
11. es 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 guestion 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 mode 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 AWARNING 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 arenot 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 Manufacturers Help pre
12. g 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 WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment Condenser coils Floor under Floor cleaners refrigerator HOW TO CLEAN e Remove base grille See page 12 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation and moving care Long
13. gnal arm is in the OFF Push signal arm down to the ON up position position See page 11 The water valve is turned off Turn the water valve on Water is not getting to the ice Check the water line for clogs or leaks maker The motor The condenser coils are dirty Clean the coils See page 15 seems to run It is hot outside or in the room On hot days or if the room is too warm too much the motor naturally runs longer The door has been opened Open the door as few times as possible frequently A large amount of food has The motor will run longer in order to cool been put in at one time down the interior when food is added 18 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 toll free from any where in the U S A 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 in your area If you prefer write to Mr William
14. irmly to snap into place 3 Close refrigerator door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 15 12 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 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 Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep food organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed
15. l and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling legs 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 15 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 in a 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 OR c If 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 from anywhere in the U S A Food Storage Guide In This Section Storing fresh food There is a correct way to pa
16. leaning it Installing it properly Plugging it in Leveling it It is important to prepare 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 14 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt AC 60 Hz 15 or 20 ampere fused type wall vee lt 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 Refrigerator See Electrical Requirements and Grounding power cord n Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding plug Installing it properly Allow 2 inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 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 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one Right to raise on the right and one on the left To adjust one or lett to lower both of these follow the directions below Use a screwdrivet 1 Remove base grille See page 12 Front to adjust 2 To raise fron
17. lso be used Meat 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 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 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 APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS Chicken Ground beef Steaks and roasts Cured meats Cold cuts Variety meats 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 Do not use Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers e Containers without tight lids Waxed paper e Waxe
18. n Refrigerator 6 SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer C are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift back of shelf 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall 2 Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the meat drawer and cover The meat drawer and cover can be removed for cleaning or moved to another shelf if desired Remove the meat drawer first Lift the front then the back To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the drawer straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove the meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up 3 Pull cover up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit bottom notches of cover over rear and center cross bars of shelf Pull out to the 2 Lower cover into place stop lift the 3 Replace the meat drawer mont and PUN again Removing the crispers To remove the crispers 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the s
19. oth 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 WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Inside walls freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Plastic parts covers and panels Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water 14 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 HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e 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 Waxin
20. ow for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Your refrigerator The power supply cord is not Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit will not operate plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage See page 5 proper voltage A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker tripped breaker The Temperature Control is not Set Temperature Control to a numbered set correctly setting See page 7 Unfamiliar There is something on top of or Remove item from on top of or behind sounds ora behind the refrigerator the refrigerator rattling jingling The sounds are normal New features on your new refrigerator noise make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 13 There is water in This is normal in hot muggy Make sure the refrigerator is level so the the defrost pan weather The pan may even be pan does not overflow half full The lights do A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit not work circuit breaker tripped breaker The power supply cord is not Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage See page 5 proper voltage The bulb is burned out Replace bulb See page 12 The optional ice The freezer has not had Allow the freezer time to get cold this maker will not enough time to get cold could take overnight operate The si
21. s you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 8 Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet OFF ON 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator Adjust the Refrigerator Control first or freezer use the settings listed in the chart e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments below as a guide If you have questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number See e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed page 19 RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 Section is for your conditions Freezer A TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 4 MADE FAST Very cold room temperature Freezer A ENOUGH can t cycle often enough If BOTH Door opened ofte
22. t turn screw clockwise roller 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise Bai 4 Check with level alse 5 Replace base grille See page 12 Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the automatic ice maker Changing the control settings Changing the light bulbs Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Removing the base grille Removing the meat drawer and cover Reversing the door swing Removing the crispers Understanding the sounds you may hear Removing the crisper cover Saving energy Using the ice cube trays 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 controls Temperature controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 4 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from REFRIGERATOR 1 warmest to 8 coldest lt lt WARMER COLDER gt 2 Set the Freezer Control to C Freezer Control adjustments range from FREEZER A coldest to D warmest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down lt WARMER COLDER gt completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set correctly when milk or juice is as cold a
23. top lift the front and pull again 9 Removing the crisper cover ET18NK and ET18NM To remove the cover 1 Remove the crispers 2 Lift cover front 3 Pull cover up and out To replace the cover Lift the front 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls then the back of refrigerator 2 Lower front into place 3 Replace crispers ET20NK and ET20NM To remove the cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide it out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out 4 Remove metal cover support Remove the lass insert To replace the cover i front of 1 Replace metal cover support on wall supports cover frame in front section of cabinet then the back 2 Fit back corner of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front onto metal cover support 3 Slide back of glass insert into cover frame Then lower front to level position Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly 10 Using the automatic ice maker Factory installed on ET18NM and ET20NM optional on ET18NK and ET20NK 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 mee e
24. ve 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 Ice cube trays Automatic y ice maker and ice bin ET18NM and ET20NM Control panel Model and serial number label on side Butter wall compartment Adjustable wire shelves Meat drawer Crisper cover plasic on ET18NK and ET18NM glass on ET20NK and ET20NM Crispers Leveling rollers behind base grille WAY Base grille Model ET18NK shown Control panel REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL FREEZER lt WARMER EE gt OFF OU ON O lt WARMER m n COLDER gt Refrigerator Exterior moisture Light Freezer control control switch control Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section C
25. vent 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 e 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 e 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 make a ball then remo
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