Whirlpool 6ET18GK Refrigerator User Manual
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1. NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 6ET18GK Contents Important Safety Instructions Before Using Your Refrigerator 4 Using Your Refrigerator 5 Setting the controls 5 Exterior moisture control 6 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 6 Removing the freezer shelf 6 Moving the meat drawer and cover 6 Removing the crispers 7 Removing the crisper cover 7 Changing the light bulbs 8 Reversing the door swing 8 8 9 9 Ice cube trays 0 eee svi Sounds you may hear Energy Saving tips 22 222 220er Cleaning Your Refrigerator 10 Food Storage Guide 11 Storingfreshfood s ss 11 Storing frozen food 11 Caring For Your Refrigerator 13 Vacation and moving care 13 Power interruptions 13 If You Need Service Or Assistance 14 Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty 16 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the consumer Buy Guide Label tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removin2. 8 to 12 months Fruitcakes 202 202er 12 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked pies 1 to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times Caring For Your Refrigerator 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 perish ables freeze other items Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the top of both doors keeping 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 Refrigerator on page 5 Moving 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 dont shift and rattle Screw in the leveling rollers Tape the doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 Power int
3. Using Your Refrigerator Continued EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL 4 OFF GON gt Glass shelves are heavy Be careful Lift the front then the back Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Exterior Moisture Control The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt up at front 3 Lift up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the freezer shelf To remove shelf 1 Lift front slightly 2 Lift back off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Moving the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the drawer the rest of the way out 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Tilt front of cover up li
4. Lower Right to raise left to lower Clean It Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 10 Plug itin Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a re ceptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package Install properly 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow Ye inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider 5 If your refrigerator has an ice maker make sure ice maker water supply has been connected Refer to Installation Instructions Level refrigerator freezer 1 To raise front turn screw in direction shown 2 To lower front turn screw in direction shown 3 Check with level Using Your Refrigerator Setting the 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
5. 3 REFRIGERATOR WARMER COOLER gt FREEZER WARMER COLDER gt 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This may take several hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 4 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer C TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator 3 Section is Large amount of food added Freezer A TOO WARM Very cold room temperature If Refrigerator can t cycle often enough Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 Section is for your conditions Freezer B TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A can t cycle often enough If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator 4 Freezer B c e r 6 lt o m TI py a m gt
6. It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food com partment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If the problem is not due to one of the above items Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpools service company When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Notes WHIRLPOOL Refrigerator Warranty RF004 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of P
7. 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 container 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 crisper or storeina loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Meat Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if nec essary See the following chart for storage times Storage chart for fresh and cured meat TYPE APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS Chicken 1to2 Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 7to 10 Bacon 5to7 Coldcuts 3to5 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 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 Sto
8. e tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Energy saving tips You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the 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 orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to 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 Keep the Exterior Moisture Control on the OFF setting unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight 2 7 o re m wT x o gt m gt p Cleaning Your Refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost To clean your refrigerator turn the Refri
9. erruptions 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 food 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 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep food frozen 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 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 13 o oO x 3 gt LT m T oO m e x gt 2 zZ ep a a bo lt c XI m Ti 2 r D JJ If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate e Is the power supply cord plugged into alive circuit with proper voltage See page 4 e Ha
10. ft at back and pull straight out 2 Replace in reverse order Remove the glass insert lift the frame front then the back Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Removing the crispers To remove the crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop lift front then slide out the rest of the way 2 Replace in reverse order Removing the crisper cover To remove crisper cover 1 Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame and remove cover support 3 Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out To replace crisper cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front into place 2 Insert cover support with the long tab toward the front into the groove on the underside of the crisper cover NOTE If support needs adjustment turn base clockwise to raise or counter clockwise to lower 3 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front 2 z 5 D m ka a D D Using Your Refrigerator Continued 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 Shock and injury can occur if elec tricity remains connected To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator f
11. g glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See important Safety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this informa tion ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from label see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your retrigerator tollow basic precautions including the following 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 Manufacturers Help prevent accidents e Never a
12. gerator automatically But both should be cleaned about Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable once a month to help prevent odors from building parts and clean it according to the following up Spills should be wiped up right away directions PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts e Sponge or cloth e Wash shelves crisper meat e Mild detergent e Rinse and dry thoroughly drawer etc e Warm water Qutside e Sponge cloth or paper Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or towel harsh cleaners e Mild detergent e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Warm water e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year e Appliance wax or Apply wax with a clean soft cloth good auto paste wax Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Inside walls e Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with a mixture of warm water and freezer should be paper towel mild detergent or allowed to warm up so Baking soda or mild baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to cloth won t stick detergent 1 quart 95 L of water e Warm water e Rinse and dry thoroughly Door liners and e Sponge soft cloth or e Wash gaskets paper towel e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Mild detergent DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated e Warm water detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts e Soft clean sponge or e Wash covers and panels soft clean cloth e Rinse and dry thorough
13. hs Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to 4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months Poultry Chicken or turkey whole or parts 12 months DUCK sz Be 22 ne Paw pete aie 6 months Giblets 0 00 000000 2 to 3 months Cooked poultry w gravy 6 months Slices no gravy 1 month 12 FOOD STORAGE TIME Main dishes Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2 to 3 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months Dairy products Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 222222222200 12 months Cheese Camembert Mozzarella Farmer si cheb ake 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss Brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet 2 months Eggs Whole mixed 12 months Whites wai si sic etn ran 12 months VOIKS apta a a a A E 12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs Baked goods Yeast breads and rolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve rolis 3 months Unbaked breads 1 month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted
14. ice Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 2158582 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
15. llow 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 s FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQ UIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator e is 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 proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and ground ing Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet e is used only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather e is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not fall below 55 F 13 C e is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EA a 2 gt z2 p cd P 1 3 2 Nn dr wa o zZ 7 Before Using Your Refrigerator 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle IM i TS 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator power cord Use screwdriver to adjust Leveling screw Front roller
16. ly e Mild detergent DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays e Warm water scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Defrost pan e Sponge or cloth e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall behind refrigerator on Mild detergent e Wash defrost pan Do not remove defrost pan top of the motor Warm water to clean e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if refrigerator is level Condenser coils e Vacuum cleaner with Roll refrigerator out away from the wall extended narrow s Vacuum coils at least once every other month attachment e Roll refrigerator back into place Leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between wall and condenser coils on back of refrigerator e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Floor under e Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall refrigerator e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level oO Food Storage Guide 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
17. od 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 30109 39VHOLS 0004 e 401Y43914434 HNOA ININY319 Food Storage Guide Continued Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary according to the guality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 870 FOOD STORAGE TIME Fruits Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months Others cei iad ee 8 to 12 months Vegetables Commercially frozen 8 months Home frozen 8 to 12 months Meat Bacon 4 weeks or less Corned beef 4 weeks or less Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 0 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beat neds der z ATS x 6 to 12 months Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months Pork vac 35a oe einst 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months Steaks and chops Beet sen tia et ent 8 to 12 months Lamb veal pork 3 to 4 months Fish Cod flounder haddock sole 6 months Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 mont
18. re 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 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 cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packag ing 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 Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods 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 and 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 fo
19. rom power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to find bulb s 3 Remove bulb 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Reconnect power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruc tions sheet included with your refrigerator 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 Sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didnt Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Dont 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 Stight 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 th
20. urchase FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship Electronic models only 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 fight bulbs B Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal single family 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 labor costs during limited warranty 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 Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange 8 Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Serv
21. ve you checked your homes main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the Refrigerator Control ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds e Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator making noise when the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle or defrost water draining in the defrost pan If there is water in the defrost pan This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow If the light does not work e Have you checked your homes main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 4 If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 8 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much e Is the condenser free of dust and lint e On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e 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 different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls Your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled
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