Whirlpool ET18HT manual

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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, worMclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your ap[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fore, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. @Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- ous . . . even if they will “[...]

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 pur- chased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. Free[...]

Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Plugging it in 5 Leveling it 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Installing it properly 1. Allow % 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 back wall. Leveling it Your refrigerator [...]

Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the controls ............................ 7 Using the ice cube trays ................. .ll Changing the control settings.. ........ .8 Using the optional automatic ice maker ........................................... 12 Removing the drop-In trlm pieces ....... .9 Changing the light bulbs ..[...]

Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. l Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. ExmmYasnRE- -m 011 Changi[...]

Removing the drop-in door trim pieces (on some models) To remove the trim piece: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end. To replace the trim piece: 1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening. 2. Push the trim piece straight down until it stops. 3. Replace items on the shelf. Rem[...]

Adjusting the shelf glide Use the shelf glide to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. To adjust the shelf glide: 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along track. NOTE: The shelf glide cannot be removed. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold[...]

Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer. 3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Tilt front of cover up. 2. Lift back of cover. Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull again. 3. Pull cover straigh[...]

Using the optional automatic ice maker If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice maker kit number), there are a few things you will want to know: l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on up to until it is[...]

Changing the light bulbs 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. Rea[...]

Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrig- erator 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?[...]

Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Power Interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a fe[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- warm water trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Piastk parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thoro[...]

Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dis- pensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism. 3[...]

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 Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. Fo[...]

Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezin[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fii without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and se[...]

2. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toil-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 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, recom- mend a qualified servic[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. FSP replacement parts a[...]