Whirlpool ETl8AK manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ETl8AK[...]

Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else... This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust controls. It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator. Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do. Parts and featu[...]

Contents Page SAFETY FIRST - 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 4 Remove Soles Labels.. 4 Clean It 4 Plug Itln 4 Install Properly 4 Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.. 5 Setting the Controls 5 Changing the Control Settings 5 Power Saving Control 5 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6 Removing and Ad[...]

Before using your refrigerator 4. Install properly... L Remove sales labels... Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label, tape and any inside labels before using the refrigera- tor. To remove any remaining glue: 1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove. OR 2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de- tergent before removing glue as described[...]

Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR- CONTROL POWER SAVING CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER-CONTROL Setting the controls... Controls forthe refrigerator and freezerare in the Give the refrigerator time to cool down com- refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for pletely before adding food. (This may take sev- the crst time... 1. Set the REFR[...]

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves... Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use To remove shelves: your refrigerator. 1. Tilt up at front. 2. Lift up at back. 3. Pull shelf straight out. To replace shelves: I. 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[...]

1. Reach behind the Control Console to find the bulbs. 2. Remove bulb. 3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Removing the base grille... To remove the grille: r METAL CLIPS SUPPORT TABS 1. Open the door, Eli1 CLIPS SUPPORT TABS To replace the grille: 1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips. 2. Push firmly to snap into place. I 2. Pull[...]

l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin, push it all the way in and lowerthe arm to the ON position. l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away. They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation. Soun[...]

Cleaning chart... Part Removable parts (shelves, crisper, meat drawer, etc.) Outside What to use Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water. Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent; appliance wax [or good auto paste wax]. How to clean l Wash removable parts by hand with warm water and a mild detergent. l Rinse and dry. l Wash with warm wat[...]

Food storage guide There is a right way to package and store re- frigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. STORING FRESH FOOD Leafy Vegetubles...Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic contain[...]

STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food 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 vapor in or out. Packaging done in[...]

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 in 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, potatoes or fresh tomatoes. [...]

IMPORTANT: 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 pack- ages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can [...]

Vacation and Moving Care Short vacations... Moving... No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto- away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; matic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water sup- freeze other items. If your refrigerator is equipped ply a day ahead of time. Disconnect the wa[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from litile things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your refrigerator will not operate: l Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? [See page 4.) l Ha[...]

WHIRLPOOL” REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY RF00 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANW From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct detects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR W[...]