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  • Page 1

    NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER 8ET20ZK 3ET18ZK 8ET18ZK 0 U I Use And Care Guide %I[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator FuMeStorage If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 2 3 4 5 7 13 16 18 20[...]

  • Page 3

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class 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 [...]

  • Page 4

    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 “just sit in the garage a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrig- erator, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from [...]

  • Page 5

    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[...]

  • Page 6

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

  • Page 7

    Installing it properly 1. 2. 3. Allow 1.25 cm (% inch) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 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. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall. Leveling it Your refrigerator [...]

  • Page 8

    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . . . . . . ..*................... 7 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjusting the shelf glide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*................... 9 Removing the [...]

  • Page 9

    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. Changing the control sett[...]

  • Page 10

    Adjusting the shelf glide Use the shelf glide to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along track. NOTE: Shelf glide cannot be removed. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove shelves: 1. Remove items from shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at fro[...]

  • Page 11

    Removing the crispers and crisper cover 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. 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[...]

  • Page 12

    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 electri- cal shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. R[...]

  • Page 13

    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 tha[...]

  • Page 14

    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator ..,......: . . . . . 13 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Holiday and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you[...]

  • Page 15

    PART Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN 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. Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thor[...]

  • Page 16

    Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Unplug the refrigerator. 3. Clean it, rinse well and dry. 4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up. Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to c[...]

  • Page 17

    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 in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated[...]

  • Page 18

    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, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal th[...]

  • Page 19

    If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through 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 thi[...]

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    2170407 Printed on recycled paper-l 0% Post-consumer waste/ 50% Recovered materials TM -I 6194[...]