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    G G U U I I D D E E Refrider ator -Freez ers, Ice maker s, Dishwashers, Built -in Ovens and Surf ace Units, Ranges, Microwa ve Ovens, T r ash Compactors, R oom Air Condioners, Dehumidifer s No-Fr os t R e f r i g e r a t o r - F r e e z e r Model ET16AK UseAndCar e[...]

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    C o n t e n t s Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Free zer–Model ET16AK i Safety First .......................................................................................... 1 Safety Alert Definitions .................................................................. 1 Installation ......................................[...]

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    1 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Sa f e ty Fir s t IMPORT ANT Rules f or Saf e Inst alla on and Oper aon Before doing anything else, please read these rules for safe installation and operation. 1. T o ensure safety from entrapm ent and suffocation, unused refrigerators must have the door remove[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 2 P arts and F ea tur es Pr oper Disposal of R efrig er at or Suff ocaon Haz ard. R efriger ator entr apment can c ause death. R emove re friger ator door s prior to disposing. Do the following prior to disposing of old r efrigerator-fr eezer: •Remove the doors (S[...]

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    3 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Ins t alla on 1. IN S T ALL IT PR OP ER L Y . . . 2. L E V E L I T . . . T o level your r efrigerator , do the following: (See Figure 4) 1. T o raise front, turn each screw to the right. 2. T o lower front, turn each screw to the left. 3. Check with a level at base[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 4 REC OMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD (See Figure 5) A 1 15 V olt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong, do not use an adapter , and do not use an extensi[...]

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    5 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Using Y our R efrig er a t or SET THE CONTR OLS... N OT E: It may tak e several hour s for the r efriger ator t o cool down complet ely . Allow it to reach desir ed coolness prior to adding food t o the refrig erat or . N OT E: A good way to de termine if your r efrig[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 6 Using Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) CHANGE THE CONTR OL SET TINGS... Use the following guidelines when adjusting the temperatures in your refrigerator or freezer: • Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. • W ait at least 24 hours between adjustments. •[...]

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    7 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Using Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) The meat pan is removable for cleaning and can also be moved to another shelf if desired. T o remove the meat pan and cover , do the following: 1. Slide meat pan out to stop. 2. Lift the front of meat pan. 3. Slide pan the[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 8 T o change your refrigerator light bulb, do the following: 1. Reach behind Control Console to find bulb. 2. Unscrew bulb. 3. Screw a 40-watt appliance bulb in to socket (See Figure 9). CHANGE THE LIGHT BULB... Using Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) Electrical S[...]

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    9 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Using Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) The following ener gy-saving tips can save you money: • Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. • Clean the condenser coil regularly . Refer to “Cleaning Y our Refrigerator?[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 10 Using Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) Proper prepariation prior to moving your refrigerator will help keep refrigerator in top condition. T ake the following steps prior to moving your refrigerator: • If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice m[...]

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    11 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Using Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) If cubes are not used, they may shrink. Slow evaperation occurs with slow-moving cold air . The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get. T o remove ice, do the following: • Hold tray at both ends. • Slightly twi[...]

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    Pr oper St or ag e–Fresh F ood Pr oper St or ag e–Meat* Fresh, Pr epackag ed Meat. Store fresh meat in store wrapping. V acuum packaged meat can be frozen for one month if seal is not broken. Frozen meat should be stored wrapped and stored in an additional freezer material. Fresh Mea t, Not Prepack aged. Remove market wraping paper and re-wrap [...]

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    Pr oper St or ag e–Fr o z en Food *Freezing meat information courtesy of National Livestock & Meat Board and USDA. 13 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK F ood St or ag e Guide (Connued...) ST ORAGE CHAR T–FRO ZEN FOODS NO TE: Stor age me given in this chart ar e only a guide. For bes t use [...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 14 Cleaning Y our R e frig er at or Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically . However , both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should be wiped up right away . T o clean your refrigerator , turn t[...]

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    15 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Cleaning Y our R efrig er a t or (Connued...) CLEANING CHAR T Door liners and gaskets. Dark plastic and gaskets. Defrost pan. (Behind the refrigerator and on top of the motor) Condenser coils. Floor under refrigerator . • Sponge. • Soft cloth. • Paper towel.[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 16 Whirlpool® R efrig er a t er W arr an ty Copy your M odel and Serial !umbers here... When you need service or need to call with a question, have the following information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers. 2. Purchase date from sales receipt. Copy this inf[...]

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    17 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK T r oubleshoong T o avoid a service call expense, try the following solutions before calling for assistance: BEFORE CALLING FOR ASSIST ANCE. . . • Y OUR REFRIGERA TOR WILL NOT OPERA TE • Is the power supply cord unplugged? • Solution. Plug into a grounded th[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 18 T r oubleshoong (Connued...) • Are the doors opened often? • Expect the motor to run longer when this occurs. In order to conserve energy , try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized s o it is easy to find, and close[...]

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    19 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK T r oubleshoong (Connued...) • Is the control set corr ectly? • Refer to “Set The Controls” section (Page 5). • Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? • T urn valve on fully . • Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? •[...]

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    Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK 20 T r oubleshoong (Connued...) • THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILD UP • Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator? • Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. • Are the doors opened often? • T o avoid humidity buildup, try to get everythi[...]

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    21 Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Fr ost Re friger ator -Freezer–Model ET16AK Ser vice Con t ac ts Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number . Dial the following toll-free numbers: Speak with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obta in satisfactory operation from your appliance. If servi[...]

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    Refrider ator -Freez ers, Ice maker s, Dishwashers, Built -in Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwa ve Ovens, T rash Compactor s, Room Air Condioners, Dehumidif ers Making your world a little easier . P art No. 1105860 © 1985 Whirlpool Corpor aon Print ed in U.S.A. V endor #0568 03/2010[...]