Whirlpool ET18AK manual

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    NO-FROST O REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER MODEL ETl8AK IS. Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges, MIcrorave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners, Dehumldlflel[...]

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    Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.. . This booklet tells you how to start your refrig- erator, clean it, move shelves and adjust con- trols. 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 de- signed to do. Parts an[...]

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    Contents SAFETY FIRST BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN.~~~~~~~. Install Properly, Level Refrigerator-Freezer Remove Soles Labels Clean It Plugltln USINGYOUR REFRIGERATOR. Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Changing the Light Bulb Moving the Meat Pan and Cover Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Removing the Crispers and Cover R[...]

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    Install properly.. . Remove sales labels.. . II I I ml ---- t . 1 Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cabl- nets and refrrgerator top. 2. Allow at least an inch (2 5 cm] between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall. 3 Allow 1/2 inch (1.25 cm] on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the refrigerator is to b[...]

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    Using your refrigerator Refrigerator Control / Power Saving Control Setting the controls.. . Controls for the refrrgerator and freezer are in the Glve the refrigerator time to cool down com- refrrgerator. When the refrigerator is plugged In for pletely before adding food. (This may toke sev- the first time PFFPICT~A.TT)I eral hours.] I, Set the REF[...]

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    Changing the light bulb.. . Unplug the refrigerator first. 1. Reach behind control console to find bulb. 2. Remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40-w& appliance bulb. Moving the meat pan and cover... Glass is heavy. Be Careful. Frame Frame support Adjusting the refrigerator shelves... Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator. [...]

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    Removing and adjusting the freezer shelf... To remove shelf: 1. Lift front slightly 2 Loft back off supports. 3 Replace in reverse order To adjust shelf: 1 Remove shelf 2 Remove supports by slrding upwards 3 Replace supports on desired level. 4 Replace shelf Support Ice cube trays.. . If cubes are not used, they may shrink The moving cold arr start[...]

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    Sounds you may hear... 3 );, ‘5 Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you. you might be concerned about ’ ,F 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 chart describes the kinds of s[...]

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    Cleaning chart... Part Removable parts [shelves, crisper, meat pan etc.) Outside Dark plastics [covers and panels) Defrost pan [behind refrigerator on top of the motor) Condenser coils What to use How to clean Mild detergent and warm water. l Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent. l Rinse and dry Sponge, cloth or paper towel, mi[...]

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    Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There IS a right way to package and store refrig- erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised arld &colored areas Wash in cold water and drain Fiace in plastic bag or plastic contain[...]

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    FRFF7lNG A STORING FROZEN I 4 7 The freezer section is designed for storage of corn- mercrclly frozen foods and for freezing foods at home. 3 6 Packaging -The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The wrap you use must be air, over twrce. Finish package and tape closed NOTt moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and seal Wrth unbo[...]

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    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. pota- toes or fresh tomatoes.[...]

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    IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more un- frozen food into the freezer than wlll freeze withln 24 hours. (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space.) leave enough space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enoug[...]

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    Vacation Short vacations. . . No need to shut off the refrigerator If you ~111 be away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; freeze other items. If your refrigerator IS equipped with an automatic ice maker, 1) turn it off, 2) shut off the water supply to the Ice maker, 3) empty the ice bin. Long vacations. . . Remove all the food If you are[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and frx yourself without tools of any krnd If your refrigerator will not operate: l Is the electric cord plugged in7 l Is a fuse blown or a crrcu[...]

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    Whirlpol Home b /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 1104622 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A, Makers. Dishwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Drye[...]