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Whirlpool ET20VM manual

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  • Page 1

    NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ETZOVK & Model ET20VM[...]

  • Page 2

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

  • Page 3

    Contents SAFETYFIRST .......................... BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN ................ 3 Install Properly ...................... 4 Level Refrigerator-Freezer ........... 4 Remove Sales Labels ................ 4 Clean It ............................. 4 Plug Itln ............................. 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ........... 5 Setting the Controls .[...]

  • Page 4

    Install properly... 1. Allow YZ inch (1.25 cm] space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If 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 back can be flush against the wall. Level refrigerator-freezer... All’ USE SCREWDRIV[...]

  • Page 5

    Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR’COMROL INDICATOR-LIGHT POWER SAilNG CONTROL LIGHT-SWITCH FREEZER-CONTROL Setting the controls... Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for To adjust a conhol, reach under the console and turn the knob. Glve the retrlgerator tlme to cool down com- [...]

  • Page 6

    Adjusting the refrigerator shelves... Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough To remove glass shelves: to hold botttes, milk and other heavy food items. 1. Tilt up at front. 2. Lift up at back. 3. Pull shelf straight out. To replace glass shelves: 1. Guide the rear hooks inio the slots in [...]

  • Page 7

    Changing the light bulbs... 3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Removing the base grille... To remove the grille: r METAL CLIPS SUPPORT TABS SUPPORT TABS . - 1. Open the doors. To replace the grille: 2. Pull grille outwards as shown. 1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips. 3. Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind 2. Push firmly to[...]

  • Page 8

    Sounds you may hear... ‘/ 3 P 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. =l 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[...]

  • Page 9

    Cleaning chart... .-ee- b-.-.*.-- -r.,-dyea.id .._l,j _r . . =, , -_: .--.j*-N_l .I.*v_i-~p.3y~-p‘~ -___1_,-- Part What to use How to clean Removable parts w -IUrn I-,_ qe _~~-~~.c~..--YmT-...~ Sponge or cloth; mild l Wash removable parts with warm water (shelves, crisper, meat detergent and warm and a mild detergent. pan, ice cube trays or water[...]

  • Page 10

    Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrigerated 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 and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic contain[...]

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    FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen foods and for freezing foods 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[...]

  • Page 12

    Freezlng 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. [...]

  • Page 13

    IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick- freeze any large quantify of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze wlfhln 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 [...]

  • Page 14

    Care Short vacations... No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will 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 if off. 2. Shut off the wafer supply to the ice maker. 3. Empty the ice bin. Long vacations... Remove all the food if you are going f[...]

  • Page 15

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: L Before calling for assistance... 2. If you need assistance%. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your refrlgemtor will not operate: l Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper v[...]

  • Page 16

    WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR WmANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to cor- rect defects in materials or workmanship in the seale[...]