Whirlpool ET18GK manual

A Note To You 2 Important Safety I a hhctions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your ; Reftigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 14 Food Storage Guide 18 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER B MODEL ET18GK ” 93 I[...]

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 [...]

Important Safety Instructions 1 l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. l 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 [...]

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. Freezer shelf Ice cube trays Ice bin , Control panel Model and serial number label . (on side wall) Meat drawer - Crisper cover Crispers - Leveling rollers. - 4 [...]

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

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

Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . ...9 Removing the meat drawer and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rem[...]

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. EXlERDRUOlSlURECONlROL Ch[...]

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. To remove glass shelves: 1. Remove items from shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lift back of shelf. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace glass shelves: 1. Guide the [...]

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. Lift front of cover . 2. Pull cover frame up and out. 3. Remove metal cover support. To replace the cover: 1, Replace metal cover sup[...]

Using the optional automatic ice maker If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice maker kit number), there are a few things you will want to know: l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on up to until it is[...]

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 electrical shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Rea[...]

Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrig- erator so the doors open the other way. Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. 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?[...]

Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Page Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a fe[...]

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

Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. 1. Use up any perishables. 2. Freeze other items. 3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position. l Shut off water supply to ice maker. l Empty the ice bin. Long vacations If you wi[...]

Power interruptions If electricity goes off, call the power com- pany. Ask how long power H ill be off. 1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors cllxed. This helps food stay frozen. 2. If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR (b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.[...]

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

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, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezin[...]

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

2. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: i-800-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified servic[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and[...]