Whirlpool EJT181XKWR2 User manual

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Guide
Please read
this Use and
Care Guide
before you do
anything else...
This booklet tells you how to
start your refrigerator, clean It,
move shelves and adjust con-
trols. It even tells you what to
do if you hear strange sounds
or think something is wrong
Treat your new refrigerator
with care. Use it only to do what
home refrigerators are de-
signed to do.
Juice Can
Rack
Ice Cube Trays
Butter
Compartment
utlllty
Compartment
Refrigerator
Control
Power Savrng
Control
Lrght
Meat Pan
Freezer Control
Adjustable
Shelves
Crisper Covers
Crrspers
Base Grill
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Copy Your Model Number
and Serial Number Here
If you have to call for servrce. the servrce technician
will ask for your Model and Serial Numbers Your refriger-
ator has these numbers on a plate just above the base
grrll Copy them in the spaces below while you are thlnk-
ing a bout it
Keep thus book In a handy place Your warranty and
sales slip should be kept with it
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date

Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrrgera!or vou are personally l ISproperly marntained
responsrble for makrng sure that it
l ISout of the weather.
l IS installed and leveled ‘on o floor that ~111 hold l IS used in an area where the room temperature
the weight, and 1r1on area sultoble for its size
will not fall below 55 F (13 C)
and use
l IS not run where there are explosive fumes.
l ISconnected only lo the r’gnt kind of outlet, with
l IS not used by children or others who may not
the right electric supply ark groundrng understand how it should be used
l IS used or;lq for lobs expected of hoqe
l IS not loaded with food before it has time to get
refrigerators properly cold
SnugSnug ISfine,
but do ybut do you want rt
thatthat way?
Front Roller I Levellng Screw
Right to Raise;
Left to Lower
Pick the Right Place.
Save steps by putting your refrigerator near the sink and next to a
countertop. It should not be near a stove, radiator, water heater or
any source of heattincluding direct sunlight.
You can install it flush against the wall in back. Leave ’ 2 inch (1.3
cm) clearance against cabinets on each side for ease of installa-
tion. Do you want it in a corner? Leave some room on the wall side if
you want the doors to open wider.
Do you have or plan to add the automatic ice maker? Will the
refrigerator be near a cold water pipe? Some people run the water
line through the floor to the basement. Others run it behind the cabi-
nets to the pipes under the sink.
Make Sure It’s Level.
Your refrigerator is on rollers, the two front ones are adjustable for
!eveling.
Remove the base grill to uncover the leveling screws. With a
screwdriver, turn each screw to the right to raise the front. Turn them
to the left to lower the front. [If you have someone tilt the top of the
refrigerator back while turning, it will be easier.]
Keep adjusting one or the other until the refrigerator won’t rock.
Then raise or lower both by the same number of turns until the refrig-
erator ISlevel (use a level to check this). If you don’t have a level, the
refrigerator will be about right when you can open the doors part
way and they will stay where you put them.
Remove the Label and Clean.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels
before using the refrigerator. Any glue left can be taken off with
rubbing alcohol.
Do not remove the label giving operating instructions for the
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls or the Tech Sheet fastened be-
hind the base grill.
To clean your refrigerator before using it, check the washing in-
structions in this booklet.
Plug It In.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be
turned off with a switch or pull chain.
Refrigerator
Power Cord
Recommended
Grounding Method

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent
odors from building up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right
away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, turn the Refrigerator Control
to OFF, take out all removable parts, and clean it according to the
following directions.
Lift UD the
Grill-holding labs
-
Swing Out;
Lift Up
Notice the
Notched Corner on the
Defrost-water Pan
Inside.
You can wash the parts you take out in the sink with a mild soap or
mild detergent and warm water Harsh cleansers, scouring powders
and solvents should never be used on any part of your refrigerator.
Wash the walls with a solution of two tablespoons (309) of baking
soda mixed with one quart [IL) of warm water. Rinse well and dry. Let
the freezer warm up with the door open for 10 or 15 minutes so the
cloth doesn’t stick.
The inside of the door, including the gasket, should be washed
with warm water and a mild soap or mild detergent.
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum products. They can damage the
gasket and plastic finish.
Outside.
Wash the outside with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse
well and dry.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good ad0
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. DO not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Underneath.
To remove the base grill, open the door and lift up on the two tabs
that show through the grill at both ends near the top When you’ve
lifted the tabs, swing the top of the grill forward Lift the grill oft the
bottom supports
The defrost water pan IS on the left and the condenser IS on the
right Pull out the defrost pan and wash. There may be tape holding
it in place Remove the tape and lift the pan over the wire brace in
front of it Make sure the notched corner is in the rear when you put II
back, and that you push it all the way in. The defrost drain tube
should point tnto the pan
Clean dust from the condenser with a vacuum cleaner The con-
denser should be cleaned every two or three months
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you don’t slide the
refrigerator out farther than the ice-maker water supply line allows.
Heat IS removed from your refrigerator and transferred to the con-
denser From there, the heat is spread into the room Dust on the
condenser insulates it and reduces the heat leaving it If the heat
can’t get out easily, the refrigerator will have to run longer to keep
food cold
Energy Saving Tips.
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
cabinet to be sure of a good seal
l Clean the condenser coil regularly.
l Open the door as few times as possible Think
about what you need before you open the door.
Get everything out at one time. Keep foods or-
ganized so you won’t have to search for what
you want Close door as soon as food ISremoved.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator. but don’t
overcrowd It so air movement ISblocked
l It IS a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator
and freezer ?o temperatures colder than they
need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and
drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s
cold enough.
l Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES
LESSENERGY unless moisture forms on the refrig-
erator exterior.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator. or In direct sunlight.
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Using your refrigerator
Power Saving Control Light Switch Freezer Control -Set on B
Refrlgerdtor Control- Set on 3
Setting the Controls.
The Refrigerator and Freezer Controls are on a console inside the
refrigerator at the top. To start the refrigerator, set the Refrigerator
Control to 3 and the Freezer Control to B.
When you first turn it on, it will run continuously until the insides are
properly cold It takes time for your refrigerator and freezer to get
cold enough to store food safely. Before loading it with food, be sure
the refrigerator motor has cycled at least once (turned on, turned off,
and turned on again). This may take up to a day.
The following chart gives recommended control settings for a
number of operating conditions.
OPERATING
CONDITIONS
For Normal Use:
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS
-Normal number of door openings.
- Normal amounts of food added.
- Normal room temperature.
Refrigerator 3
Freezer., 6
If Refrigerator Section is Too Warm:
-Door opened often.
-Large, warm food load added.
- Room temperature very warm.
If Freezer Section is Too Warm:
-Door opened often.
-Large amount of warm food added.
-Very cold room temperature.
-___
If Ice isn’t Made Fast Enough:
- Heavy ice usage.
- Cold room temperature.
If Both Sections are Too Warm:
- Doors opened often.
-Large amounts of food added.
Refrigerator _. 4
Freezer C
Refrigerator 3
Freezer A
Refrigerator _. 3
Freezer.. A
Refrigerator 4
Freezer B
-Very warm or cold room temperatures.
POWER SAVING CONTROL: It’s normal for
moisture to form around the doors when
room humidity is high.
- If moisture forms REDUCES EXTERIOR
MOISTURE
-If no moisture forms...room humidity is
low or during heating season. CONSUMES LESS
ENERGY
The temperature setting will be about right when milk or juice are
as cold as you like, and when ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust
the settings to match the way your refrigerator is used, use the set-
tings suggested in the chart above. Change only one control ot o t/me.
Wait o day, then make another change, if needed.

Tilt the Front;
Lift the Bock
Adjusting the Shelves.
Arrange your refrigerator shelves to suit yourself. If your refrigerator
has glass shelves, be careful. The shelves are heavy.
To remove a shelf, tilt up at the front. Then lift up at the back. To
replace it, keep it tilted. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
bracket. Lower the front.
Moving the Meat Pan.
The rneat pan can be taken out and moved the same way as the
shelves It is easier if you remove the pan first by pulling it out, lifting
the front, and then pulling it out the rest of the way
Removing Non-Adjustable Shelves.
To remove a shelf, lift up the front Then lift up at the back To
replacls it, put the rear notches onto the shelf supports Lower the
front into place
A’ Lift the Front,
Then the Back
On
Raise Signal
Arm to Stop Ice Maker
Lower Signal
Arm to Start It
Push the lab
to Clear the Cover
Optional ICE MAGIC” Automatic Ice Maker.
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one
later [Part No. ECKMF-6) there are a few things you will want to know:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Dovvn...for making ice automatically;
Up. .to shut off the ice maker.
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and to
obtain increased storage capacity
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner.They will
break apart easily.
l You will hear water running when ice maker is working. You’ll hear
ice fall into the bin. Don’t let these sounds bother you.
l The ic:e maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to
make ice.This can take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections, the first ice may be discol-
ored or off-flavored. Discard the first few batches of ice.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn
the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if
necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward A.
. If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice
maker. When you return the bin, push it all the way in and lower the
arm to the ON position.
l If culcses are stored too long, they may develop an off-flavor.. like
stale water. Throw them away They will be replaced. Cubes in the
ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation.
Replacing the light Bulb.
When the light bulb needs replacrng you WIII find you can reach
It easllv wrthout removrng anythrng To remove the lrght bulb, ftrst
unplug the refrigerator Then, reach behind the control console You
can fee the bulb Remove It Replace the bulb with a 40.watt appll-
once bulb avarlable from most grocery hardware or variety stores
Removing the Crispers and Crisper Covers.
To rernove the crispers, slide them out until they stop. Lift the front a
little and slide them the rest of the way out.
Each cover is held in place by two pegs at the back and two
notched tabs in the front. Press the tabs out of the way to lift the front.
Lift the Iback off the pegs.
To put the covers back, replace the center leg. Replace each
cover by first fitting the back notches over the pegs Then push the
front down into the notched tabs.
The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the
crisper covers, if necessary. Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer.
Turn it counter-clockwise to shorten it.
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Sounds you may hear. fkm +01’s and metal cabinets car make the scLr -jc
your ne’6 refrigerator may mcxe souras the’ ycJ~~r seen- louder
Gld or)e didrj t Because the sl,linds art: ‘,eh tr YC~L ‘he folIowIng chart describes !he ;r rods :>f s;unas
you mgh+ be corcerned abol,t tqerr Dar t be M~lsi W3 might be ne& to VGL and Aha: mop be r;aklr8g
-,f the TI~N sourlds are r~ormal Hard s~~rfaces IIke +hr ‘p,arr
Possible Sounds: Probable Causes:
l Slight Hum; Soft hiss:
‘r:xjr refrigerator p,os +h-’ far15 rcl~ ma, near ‘he ‘or r”ctors arci v Llr g SII
l Clicking or Snapping
Tr~le defrost ?lmer -,akPs a rjeflqlte click swher, the refrigerator s’ops
rlJrrIlr’Q
Sounds:
I4als: _l‘i akes o sour 1 $,her the refrigerator starts
l Water Sounds
Lhdk~ ii-t+ F?frigerctLr S’~C~SrLJr8rl’r’g YC’L matY hear gurg;irig ‘rS‘he tubrIg for
a fen. rn~r~utes after I+stops Y0i1 may also 9ear defrost water rar,clpg lntc tee
-jiafr- st Aster par.
l Ice Maker Sounds:
l Running Sounds:
Reversing the Door Swing.
The refrigerator door hinges and handles can be switched to
change the way the doors open. Save the separate instructions
Included.
Vacation and
moving care
Short Vacations. Moving.
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you WIII be
away for less than four weeks Use up perishables
freeze other Items If your refrigerator IS equipped
with an automatic Ice maker, I] 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 going for o month
or more If your refrigerator IS equipped with an
automatic tee maker, turn off the water supply to
the Ice maker at least a day ahead When the last
load of ice drops, turn off the rce maker
Unplug the refrigerator and clean It rinse well
and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors
keeping them open for enough for air to get In
This ~111keep odor and mold from building up
Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do
not allow children near the refrigerator when
the doors are blocked open.
To restart refrlgercrtor, see Using Your Refrigerator
If your refrigerator ISequipped with on automatic
Ice maker, shut off the Ice maker water supply a
day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After
the last supply of Ice drops, lift the slgnal arm to turn
off the ice maker
Remove all food Pock frozen foods In dry Ice
Unplug the refrigerator and clean It thoroughly
Remove everythlng that comes out Wrap all parts
well and tape them together so they don’t shift and
rattle
Screw in the levelllng rollers. tape the doors shut
tape the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get
to your new home. put everythlng back. and refer to
page 2 Don’t forget to reconnect the water supply
line ofyou have an lcemaker
QUESTIONS?
call your
COOL-LINE ’
service
assistance
telephone
number
(page 11).

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I
:ood storage guide
;TORlNG FRESHFOOD
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
waxed paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store
lmmedlately
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc , keep best In orlgl-
nal wrappings Once opened, tightly re-wrap In
plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Canned Ham. Store In refrigerator unless the la-
bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze
Fresh Poultry. Loosen the market wrapping and
store In the supermarket tray, or loosely wrap In
waxed paper or plastic wrap
There ISa rlght way ?o package arid store refr(g-
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer
take the time to study these recommended steps
leafy Vegetables
Remove the store wrap
ping and trim or tear off brusec and discolored
areas Wash In cool ‘water and drawn Leave some
water on the leaves as they gc nto the crisper Cord
moist a+r helps keep leafy vegetables fresh, and
crisp Your refrigerator has sealing gaskets tc help
keep th,at humid air In the c: sper
STORAGE CHART FOR FRESHAND CURED MEAT
Type Approximate Time
(days)
Variety Meats 1to 2
Chicken .._........... 1 to 2
Ground Beef 1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts 3 to 5
Cured Meats 7 to 10
Bacon .._............ 5to7
Cold Cuts 3 to 5
If meat s+r be starea longer Thor tb#c?limes glb’er
‘c ‘I’:.x +tle 0 rectlons for freezIng
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased
Vegetables with Skins (+oma?oes peppers]
Wash, drv and store in a crisoer
Fruits
Wash, dry and store 117a crisper DG rot
wash or hull berries until thei are ready to ‘JSe Sort
ana keep berries in their store co,ntainer In a crisper.
or store In a loosely ciosed rarer hag on a refrig
erator shelf
Eggs Store wrthout washing In the orIginal car-
‘or
Milk Wipe m-k cortor:s For best s*3ra:j.i c~c’.~c
rylilk or1 lr,terior shelf
Meat. Meat ISperishable orjd expensive you
Beverages Wipe bottles and car,s 5tcre or c
won’t want to waste an ounce of It through careless aoor shelf or ir:side the refrigerator
Butter Keep opened butter or coverea rj~sh’ or ir
handling The folIowIng l+it and chart give you t*le Butter Compartment Wherl storing CI~, extra SIJD
packaging hints and time lm+ts Store meat 1r1the
meat pan. plv, &rap In freezer packaging orld freeze
Cheese
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat r Store In the original wrappIng unti’
the store wraPP+ng. You can freeze It In the wrap you are ready to use It Once opened re-wrap
and store It for one or two weeks If you want to keep tlghtiv In plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Condlments
it frozen longer, you should wrap it with special Store small jars and bottles (cat
freezer wrapplng materla sup, mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves where
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the they are in easy reach
market wrapping paper and re-wrap loosel‘i in
Leftovers Cover leftovers with plasttc %~roc 3
waxed paper or aluminum foil for stortng It unfrozen olumnum foil to keep food from diving Gut ar d
+
rarsferrlng food odors Plastic cor;+a ners w,th tight
‘ids are firne. +oo
.Courtesy of Natlcxlai Love StoCk url~ Meat Boorr

FREEZING & STORING FROZEN
FOODS
Ar tight vL,rapping calls f;)r dr~.lgstore wrap CJT
the sneet about one-third ljrlger than the distal Ice
arourjd the food Brrng the ends t’cgether ar’d foia I-
(toward the food) at least twice to seal out air Crease
ends close to food, press ar from package Fold tips
::er twrce Frnrsr8 package anu tape ci,sea NOTt
Nit’? urrboned meats, pod s”lorp edges 4h extra
rtirap or Lse stockinette to protect +h#e wrap fro-
r,urIc:urei
0 aread wrappers
. I\jornpolye+hylene plost,c cortalr ~5
. Contarners wthout tight 116s
l Waxed paper
l Wax-coated freezer wrap
. Thor sem-permeable wrap
rJor?e ef these are tota!ly rnolsture air or vapor
proof
Freezing Fruits ~ Select ripe, blemish-free fruits
Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 ?o
3 auorts (liters) at o time ond aran Fruit that stands
in water may lose food value and become, soggy
Sort, peer, trim. prt and slrce as needea
Pock ir rigid w/de-mouthed containers or other
recommended materral Leave head space to 01~
tow liquids to expand during freezrng

Freezing Meats The meat qc)c; ‘hoti carI orW
be as good as the meat yol, freeze Drugstore
wrap IP meal-size packages Flat cuts or pottIes
should be wrapped ~nd~vlduallv or iri layers sepa
rated by o double +hickrless ‘or freezer &rap
Freezing Baked Goods ~ Wrap baked breads
lrI recommended mater~a Thati ir‘ droppIng !Jr
baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first
rising Punch down, wrap and freeze
Bake cookies as usual Cool and freeze o? trays
ther; pock in recommended freezer bags or care
tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded
or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store ir, bag or
carton bake wlthout thawing Refrlgerotor-type
cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form
TXIW only enough to slice when ready to bake
Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake 4hout
thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before
freezing. rich fillings do not freeze solld Cut stearn
vents In top crusts when ready to bake
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IMPORTANT: Do not expect your
freezer to quick-freeze any large
quantity of food. 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
enough room at the front so the door
can close tightly.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE CHART
Storage times’ ~111 vary according to the
quality of the food the type of PaCkCIglng or
wrap used [moisture and vapor-proof). and
the storage temperature :should be at 0 F
[ 178 C)
Food
FRUITS
Storagetime
Fruit juice concentrate 12 months
Commercially frozen fruit 12 months
Citrus fruit and juices 4 to 6 months
Others 8 to 12 months
VEGETABLES
Commercially frozen 8 months
Home frozen 8 to 12 months
MEAT
Bacon 4 weeks or less
Corned beef 2 weeks
Cured ham 1to 2 months
(Salting meat shortens freezer life)
Frankfurters 1 month
Ground beef, lamb, veal 2 to 3 months
Roasts:
Beef 6 to 12 months
Lamb and veal 6 to 9 months
Pork 4tO 8 months
Sausage, fresh 1 to 2 months
Steaks and chops:
Beef 8 to 12 months
Lamb, veal, pork 3 to 9 months
FISH
Cod, flounder, haddock
sole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 months
Blue fish, salmon 2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch 2 to 3 months
Breaded fish (purchased) 3 months
Clams, oysters, cooked
fish, crab, scallops 3 to 4 months
Alaskan king crab 10 months
Shrimp, uncooked I2 months
POULTRY
Whole chicken or turkey.. 12 months
Duck 6 months
Giblets 2 to 3 months
Cooked poultry w/gravy 6 months
Slices (no gravy) 1 month
Food
MAIN DISHES Storage time
Stews; meat, poultry
and fish casserole 2 to 3 months
TV dinners.. 3 to 6 months
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 2 to 9 months
Margarine 2 to 9 months
Cheese:
Camembert, dry curd
cottage, farmer’s,
Roquefort, blue 3 months
Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE
Cheddar, Edam, Gouda,
Swiss, brick, etc. 6 to 8 weeks
Freezing can change texture of
cheese.
Ice cream, ice milk,
sherbet 4 weeks
EGGS
Whole (mixed) 9 to12 months
Whites 9 to 12 months
Yolks 9 to 12 months
(Add sl;gar or salt to yolks Jr whole rmxed
eggs1
BAKED GOODS
Yeast breads and rolls 3 months
Baked Brown ‘N Serve
rolls ,.,.,.,................ 3 months
Unbaked breads.. 1 month
Quick breads 2 to 3 months
Cakes, unfrosted 2 to 4 months
Cakes, frosted 8 to 12 months
Fruit cakes 12 months
Cookie dough 3 months
Baked cookies 8 to 12 months
Baked pies.. 1 to 2 months
Pie dough only 4 to 6 months
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If electricity goes off
Call the power company Ask hou lc,r;g pcwer \NI!I
ne oft
1. If serv!ce ISto be interrupted 24 hours or less
Keep freezer dosed Most food ~111s:ay frozen
2. If service IS to be Interrupted longer than 24
hours
(a’; Remove all frozen food ond store III a
frozen food locker Or
(b] Place about 20 pounds of dry ice on top
of the food, using pieces as large as pos-
sible Protect your hands with gloves
[c] If neither food locker storage nor dry ice
IS ovaliable, use or can perishable food
at once
3. A full freezer ~111stay cold longer than o partly
fllled one A freezer full of meat WIII stay cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods If
food contains Ice crystals, It may be safely
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may
be affected Use this quickly If the condltlon
of the food ISpoor or you have any suspicions
It ISwse to &Dose of it
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