Whirlpool ET18LK User manual

A Note To You
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Important Safetv
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Instructions - 3
Parts And Features 4
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator 5
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Caring For Your
Refrigerator 14
Food Storage Guide 16
Warranty 20
1-800-253-I 301
Call us with questions or comments.
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NO-FROST REFRIGER.\TOR-FREEZERS
MODELS ET20LK ET18LK ET18UK

A Note To You
Thank yau for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home applian se. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy man i years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable nformation on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefu ly. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. Thi!; will help us notify you about any new informa-
tion on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Plea se pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation )f the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as Tt is symbol will help you avoid actions which
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. co Jld cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc:.) and damage to your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center nllmber, 1-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s ‘operation, or if you need service, first see “If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 18. If you nee 3 further help, feel free to call our Consumer
Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know hour appliance’s complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the mode and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4). For your convenience, we have included a hancy place below for you to record these numbers,
the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book
and the sales slip together in a safe place for future refer ?nce.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
DEaler Name
DEaler Phone

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these b: .sic precautions:
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l Read all instructions before using the
l Flever allow children to operate, play with, or
refrigerator. crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous even if
they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety
booklet from the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent
accidents.
l Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. . FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
O--HER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
AF PLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A
FIIIE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that
will hold the weight and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the
room temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind
of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and
grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Require-
ments and Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
. Do not load the refrigerator with food before it
has time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses described
in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
R’zmove packing materials
REmove tape and any inside labels (except the
mcldel and serial number label) before using the
refrigerator.
Tc remove any remaining glue:
l fiub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
rsmove.
Of{
l !;oak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
( etergent before removing glue as described
: bove. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
i Icohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners.
-‘hese can damage the material. See “Important
: ;afety Instructions” above.
NCITE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
lat sels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the
Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the
frc nt.

Parts And Featumes
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 The model you have purchased may have all
or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual is
designed to cover several models.
Freezer shelf
base grille) MOgel ET18LK shown
Control panel
Utility
, compartment
Butter
compartment
Adjustable
> glass shelves
Shelf glide
- Base grille
REFRIGERATOR EXTERIORMOISTURECOhlROL
COWER.
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Refrigerator
control
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Exterior moisture Light
control switch
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Freezer
control
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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it ...................................................YT:
properly ........................................5
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it, connect it to
a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Clean your refrigerator before using it, if neces-
sary. See cleaning instructions on page 14.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with
a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
grounding plug
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 wall.

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2.
3.
4.
5.
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one
on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or
both of these, follow the directions below.
Remove base grille. (See page 12.)
To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
Check with level.
Replace base grille. (See page 12.)
Front
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screwdriver
to adjust
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Using Your Refkiigerator
In This Section
Page
Page
Setting the controls ......................................... .I7
Changing the control settings.. .........................
8
Adjustlng the shelf glide .................................... 9
Adjustlng the refrigerator shelves .................... 9
Removlng the meat drawer and cover. ............. 9
Removlng the crispers and crisper cover.. .... 1o
Using the ice cube trays .................................. I o
Using the optional automatic ice maker.. .... 11
Changing the light bulbs.. ............................. 12
Removing the base grille .............................. 12
Reversing the door swing ............................. 13
Ur derstanding the sounds you may hear ...I3
Saving energy ................................................ 13
In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.
Setting the controls
Temperature controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in
for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 8 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to C.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (coldest) to D (warmest).
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. This may take
several hours.
The settings indicated above should be
correct for normal, household refrigerator
usage. The controls will be set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and when
ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust these
settings, see “Changing the control settings”
on page 8.
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.
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the
outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
REFRIGERATOR
4 WARMER
COLDER b
FREEZER
4 WARMER COLDER b
EXTERIORMOISTURECONTROL
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Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
below as a guide. If you have questions, call our
Consumer Assistance Center number. (See
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
page 19.)
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION: REASON: CONTROL SElTlNGS:
If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator 6
Section is Large amount of food aljded Freezer D
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator
Section is Large amount of food atIded Freezer :
TOO WARM Very cold room temperE ture
(can’t cycle often enough)
If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2
Section is for your conditions Freezer A
TOO COLD
If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 4
MADE FAST Very cold room temperature Freezer A
ENOUGH (can’t cycle often enough)
If BOTH Door opened often Refrigerator 6
SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer C
are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold -oom
temperatures

Adjusting the shelf glides
The shelf glide can be used to secure odd-
shaped items or to separate other items.
To adjust the shelf glide:
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide glide along track.
NOTE: The shelf glide cannot be removed.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Shelves can be adjusted 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 rear shelf hooks into the slots in the
shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots. Glass shelves are heavy.
Lower front of shelf to level position. Be careful.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift front of meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up.
2. Lift back of cover.
3. Pull cover straight out.
4. Replace cover in reverse order.
Full out to the stop, lift
tl le front and pull again.

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emoving the crispers arld crisper cover
To remove the crispers:
I. 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. Push up glass insert from the bottom, then
slide it out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame.
3. Pull cover frame up and out.
4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports
in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back corner of cover frame into notch
supports on walls of refrigerator, then lower
front onto metal cover support.
3. Slide back of glass insert into cover frame.
Then lower front to level position.
out to the stop,
lift the front
and pull again.
Ren love the
gla5 s insert.
Lift ‘ront of
cow !r frame,
ther the back.
Using the ice cube trays
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The
longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
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Using the optional automatic ice maker
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan
to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-90) 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.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is
connected to the water suoolv. Instructions for
ice maker water supply hook up are at-
Iached to the back of the refrlaerator
cabinet.
l The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker
changes the size of the cubes.
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 ice 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 discolored 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.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm
to shut off the ice maker. When you return the
bin, push it in all the way and lower the signal
arm to the ON position.
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop
an off-flavor ... like stale water. Throw them
away. Ice maker will make new ice. Cubes in
the ice bin can also become smaller by
evaporation.
l Good water quality is important for good ice
quality. It is not recommended that the ice
maker be connected to a softened water
supply. Water softener chemicals, such as salt
from a malfunctioning softener, can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If a
softened water supply cannot be avoided, it is
important that the water softener be well
maintained and operating properly.
Flake
signal
ermto
stop ice.
Lower
I ignal
ermto
stat-l it.
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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. Reach behind the Control Panel to remove
bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit
your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with
one of the same size and shape.
Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open refrigerator door.
2. Pull base grille forward to release the support
tabs from the metal clips.
3. Do not.remove Tech Sheet fastened behind
the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 15.
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Reversing the door swing
You can change the hinges on your refrigerator
so the doors open the other way. Refer to the
instruction sheet included with your refrigerator.
Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refriqerator may make sounds that your \nrater sounds
old one didn’t.%ecause the sounds are new to
you, you might be concerned about 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.
W ien the refrigerator stops running, you may
hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after
it : tops. You may also hear defrost water running
int I the defrost water pan.
The following describes the kinds of sounds
that might be new to you, and what may be
Ice maker sounds
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and
moving air.
making them.
Clicking or snapping sounds
Slight hum, soft hiss
he ar buzzing (from the water valve), trickling
water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
l t ‘ickling water
Rlrnning sounds
l t iud (clatter of ice)
If ) our refrigerator has an ice maker, you may
The thermostat makes a definite click when the
refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will
click when the defrost cycle starts.
Yo Jr refrigerator has a high-efficiency compres-
SOI and motor. It will run longer than older
de:;igns. It may even seem to run most of the
tim 3.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.
. Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
. 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 food
organized so you won’t have to search for what
you want. Close door as soon as food is
removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator
a id freezer to temperatures colder than they
nl?ed to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer
alId drinks are as cold as your family likes
ti-em, that’s cold enough.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
sclurce such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator or in direct sunlight.
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Caring For Your IRefrigerator
In This Section
Page Page
Cleaning your refrigerator ............................... 14 Power interruptions ....................................... 16
Vacation and moving care ............................... 15
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of depend able service. However, there are a few things
you can do to help extend its product life. This section will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and
what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a po Ner outage.
Clei aning your refrigeratcw
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
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Personal
-----I Injury Hazard
To clean your refrigerator,’ tufi the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
following directions.
IRefrigeration system tubes are located near
tie defrost pan and can become hot.
IRemove and install defrost pan carefully.
I:ailure to do so could result in personal
i jury.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper towel 8 Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
with mild detergent, warm abrasive or harsh cleaners.
water and an appliance wax
(or good auto paste wax)
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a clean,
soft cloth. Waxing painted metal
surfaces provides rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth or paper
(freezer should be towel with baking soda or
allowed to warm up mild detergent and warm
so cloth won’t stick) water
l Wash with mixture of warm water and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Door liners and
gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent
and warm water
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft,
clean cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
flammable fluids. These can scratch
or damage material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOCJ TO CLEAN
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Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with
mild detergent and
warm water
l REmove base grille. (See page 12.)
l Ta remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace
(remove tape; if any).
l W; rsh, rinse and dry thoroughly.
l REplace with notched corner to the rear. Push it
in 311the way.
. M: ke sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing
int I pan.
. REplace base grille.
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
l REmove base grille.
l Vs cuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may
ne sd to be cleaned as often as every other
mcnth.
l REplace base grille.
Floor under
refrigerator Floor cleaners
l Rc II refrigerator out only as far as the water
su ~ply line allows.
l CIj?an floor.
l Rc II refrigerator back into place.
l Ct eck to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation and moving care
Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
or more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to
the ice maker at least one day ahead. When the
Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well and
last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough for air
to get in. This will keep odor and mold from
Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism.
building up.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near
or climb inside the refrigerator when the
doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigera-
tor” on page 7.
S’hort vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
avay for less than four weeks. Use up perish-
a )les; freeze other items. If you have an
a ltomatic ice maker:
2
1
Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3 Empty the ice bin.
Turn off your ice maker by raising signal
arm.
Moving
If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto-
rr atic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water
s~rpply at least a day ahead. Disconnect the
water line. After the last load of ice drops, lift
tt e signal arm to turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry ice.
U-rplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Take out all removable parts. Wrap all parts
w 41 and tape them together so they don’t shift
a id rattle. Screw in the leveling legs; tape the
dl)ors shut; and tape the electric cord to the
c;tbinet.
When you get to your new home, put every-
tt ing back and refer to page 5. Also, if you
h8Ive an automatic ice maker, remember to
rcconnect the water supply line.
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Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
keep both doors closed. This will help foods
stay frozen.
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
3. P full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
fi led one. A freezer full of meat will stay cold
I(nger than a freezer full of baked goods. If
fl rod contains ice crystals, it may be safely
rI?frozen, although the quality and flavor may
t e affected. If the condition of the food is poor
c r if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Questions 1
Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone
nurr ber, 1-800-253-l 301.
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cubic foot of freezer space. This will
keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
gloves to protect your hands from dry ice
burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is avail-
able, use or can perishable food at once.
Food Storage Guide
In This Section
Page
Storing fresh food ............................................16 Page Stat ing frozen food ........................................17
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated 0’ frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Food placed in The refrigerator should be
wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof
material. This prevents food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure freshness.
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 con-
tainer and store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
Frlrit
Wa:;h, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic
bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until
the\’ are ready to use. Sot-t and keep berries in
thei’ store container in a crisper, or store in a
loo: ely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Ecw
Sto ‘e without washing in the original carton on
inte -ior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk
on iiterior shelf.
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Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready
to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Meat
Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as
long as it is air and moisture proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for storage
times.
TYPE APPROXIMATE TIME
(DAYS)’
r Chicken 1 to2 I
Ground beef 1 to2
Steaks and roasts
3 to 5
r Cured meats 7to 10 I
Bacon 5 to 7
Cold cuts 3 to 5
Variety meats 1 to 2
* f meat is to be stored longer than the times
~fiven, follow the directions for freezing.
N ATE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used
tt-e same day as purchased.
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 preparing
food for freezing or food storage times, contact
your local Cooperative Extension Service or
check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or out.
Packaging done in any other way could cause
food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
l Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
l Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated paper
l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a
Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
D Bnot use:
l 3read wrappers
. Ion-polyethylene plastic containers
. Containers without tight lids
l Naxed paper
. Naxed-coated freezer wrap
. rhin, semi-permeable wrap
TI le use of these wrappings could cause food
o( lor, taste transfer and drying of frozen food.
Freezing
DI) not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any
la ‘ge quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food
in o the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours.
(ho more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic
fo It of freezer space.) Leave enough space for air
to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave
er ough room at the front so the door can close
tic htly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality
of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used
(a r and moisture proof) and the storage tempera-
tu e (which should be 0°F [-17.8”C]).
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If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a ser dice call. Part 1 of this section outlines
possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you
what to do if you still need assistance or service. When ca ling our Consumer Assistance Center for help
or calling for service, please provide a detailed descriptior of the problem, your appliance’s complete
model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See p: ge 2.) This information will help us respond
properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result from little things you c;~n find and fix without tools of any kind. Please
check the chart below for problems you can fix. It-could sive you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Your refrigerator The power supply cord is not Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
will not operate plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit
circuit breaker tripped. breaker.
The Refrigerator Control is not Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered
set correctly. setting. (See page 7.)
Unfamiliar There is something on top of or Remove item from on top of or behind
sounds or a behind the refrigerator. the refrigerator.
rattling/jingling The sounds are normal.
noise New features on your new refrigerator
make new sounds. (See “Understanding
the sounds you may hear” on page 13.)
There is water in This is normal in hot, muggy Make sure the refrigerator is level so the
the defrost pan weather. The pan may even be pan does not overflow.
half full.
The light does
not work
The optional ice
maker will not
operate
A household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker tripped.
The power supply cord is not
plugged into a live circuit with
proper voltage.
The bulb is burned out.
The freezer has not had
enough time to get cold.
The signal arm is in the OFF
(up) position.
The water valve is turned off.
Water is not getting to the ice
maker.
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
Replace bulb. (See page 12.)
Allow the freezer time to get cold-this
could take overnight.
Push signal arm down to the ON
position. (See page 11.)
Turn the water valve on.
Check the water line for clogs or leaks.
The motor
seems to run
too much
The condenser coils are dirty.
It is hot outside or in the room.
Thedoorhasbeenopened
frequently.
A large amount of food has
been put in at one time.
Clean the coils. (See page 15.)
On hot days, or if the room is too warm,
the motor naturally runs longer.
Open the door as few times as possible.
The motor will run longer in order to cool
down the interior when food is added.

Remember:
Motor running time depends on different things:
number of door openings, amount of food stored,
temperature of the room, setting of controls, etc.
Your new refrigerator may be larger than your
old one so it has more space to be cooled. It also
has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food
compartment. All this means better refrigeration
and may require more running time than your old
one.
2. If you need assistance ...
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in
the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 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, recommend a qualified
service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
3. If you need service ...
Whirlpool has a nationwide
network of authorized
WhirlpoolSM service compa-
nies. Whirlpool service
technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the authorized Whirlpool service
company in your area, call our Consumer
Assistance Center telephone number (see
Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
‘APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD- *WASHING MACHINES (L
MAJOR, SERVICE a REPAIR DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR
-See: Whirlpool Applmces or -See: WhIrlpool Appknces or
4. If you need FSP@ replace-
ment parts ...
F!GPis a registered trademark of Whirlpool
CIjrporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol
of quality whenever you need a replacement part
fo. your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement
p: rts will fit right and work right, because they
ar a made to the same exacting specifications
IJ$ed to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area,
refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool
C’)nsumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with
how the problem was
solved ...
l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action
lane1 (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen-
dent consumer experts that voices consumer
/iews at the highest levels of the major appli-
3nce industry.
l Contact MACAP only when the dealer, autho-
.ized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to
.esolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
. vlACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
Authorized Whwlpool Service
(Example: XYZ Service Co.) Authorized Whirlpool Serwce
(Example: XYZ Service Co.)
19

WHIRLPOOL”
Refrigerator Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILI. PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement Iarts and repair labor to correct defects in
From Date of Purchase materials or workm inship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpoc )ISMservice company.
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workm snship in the sealed refrigeration System.
These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tul ling
Service must be prl jvided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service
company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use the refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or pl Jmbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than norm al, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be Iepaired in the home.
D. Damage to refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not
approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any food loss due to product failure.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE I-OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or lin litation of incidental or consequentlal damages,
so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This \~/arranty gives you specific legal rights, and YOU
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply, For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” t ection of this book. After checking
“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number, 1-800-253-l 301, from anywhere in the! U.S.
PART NO. 2162785 Rev. A
0 1993 Whirlpool Corporation @IRegistered Trademark / SM Service Mark of Whrlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A