Whirlpool ET20DK User manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ET20DK
&
Model ET20DM
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Pleaseread this
Useand Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your
retrlgemtor, clean it, move shelves and adJust
controls. lt even tells you what new sounds to
expect trom your retrlgerator.
Treat your new refrlgemtor wlth care. Use It
only to do what home retrlgerators are deslgned
to do.
Parts and features
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER -
(ET20DM only)
(EIZODK only)
ICE BIN H
REMOVABLE (
FREEZERSHELF
FREEZERSHELF4
REFRIOERATOR-
CONTROL
MODEL AND /
SERIAL NUMBER
LABEL
(not shown)
POWER SAWN@’
CONTROL
LlOHT -
FREEZER
CONTROL /
MEAT /
DRAWER
CRISPER
COVER
CRISPERS _
CRISPER
HUMIDITY
CONTROL
SHELF
OLIDES
- UTILITY
CCMPARTMEM
Eoo TRAYS
AND BUTTER
DISH
(not shown)
AD.KMABl.E
SHE:
- iOUERS
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from
Model Number
the label located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keepthis
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date
handy place.
Please complete and mall the Owner Regls-
tmtlon card furnlshed with this product.
Servlce Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
Page Page
SAFETYFIRST 3
Moving the Meat Drawer and Cover 7
..........................
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3 Adjusting the Shelf Glides ........... 7
................
Install Properly ............ 7
...................... 4 Changing the Light Bulbs
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4 Removing the Base Grille ............ 7
Remove Sales Labels ................ 4 Ice Compartment Door .............
Clean It ............................. 4 Ice Cube Tray (ET20DK only) ......... ii
Plug Itln ............................ 4 Automatic Ice Maker (ET20DM only) . 8
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR., 5
Sounds You May Hear ............... 9
.........
Setting the Controls. 5 Energy Saving Tips .................. 9
.................
Changing the Control Settings .......
5 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
...... 9
Power Saving Control 5 Cleaning Chart ..................... 10
Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves .......
6 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ................ 11
Removing Freezer Shelf ............. 6 Storing Fresh Food .................. 11
Adjusting the Door Shelves .......... 6 Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods , . 12
Removing the Crispers and Cover ...
6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE........ 15
Adjusting Crisper Humidity
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 16
Controls
6 REFRIGERATORWARRANTY ............ 20
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01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
Important
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally
responsible for making sure that it...
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size
and use.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electrical supply and grounding.
(Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions:‘)
l is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weather.
l is used in an area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55°F (lS”C].
l is not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used.
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.

Install properly...
.
1. Allow YZinch (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...
E SCREWDRIVER
TO ADJUST
VELLING SCREW
1. Remove base grille (see page 7).
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
3. To lower front, turn screw in the direction shown.
4. Check with level.
Removesaleslabels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape
and any Inside labels before using the re-
frigerator To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then
remove.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described
in step 1.
DO NOT USErubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachlorfde, etc. These can damage the
materlal.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTIONS LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGER-
ATOR.
Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under
the refrlgerutor at the front.
Clean it...
Clean your refriger-
ator before using it.
See cleaning instruc-
tions on page 9.
Plug it in...
3-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE
REFRlGERAiOR 3-PRONG -
POWER CORD GROUNDING PLUG
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A ii5 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate cir-
cuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recepta-
cle which cannot be turned off with a switch or
pull chatn. See individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
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Using your refrigerator
REFRIGERATO POWER SAVING CONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
Give the retrigerator time to cool down com-
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
the first time...
1. Set the REFRIGERA-
TOR CONTROL TO 4.
mal household retrigerator usage.
2. Set the FREEZER The controls will be set about right when milk or
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1to
and turn the knob.
8. Freezer Control adjustments range from A to D.
Changing the control settings... l
Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
If you need to adjust temperatures In refrigerator
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION: REASON:
If Refrigerator Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Room temperature too warm
If Freezer Door opened often
Section is Large amount of food added
TOO WARM Very cold room temperature
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 6
Freezer D
Refrigerator 4
Freezer A
QUESTIONS?
[can’t cycle often enough)
call your If Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2
COOL-LINE ’ Section is for your conditions Freezer A
service TOO COLD
assistance
telephone If ICE isn’t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 4
number MADE FASTENOUGH Very cold room temperature Freezer A
(page 161.
(can’t cycle often enough]
If BOTH SECTIONS Door opened often Refrigerator 6
are TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer C
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
Power Saving Control... 1.
Use the “CONSUMES LESSENERGY” setting when
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con- humidity is low.
sole operates electric heaters around the door 2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting if
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. The indicator light will glow when the switch is in
POWER SAVING CONTROL
the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” position.
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