Whirlpool ET20VM User manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ET20VM
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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
controls. It even tells you what new sounds to
expect from your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator wlth care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are designed
to do.
Parts and features
AUTOMATIC ICE
MAKER
TEMPERATURE
POWER SAVIN
LIGHT SHIELD
SERIAL NUMBER
LABEL
BUTTER
-COMPARTMENT
UTILITY
‘COMPARTMENT
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers from label M,-,~~INumber
(see diagram above] and purchase date
from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Contents
Page
SAFETY FIRST , . 3
Removing the Crispers and Covers 6
Important Safety Instructions 3 Reversing the Door Swing 7
BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 4
Changing the Light Bulb 7
Remove Sales Labels.. . , 4 Removing the Base Grille 7
Clean It , 4 Automatic Ice Maker.. 7
Plug Itln , .__. 4 Sounds You May Hear 8
Install Properly 4 Energy Saving lips . 8
Level Refrigerator-Freezer .
4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 8
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.. 5
Cleaning Chart . 9
Setting the Controls. .
5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE . . , , , , , , ~. . 10
Changing the Control Settings 5 Storing Fresh Food , 10
Power Saving Control . 5 Storing Frozen Food , 11
Adjusting the Refrigerator
VACATION AND MOVING CARE.. 14
Shelves
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 15
Removing the Freezer Shelf
6 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
Moving the Meat Pan and Cover
6 WARRANTY.. 16
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Important Safety Instructions
You are personally responsible for making sure
l isnot near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
that your refrigerator...
l is properly maintained.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold l is out of the weather.
the weighLand in an area suitable for itssize and l is used in an area where the room temperature
use. will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer . is not used by anyone unable to operate it
to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding properly
Instructions!‘) l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
l is used only to do what home refrigerators are properly cold.
designed to do.

Before using your
refrigerator
1.Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape
and any inside labels before using the refrigera-
tor. To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then
remove.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de-
tergent before removing glue as described in
step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
2. Clean it...
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See
cleaning instructions on page 8.
3. Plug it in...
J-PRONG GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE
REFRIGERATOR 3-PRONG
POWER CORD GROUNDING PLUG
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115Volt, 60 Hz.,AC only 15or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re-
quired. It is recommended that a separate circuit
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 chain. See individual electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
4. Install properly...
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1. Allow Y2inch (1.25cm) 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 on the hinge
side so the door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
5. Level refrigerator-freezer...
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USE SCREWDRIVER
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TO ADJUST
FRONT ROLLER
EVELLING SCREW
1. Remove base grille (see page 7).
2. To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.
3. To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille (see page 7).

Using your refrigerator
POWER SAVING CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL AIR OUTLET AIR CONTROL
Setting the controls...
Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for
pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
the first time... eral hours.)
These refflngs should be about right for nor-
mal household refrigerator usage.
The controls will be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm.
1. Set the TEMPERA-
2. Set the AIR CON-
TURECONTROL to 3. TROLto 8.
Changing the control settings...
Ifyou need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
Do not block the air outlet on the control panel.
Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
l Adjust the Temperature Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Air Control, if needed.
CONDITION:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
...call your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE@ Section is
service TOO COLD
assistance
telephone If ICE isn’t
number MADE FASTENOUGH
(page 151.
If BOTHSECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Power Saving Control...
REASON:
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator.
1. Use the “OFF”
setting when
humidity is low.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control 4
Air Control A
Temperature Control 2
Air Control B
Temperature Control 3
Air Control A
Temperature Control 4
Air Control B
2. Use the “ON” setting
if moisture forms on
the outside of the
refrigerator.
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