Whirlpool ET22MK User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ET22MK
s, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, DIshwashers, Built-In Ovens. and Surlace Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidlfie

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your refrig-
erator, clean it, move shelves and adjust con-
trols. It even tells you what new sounds to expect
from your refrigerator.
Treat your new refrigerator with care. Use it
only to do what home refrigerators are de-
signed to do.
Parts and features
- Freezer Shelf
Utility
- Compartment
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Butter
Compartment
--Crispers
Model and Serial
-Number Plate
- BaseGril’e
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need selvice or call with a question,
have this inform&Ion ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
label located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together In a
Purchase Date
handy place
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration card furnished with this product.
Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN..
Install Properly.
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plugltln
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Controls
Changing the Control Settings
Power Saving Control
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
Moving the Meat Pan and Cover
Removing the Crispers and Covers
Removing the Freezer Shelf
Ice Cube Trays
Page
Changing the Light Bulb 7
Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7
Removing the Base Grille 7
Sounds You Mav Hear 8
Energy Savingips 8
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Frozen Foods
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
I, Before Calling for Assistance.
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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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 isconnected 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 re-
frigerators.
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weather
l isused in an area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55” F (13” C).
l is not used by those who may not understand how
it should be used.
l is not lobded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.

Install properly.. .
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1. Allow ‘/2inch (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.. .
Levetting SK4 [
Right to Raise;
Lett to Lower
I, Remove base grille (see page 71).
2. To raise front, turn each screw to the right.
3. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
4. Check with level.
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inslde labels before using the refrigerator
To remove any remaining glue:
I, Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove.
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1quart warm water] 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.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator
before using it.
See cleaning instructions
on page 9
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle,
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3-prong
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grounding plug y
Refrigerator
Power Cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 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 recep-
tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. See individual electrical require-
ments and grounding instruction sheet In your liter-
ature package.
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refrigerator
Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control
Using your
Power Saving Control
Setting the controls.. .
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator IS plugged In for
the first trme
1. Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON-
TURE CONTROL to 3. TROL to B.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger-
l Adjust the Temperature Control frrst.
ator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
below.
l Then adjust the Air Control, If needed.
Glve the refrigerator time to cool down com-
pletely before adding food. [This may take sev-
eral hours,)
These settings should be about right for normal
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.
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.
CONDITION :
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
If Freezer
Sectton is
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
...cajl your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE r/ Section is
service
assistance TOO COLD
telephone If ICE isn’t
number MADE FAST ENOUGH
(page 151. If BOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
REASONS:
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
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heater around the door open-
ings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming
on the outside of the refrigerator
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control 4
Air Control C
Temperature Control
Air Control :
Temperature Control 2
Air Control B
Temperature Control 3
Air Control A
Temperature Control 4
Air Control B
1. Use the “OFF” set- 2. Use the “0N”setting
ting when humidity if moisture forms
low. on the outside of the
refrigerator.

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves...
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to
hold bottles, mrlk and other heavy food items.
Gloss shelves ore
heovy Be CofefU/
Moving the meat pan and cover...
The meat pan can be taken out and moved the
same way as the shelves. Remove the meat pan first.
To remove glass shelves:
1. Tilt up at front.
2. Lift up at back.
3. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop Into slot. Lower
front of shelf to level posrtion.
Removlng:
I, Slide the meat pan out to stop.
2. Lift the front of meat pan.
3. Slide pan the rest of the way out.
4. Tit cover up at front.
5. Lift up at back.
6. Pull straight out.
Replaclng:
I, Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports.
2. Tilt up front of cover until rear hooks drop into slots.
Lower front of cover to level position.
3. Replace meat pan in reverse order.
Removing the crispers and crisper covers... 2,
Removing crispers:
1. Slide crispers straight out to stop
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide the rest of the way out.
4. Replace in reverse order
Removing covers:
Covers are held in by two pegs al
notched tabs in front.
Push the Tab
to Clear
the Cover.
.the back and two
1. Press front out of way.
2. Lift cover front.
3. Lift back out of pegs.
4. Replace in reverse order.
If necessary, the center leg can be made shorter or
longer to help level the crisper covers. Turn the leg
clockwise to make it longer,Turn the leg counterclock-
wise to shorten it.
Removing the freezer shelf... ,,
1. Lift front slightly.
2 Lift back off supports.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Ltft the Front
Then the Back
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. Slightly twist.
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Changing the light bulb...
WARNING: Betore removing the light shield for
cleaning or for replaclng the bulb,
elther unplug refrigerator or discon-
nect electricity leading to re-
trigerator at the main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
tricity remains connected.
Push in the Center;
Pull Down.
Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you hove the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to odd one later (Port No. ECKMF-6). there ore
a few things you will wont to know.
l The ON /OFF lever ISa wire signal arm.
Down...fa making ice automatically;
Up...toshut off the ice maker.
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They ~111break apart easily.
On
Lower Si
Arm to Start It. Raise Signal
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Push lightly on the top center of the light shield until
the notched tab unhooks from the control panel.
Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the con-
trol panel.
Lift the bock hooks out of their slots.
Replace with a 40-w& appliance bulb.
Replace light shield in reverse order
l You will hear water running when ice maker iz
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin Don’t lei
these sounds bother you.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer iz
cold enough to make ice. This con take overnight
l Because of new plumbing connections, the firs
ice may be discolored or off-flavored Discord the
first few botches of ice.
l If ice is not betng mode fasi enough and more Ice
is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a
higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn
the Air Control toward A.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm tc
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin
push it all the way in and lower the arm to the Oh
position.
l If cubes ore stored too long, they may develop at-
off-flavor...like stole water. Throw them away. They
will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin con alsc
become smaller by evaporation.
l Good water quality isimportant for good ice quality
It is not recommended that the ice maker be con-
nected to a softened water supply Water softener
chemicals such us salt from o malfunctioning soft-
ener con damage the ice maker mold and lead to
poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, then it is important that the water soft-
ener be well maintained and operating prooerlv.
Removing the base grille...
1. Open the doors.
2. Pull grille outwards ds shown
3. Do not removeTech sheet fastened behind grille.
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To replace:
Support Tabs
1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips
2. Push firmly to snap Into place.
3. Close the doors
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Sounds you may hear.. .
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Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t.
Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about
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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.
The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to you. and what may be making them.
Possible Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
l Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigeratoc’s fan motor and mOving air.
The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It
also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts.
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a
few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the
defrost water pan.
l Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
If Your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water
valve], trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
l Runnlng Sounds: Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer
than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
Energy saving tips...
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabi-
net 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 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 over-
crowd it so air movement is blocked.
Cleaning your refrigerator
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and
freezer to 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 OFF unless
moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-
ator, or in direct sunlight.
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, turn the Temperature
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following
directions.
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Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc.)
Outslde
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent.
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax]
How to clean
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent. Do not use abfusive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, sofi cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Defrost pan
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Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
lnslde walls (Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, baking
warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm water, mild
stick.) detergent
l Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
~ baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g Ito
1quart [ 95 I]warm water
l Rinse and dry
Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water.
detergent, warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastics
(covers and panels) Mild detergent and
l Wash with a soft g&free cloth or
warm water; soft, clean sponge.
sponge and soft, clean
l Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth. cloth or chamois
40 NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
l Remove base grille. [See page 7.)
l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace [remove tape; if any).
l Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent.
l Rinse and dry
l Replace with notched corner to the rear
l Push it all the way in.
l Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
l Replace base grille.
Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment.
l Remove base grille.
l Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month.
l Replace base grille.
Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaners.
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
l Wash floor
l Roll refrigerator back.
l Check to see If the refrigerator is level.

Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There ISa right way to package and store refrig-
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps
Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping and
trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in
cold water and drain Place in plastic bog or plastic
contarner and store in crisper Cold, moist air helps
keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp
Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers] .Store
in crrsper, plastrc bags or plastrc container
Fruits Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastrc bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries
until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in
their store contarner In a crisper, or store In a loosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf
Meat- Meat
IS perishable and expensive...you
won’t want to waste an ounce of It through careless
handling The followrng list and chart give you pack-
aging hunts and time limits. Store meat In the meat
pan.
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat tn
the store wrapping. Vacuum packaged meat can
be frozen for as long as one month If the seal ISnot
broken. If you want to keep rt frozen longer, you
should wrap It with special freezer wrapping material
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap in aluminum foil
for storing it unfrozen
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediately
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best In orrgl-
nal wrappings Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Canned Ham. Store in refrrgerator unless the la-
bel says it’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not freeze
Fresh Poultry Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
storage
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAM0 CUREDMEAT*
FVP? Approximate Time
Ways)
Vartety~Meats ,................,.. 1 to2
Chlcken . . . . . . . . . .
Grow&Beef......
Steaks and Roasts
Cured Meats . . . . .
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . .
*If meat Isto be stored It
follow the directi for f,
............... 1 to2
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............... 3 to5
............... 7 to10
............... 5 to 7
............... 3to5
anger than the times given,
reezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased
Eggs .Store without washrng in the original car-
ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your
refrigerator
Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf
Beverages .Wrpe bottles and cans Store on a
door shelf or inside the refrigerator.
Butter Keep opened butter in covered dash or tn
the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup-
ply, wrap In freezer packaging and freeze
Cheese .Store In the original wrapprng until
you are ready to use it. Once opened, re-wrap
tightly rn plastrc wrap or aluminum foil.
Condlments Store small jars and bottles (cat-
sup, mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves where
they are in easy reach
leftovers Cover leftovers wrth plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to keep food from dryrng out and
transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight
IIds are fine. too