Whirlpool ET22MK User manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ET22MK
PIS, Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranger, Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldlfl

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
Adjustable Glass
Shelves
Crisper Covers
Crispers with
Humldity Control
Serial Number
Plate
Freezer Shelf
Utility
Compartment
‘Ilh
Butter
Compartment
Meat Pan with
Cold Control
Adjustable Door
Shelves
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question,
have this Information ready, Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plcrte located as shown) Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slop. Purchase Date
Copy this Information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in Q
handy place. Service Company and Telephone Number
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Page
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3
Install Properly 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Soles Labels : : : 4
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Clean It 4
Plugltln 4
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5
Setting the Controls 5
Adjusting Meat Pan Temperature 6
Removing the Meat Pan 6
Adjusting Shelves : 1’ 6
Removing the Freezer Shelf 6
Adjusting Crisper Humidity Control 6
Removing the Crispers and Crisper
Covers 7
Changing Light Bulbs 7
Reversing Door Swing 7
Contents
Page
Ice Cube Troys 7
Optlonal Automatic Ice Maker 7
Sounds You May Hear a
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Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing Bose Grille
Cleaning Chart
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE : : : : : : : :
Storing Fresh Food
Freezing and Storing Fro& !/&d
VACATtON AND MOVtNG CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OF ASSISTANCE
I, Before Calling for Asslstance
2. If you Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Hove a Problem
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e 1983 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you ore personally
responsible for making sure that it.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that WIII hold
the weight, and In on area suitable for its size
and use.
l ISconnected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electric supply and grounding
l is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators
l is not near on oven, radiator cx other heat source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weather
l is used in on area where the room temperature
will not fall below 55’ F (13‘C).
l IS not run where there ore explosive fumes.
* IS not used by children or others who rnay not
understand how it should be used.
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.
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Install
1. Allow ‘/2” (.2 cm) space on each side and at top for
ease of installation.
2. The refrigerator back can be flush against the
wall.
3. Ifthe refrigerator isto be against a wall, you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
Level refrigerator-freezer.. .
Use Screwdriver
Right to Raise;
Left to lower
I, Remove base grille (see page 8)
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 and other
InsIde labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using It. See clean-
ing instructlons on page 8
Plug it in...
groundmgtype
wall receptacle
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Refngerotor
Power Cord Recommended
Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply ISrequired. 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. See individual electrical requirements and
grounding instruction sheet In your literature
package.
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Using your refrigerator
Power Saving Control Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control
Setting the controls.. .
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the
refrigerator. When the refrigerator IS plugged in for
the first time
1 Set the TEMPERA- 2. Set the AIR CON
TURE CONTROL to 3 TROL to B.
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.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger-
l Adjust the Temperature Control first
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.
Give 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
6 f!rm.
Do not block the air outlet on the controlpanel
Blocking It can slow the air movement needed to
keep temperatures at the level you set.
1 Use the “OFF” set- 2. Use the “0N”settlng
ting when humidity if moisture forms
low. on the outside of the
refrigerator
CONDITION :
If Refrigerator
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
..,call your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE ’ 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
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Heavy Ice usage
Very cold room temperature
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold
room temperatures
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
Temperature Control
Air Control
2
B
3
A
4
B
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Adjusting meat pan temperature.. .
Cold air flows into the meat pan container through
an opening in the back of the refrigerator This helps
keep the meat pan colder than the rest of the
refrtgerator
Set the control to let more or less cold air through
Removing the meat pan.. .
The meat pan, shelf and container can be re-
moved for cleaning. When it is replaced, it must
always be in the same position.
Meat Pan
Temperature
Control
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I. Slide meat pan out. A
2 Tilt shelf up at front. f
3. Pull straight out.
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Lrft meat pan container ,
up at the front
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control to
COLD to avoid I
overcoolIng
food Items In
the refrrgerotor
sectron whrle the
4ir Inlet
meat pan IS removed ‘/
To replace (The meat pan container must
be replaced in the same position]:
Positron container so that opening fits over cold arr
Inlet Guide rear hooks Into slots in shelf supports
Tilt up front of contarner until hooks drop Into slot
Lower container to level position
Replace shelf over container
Slide meat pon back Into container.
Reset meat pan temperature control to desired
setting
Adjusting 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. Tilt UD at front.
2. Lrft up at back.
3 Pull shelf straight out. I/l
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To replace:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots In the shelf
supports
2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks
front of shelf to level posrtlon
To remove door shelves:
l Lift up and out
To replace:
l Insert hooks into guides on hoi
l Push down.
Removing the freezer shelf.. .
l Lrft front slrghtly.
l Lift back off supports.
l Replace In reverse order
Lift the Front
Then the Back
Adjusting crisper
Humidity Control. ..
You can control the amount of humidity In the mols-
ture-sealed crrsper
The control can be adjusted to any setting be-
tween LO and HI
LO (open) lets morst
air out of crisper for
best storage of fruits
and vegetables
with skins.
HI (closed) keeps
moist air In the ens-
per for best storage
of fresh leafy vege-
tables.

Removing the crispers and
crisper covers.. .
l Slide crispers straight out to stop
l Lift the front
l Slide the rest of the way out.
l Replace In reverse order
Covers are held In place by two pegs at the back
and two notched tabs in front.
Push the Tab
to Clear the Cover.
Snap Back into Place.
l Press front tabs out of the way
l Lift cover front.
l Lift back off the pegs.
l Replace In reverse order.
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
Changing the light bulbs...
Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for
replacing the bulb. unplug the refrigerator. Use
OppiionCe bLJ/bS On/y
Push in the Center;
light bulb behind light shield:
l Push lightly on the top center of the light shield
until the notched tab unhooks from the control
panel.
l Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the
control panel.
l Lift the back hooks out of their slots.
l Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb
l Replace light shield in reverse order.
Light bulb behind crispers:
l Remove crispers and crisper covers.
l Bulb is on back wall of refrigerator.
l Replace with a 40.watt appliance bulb.
l Replace crisper and crisper cover.
l Plug In the refngerator.
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
Ice cube trays.. .
To remove ice:
l Hold tray at both ends.
. Slightly twist
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.
Optional automatic ice maker.. .
On
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Raise Signal
\ Arm to Stop Ic
L Lower Signal
Arm to Start It.
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e 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.
Down.. foe 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 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 connecttons, the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavored Discard the
first few batches of ice
l If ice ISnot being made fast enough and more Ice
ISneeded, 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 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 cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor. .Ilke stale water. Throw them away They
~111be replaced Cubes in the Ice bin can also
become smaller by evaporation.

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
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 followrng chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to you. and.what may be makrng them.
Possible Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
0 Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
Probable Causes:
Your refrigerator has two fans; you may hear the fan motors and moving air.
The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refriaerator 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:
l Running Sounds:
Energy saving tips...
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
Your refrrgerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer
than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
You can help Your refrigerator use less electricity
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cab-
inet 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 orga-
nized 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.
Cleaning your
refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sectlons 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 followlng
drrectlons
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,
radiator, or In direct sunlight.
Removing the base grille. ..
l Open the door
l Pull grrlle outwards.as shown
l Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille
To replace: Support labs
l Line up grille support tabs with metal clips
l Push firmly to snap into place.
l Close the door

Cleaning chart.. .
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc ]
Outside
Inside 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
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 panels
Defrost pan
Condenser Co11
Floor under refrigerator
What to use
Mtld detergent and
warm water.
How to clean
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent.
l Rinse and dry
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax).
l Wash wrth warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive 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, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
l Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
~ baking soda (2 tablespoons 126 g] to
1quart [ 95 I] warm water.
l Rinse and dry
Mild detergent and
l Wash with a soft grtt-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
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or solvents like acetone, benzine, carbon tetrachloride, etc.
These can scratch or damage the material.
Warm water and mild
detergent.
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Vacuum cleaner; using
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the extended narrow .
attachment. .
Usual floor cleaners .
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Remove base grille [See page 8.)
To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace [remove tape; if any)
Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent
Rinse and dry
Replace with notched corner to the rear
Push It all the way In
Make sure defrost drain tube ISpointing
into pan.
Replace base grille
Remove base grille.
Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month
Replace base grille
Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
Wash floor.
Roll refrigerator back
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There is a right way to package and store refrrg-
erated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps
Leafy Vegetables...Remove store wrapping Trim
or tear off bruised and drscolored areas. Wash in
cool water, drain and store in crisper. Cold, morst air
helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp. The
crispers have sealing gaskets to help keep humid arr
in. They also have a control to help adjust the amount
of humidity In the cnspers.
Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers]. Store
In crisper, plastic bags or plastic 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 berrres In
their store contarner in a crisper, or store in a loosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf
Meat. Meat ISperishable and expensive you
won’t want to waste an ounce of It through careless
handlrng. The followtng list and chart give you pack-
aging hints and time limits Store meat In the meat
pan.
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in
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 it frozen longer, you
should wrap It with special freezer wrapping material
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap loosely in
waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing It unfrozen
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
waxed paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store
Immediately.
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in orrgi-
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 .Loosely wrap in waxed paper or
plastrc wrap The plastic wrap on poultry, as pur-
chased, may be used for storage
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0CUREDMEAT*
FvPe Approximate Time
Wvsl
Varlety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
GroundBeef.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7
Cold Cuts . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
*If meat isto be stored longer than the times given.
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
same day as purchased
Eggs Store without washing in the origlnal car-
ton or use the Utlllty Bin that came with your
refrigerator
Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf
Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a
door shelf or inside the refrigerator
Butter. Keep opened butter in covered dish or in
the Butter Compartment. When storing an extra sup-
ply, wrap In freezer packaging and freeze
Cheese .Store In the origrnal wrapping until
you are ready to use It. Once opened, re-wrap
tightly in plastic 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 with plastic wrap or
aluminum fol to keep food from drying out and
transferring food odors. PlustIc containers with tight
lids are fine. too.