Whirlpool ETl2EC User manual

1 &h-hi SERIES 1
CYCLE DEFROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETl2EC
;. freezers, Refrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditboners. Dehumidiliel

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else.. l
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
Trays
Light y
Temperature’
Control /
Power Saving
Control
Model and
;er;“,l Number.
Levelling
Leg
Egg
Nest
Rack
Butter
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service o( call with a question,
have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown). Serial Number
2. Purchase daie from sales slip. Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
Page
SAFETY FIRST 3
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.
Install Properly
Level Refrigerator-Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Setting the Control
Power Saving Control
Adjusting the Shelves
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover
Changing the Light Bulb
Ice Cube Trays
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Page
Sounds You May Hear, 6
Energy Saving Tips 6
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7
Defrosting the Freezer. 7
Cleaning Chart 8
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE. 9
Storing Fresh Food 9
Storing Frozen Food 10
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling For Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3.IfYouNeedService ,,,,,.,,,,,.,,, 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
01985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrrgerator. you are personally
responsible for making sure that It
l ISinstalled and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for Its srze
and use
l IS connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
the right electrrc supply and grounding.
l is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
l ISnot near an oven, radrator or other heat source.
l IS properly maintained.
l is out of the weather.
0 IS used in an area where the room temperature
WIIInot fall below 55 F (13” C).
l is not run where there are explosive fumes.
l IS not used by children or others who may 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 properly.. .
\u
1. Allow 3 Inches (7 5 cm) between overhead cab-
inets and the refrigerator top
2 Allow at least an inch (2 5cm) between the refrlg-
erator condenser and the wall.
3. You don’t need space between counters and
cabinets and the refrigerator sides. For ease of
~nstallation,you might wanttoleaveenough room
(‘1~ inch - 1.25 cm) so the refrigerator can be
moved easily.
4. Ifthe refrigerator ISto be against a wall. you might
want to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
Level refrigerator-freezer...
Levelli
Raise lower
I, Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator and shipping
crate. They are the levelling legs.
2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator.
3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won’t rock.
Slide refrigerator into place.
4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.
-To raise corners, turn legs clockwise.
-To lower corners, turn legs counterclockwise.
5. Check with level.
Remove sales labels.. .
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside labels before using the refngerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
1 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 cleanlnq instructions
onpage7. - I A
Plug it in...
J-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
0x4
ng Plug
Retrigbotor
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.
4

Using your refrigerator
Power Saving IControl
Control
Setting the control.. .
The Temperature Control IS on a console In- Glve the refrigerator tlme to cool down com-
side the refrigerator in the top right corner It controls pletely before addrng food. (Thusmay take several
the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer. hours).
Set the control to Number 3. The control will be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like.
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This setting should be about right for nor-
mal household refrigerator usage.
Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Savlng 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.
Adjusting the shelves...
I. First, remove food from shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to stop.
3. Lift front.
4. Slide the rest of the way out.
Replacing Shelf:
Use the “OFF” set-
ting when humidity
is low.
Use the “0N”setting
if moisture fcfms
on the outside of the
refrigerator.
Guide Stop
Shell Stop
1, Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops
on the bottom of guides.
2. Lift front, slide shelf in until it clears guide stops. ‘Shelf Gulde
Removing crisper and crisper
cover...
Removing Crisper:
l Slide crisper straight out.
Remove Cover:
1. Lift back, then slide to the rear
until the front con be lifted.
2. Lift cover up and out.
Replaclng Cover:
I, Slide the front cover tabs into
the bock of the front supports on
the refrigerator wall.
2. Lower back into place.
Lift the Back,
Then Slide to
Rear and Lifl

Changing the light bulb. ..
WARNING: Before removing the light bulb, either
unplug the refrlgerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to the re-
frigerator at the main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
tricity remains connected.
I. Reach behind control console to find bulb
2. Remove bulb
3. Rep/me with opphance bulb only
Ice cube trays.. .
To remove Ice:
l Hold tray at both ends
l Slightly twist.
If cubes are not used, they may shrtnk The movrng
cold air starts a slow evaporatron The longer cubes
are stored. the smaller they get
Sounds you may hear...
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one drdn’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 followtng chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to you, and what may be makrng them
l Water Sounds: When the refrigerator stops running. you may hear gurgltng in the tubing for a
few minutes after It stops You may also hear defrost water running into the
defrost water pan
l Running Sounds: Your refrigerator has a high-effrcrency compressor and motor It
~111 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 electrrcrty.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cab-
rnet to be sure of a good seal
l Clean the condenser coil regularly
l Open the door as few times as possrble. Thank
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.
l It is a waste of electrrcrty 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 Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater. furnace.
radiator, or in direct sunlight
l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior.
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Cleaning your refrigerator
There is a cold plate on the back wall at the top of
the refrigerator section. When the refrigerator motor
runs, frost collects on the cold plate. When the motor
The refrrgerator section defrosts automatically. The
freezer section needs defrosting from time to time.
Both sections 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 direc-
tions and the chart on page 8.
Defrosting the freezer...
The freezer section should be defrosted whenever
frost builds up to a ‘/4-inch (6 mm) thickness DO NOT
USE ANY TYPE OF ELECTRIC DEFROSTER OR SHARP
UTENSILS (ICE PICK, KNIFE, ETC.) to speed defrosting.
These can cause damage
Defrost Drain
Put Pan of Hot Water
Freezer to Speed
Put pan in Refrigerator
to Catch Defrost Water.
turns off, the frost melts.
It II
Solution Through
Drain Cap Openings.
Put empty pan in the refrigerator on the top shelf in
the center,
Move frozen food and ice to the refrigerator
section.
Turn the Temperature Control to “OFF.”
Close the refrigerator door Leave the freezer door
open.
Put a pan of hot water in the center of the freezer
This helps melt the frost. Don’t place pan over drain
hole in center of freezer
6. Defrost water will drain through drain hole into the
pan you put in the refrigerator section. You may
have to melt frost from the drain hole by pouring a
little hot water around it.
7 Wash the inside of the freezer with a solution of 2
tablespoons (30 mg) of baking soda and one
quart (IL] warm water Rinse well and dry
a #,Remove the pan of defrost water from the re-
frigerator; put frozen food and ice back intc
freezer
Water from this melt-
ed frost drips into a
drain trough just below
the cold plate. Then it
runs down the back
wall and through the
drain just above the
crisper. The drain leads
to a defrost water pan
on the top of the re-
frigerator motor. Heat
from the motor evapo-
rates the water
If the drain becomes
clogged, force warm
water mixed with bak-
ing soda through the
drain until the water
flows freely.
9. Reset the Temperature Control.

Cleaning chart.. .
Part
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper. ),
Outside
lnsrde walls [Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, bakrng
warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm water, mild
stick ] detergent
DOCXliners 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 Cleanlng waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark oanels
Defrost pan
[behind refrigerator
on top of the motor]
Condenser Co11
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 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 applrance 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 protectton.
l Wash wrth warm waler and
- mild detergent or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons (26 g ] to
1quart (95 I) warm water
l Rinse and dry
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
DO NOT USE paper towels, wlndow sprays, scouring cleansers,
or solvents llke acetone, benzlne, carbon tetrachlorlde, etc.
These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge. cloth or
paper towel; warm
water and mild
detergent.
l Slide refrigerator out away from wall.
l Wash defrost pan with warm water
and mild detergent. Do not remove
defrost pan to clean.
l Rinse and dry.
l Make sure defrost drain tube points
into pan.
l Slide refrigerator back into place.
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment
l Clean dust and lint from condenser coils
on back of the refrigerator at least every
other month.
l Leave one Inch (2 5 cm] between wall
and condenser coil on back of the
refrrgerator

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 the store wrapping
and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas
Wash in cool water, drain and store in crisper,
Vegetables with Skins [carrots, peppers). .Store
In crisper, plastic bags or plastrc container.
Fruits .Wash, let dry and store In refrigerator In
plastic 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 ISperishable and expensive...you
won’t want to waste an ounce of It through careless
handling. The followrng list and chart give you pack-
aging hints and time limits.
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 is not
broken. If you want to keep it frozen longer, you
should wrap it wrth 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 origi-
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 Pouitry...Wrap in plastic wrap. The plastic
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND WRED MEAT*
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Variety Meaf!r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Chfcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
GroundBeef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St07
coictcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
‘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 original
carton or use the egg nest in the door of your
refrigerator
Mllk...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 original 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 foil to keep food from drying out and
transferring food odors. Plastic containers with tight
lids are fine, too.

STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section ISdeslgned for storage of corn
merclclly frozen foods aqd for freerlng foods or
home
Packaging The secret of successful freeztng IS
In the pockagIng The wrap you use must be air,
motsture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow olr moisture or
vapors or. or ou’
Rigid polyetPy;lene (piost CI contolners ‘wth tight-
flttlng IIds strc?lgh’-sided canning freezing jars.
heavy-duty alurnlnum foil, plastic-cwted paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps (such as Saran) are
recommended Note Heat-sealed boiling bags are
easy to use an71 can be used by themselves or as
carton liners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your treezer to qulck-
freeze any large quantlty of food. leave enough
space for air to circulate around packages. Be
careful to leave enough room at the front so the
door can close tlghtly.
Ice Cream
store IP the freezer Once the pack-
cage IS opened place 0 piece of olumlnum fol or
&axed paper smoothly against the Ice cream surf
‘ace This will prevent ice crystals from forming
Packaged Frozen Food
Store on freezer door
shelf or In the freezer If you plan to store It for a long
time. re-wrap 11with aluminum foil or plastic wrap
Frozen Meats- The followlng hints WI// help
keep the quollty lr your frozen meats
1. Freeze meat while fresh and In top condltlon
2. Use only recommended wrapplng materials
3. Prepare the meat for freezlng before wrap-
ping It Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer ltfe
4. Wrap tlghtlk, pressing out OS much olr as
oossible
5. Label and date tt
6. Refreezing thawed meat 8snot recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices
Store on freezer door
shelf or In the freezer
STORAGECHARTFORFROZENFOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for shcxt times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread .......................... 2months
Cooked Dishes ............... 2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh ......................... 6months
Commercially Frozen ...... l-3 months
Fruits ........................... 6months
Ice Cream ....................... 1 month
Concentrated Juice .......... 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon ................ Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops .......... 3-4 months
Sausage .................... 1-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts ....... 6 months
Ground meat ............... . l-2 months
Poultry ..................... 3-4 months
Vegetables .................... 6months
.Courtesy of Natlonol _Ive Stock and Meat Board
.Courtesy of U S D A
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations. . .
Unplug the refrigerator and clean It rlnSe well
No need to shut off the refrlgerotor II you ~111be and dry Tape rubber or wo& blocks to both doors
away for less than four weeks Use up rserlshobles keeping them open far enough for air to get In
freeze other Items This WIII keep odor and mold from bulldIng up
Long vacations. . .
Remove all the food If you are going for a month
or more
WARNING: Tape blocks out of a child’s
reach...do not allow children near
the retrlgerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
Injured or trapped.
10 To restart refrigerator. see “Using Your Refrtgerator