Whirlpool ETl8TK User manual

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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETl8TK
)‘.s. Freezers, Relrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Conditloners. Oehumldlf

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
Ice
Trays
Adjustable
Freezer Shelf
ContrA -
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Juice Can Rack
- Egg Nest
Butter
- Compartment
r-W Adjustable
Shelves
Stationary
Door Shelves
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. ..
When you need service or call with a question,
have this informatlon ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate located as shown). Serial Number
2. Purchase date 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
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN 3
Install Properly 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4
Remove Soles Labels 4
Clean It 4
Plug It In 4
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 5
Setting the Controls 5
Changing the Control Settings 5
Power Saving Control 5
Changing the Light Bulb 6
Moving the Meat Pan and Cover 6
Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 6
Removing the Crispers and Cover, 6
Adjusting the Freezer Shelf 6
Page
Ice Cube Trays 7
Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7
Sounds You May Hear. 7
Energy Saving Tips 7
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 7
Cleaning Chart 8
K)OD STORAGEGUIDE 9
Storing Fresh Food 9
Storing Frozen Food 10
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
I, Before Calling for Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You NeedService 11
4. If You Hove a Problem 11
01984 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 will hold
the weight, and in on area suitable for its size
and use.
l is connected 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 or other heat source.
l is properly maintained.
l is out of the weat her.
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.
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.. . Remove sales labels.. .
1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cab-
inets and the refrrgerator top.
2. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm] between the refrig-
erator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re-
frigerator for ease of installation.
4. If the refrigerator isto be against a wall, you might
wont to leave enough space so the door can be
opened wider.
Level refrigerator-freezer...
Leveling screw
Use Screwdriver
to Adjust
1. To raise front, turn each screw to the right
2. To lower front, turn each screw to the left.
3. Check with level.
4
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other
inside labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue
left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN-
STRUCTION LABELSINSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructions on page 8.
Plug it in...
grounding type
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.

REFRIGERATOR POWER SAVER
Refrigerator Control / Light Switch Freezer Control
Power Saving Control
Setting the controls.. .
Controls for the refrrgerator and freezer are in the
Give the refrigerator time to cool down com-
refrigerator. When the refngerator is plugged in for pletely before adding food. (This may take sev-
the first time..
1. Set the REFRIGERA-
TOR CONTROL to 3.
These settings should be about right for normal
household refrigerator usage.
2. Set the FREEZER
CONTROL to B.
The controls WIII be set about right when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below,
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments
l Then adjust the Freezer Control, if needed.
CONDITION :
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
IfFreezer
Section is
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
.,,call your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE” Section is
service
assistance TOO COLD
telephone IfICE isn’t
number MADE FAST ENOUGH
(page 111. IfBOTH SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
REASONS:
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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 OTvery cold
RECOMMENDED CONTROL
SETTINGS: --
Refrigerator
Freezer :
Refrigerator 3
Freezer A
Refrigerator 2
Freezer B
Refrigerator 3
Freezer A
Refrrgerator 4
Freezer B
Power Saving Control.. . .CONS”MLS,tib,kNIRG”. RtWCrSellt1110”I*oosru~E.
The Power Saving Control on the Control Con-
sole operates electric heaters around the door 4m
openrngs. These heaters help keep moisture from I. Use the “CONSUMES LESSENERGY” setting when
forming on the outside of the refrigerator. humidity is low
2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting
only if moisture forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.
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Changing the light bulb.. .
Unplug the refrigerator first.
I, Reach behind control console to find bulb.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
The meat pan and cover can be removed for
cleaning and moved to another shelf, if desired.
Remove the meat pan first.
Removing:
1. Slide the pan out to stop.
2. Lift the front of meat pan.
3. Slide pan the rest of the way out.
4. Tilt cover up at front.
5. Pull forward and out.
Replacing:
1. Fit notches underneath cover over rear and center
cross bars on shelf.
2. Lower cover in place.
3. Replace meat pan in reverse order.
Adjusting the
I. First, remove food
2. Slide shelf straight
3. Lift front.
refrigerator
from shelf.
out to stop.
Shelf Stop -
4. Slide the rest of the way out
Replacing Shell:
1
1. Frt back of shelf on top of gutdes with wire stops 1
on the bottom of guides.
2 Lift front, slide shelf in until It clears guide stops.
Shell 61
Removing crispers and crisper cover...
Removing me Crispers:
I, Slide crisper straight out to stop, lift front, then slide
Lift the Front, Then the Back
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the rest of the way out,
2. Replace in the reverse order.
Removing Cover:
I, Lift front and remove the cover support
2. Lift out cover by pulling up and out
Replacing Cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of
refrigerator, then lower front into place.
2. Replace cover support with the long tab towards
the front. Note: If support needs adjustment, turn
base right to lower, or left to raise.
Removing and Adjusting the freezer shelf...
To remove shelf:
I. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off supports.
3. Replace in reverse order
To adjust shelf:
I, Remove shelf.
2. Remove supports by sliding upwards
3. Replace supports on desired level.
4. Replace shelf.
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Shett Support

Ice cube trays.. .
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. 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.. .
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Arm to Start It
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
If you have the automatic Ice maker accessory or
plan to udd one later [Part No. ECKMF-83). there are a
few things you will want to know:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down., .foc making ice automatlcally,
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 foe 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 ihe freezer IS
cold enough to make Ice. This can take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing ccnnectlons. the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavored Discard the
first few batches of Ice.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice
is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a
higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn
the Freezer 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...likg stale water. Throw them away. They
will be 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
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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
Poulble Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
l Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
Probable Causes:
Your refrigerator has a fan; you may hear the 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 ice1
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 Running 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 cab-
inet to be sure of a go& 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.
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 CONSUMES
LESSENERGY unless moisture forms on 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.
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Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once CI month to help prevent odors from building
up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use
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How to clean
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc.)
Outside
Mild detergent and
warm water.
Sponge. cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent;
applrance wax [or good
auto paste wax)
l Wash removable parts with warm water
and CImild detergent
l Rinse and dry.
l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
. 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.
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Inside walls [Freezer
should be allowed to
worm up so cloth won’t
stick )
Door liners and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with warm water and
paper towel, baking ~ mild detergent or
soda, warm water, mild -baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
detergent 1quart [.95 I] warm water
l Rinse and dry
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Sponge. soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water.
detergent, warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USECleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastics
(covers and panels) Mild detergent and
l Wash with a soft grit-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 USEpaper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scmtch or damage the material.
Defrost pan
[behind refrigerator
on top of motor]
Warm water and mild
detergent.
l Roll refrigerator 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 Roll refrigerator back into place.
Condenser coil Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
l Clean dust and lint from the con-
denser coil behind the refrigerator
at least every other month.
Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaner.
l Roll refrigerator away from wall.
l Wash floor
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if refrigerator is level.
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Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There IS a rrght way to package and store refrig-
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer,
take the trme to study these recommended steps.
Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapplng Tram
or tear off brursed and drscolored areas Wash In
cool water, drain and store In crisper Cold, morst clr
helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crrsp
Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers) Store
In crisper. plcstrc bags or plcst~c container
Fruits Wash, let dry and store In refrigerator In
plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berrres
until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries r
their store contarner In a crisper, or store in a loosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf
Meat Meat ISperishable and expensrve you
won’t want to waste on ounce of it through careless
hcndlrng The followrng lrst and chart grve you pcck-
aging hints and trme lrmlts. 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 OS one month If the seal IS not
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 wrapprng 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 clumlnum foil Store
rmmedrately
Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,,
bacon sauscge cold clU’: etc keep bes’ n origl~
ncl ‘wrapglngs OrIce opened t @try re-wrap in
plastic drop or aluminum foil
Canned Ham. Store In refrNgerctor #unless the IO-
be’ scys its okay to store on trse shelf DG not freeze
Fresh Poultry Looselr ~‘rcp or hcxed paper or
p astic wrap -he plastic ‘wcp or, polJltrc as our-
cwsed Taq !x bsen, for storage
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STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT”
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Approximate Time
(days)
Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 1 to2
Ground Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . _. . . . . 7 to 10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7
ColdCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3to5
*If meat is to 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
hxas
Store without washrng in the orlginal
carton or use the egg nest In the door of your
refrigerator
Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place
milk on nterior shelf
Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on o
door shelf or Inside the refrigerator
Butter Keep opened butter In covered dish or In
the Butter Ccmpcrimen? When storing an extra sup-
ply, wrap In freezer packaging and freeze
Cheese
Store In the origrnal wrcpprng untrl
you are ready to use It Once opened, re-wrap
tightly in plcstrc 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
alumrnum foil to keep food from drying out and
transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight
IIds are fine. too

STORING FROZEN FOOD
Packaged Frozen Food
Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a long
time. re-wrap It with aluminum foil or plastic wrap
Frozen Meats The followlng hints WIII help
keep the quolltv in your frozen meats
The freezer section ISdeslgned for storage of corn-
merclolly frozen foods and for freezlcg foods at
home
Packaging - The secret of successful freezing IS
In the packaglng The wrap you use must be air,
motsture and vapor proof The wav you close and
seal the package must not allow air, moisture or
vapors In or out
RigId polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-
fitting lids, straight-sided canning freezlng jars,
heavy-duty aluminum foli. plastic-coated paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps [such as soran) are
recommended Note Heat-sealed boiling bags are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your treezer to quick-
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 tightly.
Ice Cream Store lrl the freezer Once the pack-
age IS opened, place a piece of olumtnum fol or
STORAGECHARTFORFROZENFOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for short times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread .......................... 2 months
Cooked Dishes ............... 2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh ......................... 6 months
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 .................... l-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts ....... 6 months
Ground meat ................ l-2 months
Poultry ..................... 3-4 months
Vegetables ................ . ... 6 months
waxed paper smoothly against the Ice cream sur- ‘Courtesy of Notional LIvestock and Meat Board and
face This WIII prevent ice crystals from formir,g USDA
1.
Freeze meat while fresh and In top condition
2. Use only recommended wrapping materials
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap-
ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life
4. Wrap tlghtly. pressing out as much air OS
possible
5. Label and date it
6. Refreezing thawed meat ISnot recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices
Store on freezer door
shelf or In the freezer
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations. . .
No need to shut off the refrigerator If you WIII be
away for less than four weeks Use up perishables,
freeze other items If your refrigerator IS equipped
with an automatic Ice nlaker, I] turn it off 2) shut off
the water supply to the Ice maker, 3) empty the Ice
bin
Long vacations. . .
Remove all the fmd If you are going for a month
or more If your refrigerator IS equipped with an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to
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the Ice maker at least a day ahead When the last
load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well
and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors
keeping them open far enough for air to get In
This WIII keep odor and mold from building up
Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do
not allow children near the refrigerator when
the doors are blocked open.
To restart refrigerator. see ‘Using Your Refrigerator