Whirlpool ETWM ws User manual

NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ETWM
ws, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Olshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Unrts, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Aw Conditioners, Oehumldll

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
Automatic Ice Maker /
Refrigerator -
Control
Power Saver
Control
Freezer Control
Levelling Leg
% Roller
Number Plate
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service oi 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 date from sales slip [or date installed) 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
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN .,.............. 3
Install Properly 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4
Remove Sales Labels 4
Clean It 4
Plugltln .,,,..,,,.,......,.,., ..., 4
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. 5
Setting the Controls 5
Power Saving Control 5
Changing the Control Settings 5
Adjusting the Shelves 6
Removing Crisper and Crisper Cover 6
Changing the Light Bulb 6
Page
Automatic Ice Maker 6
Sounds You May Hear. 7
Energy Saving Tips 7
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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.IfYouHaveaProblem ,,,.,,,,,,,., 11
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Before you plug it in *<>,_ I,-,..)
IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally
l is properly maintarned.
responsible for making sure that it...
l is out of the weather.
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight, and in an area suitable for its size
l is used in an area where the room temperature
and use. will not fall below 55” F (13” C).
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with
l is not run where there are explosive fumes.
l is not used by children or others who may not
the right electric supply and grounding. understand how it should be used.
l is used only for jobs expected of home
refrigerators.
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
l is not near an oven, radiator OTother heat source. properly cold.
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Install properly.. . Remove sales labels.. .
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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 refrig-
erator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow J/ZInch (1.25 cm) on each side of the re-
frigerator for ease of installation.
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.. .
1. Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator In shipping
crate. They are the levelling legs.
2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator. Roll refrigerator
into place.
3. Lower legs just enough to lift rollers off floor.
4. Adjust each until the refrigerator won’t rock.
5. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.
-To raise corners, turn legs counterclockwise.
-To lower corners, turn legs clockwise.
6. Check with level.
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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and
any inside 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.. . A-’ f
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See clean-
ing instructions on pages 7 and 8.
Plug it in...
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 electrrcal requrre-
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your Irter-
ature package.

Using your refrigerator
Refrigerator Control /
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 time...
I. Set the REFRIGERA-
TOR CONTROL to 3.
2. Set the FREEZER
CONTROL to B.
Power Saving Control.. .
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.
Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.
Light Switch Freezer Control
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.
POWER SAYER
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1, Use the ‘CONSUMES LESSENERGY” setting when
humidity is low.
2 Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting
only if moisture forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.
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
If Freezer
Section IS
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
,-catt your If Refrigerator
COOL-LINE” Section is
service
assistance TOO COLD
telephone IfICE isn’t
number MADE FAST ENOUGH
(page 11). IfBOTH SECTlbNS
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 rcom 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
RECOMMENDED CONTROL
SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 4
Freezer C
Refrigerator
Freezer 3
A
Refrigerator
Freezer 2
B
Refrigerator
Freezer 3
A
Refrigerator
Freezer 4
B

Adjusting the shelves.. .
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I. First, remove food from shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to stop.
3. Lift front.
4. Slide the rest of the way out.
ReDlaCina Shelt:
1. iit bacrof shelf on top of gurdes with wire stops
on the bottom of guides.
2. Lift front, slide shelf In until it clears guide stops.
Removing crisper and crisper
cover.. .
L~fl the Front. Then the Back
Pull out to stop
Lift the Front and Pull Agaln
Removing Crispers:
1 Slide crisper straight out to stop.
2. Lift the front
3. Slide the rest of the way out.
4. Replace In reverse order.
Removing Cover:
l Lift front, then lift back.
l Pull up and out.
Replacing Cover:
I, Frt notches on back of cover into back nubs on
wall of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
Changing the light bulb.. .
WARNING: Before removing the light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator 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. Replace with a 40.watt appliance bulb
Automatic ice maker.. .
Shelf Stop
Raise Signal
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
Lower Signal
Arm to Start It.
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to add 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.. .for 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 untrl the freezer is
cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections. 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
positron.
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor...lrke stale water. Throw them away. They
will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also
become smaller by evaporation.
l The ice maker water supply should not be Soft-
ened water. The chemicals could damage the ice
maker molds.
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Sounds you may hear...
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Possible Sounds:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
l Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
l Water Sounds:
l Ice Maker Sounds:
- trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
l Running Sounds:
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 following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
to you, and what may be making them.
Probable Causes:
YOU may hear the refrrgerator’s fan motor and moving arr.
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.
When the ice maker ISrunnrng, you may hear a buzzing [from the water valve).
trrckling water and the clatter of Ice dumped Into the bin
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 good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils 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.
Cleaning your refrigerator.. .
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from burlding
up. Of course, spills should be wrped 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 followrng
directions.
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Cleaning chart.. .
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crrsper, etc.]
Outside
Inside walls [Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won’t
stick ]
Door liners and gaskets
Dark panels
Defrost pan
(behind refriger-
ator and on top
of the motor].
Condenser coils
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent.
applrance 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 abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year wrth 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 surtaces provides rust protection.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent
l Wash with warm water and
- mild detergent or
~ baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 gl to
1quart I 95 II warm water
l Rinse and dry
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.
Mild detergent and
l Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water, soft, clean sponge
sponge and soft, clean 9 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.
Sponge or cloth; mild
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
detergent and warm supply line allows
water.
l Wipe or wash defrost pan with warm
water and mild detergent.
Do not remove defrost pan to
clean.
l Rinse and dry.
l Roll refrigerator back.
Vacuum cleaner; using
the brush attachment.
l Clean dust and lint from condenser coils
behind the refrigerator at least every
other month.
l Leave one inch (2.5 cm] between wall
and condenser coils.
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.
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Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD
There is a right way to package and store refrig-
erated 01frozen 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 bag or plastic
container and store in crisper. Cold, moist air helps
keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp.
Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers)...Store
in crisper, plastic bags or plastic 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 container in a cnsper, o( 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 care-
less handling. The following list and chart give you
packaging 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 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 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 Poultry...Wrap in plastic wrap. The plastic
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
storage
STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT*
TyLpe &pro&de
VarIqty Meats wvj ,y;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chlcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
GroundBeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2
SteaksandRoarh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *. 3 to5
CwedMeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-.. i. 7 to10
~Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6to7
ColdCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5
*If meat Isto be stored longer than the ties given,
follow~hedlrectiwdfor~.
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 doot of 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 inslde the refrigerator.
Butter ..Keep opened butter in a covered dish or on
the Butter Dish in the Butter Compartment. When stor-
ing an extra supply, 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, jellv. 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.
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STORING FROZEN FOOD
Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door
shelf or tn 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 quality In your frozen meats
1. Freeze meat while fresh and In top condltlon
2. Use only recommended wrapplng materials.
3. Prepare the meat foe 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 tightly, pressing out as much air as
posstble
5. Label and date It.
6. Refreezing thawed meat ISnot recommended
The freezer section ISdesigned for storage of com-
merclally frozen foods and for freezing foods at
home Frozen Soups, Juices .Store on freezer door
e @@ rorlnthefreezer
Packaging ~ The secret of successful freezing IS
in the packaging The wrap you use must be air,
moisture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air, moisture or
vapors in or out
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-
flttlng lids, straight-sided canning freezing jars,
heavy-duty aluminum foil. plostlc-cwted paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps [such as Saran) are
recommended Note Heat-sealed bolllng bags are
easv to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck-
freeze any large quantity 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 In the freezer Once the pack-
age IS opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or
STORAGECHARTFORFROZENFOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for shoct times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread .......................... 2 months
Cooked Dishes ............... 2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh ......................... 6months
Commercially Frozen ...... l-3 months
Fruits ........................... 6 months
IceCream ....................... 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 .................... 6months
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Vacation and moving care
Short vacations. . ,
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you WIII be
away for only a few weeks. Use up the perishables,
freeze other Items Turn off your Ice maker, shilt off
the water supply, empty the ice bin and make sure
all Ice cubes are dtspensed out of the mechanism
Long vacations. . .
Remove all the food If you are going for a month
OTmore At least a day ahead, turn off the water
supply to the Ice maker When the last Idad 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 will keep cddor and mold from building up
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WARNING: Tape blocks out of a child’s
reach...do not allow children near
the refrigerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator.”
Moving...
Shut off the Ice maker water supply a day ahead of
time Disconnect the water line. Afterthe last supply of
Ice drops, I~ftthe signal arm to turn off the ice maker
Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Un-
plug the refrigerator and clean It thoroughly
Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts
well and tape them together so they don’t shift and
ratile
Screw In the levelllng legs; tape the door shut, tape
the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your
new home, put everything back: reconnect the water
supply and refer to “Install Properly ” page