Whirlpool EM8GK manual

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    Aulomellc Ice maker (not shown) (GM and HM models) Ice cube ‘rays FK - fr _ ~~__- 3 -~-- Stallonarv Ice bln _ (GM and GK modols) utlllly , compartment Butler , compartment Adjustable shelves dglass for GM and GK models, wire for NK, HM and HK models) llonary ---. dholvos Shelf glide Elase’grllle (not shown) (models ETSOGM, ETZOGK and ETZONK) [...]

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    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions. .......... 3 Befare tJ$tg-yrorii Refrlger.ator. ; . ..‘. : ;:..; .. ..:4 Using Your Refrigerator .............. i .. .6 Control settings lor ET20GM. ET20GK and ET20NK .......................... 6 Control settings for ETl8GK, ET1 8HM and ET1 8HK .......................... 7 Exterior moisture control ...[...]

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    Important Safetv Instructions l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. l Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do It safely. Please read the enclos[...]

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    Before Using Your Refrigerator a-prong groundlng type wall receptacle Right to raise; Left to lower Clean It Cj,ean yo.ur re&igeralor beforce using jtS.ee cleaning inslrucli6ns on pag’es 13,and’l4. Plug It In Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz.. AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. I[...]

  • Page 5

    Mqd.elsiETlB~K, ET18kfM and .ETlBHK. Install properly: 1. Allow 3 Inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and refrigerator lop. 2. Allow at least an Inch (2.5 cm) between Ihe refrigerator condenser on the back and Ihe wall 3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installallon. 4. If the refrigerator is to be against [...]

  • Page 6

    Using Your Refrigerator ‘The dr&k-~gs~in~fhis book may vary stighlly fromyour refrigeratormodel. They,&e-designed to show the, different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the teatures shown. Control settings for ET20GM, ETPOGK and ETZONK Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in t[...]

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    “&~t~l~~l~~~~:~llei;K~E~l~HM:~ and ET18HK Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time: 1. Se! the Refrigerator Control lo 3. FREEZER 4 WARMER 0 COLDER t I 2. Set the Freezer Control to B. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food, (This m[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator Continued EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL l OFF 0 ON b yosnv Exrerlor. klo.is!tireContr@I The Exterior Mois.ture’Control on tne Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings, These heaters help keep morsture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator. 1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. 2. Use [...]

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    Pull out lo the slop, llfl the front nd pull again. Remove the glass insert, lift the frame front, then the back. Remove the glass Inset-& lift the frame front. : Re.rn6~iiig.the’xrispe’rc To remove the crisper%: 1. Slide cnsper strarght out lo the slop, lrfl front. then slrde out the rest of the way. 2. Replace in reverse order. Removing t[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator Continued Meta! clips Defrost pan I Electrical Shock Hazard I Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Shock and injury can occur if elec- tricity remains connected. To change refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator[...]

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    Raise signal arm to stop Ice. Lower slgnal arm to start It. AutotiatWce in&k& It you have Ihe automatrc Ice maker accessory, or II you plan IO add one later (Part No ECKMF-90). there are a few things you WIII wan1 lo know: l The ON/OFF lever IS a wrre srgnal arm. Down...for making Ice aulomatrcally. Up-.-to shut off the Ice maker. NOTE: Do [...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator Continued Sounasy~u’hay 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 following describes th[...]

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    Cleaning Your Refrigerator Both me rerngeraror a~.freezerseclions~ef!~t aulomatically. But both shbutd be cleaned about- once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should be wiped up right away. TO clean your.refrigeiator, turn the Refrigerator. dontrol, to OFF. unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator acc[...]

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    Cleaning Your Refrigerator Contlnued Models ETSOGM, ETPOGK ahd ETPONK: : Oefiotiii:pac ,* Sponge orcloth: l Mitd’detergent l Warm water ;. Remove basq gr.tlle.-(See page 10.) . To remove defrost pan, lift pan’over wire brace (remove tape; if any). l Wash defrost pan. l Rinse and dry thoroughly. l Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it[...]

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    There is a-correct way to package and store. refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the trme to study these recommended steps. Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and morsture proof maternal. Thus prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrrgerator. For dated p[...]

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    Food Storage Guide Continued Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary accordrng to the qualrty of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (air and moisture proof), and the storage lemperature which should be 0°F (-17.8%). FOOD Fruits STORAGE TIME Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and [...]

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    (3.aring For Your Refrigerator Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut OH the refngerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up pensha- bles; freeze other items. If your refrigerator IS equipped with an automatic ice maker: 1. Turn off your Ice maker by raising signal arm 2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker[...]

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    eed Service Or Assiskxe We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often resull from lillle lhings you can find and lix yourself wilhoul tools of any kind. If your refrigerator will not operate: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit wilh proper voltage? (See page 4.) l Have you check[...]

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    4. If you need FSP” replacement parts*... FSP IS a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpo- ration for qualily parfs. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacemenl part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will 111 right and work right, because they are made lo the same exacting specifications used to build every [...]

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    LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Dale of Purchase FSP” replacement pans and repair labor to correct defecls in materials or workmanship. Service must be provrded by an authorized WhirlooolSUservice comoanv. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP rep[...]