Whirlpool ET18HD manual

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    A Note To You More Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refmigerator 7 I Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Cell us with questions or commenb. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER B MODELS ET22DM ET20DM ET20HD ET18DK ET22DK ET20DK ET18HD a Is3[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance. You have purchased a qualii, worMclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appl[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator. @Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator pa[...]

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    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you pur- chased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. Auto[...]

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    Before Using Your Refrigerator I In This Section Page I Cleaning it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leveling it . . . . [...]

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    Installing it properly 1. Allow 1.h inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall. Leveling it Your refrigerato[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting the crisper Changfng the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 humidity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adjusting the door bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. l Use the OFF setting when humidii is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. Ex-mmYolsnREcalRa -ml 011 [...]

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    Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins: 1. Lii bin up. 2. Pull bin straight out. To replace door bins: 1. Slide bin in above desired support button. 2. Push down until it stops. Adjusting the bin/shelf glides Use the bidshelf glides to secure odd- shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bin/track. NOTE: Sh[...]

  • Page 10

    Adjusting the lateral-adjust shelf To slide shelf side-teslde: 1. Lii slightly on shelf front. 2. Slide to desired location. 3. Lower shelf front to level position. NOTE: You do not have to remove small items from the shelf before moving it side-to- side. You may need to remove larger items. To remove the shelf: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. [...]

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    To reinstall shelf: 1. Hold shelf at front and back. 2. Tilt front of shelf up to a 45” angle to track. 3. Insert both rear shelf slides into upper channel of track. 4. Lower front of shelf to a level position. NOTE: Make sure both rear shelf slides are securely in the track before letting go of shelf. Upper channel slides into upper channel of t[...]

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    To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lll front of meat drawer. 3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: lilt front of cover up. Lii hack of cover. Pull cover straight out. 1. 2. 3. 4. Replace cover in reverse order. Removing the meat drawer and cover Pull out to t[...]

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    Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. l Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. l LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. l HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy v[...]

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    Using the automatic ice maker (Factory-installed on some models) If you have an automatic ice maker, or lf you plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice maker kit number), there are a few things you will want to know: l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. DOWN to make ice automatically. UP to shut off the ice maker. IMPORTANT: Do not turn ic[...]

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    Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricii leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electriil shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Reach[...]

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    Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrig- erator so the doors open the other way. Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds thal your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don?[...]

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    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section r Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few th[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft doth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- warm water trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Plastk parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thorou[...]

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    Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dis- pensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism. 3[...]

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    Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Storing fresh food Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. Fo[...]

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    Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperat’kre Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful free[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service Perfomnca problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see [...]

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    2. lf you need assistance* . . . Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-2581301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service [...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and re[...]