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Whirlpool ET20GM manual

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  • Page 1

    NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ET20GK & Model ET20GM[...]

  • Page 2

    Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else... This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust controls. 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 designed to do. Parts and featu[...]

  • Page 3

    Contents Page SAFETY FIRST . . . 3 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN. 3 Install Properly 4 Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels.. . 4 Clean It . . . . . . . . . 4 Plugltln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. . Setting the Controls. . . . . . . 5 Changing the Control Settings . . 5 Power Saving Control . . . . . [...]

  • Page 4

    Install properly... Remove sales labels.. . . 1. Allow Y2 inch (1.25 cm] space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If 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 back can be flush against the wall. s?sF‘-’ -:.!i“--; [...]

  • Page 5

    Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR- CONTROL POWER SAVING CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER~CONTROL Setting the controls... Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the Give the refrigerator time to cool down com- refrigerator, When the refrigerator is plugged in for pletely before adding food. (This may take sev- the first time... 1. Set the RE[...]

  • Page 6

    Adjusting the refrigerator shelves... Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use To remove glass shelves: your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. 1. Tilt up at front. 2. Lift up at back. GLASS SHELVES ARE HEAVY. BE CAREFUL. 3. Pull shelf straight out. To replace glass shelves: 1. Gu[...]

  • Page 7

    Changing the light bulbs... 2. Remove bulb. 3. Replace with a 40.watt appliance bulb. r.. ./ _I z .3lkkw ~~~~.‘ii~. Al i. ^. Removing the base grille... To remove the grille: r METAL CLIPS 7 SUPPORT TABS 1. Open the door. 2. Pull grille outwards as shown. 1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips. 3. Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind[...]

  • Page 8

    l It 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...like stale water. Throw them away. They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation. l G[...]

  • Page 9

    Cleaning chart... Part Removable parts (shelves, crisper, meat drawer, ice cube trays or ice bin, etc.) Outside Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick.) Door liners and gaskets Dark plastics (covers and panels] Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator What to use Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm[...]

  • Page 10

    Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrigerated or frozen 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 contain[...]

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    FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of commercrally frozen foods and for freezing foods at home. 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 vapor in or out[...]

  • Page 12

    Freezing Vegetables - Freeze only fresh high- quality vegetables picked when barely mature. For best results, freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking. Wash in cold water, sort and cut into appropriate sizes. Blanch or scald. Puck in recom- mended container and freeze. Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks, potatoes or fresh tomatoes. [...]

  • Page 13

    IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick- freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours. (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space.) leave enough space for air to circulate around pack- ages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can [...]

  • Page 14

    Short vacations... No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; freeze other items. If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker: 1. Turn it off. 2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker. 3. Empty the ice bin. Long vacations... Remove all the food if you are going for a [...]

  • Page 15

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things You can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. It your retrlgerator will not operate: . Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.) l Ha[...]

  • Page 16

    I WHIRLPOOE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY RF001 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-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 a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEA[...]