Whirlpool ET25DQ manual

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    YE . N I h ol’ UseAndCare A Note To You Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Ca.afezrur 2 3 4 5 7 21 Food Storage Guide 24 If You Need i!tzz! I 26 Warranty 28 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WITH Tkil~(&~-j~~Tm MODELS ET22DQ ET25DQ[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You purchased a quality, worMc/ass 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 applian[...]

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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: 1 l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator. .ChiM entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator p[...]

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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. Freezer light Automatic Ice maker Ice bin Removable freezer shelvw Leveling rollers ’ (behind base grille) MODEL ET22DQ Shown Control panel Refrigerator control Exte[...]

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

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    Installing it properly 1. Allow ‘55 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 refrigera[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the controls ............................ 7 Adjusting the crisper humidity control ............................................... 13 Changing the control settings.. ........ .8 Removing the freezer shelf.. ........... .I3 Adjusting the door bins ..................... g Adjusting the bin/she[...]

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    ExlERmYusTmEcmRa m -m I 1 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 humidity is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.[...]

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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 binlshelf glides to secure odd- shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bin/track. NOTE: S[...]

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    Adjusting the lateral-adjust shelf To slide shelf side-to-side: 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 sheff 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 Upper channel 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. Insert rear shelf slides into [...]

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

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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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    Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents l This is normal l They break apart easily. attached at l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa- corners rated. Ice maker l ON/OFF lever in the won’t l Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) position. OFF (up) position make ice l Freezer not cold l Ice maker will not opera[...]

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    Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if: l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. l a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. l the ice dispenser is not usad regularly. To remove ice bin: 1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rea[...]

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    Using the THIRSTCRUSHERTM dispensing system The ice dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When you press the - dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. When you release the dispenser bar, a buzzing sound may be heard for a f[...]

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    The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. It holds approximately 1 quart (1 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). Please allow about 30 seconds to clear the air from the system and for the water to app[...]

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    Solving common dispenser problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS Ice dispenser l Freezer door open l Close the freezer door. won’t work l Ice bin not properly l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way. installed l Wrong ice in bin l Use only crescents from ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage CapAt[...]

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

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    Understanding the sounds you may hear 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 describes the kinds of sounds tha[...]

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    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few thin[...]

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    PART Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) Defrost pan WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge, soft cloth 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. Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse [...]

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    Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove all food from the refrigerator. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism. Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse wel[...]

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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 Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezin[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service Perfomnce 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 . . . Lied in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if[...]

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    2. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dlal toll-free from anywhere In the U.S.A.: 1-800-2-1301 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 c[...]

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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 [...]