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A Note To You
Important Safety
Insbuctions
Parts And Features
Before Using Your
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Using Your
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Food Storage Guide 18
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
MODELS ET20NK ET18NK ET18HN
ET20NM ET18NM
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/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 appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com- plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
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This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage
Li$;d damage to
Our Consumer Assistance is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
Center number, l-800-253-1301,
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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 refrigerator. l Chiti entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- ous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig- erator, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Asso- ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur- ers. Help prevent accidents. l
Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator. eNever clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. l
FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Please:
Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hoM the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. l l
Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below
55°F (13°C). l l
Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the
Electriil Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet.) l l l
Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold.
Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual.
Properly maintain the refrigerator. l
Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
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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.
Ice cube trays
Automatic ice maker ant
Ice bin
(ET18NM and
ETPON M)
Control panel
Model and serial number label (on side wall)
Adjustable wire shehres.
Crisper cover
(plastic on
ET1 8HN,
ETl8NK and
ET1 8NM, glass on
ETPONK and
ETPON M)
Crispers H
__ rollers
(behind base grille)
\ Base grille
Butter
. compartment
- Meat drawer
- Utility bin
(ET20NK) and
ETSONM
Model ET1 8NK shown
Control panel
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Refrigerator control
Exterior moisture control
Light switch
Freezer control
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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In This Section
Page Page
Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I
Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leveling it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue: l
Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball, then remove.
OR l
Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing detergent before removing glue as de- scribed above. Do not use sharp instru- ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material. See “Important Safety Instruc- tions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials, clean your refrigerator before using it, if necessary. See cleaning instructions on pages 15 and 16.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electriil supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground- ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle grounding plug
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Installing it properly
1. Allow 1/2 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 refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left.
To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below.
1. Remove base grille. (See page 13.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock- wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 13.)
Rlght to ralse; left to lower screwdriver
Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing the drop-In trlm pieces . . . . . . . . 9
Removlng the snapoff door trim . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..lO
Removing the meat drawer and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the crispers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the crisper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Using the ice cube trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the optional automatic ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the base grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reversing the door swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Understanding the sounds you may hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Temperature controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 (warmest) to 8 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to C.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (coldest) to D (warmest).
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. This may take several hours.
The settings indicated above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the control settings” on page 8.
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Exterior moisture control
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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.
Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
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Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have questions, call our Consumer Assistance
Center number, 1-800-253-l 301. l l l
Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
Watt at least ments.
24 hours between adjust-
Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
CONDITION:
Refrigerator section too warm
Freezer section too warm
REASON: l l l
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm l l l
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough) l
Controls not set correctly for your conditions
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
Freezer
6
D
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
4
A
2
A
Refrigerator section too cold
Ice not made fast enough
Both sections too warm l l
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough) l l l
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room temperatures
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
4
A
6
C
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Removing the drop-in door trim pieces
(on some models)
To remove the trim piece:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end.
To replace the trim piece:
1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening.
2. Push the trim piece straight down until it stops.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
Removing the snap-off door trim
(on some models)
To remove the trim piece:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece.
3. Lii trim piece straight out.
To replace the trim piece:
1. Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall.
2. Push trim piece straight back until it snaps securely into place.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
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Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator.
To remove shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Titt shelf up at front.
3. Lii back of shelf.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
Remove the meat drawer and cover for cleaning or moving to another shelf, if desired. Remove the meat drawer first.
Lii the front, then the back.
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Lii the front.
3. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the meat drawer.
2. Tilt front of cover up.
3. Pull cover up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit bottom notches of cover over rear and center cross bars of shelf.
2. Lower cover into place.
3. Replace the meat drawer.
Pull out to the stop, lift the front and pull again.
Removing the crispers
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Pull out to the top, lift the front and pull again.
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Removing the crisper cover
ET18HN. ET18NK and ET18NM
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the crispers.
2. Lii cover front.
3. Pull cover up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
3. Replace crispers.
ETZONK and ETZONM
To remove the cover:
1. Push up glass insert from the bottom, then slide it out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame.
3. Pull cover frame up and out.
4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:
1. Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet.
2. Fit back corner of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator, then lower front onto metal cover support.
3. Slide back of glass insert into cover frame. Then lower front to level position.
Remove the glass insert.
Lii front of cover frame, then the back.
Using the ice cube trays
If you don’t use cubes, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation.
The longer you store cubes, the smaller they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
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Using the optional automatic ice maker
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice maker kii 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 ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply.
Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet. l l
The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes.
Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals, such as salt from a malfunctioning softener, can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure that the water softener is well maintained and operating
PropeW. up to stop ice maker.
Down to start ice maker.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached l
This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion- at corners ally to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not operate or ice is not made fast enough l l
ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
ON (down) position.
Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on paw 8.1
Off-taste or odor in ice l
New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off- flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice. l l l
Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on pages 18 and 19.
Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 15 and 16.
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Changing the light bulbs
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 electriial shock or personal injury.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape.
Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open refrigerator door.
2. Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 16.
Condenser coils
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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
Water 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.
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.
The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you, and what
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water may be making them. l thud (clatter of ice)
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
Running sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts.
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.
Saving energy
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You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.
Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
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 food organized so you won’t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed. l l l
Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig- erator 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.
Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Page
Power lnterruptlons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrfg- erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with miM detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth or paper towel with mild detergent, warm water and an appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN l
Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l
Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. l l
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wax painted metal surfaces at lead twice a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts. l l
Wash with mixture of warm water and
- mikl detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly. continued on next page
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PART
Door liners and gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser coils
Floor under refrigerator
WHAT TO USE
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water
Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water
Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water
Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment
Floor cleaners
HOW TO CLEAN l
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. l
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See “Important Safety Instruc- tions” on page 3. l l l l
Remove base grille. (See page 13.)
To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove tape; if any).
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l
. Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan.
Replace base grille. l l l
Remove base grille.
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.
Replace base grille. l l l l
Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows.
Clean floor.
Roll refrigerator back into place.
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l
Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
. Shut off water supply to ice maker. l
Empty the ice bin.
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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. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, rinse well and dry.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home:
1. 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 l
Disconnect the water line.
After the last load of ice drops, lift the signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to page 5. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply line.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator” on page 7.
Power interruptions
If electriiity goes off, call the power com- pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of ft.
Questions ?
Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-600-253-1 301.
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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. For dated products, check code date to ensure fresh- ness.
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.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
Fruit
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 original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the egg bin pro- vided or in the original carton on interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf,
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi- num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times.
TYPE
Chicken
Ground beef
Steaks and roasts
APPROXIMATE TIME
(DAYS)
1 to 2
1 to 2
3 to 5
Cured meats
Bacon
Cold cuts
Variety meats
7to10
5 to 7
3 to 5
1 to 2
‘If storing meat longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.
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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 freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer through- out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food. l l
Packaging recommended for use:
Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
Straight-sided canning/freezing jars l l l
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Plastic-coated paper
Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods. l l l l l l
Do not use:
Bread wrappers
Non-polyethylene plastic containers
Containers without tight lids
Waxed paper
Waxed-coated freezer wrap
Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings couM cause food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen food.
Freezing
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 packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature, which should be
0°F (-17.8%).
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If You Need Assistance Or
Service
Performance problems often result from little things you can fii 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 if it can solve your problem.
PROBLEM
Your refrigera- tor will not operate
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Is the power suppfy cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
The lights do not work
Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?
The optional ice maker does not work
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It coukl take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position?
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
You hear unfa- miliar sounds or a rattling/ jingling noise
Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you may hear” on page 14.
There is water in This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow.
The motor seems to run too much
Are the condenser coils dirty?
Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool.
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2. If you need assistance* . . .
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.:
1-500-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consuftants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
3. If you need service* . . .
Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool@ service companies.
Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our
Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: l
APPlJbNCE-HOUSEHOLD
MAJOR, SERVICE L REPAIR
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Auikorlzd Whnpool or
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DRYERS, SERVICE L REPNR
. SH WhIrlpool AppWancer or
Autlmrlzed WhIrlpool Satvim
(Emmpb: XYi! sefvb Co.)
4. If you need FSP replace- ment parts . . .
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli- ance. FSP replacement parts will fii right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to buiM every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . .
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Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.
Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606 l
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
*When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the pur- chase date. (See page 2.) This informa- tion will help us respond properly to your request.
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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
FSPQ 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 repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tubing
Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any food loss due to product failure.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking
“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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