Whirlpool 3ET18ZK, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 8ET20ZK 3ET18ZK 8ET18ZK 0 U I Use And Care Guide I ...

Page 2: ...ou Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator FuMeStorage If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 2 3 4 5 7 13 16 18 20 ...

Page 3: ... This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it 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 18 If y...

Page 4: ...D LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source l Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the ...

Page 5: ...nd they may not match the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Freezer shelf Ice cube trays Ice bin Control panel Model and serial number label side wall Meat drawer Crisper cover Crispers base grille Control panel Utility compartment Butter _ compartment Adjustable wire shelves Egg bin Shelf glide Base grille REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL FREEZER COWER Refrigerator cont...

Page 6: ...glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 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...

Page 7: ...e door can be opened wider 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 11 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock Use a screw driver to adjust wise 4 Check with level 5 ...

Page 8: ...adjust the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the 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 C warmest ...

Page 9: ...etween adjustments in the chart below as a guide l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SElTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator l Door opened often section l Large amount of food added 6 D too warm l Room temperature too warm Freezer l Door opened often section l Large amount of food added 4 A too warm l Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enou...

Page 10: ...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 To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front of meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse orde...

Page 11: ...ame 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 Pull out to the top lift the front and pull again Remove the glass insert Lift front of cover frame then the back Removing the freezer shelf Remove the upper freezer shelf for easier cleaning To remove the freezer shelf 1 Lift f...

Page 12: ...a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base 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 ...

Page 13: ...y compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time 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 Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be su...

Page 14: ... tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot Re move 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 mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good...

Page 15: ...ve base grille See page 11 with mild detergent l Reach into small opening at right edge and and warm water remove the defrost pan l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening l Replace base grille Vacuum cleaner l Remove base grille with extended l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow attachment may need to be cleaned as often as e...

Page 16: ...pe 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 Power interruptions If electricity 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 foods stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove al...

Page 17: ... a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf hws Store without washing 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...

Page 18: ...astic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use l Bread wrappers l Non polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids l Waxed paper l Waxed coated freezer wrap l Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to ...

Page 19: ...d Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out You hear unfa Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator miliar sounds or a rattling Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you jingling noise may hear on page 12 Ther...

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