Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8ET20DK Whirlpool
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER 8ET18DK 3ET18DK 8ET20DK 3ET22DK 8ET22DK a B Use And Care Guide lo/qq.
I A Note To You 2 Important Safety lnstnztions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need tEzr=or .
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class 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.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: *Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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.
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . ..-...................... 6 Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing it properly 1. Allow 1.25 cm (‘/2 inch) 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.
I Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjusting the door bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the bin/shelf glides .
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.
Adjusting the door bins To remove door bins: 1. Lift 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 bin/shelf glides to secure odd- shaped items or to separate other items.
Adjusting the lateral-adjust shelf To slide shelf side-to-side: 1. Lift 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.
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.
Removing the crispers and crisper cover 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. To remove the cover: 1. Push up glass insert from the bottom, then slide it out with both hands.
Removing the freezer shelf (on some models) Remove the upper freezer shelf for easier cleaning. To remove the freezer shelf: 1. Lift front of shelf slightly. 2. Lift back off supports. 3. Replace in reverse order. Raising the ice compartment door 1. Pull ice compartment door out from the bottom.
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 electri- cal shock or personal injury.
Removing the base grille To remove the grille: Condenser coils 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.
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.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Holiday and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Page Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service.
PART Door liners and gaskets 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.
Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Unplug the refrigerator. 3. Clean it, rinse well and dry. 4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in.
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 in the refrigerator in air-tight and moisture-proof material.
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, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through 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.
2. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step I+ . . . Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool* service company. 3. If you need FSP* replace- ment parts+ . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
WHIRLPOOL* Refrigerator Warranty - LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-Y EAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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