Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ET14GK Whirlpool
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A Note To You 2 ~~~~:dw 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refmigerator 13 Food Storage Guide 16 If You Need $zit: I 18 Warranty 20 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, worMclass 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.
Imraortant Safetv Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: I l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, 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.
I-- Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section r Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Plugging it in 5 Leveling it 6 . . . . . . . .
Installing it properly 3. 4. 5. 1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. 2. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
- Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the temperature control . . . . . . . . 7 Using the automatic ice maker . . . . . . . . 10 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . ...8 Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lift back of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
Removing the meat drawer and cover (~~146~) 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 order. To remove the cover: 1. Remove meat drawer.
Using the automatic ice maker (ODtional on ET14JK. ETl4HJ and ET14GK, *a&tory-installed on ET14JM) If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (contact dealer for 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 ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position.
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 Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power lnterruptlons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Vacation and moving care ,.............. 14 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 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.
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.
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.
If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance 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 . . . Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
2. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1400-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
- 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.
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