Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ET20GM Whirlpool
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ET20GK & Model ET20GM.
Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else... This booklet tells you how to start your refrigerator, clean it, move shelves and adjust controls. It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator. Treat your new refrigerator with care.
Contents Page SAFETY FIRST . . . 3 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN. 3 Install Properly 4 Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4 Remove Sales Labels.. . 4 Clean It . . . . . . . . . 4 Plugltln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. . Setting the Controls.
Install properly... Remove sales labels.. . . 1. Allow Y2 inch (1.25 cm] space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider.
Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATOR- CONTROL POWER SAVING CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH FREEZER~CONTROL Setting the controls... Controls forthe refrigerator and freezer are in the Give the refrigerator time to cool down com- refrigerator, When the refrigerator is plugged in for pletely before adding food.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves... Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use To remove glass shelves: your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. 1. Tilt up at front. 2. Lift up at back.
Changing the light bulbs... 2. Remove bulb. 3. Replace with a 40.watt appliance bulb. r.. ./ _I z .3lkkw ~~~~.‘ii~. Al i. ^. Removing the base grille... To remove the grille: r METAL CLIPS 7 SUPPORT TABS 1. Open the door. 2. Pull grille outwards as shown.
l It you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin, push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position. l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away.
Cleaning chart... Part Removable parts (shelves, crisper, meat drawer, ice cube trays or ice bin, etc.) Outside Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick.
Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrigerated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Leafy Vegetables...Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas.
FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section is designed for storage of commercrally frozen foods and for freezing foods at home. Packaging - The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The wrap you use must be air. moisture and vapor proof.
Freezing Vegetables - Freeze only fresh high- quality vegetables picked when barely mature. For best results, freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking. Wash in cold water, sort and cut into appropriate sizes. Blanch or scald. Puck in recom- mended container and freeze.
IMPORTANT: 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 pack- ages.
Short vacations... No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; freeze other items. If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker: 1. Turn it off. 2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things You can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. It your retrlgerator will not operate: .
I WHIRLPOOE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY RF001 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-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 a franchised TECH-CARE” service company.
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