Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ET22DQ Whirlpool
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A Note To You Parts And Features Before Using Your Rfigerator Using Your Rehigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator 2 3 4 5 7 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ~fzx 22 Warranty 24 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, wor/&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have 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: l 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.
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning tt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing It property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Plugglng l? In .
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.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjusting the door bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 bin/shelf glides The bin/shetf glides can be used to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. To adjust bin/shelf glides: 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bin/track. To remove bin glides: 1. Grasp glide. 2. Rotate glide up and out of bin.
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 il out with both hands.
Using the automatic ice maker The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. l ON (down) . . . to start ice production to stop ice production l OFF (up) . . . .
Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if: l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. l a power failure causes ice in the bin to meft and freeze together. l the ice dispenser is not used regularly.
Using the THIRSTCRUSHERTM dispensing system bin in the freezer. When the dispenser bar is pressed, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute. When the dispenser bar is released, a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes.
The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. lt holds approximately 1 quart (1 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts (1.
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.
Understanding the sounds you may hear 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.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Cleanlng your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Page Power Interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Vacation and moving care Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism.
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 Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air 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 f& storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The motor seems to run too much The condenser coils are dirty. It is hot outside or in the room. The door is opened often. A large amount of food has been put in at one time. SOLUTION Clean the coils (See page 18.) On hot days, or if the room is too warm, the motor naturally runs longer.
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 FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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