Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ETl6AK Whirlpool
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ETl6AK lor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Buill-In Ovens and Surlace Unils. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors.
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 i. L Page Page , : SAFETY FIRST .......................... 3 Reversing the Door Swing ........... 7 Important Safety Instructions ......... 3 Removing and Adjusting i BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR. .. 4 the Freezer Shelf .................. 7 1 Remove Sales Labels .
Before using your refrigerator 1. Remove sales labels... Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and any inside labels before using the refrigera- tor. To remove any remaining glue: 1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove. OR 2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing de- tergent before removing glue as described in step 1.
REFRIGERATOR CONTROL POWER SAVING CONTROL --LIGHT SWITCH b FREEZER CONTROL Setting the controls... Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the Give the refrigerator tlme to cool down com- refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for pletely before addlng food.
Moving the meat pan and cover... To remove the meat pan and cover: The meat pan and cover can be removed for cleaning and moved to another shelf, if desired. Remove the meat pan first. GLASS IS FRAGILE. BE CAREFUL. GLASS INSERT COVER FRAME 1. Slide meat pan out to the stop.
Reversing the door swing... You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way. You will need a #20 Torx head screwdriver. Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. To remove the shelf: 1. Lift front slightly.
Sounds you may hear... 3 P ‘5 =i ’ ’ Possible Sounds: l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: l Clicking or Snapping Sounds: l Water Sounds: l Ice Maker Sounds: - trickling water - thud (clatter of ice) l Running Sounds: Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t.
Cleaning chart... Part . Removable parts- (shelves, crisper, meat pan, etc.] o/-de inside walis (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick.] Door”‘ti&rs and gaskets Dark plastics (covers and panels] ..l_.-* Defrost pan (behind refrigerator on top of the motor] ,1 _.
Food storage guide There is a right way to package and store re- frigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. STORING FRESH FOOD leafy Vegetables...Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas.
STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. Packaging -The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The wrap you use must be air, moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air, moisture or vapor in or out.
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. Pack 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.
Vacation Short vacations... Moving... No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto- away for less than four weeks, Use up perishables; matic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water sup- freeze other items.
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. if your refrigerator will not operate: l Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.
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