Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ETL8VK Whirlpool
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ETl8XK & Model ETl8VK .rs, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Chshwashers, Bu~ll-In Ovens. and Surface Units, Ranges.
Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.. . This booklet tells you how to start your refrig- erator, clean it, move shelves and adjust con- trols. It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator. Treat your new refrigerator with care.
Contents Page Page SAFETY FIRST 3 Ice Cube Trays 7 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN. 3 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 Install Properly 4 Sounds You May Hear. 7 Remove Sales Labels 4 Energy Saving Tips 8 Level Refrigerator-Freezer 4 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 8 Clean It 4 Cleaning Chart 9 Plug It In 4 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE.
Install properly.. . Level refrigerator-freezer.. . Use Screwdriver to Adjust Leveling screw 1 Allow 3 Inches (7.5 cm] between overhead cabi- nets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm] between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall.
n Using your refrigerator Refrigerator Control / Power Saving Control Setting the controls.. . Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the refrigerator. When the refrrgerator IS plugged In for the first time 1 Set the REFRIGERA- TOR CONTROL to 3.
Changing the light bulb... WARNING: Before removing the light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the re- frigerator at the main power supply. Shock and injury could occur. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves..
Removing and adjusting the freezer shelf... To remove shelf: 1. Lift front slightly 2. Loft bock off supports. 3 Replace in reverse order. To adjust shelf: 1 Remove shelf 2. Remove supports by sliding upwards 3. Replace supports on desired level. 4. Replace shelf.
Energy saving tips... You can help your refrigerator use less electrrcrty l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabi- net to be sure of a good seul l Clean the condenser co11 regularly. l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door.
Cleaning chart... How to clean , ,, .,c lire- .s-_,r ,.z1”c~-.ll-ra2”~.l_.~-~r l Wash removable parts wrth warm water and a mild detergent l Rinse and dry l Wash with warm water and a mild de- tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There IS a right way to package and store refrlg- erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps Leafy Veget.
FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS .,i, _/ ., . . _ The freezer section is designed for storage of com- mercially frozen foods and for freezrng foods at home Packaging -The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging.
Freezing Vegetables - Freeze only fresh hrgh- quality vegetables picked when barely mature. For best results, freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after prckrng. Wash in cold water, sort and cut into appropriate srzes Blanch or scald Pack In recom- mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks.
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more un- frozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours. (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space.
Vacation 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; 3) empty the ice bin.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself withou.
Making your world a little easier Part No. 1104893 Rev. A 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. Jbsa&&,wxe1 .zi$~-~3%.3, :I, *:I I .r%- f ‘, . ,, : ; ,- 1 ? Makers. Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens. and Surface Units. Ranges. Mlcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltmners.
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