UseAndCare G U I D E No-Frost RefrigeratorFreezer Model ET16AK Refriderator-Freezers, Ice makers, Dishwashers, Built-in Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condi/oners, Dehumidifers
Conte nt s Safety First ..........................................................................................1 Safety Alert Definitions ..................................................................1 Installation ............................................................................................3 Install It Properly ............................................................................3 Level It ........................................................................................
Safety First IMPORTANT Rules for Safe Installa/on and Opera/on Before doing anything else, please read these rules for safe installation and operation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. To ensure safety from entrapment and suffocation, unused refrigerators must have the door removed. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Parts and Features Parts and Features (Figure 1) Proper Disposal of Refrigerator Proper Disposal of Refrigerator (Figure 2) Suffoca3on Hazard. Refrigerator entrapment can cause death. Remove refrigerator doors prior to disposing. Do the following prior to disposing of old refrigerator-freezer: •Remove the doors (See Figure 2). •Leave shelves in place to keep children from climbing inside.
Installa/on Excessive Weight Hazard. Heavy refrigerators can cause serious injury or death. Use two or more people when moving refrigerator. 1. INSTALL IT PROPERLY... 2. LEVEL IT... Install It Properly (Figure 3) Crash Hazard. Unstable floors can cause refrigerator to fall on a person. Make sure refrigerator is installed and leveled on a floor that can hold the weight. Level It (Figure 4) To properly install, do the following: (See Figure 3) 1. Allow 3 inches (7.
Installa/on (Con/nued...) Explosion hazard. Igni3on of rubbing alcohol or inflammable or toxic solvents can cause serious injury or death. Do not use gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. to clean this product. 3. REMOVE SALES LABELS... 4. CLEAN IT... Remove the Consumer Buy Guid label, tape, and any inside labels before use. Prior to first use, and after removing all the packaging and sales labels, clean your refrigerator. NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruc3on labels inside your refrigerator.
Using Your Refrigerator CONTROL CONSOLE... Control Console (Figure 6) SET THE CONTROLS... You will find these controls inside your refrigerator (See Parts and Features, Page 2). After plugging in your refrigerator for the first time, set the controls to these suggested temperatures to ensure the best food storage results (See Figure 6). Set Freezer control to B Set Refrigerator control to 3 NOTE: It may take several hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely.
Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...) CHANGE THE CONTROL SETTINGS... Use the following guidelines when adjusting the temperatures in your refrigerator or freezer: • Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. • Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. • Then adjust the Freezer Control, if needed. Deciding what settings to use is made easy by the chart below.
Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...) MOVE THE MEAT PAN AND COVER... The meat pan is removable for cleaning and can also be moved to another shelf if desired. To remove the meat pan and cover, do the following: Meat Pan and Cover(Figure 7) 1. Slide meat pan out to stop. 2. Lift the front of meat pan. 3. Slide pan the rest of the way out. 4. To remove cover, push up glass insert from bottom, then lift out with both hands (See Figure 7). 5. Lift cover frame straight up and out.
Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...) CHANGE THE LIGHT BULB... Electrical Shock Hazard. Electricity can cause death or serious injury. Always make sure wall receptacle and plug are grounded prior to plugging in refrigerator. Change The Light Bulb (Figure 9) To change your refrigerator light bulb, do the following: 1. Reach behind Control Console to find bulb. 2. Unscrew bulb. 3. Screw a 40-watt appliance bulb in to socket (See Figure 9). ADJUST THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES...
Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...) ENERGY SAVING TIPS... The following energy-saving tips can save you money: • Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. • Clean the condenser coil regularly. Refer to “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section (Page 15). • Open the door as few times as possible. • Think about what you need before you open the door. • Get everything out at one time. • Keep foods organized so you do not have to search for what you want.
Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...) VACATION CARE... Short Vaca/ons Do not 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 autmatic ice maker, do the following: • Turn off ice maker. Refer to “Optional Automatic Ice Maker” section (Page 11). • Shut off the water supply to the ice maker. • Empty the ice bin. Long Vaca/ons Remove all food if you will be away for four weeks or more.
Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...) ICE CUBE TRAYS... If cubes are not used, they may shrink. Slow evaperation occurs with slow-moving cold air. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get. To remove ice, do the following: Ice Cube Tray (Figure 12) • Hold tray at both ends. • Slightly twist (See Figure 12). OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER... If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No.
Food Storage Guide Proper Storage–Fresh Food Leafy Vegetables. Remove store wrapping. Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cool water. Drain. Cold, moist air keeps leafy vegetables fresh and crisp. Vegetables with Skins. Store carrots, peppers, etc., in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic container. Fruits. Store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use.
Food Storage Guide (Con/nued...) Proper Storage–Frozen Food C AU T I O N Product Performance Hazard. Placing large quan33es of food for freezing, all at one 3me, could extend the freeze 3me. Leave enough space in freezer for air to circulate around packages and enough room at front of freezer so door can close 3ghtly. Packaging. The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. Use a freezer wrap that is air, moisture, and vapor proof.
Cleaning Your Refrigerator Explosion hazard. Ignition of rubbing alcohol or inflammable or toxic solvents can cause serious injury or death. Do not use gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. to clean this product. Electrocution Hazard. Electrical appliances can cause serious injury or death when submerged in water. Turn the Refrigerator Control to off and unplug appliance prior to cleaning. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
Cleaning Your Refrigerator Part Door liners and gaskets. CLEANING CHART What to Use • Sponge. • Soft cloth. • Paper towel. • Mild detergent. • Warm water. (Con/nued...) How to Clean • Wash with mild detergent and warm water. • Rinse and dry. NOTE: Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrted detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum on plas3c parts. C AU T I O N Dark plastic and gaskets. Product Damage Hazard. Harsh or abrasive cleaners or scouring cloths can harm surfaces.
Whirlpool® Refrigerater Warranty ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
Troubleshoo/ng BEFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE... To avoid a service call expense, try the following solutions before calling for assistance: • YOUR REFRIGERATOR WILL NOT OPERATE • Is the power supply cord unplugged? • Solution. Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet. • Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. • Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? • Refer to “Set The Controls” section (Page 5).
Troubleshoo/ng (Con/nued...) •Are the doors opened often? • Expect the motor to run longer when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed. • Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? • Refer to “Set The Controls” section (Page 5). • Are the doors closed completely? • Push the doors firmly shut.
Troubleshoo/ng (Con/nued...) • Is the control set correctly? • Refer to “Set The Controls” section (Page 5). • Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? • Turn valve on fully. • Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? • This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician.
Troubleshoo/ng (Con/nued...) • THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILD
Service Contacts IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number. Dial the following toll-free numbers: Continental U.S. .........................................800.253.1301 Michigan .....................................................800.632.2243 Alaska & Hawaii ........................................800.253.1121 Speak with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance.
Making your world a little easier. Part No. 1105860 © 1985 Whirlpool Corpora3on Printed in U.S.A.
