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A Note Tb You Thank you for buying an Estatee appliance. You have purchased a quality, WorMclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please cornplete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Impot%ant Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. l Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous . . . even if they will Tust sit in the garage a few days.” If you are getting rid of your okl refrigerator, do it safely.
Parts Atid Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Us6 them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.
Model lT18AK (shqwn) and TTlSDK ke cube trays Control panel - I Freezer shelf Utility compartment Model au reriai number I (on side Meat dra Crisper c Crispers -Adjustable shelves (glass on lTl8AK, wire on lT18DK) Leveling rollers (behind grille) Base grille Model TT20DK Model and serial Crisper Crispers cover.
.Before Using Yiur Refrigerator In This Section Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... 7 it properly Page Cleaning your refrigerator . ................ 6 installing Plugging it in . .................. ........ ............ 6 Leveling it ........................... .. ... ....... ..... 7 It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Installing it properly 1. Allow % 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. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wail. Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below. 1. Remove base grille.
. . ‘. .. .:. Using Yobr .Refrigera’tot In This Section Page Page Setting the controls ... .. ....................... 8 Removing the freezer shelf.. ........... .12 Changing the control settings ........... 9 Using the ice cube trays ................. .12 Removing the drop-in door trim pieces . ............................... 10 Using the optional automatic ice maker ........................ .13 Removing the snap-off door trim ....lO Changing the light bulbs ................ .
.Exterior moisture coritrol EaERmYomREcoNlRa on -111171 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 humicfii is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. Changing the control If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
Removing (on some the drop-in door trim models) To remove the trim piece: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end. To replace the trim piece: 1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket oDenina. 2. Push the trim pie’ce striight down until it stops. 3. Replace items on the shetf. Removing (on some the snap-off models) To remove the trim pie’ce: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. To remove shelves: 1. Remove items from shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lii back of shelf. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace shelves: 1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on cabinet wall. 2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.
Rbmovin@ the crispers’and di$per Pull out to the To remove the crispers: 1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop. top, lift the front and pull again. 2. Lii 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 it out with both hands. 2. Lift front of cover frame. 3. Pull cover frame up and out. 4. Remove metal cover support. Remove the glass Insert.
Using the optional automatic If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later, there are a few things you will want to know: l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply. instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet.
,Ch&nging.the light b,ulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricii leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb. 3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
RWersina’the. door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way. Refer to the instruction sheet induded with your refrigerator. Understanding the sounds 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 .Fok Your Refrigeratdr In T&k&ion. _ Page Cleaning your refrigerator ............... 16 , Page Power InterNPtlohs ............................. 19 Vacation and moving care ... ............ 18 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to extend its producilife. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
‘PART -1.. Door IIn& and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) Defrost pan WHATTOUSE Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water .HOWT@CLEAN l l l l l l Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment l l l Floor under refrigerator Floor cleaners : . .‘. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. 1. Use up any perishables. 2. Freeze other items. 3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position. l Shut off water supply to ice maker. l Empty the ice bin. Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2.
P&&r-‘itit&ru~ti@ti.s If-electric& goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off. 1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps food stay frozen. 2. If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR (b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice bums.
There is a coilec~. way to p&&.-and storerefriger&d longer, .takd’the time to study these recommended’steps. Storing fresh keep food fresher, food Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness. Leafy or.frozen foodTo vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain.
The freezer se&n is designed for storage. of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperatfve Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out.
If You. .l$leed ‘As&tahy Or- Performance problems often result from -little things you can fit without tools. ,Ptease read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance ... Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
2, If you need assistance* 4. If you need FSP@ replacement parts . . . .. . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere In the U.S.A.: 1400-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of qual’ky whenever you need a replacement part for your Estatee appliance.
ESTATE” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser 4.
