NO-FROST REFRIGERATORFREEZER Model ET19TK m}s.Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, DIshwashers. Built-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 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. Use it only to do what home refrigerators are designed to do.
Contents Page BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer RemoveSalesLabels Clean It Plug It In USING YOUR REFRkiiibR Setting the Controls Power Saving Control Changrng the Control Settings Optional Automatrc Ice Maker Adjustrng Shelves Changing the Light Bulb Removing Crispers and Crisper Covers Moving the Meat Pan 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 c‘1983 Whirlpool Page Reversing the Door Swing Ice Cube Trays Sounds You May Hear Energy Saving TIPS CLEANING YOUR REFRli%Ai& :: Removrng the
Install properly.. . Remove sales labels.. . Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator. Any glue left can be taken off with rubbing alcohol. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front. Clean it.. . 1. Allow 1%inch (1.3 cm] between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top. 2. Allow ‘~2inch (1.3 cm) clearance against cabinets on each side for ease of installation. 3.
Using your refrigerator Power Saving Setting Control Temperature the controls.. Control . Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the refrigerator When the refrigerator IS plugged In for the frrst time 1 Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL to 3 ,” 2. Set the AIR CONTROL to B _ ;.. Power Saving Control.. Air Outlet Give the refrigerator pletely before adding erol hours.) the control . settings.. CONDITION : If Refrigerator Section is TOO WARM If Freezer Section is TOO WARM GUESTIONS? ,,.
Optional automatic ice maker.. . Changing the light bulb.. . Before removing the light shield for cleaning replacing the bulb, unplug the refrigerator. On apphance or for Use bulbs on/y Arm to Stop Ice Maker. Push in the Center; Lower Signal Arm to Start It. If you have the automatrc Ice maker accessory or plan to add one later [Part No ECKMF-61, there are a few things You will want to know l The ON /OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Down., .for making Ice automatically; Up..
Moving the meat pan and cover... The meat pan and cover can be removed for cleanrng and moved to another shelf. if desrred Remove the meat pan first. Reversing the door swing.. . You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors operrthe other way. Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. Ice cube trays.. . To remove ice: l Hold tray at both ends. l Slightly twist Removina: 1. Slide thepan out to stop 2. Lift the front of meat pan. 3. Slide pan the rest of the way out.
Energy saving tips.. . You can help your refrigerator use less electricity. Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. 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. Get everything out at one trme. Keep foods organized so you won’t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food ISremoved.
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Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham, bacon sausage, cold cuts, etc keep best In originol wrappings Once opened, trghtly re-wrop in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham.
FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS 6 3 The freezer sect on ISdesigned for storage of conmerc~clly frozen foods ond for freezlng foods at qome Packaglng - 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 vapors In or out RIgId polyethylene (plastic) containers with tightfitting IIds, straight-sided canning freezing jars.
Freezing Vegetables - Freeze only fresh highquality vegetables plcked 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 recommended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks, potatoes or fresh tomatoes. All will become limp or mushy.
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 fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space.) Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Vacation and Short vacations. .. No need to shut off the refrigerator if you WIII 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. Long vacations. .. Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic Ice maker, turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. .
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