NO-FROST REFRIGERATORFREEZER Model ET20NK
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 SAFETYFIRST BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN Page Page ,.. 3 3 ..,.. Install Properly Level Refrigerator-Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plug ltln ,,..., I :. .1 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 4 4 4 4 4 5 Setting the Controls Changing the Control Settings Power Saving Control Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves Removing and Adjusting the Freezer Shelf .,, ..,......, ..
Install properly... Remove sales labels.. . Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remaining glue: 1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove. OR 2. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described in step 1. DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.
Using your refrigerator REFRIGERATO Setting the controls... I Give the refrigerator pletely before adding Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refriaerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the f%st time... 1. Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL TO 4 2. Set the FREEZER CONTROL TO C T These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
Adjusting the refrigerator Shelves can be adjusted your refrigerator. shelves... to match the way you use To remove shelves: 1. Tilt up at front. 2. Lift up at back. 3. Pull shelf straight out. To replace shelves: 1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports. 2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop Lower front of shelf to level position into slot. Removing and adjusting the freezer shelf... To remove the shelf: 1. Lift front slightly. 2. Lift back 3. Replace off supports.
Changing the light bulbs... 1. Reach behind the control console 2. Remove bulb. 3. Replace with a 40.watt appliance Removing the base grille... r To remove the grille: 1. Open the door 2. Pull grille outwards as shown. 3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened grille. to find bulbs. bulb. METAL CLIPS 7 To replace the grille: 1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips. 2. Push firmly to snap into place. 3. Close the door. behinc! Ice cube trays... To remove ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends.
Sounds you may hear... ‘/ 9 3 =i ’ \\ Possible Sounds: l l l l l 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. The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you, and what may be making them.
Cleaning chart@.. Part What to use How to clean Removable parts (shelves, crisper, meat drawer, etc.) Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water. l Outside Sponge, cloth or paper towel;mild detergent; appliance wax (or good auto paste wax] 9 Wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh Wash removable parts with warm and a mild detergent. . Rinse and dry. cleansers.
Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in origlnal wrappings. Once opened, tightly re-wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the label says it’s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry...Wrap in plastic wrap. The plastic on poultry, as purchased, may be used for storage. ihere is a right way to package and store refrigerated or frozen foods.
FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer commercially at home. section is designed for storage of frozen foods and for freezing foods 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 highquality 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 recommended container and freeze. Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks potatoes or fresh tomatoes. All will become limp or mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when thawed.
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quickfreeze 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 packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Vacation Short vacations... Moving... 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 your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time. Disconnect the water line.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: I+ 2. If you need assistance?. efore calling for assistance... j :-formonce problems oflen result from lIttIe things .c .A XI~ find and fox yourself wlthout tools of any kind Call Whirlpool phone number.
e WHIRLPOOL“ REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL RF001 WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement ports and repair loborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship.
