T?bi!l 4a ol@ Use& C~riGuide Freezer light (ET22DM, ETZZDK, ET22RM and ET22RK) Ice cube trays and shelves (ET22DK, ET22RK, ETOODK and ETSORK) I Automatic freezer shelf Freezer shelf / ET22RM Leveling rollers (behind base grille) X Base grille and Deep adjustable door bins Model ET22DM shown NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS ET22DM ET22DK ET22RM ET22RK ET20DK ET20RK
Contents Important Safety Instructions. ........ Before Using Your Refrigerator ....... Using Your Refrigerator. .............. Setting the controls ................... Changing the control settings .......... Exterior moisture control .............. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ....... Removing the freezer shelf ............ Adjusting the door bins ................ Removing the crispers and crisper cover. Adjusting the crisper humidity control ... Moving the meat drawer and cover ......
ImportantSafetyInstructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow basic precautions including the following: 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 “just sit in the garage a few days:’ If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely.
BeforeUsingYourRefrigerator Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 11. Plug it in Recommended 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle 3-prong grounding Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. To adjust a control, reach under the console and turn the knob. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time: 1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4. 2. Set the Freezer Control to C. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take several hours.) These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage.
Using Your Refrigerator Continued Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator. 1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. 2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator.
Removing I//k Pull out to the stop, lift the front the crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers: 1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop, lift front, then slide the rest of the way out. 2. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Push up glass insert from bottom, then slide out with both hands. 2. Lift front of cover frame. 3. Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out. 4. Remove metal cover support. Remove the glass insert, lift the frame front, then the back.
Using Your Refrigerator Continued along guide Adjusting the shelf glides The shelf glides can be used to secure odd shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along guide. Shelf glide cannot be removed. Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way. Refer lo the instructions sheet Included with your refrigerator. Ice compartment door Pull the ice compartment door panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear. Ice cube trays If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get. To remove ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends. 2. Twist slightly.
Using Your Refrigerator Continued If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward A. l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin, push It all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position. l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an off-flavor.. like stale water. Throw them away. Ice maker will make new ice.
Cleaning YourRefrigerator To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should be wiped up right away. PART Removable parts (shelves, crisper, meat drawer, etc.
FoodStorageGuide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Storingfreshfood Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
CaringForYourRefrigerator Vacationandmovingcare Powerinterruptions 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 electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off. 1.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance Wesuggestyoufollow thesesteps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your refrigerator will not operate: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.
4. If you need FSP” replacement parts:.. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance number in Step 2. 5.
WHIRLPOOC Refrigerator Warranty RF003 1 WHIRLPOOL LENGTHOFWARRANTY WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship. (Electronic models only.