Whirlpool Estate ET20EK Use & Care Manual

Estate series no-frost refrigerator-freezer
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NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
Model ET20EK
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Refrlgeralor-Freezers.
Ice Makers,
Olshwashers.
Built-In
Ovens
and Surface
Units.
Ranges.
MIcrowave
Ovens,
Trash Compactors,
Room Air Condltloners.
Oehumldllle

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  • Page 1 ,_ ‘<,y-;*- .-F ,... i _ x - 1.: .i s. Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Olshwashers. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER Model ET20EK Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldllle...
  • Page 2: Parts And Features

    Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.. . This booklet tells you how to start your refrig- erator, clean it, move shelves and adjust trols. It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator. Treat your refrigerator...
  • Page 3: Before You Plug It In

    I. Before Calling For Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance 3. If You Need Service 4. If You Hove a Problem 01985 Whirlpool Corporation is not near on oven, radiator or other heat source. is properly maintained. is out of the weather.
  • Page 4: Install Properly

    Install properly.. I, Allow Y2 inch (1.25 cm] space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider...
  • Page 5: Using Your Refrigerator

    Using your refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature Setting the controls.. Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are In the refrigerator When the refrigerator IS plugged the first time 1 Set the TEMPERA- 2 Set the AIR CON- TURE CONTROL to 3. TROL to B Changing the control...
  • Page 6 Adjusting the refrigerator Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator. Moving the meat pan and cover.. . The meat pan can be taken out and moved same way as the shelves, Remove the meat pan first. Removing the crispers and crisper covers...
  • Page 7: Changing The Light Bulb

    Reversing the door swing. .,. You can change the hinges on your refrigerator the doors open the other way, Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. Changing the light bulb... Optional automatic ice maker.. . lower Slgnal Arm to Start It. I r&e - ise Signal -.
  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Refrigerator

    Sounds you may hear.. . ‘5 Your new refrigerator Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned ’ ,% them, Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls and cabinets The following to you, and what may be making Posslble Sounds:...
  • Page 9 Cleaning chart... Part What to use Removable ports Sponge or cloth; mild (shelves, crtsper, meat detergent pan etc ) water Outside Sponge. cloth or paper towel, mild detergent, applrance auto paste wax). Waxing painted . ,._ lnsrde walls [Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or should be allowed paper towel, baking...
  • Page 10: Food Storage Guide

    Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a right way to package and store refrig- erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended Leafy Vegetables. .Remove store wrapping or tear off bruised and d\scolored cool water, drain and store In crisper Cold, moist air helps keep...
  • Page 11: Freezing & Storing Frozen Foods

    FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS The freezer section IS desrgned for storage of corn- mercrally frozen foods and for freezrng home Packaging ~- The secret of successful freezlng IS In the packaging The wrap you use must be arr. moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air, morsture or vapor In or out Packagrng...
  • Page 12 Freezing Vegetables - Freeze only fresh htgh- quality vegetables picked when barely 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 recom- mended container and freeze.
  • Page 13: Main Dishes

    IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any large quantlty of rood. Put no more un- frozen food Into the freezer than will freeze wlthln 24 hours. (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds o? vegetables per cubic foot of freezer...
  • Page 14 Vacation Short vacations. No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up penshables. freeze other items. If your refrigerator with an automatic ice maker, I) turn It off: 2) shut off the water supply to the ice maker;...
  • Page 15: Before Calling

    TECH-CARE service in your area. call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone defrost look In your telephone directory APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD- MAJOR- SERVICE L REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO to the 123 Maple 999.9999 WASHING MACHINESDRIERS & IRONERS-SERVICING...
  • Page 16 Whirlpool Home A /Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No. 1105749 Printed in U.S.A. 01985 Whirlpool Corporation ,-qt-~L1~: ;T*v i” &‘“# ‘*I> ‘$ : .b Makers. Dishwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls, Ranges, MIcrowave Owens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners.

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