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Whirlpool 3ET16NK Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 3ET16NK Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER 8ET17NK 3ET16NK Use And Care Guide...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide Reversing The Door Swing If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty...
  • Page 3 “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 23. If you need further help, feel free to call an authorized Whirlpool service center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4).
  • Page 4 Important Safety To reduce the risk of fire, electrical using your refrigerator, *Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. *Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”...

  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Ice cube trays Model and se number label of your appliance. Use them to become familiar...

  • Page 6: Before Using Your Refrigerator

    Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator ....5 it in ........5 Plugging It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use.
  • Page 7 Installing it properly Allow 1.25 cm (l/2 inch) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section ......7 Setting the controls Changing the control settings .

  • Page 9: Changing The Control Settings

    Changing the control If you need to adjust temperatures refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. REASON: CONDITION: Refrigerator Door opened often section Large amount of food added too warm Room temperature too warm Freezer Door opened often section...

  • Page 10: Trim Pieces

    Removing the drop-in 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 opening.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Refrigerator Shelves

    Adjusting the refrigerator Adjust refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lift the front slightly. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: 1.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Crisper Cover Track

    Removing the crispers For your convenience, one crisper is slightly larger than the other. This allows you to store celery and other longer items in your crisper. To remove the crispers: 1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front. 3.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Freezer Shelf

    Adjusting the freezer Adjust the freezer shelf to match the way you use your freezer. To remove the shelf: 1. Lift entire shelf slightly. 2. Move shelf all the way to one side. 3. Tilt other side up and out of shelf support cups.

  • Page 14: The Base Grille

    Removing the base grille To remove the base grille: 1. Open the refrigerator door. 2. Grasp the grille with both hands. 3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to release the top clips. 4. Roll grille toward you to release top clips. 5.

  • Page 15: Understanding The Sounds

    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.

  • Page 16: Caring For Your Refrigerator

    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section ....15 Cleaning your refrigerator Holiday and moving care ....16 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service.
  • Page 17 PART WHAT TO USE Door liners Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with and gaskets mild detergent and warm water Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge (covers and or soft, clean cloth panels) with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water...
  • Page 18 Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Unplug the refrigerator. 3. Clean it, rinse well and dry. 4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in.
  • Page 19 Food Storage 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 Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air- tight and moisture-proof material.
  • Page 20 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging.
  • Page 21 Reversing The Door Swing In This Section Please read these helpful hints before you start ....... . 20 Reversing the door hinges .
  • Page 22 Reversing the door hinges TOP HINGE ZENTER HINGE BOTTOM HINGE...
  • Page 23 Reversing the handles Screws < Screws Screws no ” Plastic...
  • Page 24 Step I+ . . . Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool* service company. +When asking for help or service: Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the pur- chase date.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    These parts are: From Date of Purchase 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.
  • Page 26 Printed on recycled paper-l 0% Post-consumer waste/ 50% Recovered materials 4194 TM 16/17 NK 2166793...

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