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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER 8ET14GK 3ET14GK Use And Care Guide...
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A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty...
“If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 18. 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).
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.”...
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. Ice cube trays y Freezer shelf y Control panel - Model and serial number label (on side wall) Adjustable wire shelves 4 Crisper cover -...
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section refrigerator ....5 ..#... It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Installing it properly Allow 7.5 cm (3 inches) between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. Allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall. Allow 1.25 cm (l/2 inch) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the temperature control Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Removing the crispers and cover ..8 Removing the meat drawer and cover ..........9 Removing the freezer shelf .
Adjusting the refrigerator Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lift back of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: 1.
Removing the meat drawer To remove the meat drawer: Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer. 3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1.
Using the ice cube trays If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evapora- tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller they get. To remove ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends. Twist slightly.
Understanding the sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one dibn’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.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator ....12 Holiday and moving care ....14 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable few things you can do to help extend its product life.
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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...
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Holiday and moving Short holidays No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. 1. Use up any perishables. 2. Freeze other items. Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1.
Power interruptions If electricity goes off, call the power com- pany. Ask how long power will be off. 1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps foods stay frozen. 2. If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
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.
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.
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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 purchase date.
From Date of Purchase system. These parts are: 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.