Whirlpool ET16AKXR No Frost Refrigerator Freezer

Specifications

• Model: ETlGAKXR
• No-frost refrigerator-freezer
• Brand: Whirlpool Corporation

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Plug It In

Before using your refrigerator, it is important to ensure the following:

1. Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that can support its weight.
2. Place the refrigerator in an area suitable for its size and use.
3. Connect the refrigerator to the appropriate outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding. Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions.
4. Use the refrigerator only for tasks expected of home refrigerators.
5. Avoid placing the refrigerator near ovens, radiators, or other heat sources.
6. Maintain the refrigerator properly.
7. Keep the refrigerator protected from weather conditions.
8. Use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature is within the recommended range.

Parts and Features

The refrigerator-freezer comes with the following parts and features:

• Ice Trays
• Control Leveling Roller
• Butter Compartment
• Utility Compartment
• Meat Pan
• Utility Bin
• Adjustable Shelves
• Crisper Cover
• Crispers

Setting Up and Using Your Refrigerator

Follow these steps to set up and use your refrigerator:

1. Setting the Controls
   Adjust the temperature settings on the control panel to the desired levels for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

2. Power Saving Control
   Enable the power-saving control feature if available on your model. This feature helps conserve energy by reducing power consumption.

3. Removing and Adjusting Shelves
   To remove or adjust the shelves, follow the instructions provided in the user manual. Arrange the shelves according to your storage needs.

4. Cleaning Your Refrigerator
   Regularly clean your refrigerator to maintain its performance and hygiene. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the user manual and refer to the cleaning chart for specific cleaning recommendations.

5. Storing Fresh and Frozen Food
   Properly store fresh and frozen food in the designated compartments of the refrigerator. Refer to the Food Storage Guide section in the user manual for detailed instructions on safe food storage.

How do I properly install my Whirlpool refrigerator?

Ensure there is adequate spacing around the refrigerator, it is level, and connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

What are some energy-saving tips for my refrigerator?

Check the door gaskets for a tight seal, clean the condenser coil regularly, minimize door openings, and keep the refrigerator full but not overcrowded.

What should I do before going on vacation?

If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to the ice maker, and if you're leaving for an extended period, consider cleaning the refrigerator and unplugging it.

How can I identify unusual sounds from my refrigerator?

Refer to the sounds chart in the guide, which explains the probable causes for different types of sounds.

Q: How do I change the light bulb in my refrigerator?

To change the light bulb in your refrigerator, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power source.
2. Locate the light bulb cover inside the refrigerator compartment.
3. Remove the cover by twisting it counterclockwise.
4. Replace the old light bulb with a new one of the same type and wattage.
5. Reattach the light bulb cover by twisting it clockwise.
6. Plug in the refrigerator and check if the new light bulb is functioning properly.

Q: What should I do if I need service or assistance?

If you require service or assistance with your refrigerator, follow these steps:

1. Refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual to identify and resolve common issues.
2. If the problem persists, contact the service company mentioned in the manual.
3. Provide them with the model and serial numbers of your
   refrigerator for efficient assistance.

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER

MODEL ETlGAKXR

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vs. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Drshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Conditioners. Dehumrdill

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.
Parts and features

Ice Trays /
Control leveling Roller

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Model and

Serial Number

Butter

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Compartment

– Utility Compartment

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Meat Pan

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Utility Bin

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Adjustable

Shelves

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Crisper Cover

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Crispers

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service cx call with a question,

have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the

plate located as shown).

Serial Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place.

Purchase Date Service Company

and Telephone

Number

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Before you plug it in

IMPORTANT
Before using your refrigerator, you are personally responsible for making sure that it… l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold
the weight; and in an area suitable for its size and use. l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions:`) l is used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators.

l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source. l is properly maintained. l is out of the weather l is used in an area where the room temperature will
not fall below 55″ F (13” C). l is not used by those who may not understand how
it should be used. l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.

Install properly.. .

Remove sales labels.. .

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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any lnslde 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 dishwashing detergent solution (1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water] before removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachlorlde, etc. These can damage the material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT INSTRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under thibe, refri^gIe. rator

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Clean it.. .
Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions 4 on page 8,

1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and the refrigerator top.
2. Allow at least an inch (25cm) between the refrigerator condenser and the wall.
3. Allow l/z inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
4. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider.

Level refrigerator-freezer…

Use Screwdriver to Adjust

leveling screw

Ra”ise I

Lefl to lower
1. To raise front, turn each screw to the right. 2 To lower front, turn each screw to the left 3. Check with level.

Retrigerator Power Cord
RECOMMENDED 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.
Do not use an extension cord. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. See individual electrical requirements und grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

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Refrigerator Control

Light Switch
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Freezer Control

Setting the controls.. .

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time…
1. Set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL to 3.

Glve the refrlgerator time to cool down completely before adding food. (This may take several hours.)
These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage.

2. Set the FREEZER CONTROL to B.

The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

Changing the control settings.. .
If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below.

Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Then adjust the Freezer Control, if needed.

CONDITION :

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Section is

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If Freezer

Section is

TOO WARM

QUESTIONS?

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COOL-LINER Section is

service assistance

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telephone number

lf lCE isnY MADE FAST ENOUGH

(page 11).

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are TOO WARM

R.E-A_S.O..N–S—: Dooc opened often Large amount of food added Room temoerature too warm

Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle _o.ft.e_n, enough) Con&is not set corre%y for your conditions

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Heavy ice b;age

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Large &mount of food added

Very warm o( very cold

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Power Saving Control.. .
The Power Saving Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from fotming on the outside of the refrigerator.

I. Use the “CdNSUMES LESS ENERGY” setting when

humidity is low.

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2. Use the “REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE” setting

only if moisture forms on the outside of the

refrigerator.

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Removing the meat pan and cover.. . Removing:

The meat pan and cover can be removed for cleaning and moved to another shelf, if desired. Remove the meat ban first.

1. Slide meat pan out to stop. 2. Lift the front of meat pan. 3. Slide pan the rest of the wav out. 4. To remove cover, push up glass insert from bottom,
then lift out with both hands.

5. Lift cover frame straight up and out.

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the light bulb…

Replaclng:

1. To replace cover, fit notches in cover frame sides

over center shelf support.

2. Lower cover frame into place.

3. Lower glass insert into cover frame.

4. To replace pan, fit edges of pan into supports on

cover

5. Slide meat pan into place.

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WARNING: Betore removing the light bulb, either

unplug the retrlgerator or disconnect

the electricity leading to the re-

trlgemtor at the maln power supply.

find bulb.

Shock and Injury can occur If elec- 2. Remove bulb.

trlclty remains connected.

3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

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Removing crispers and crisper cover.. .

ull Out to Stop. Lift the Front
Lift the Frame Front, then the Back. Glass Is heavy. Be Caretul. A* j -“~.u’rcL.I , A&-“IBe&
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves…

Removlng the Crispers: 1. Slide crisper straight out to stop, lift front, then slide
the rest of the way out. 2. Replace in the reverse order
Removlng Cover: I, Push up glass insert from bottom, then slide out
with both hands. 2. Lift front of cover frame and remove cover support. 3. Lift out cover frame by pulling up and out.
Replacing Cover: I. Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of
refrigerator, then lower front into place. 2. Replace cover support with the long tab
towards the front. Note: If the support needs adjustment, turn base right to lower, or left to raise. 3. Slide back of glass insert into place, then lower front
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I. First, remove food from shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to stop. 3. Lift front. 4. Slide the rest of the way out.
Replaclng Shelf: 1, Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops
on the bottom of guides. 2. Lift front, slide shelf in until it clears guide stops,

1. Lift front slightly. 2. Lift back off supports. 3. Replace in reverse order.
Litt the Front Then the Bat

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-83). there are a few things You will want to know:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Down…for making ice automatically; Up…to shut off the ice maker.
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.

Arm to Start It.
l It is nmmal for ice crescents corner. They will break apart

Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
to be attached by a easily.

l Ycu will hear water running when ice maker is working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let these sounds bother you.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections, the first ice may be discolored or off- flavored. Discard the first few batches of ice.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and mcxe 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. They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation.
l The ice maker water supply should not be sottened water. The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds.

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Ice cube trays.. .

If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving

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cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes v

are stored, the smaller they get.

To remove Ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends 2. Slightly twist.

Sounds you may hear…
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.

Poulble Sounds:

Probable Causes:

l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: -.s.=I-ssl-X~-IR.,–, l Cllcklng or Snapping

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air. -.,a–_u
The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It

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l Water Sounds:

also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. LLIIIXI—

When the refrigerator stops running, you=hear

gurgling in the tubing for a

few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the

.mCUIs.-vI.–:–I__X.-PUY-._-I~-~ l Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water -thud (clatter of ice)

defrost water pan.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, valve), trickling water and the clatter

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You may hear of ice dumped

buzzing (from the water into the bin.

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l Running Sounds: 1
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Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.

Energy saving tips…

l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and

You can help your refrigerator use less electricity. l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabi-
net to be sure of a good seal. l Clean the condenser coil regularly l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about
what you need before You open the door. Get

freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.
l Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior

everything out at one time. Keep foods organized so you won’t have to search for what you want.

l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-

Close door as soon as food is removed.

ator, or in direct sunlight.

l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t over-

crowd it so air movement is blocked.

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Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and clean it according to the following directions.

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Removable parts (shelves, crisper, meat *-.lp-qan..-.met-c-U.)~-l,. “.. #..?.. ., Outside

Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent; appliance wax (or good auto paste wax).

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l Wash removable parts with warm water

and a mild detergent.

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l Wash with warm water and a mild de-

tergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh

cleansers.

l Rinse and dry

l Wax painted metal surfaces at least

twice a year with appliance wax or a

good auto paste wax. Apply wax with

a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax

on plastic parts.

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Inside walls (Freezer

Sponge, soft cloth or

l Wash with warm water and

should be allowed to

paper towel, baking

-mild detergent or

warm up so cloth won’t

soda, warm water, mild

-baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to

stick.)

detergent.

1 quart [ 95 I] warm water

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Door liners and gaskets

Sponge, soft cloth or

l Wash with mild detergent and warm

paper towel; mild

water.

detergent, warm water

l Rinse and dry

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Mild detergent and

l Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or

warm water; soft, clean

sponge.

sponge and soft, clean

l Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free

cloth.

cloth or chamois

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DO NOT USEpaper towels, window spmys, scouring CieanSWS, or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon e-m..-..?- -.-,-l~t~e-tPmrc,-h-i~o,rsid-e, etc. Thes,e&*~ca~n-IUs-Ic^mYt.c..h-L”.o/ r ..PdammI-amgse the m.Ia.nte,jriial.>..,__,

Defrost pan [behind refrigerator on top of the motor]

Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water.

l Roll refrigerator out away from wall.
l Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent. Do not remove detrost pan to clean.

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l Rinse and dry l Roll refri.g-eer..act”o,.rs.~b~.amrc,k*.,.L.in,.two..,p,.la- sce. . c+.. . s_

Condenser coils

Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.

l Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the refrigerator at least once every other month.

l Leave an inch (2.54 cm] between wall and condenser coils on back

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Floor under refrigerator

Usual floor cleaners.

l Roll refrigerator out away from wall. l Wash floor

l Roll refrigerator back into place. l Check to see if the refrigerator

is level.

Food storage guide
STORING FRESHFOOD

Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham,

bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in orrgr-

nal wrapprngs

Once opened, tightly re-wrap In

plastic wrap or aluminum foil

Canned Ham. Store in refrraerator unless the la-

bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not freeze.

Fresh Poultry. .Wrap in plastic wrap. The plosl

wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for

storage

There IS a right way to package and store refrrg-

erated or frozen foods. To keep foods fresher, longer,

take the trme to study these recommended

steps

Leafy Vegetables. Remove store wrapprng and trim or tear off brursed and drscolored areas. Wash In cold water and drain Place In plastic bag or plastrc container and store in crisper Cold, moist air helps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crrsp.

Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers] Store In crisper, plastic bags or plastic container
Fruits Wash, let dry and store In refrrgerator In plastrc bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries In their store container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrrgerator shelf.

STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAND CUREDMEAT*

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Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2

Ground Beef . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to10

Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St07

ColdCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to5

*If meat is to be stored longer than the times given, follow the directions fafreezing.

NOTE: Fresh f&h and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased

Meat-

Meat IS perishable and expensive YOU

won’t want to waste an ounce of it through careless

handling. The following list and chart give you pack-

agrng hints and time limits Store meat In the meat

pan. Fresh, Prepackaged

Meat. Store fresh meat in

the store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can

be frozen for as long as one month if the seal IS not

broken. If you want to keep It frozen longer, you

should wrap it with specral freezer wrapping material

Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged.

Remove the

market wrapping paperand re-wrap rn aluminum foil

for storing it unfrozen

Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with

plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store Immediately

Eggs

Store without washing in the origlnal car-

ton or use the Utllrty Bin that came wrth your

refrrgerator.

Milk Wipe mrlk cartons For best storage. place

milk on Interior shelf

Beverages

Wipe bottles and cans Store on a

door shelf or rnslde the refrigerator.

Butter Keep opened butter in covered dash or in

the Butter Compartment

When storing an extra sup-

ply, wrap In freezer packaging and freeze

Cheese

.Store in the original wrapping until

you are ready to use It Once opened, re-wrap

tightly In plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Condiments

Store small tars and bottles [cat-

sup, mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves where

they are in easy reach.

leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or

aluminum fori to keep food from drying out and

transferrlng food odors Plastrc contarners wrth tight

lids ore fine. too

STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer sectron IS deslgned for storage of cornmercrclly frozen foods and for freezing foods at home

Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door

shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store It for a long

time, re-wrap it with alumrnum for1 or plastic wrap.

Frozen Meats*

The following hints WIII help

keep the quality In your frozen meats,

1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition

2. Use only recommended

wrapping materials

3. Prepare the meat for freezlng before wrap-

ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones

when practical Meut should not be salted

because salt shortens freezer life.

4. Wrap tightly, pressrng out as much air as

possible

5. Label and date it

6. Refreezing thawed meat IS not recommended.

Frozen Soups, Juices shelf or In the freezer

Store on freezer door

Packaging -The secret of successful freezing IS

n the packaging

The wrap you use must be arr.

noisture and vapor proof The way you close and

seal the package must not allow air. moisture or

apors In or out

Rrgrd polyethylene (plastic) containers with trght-

ittlng Irds, straight-sided

conning freezing jars,

ieavydutv aluminum foil, plastIccoated

paper and

Ton-permeable

plastrc wraps (such as Saran) are

ecommended

Note. Heat-sealed borlrng bags are

easy to use and can be used by themselves or as

carton liners

IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quickfreeze any large quantlty of food. leave enough space for air to circulate around packages. Be caretul to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Ice Cream…Store in the freezer. Once the pack=Ige is opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or 2lastlc wrap smoothly against the Ice cream surface
This WIII prevent ice crystals from forming.

STORAGE

CHARTFOR FROZENFOOD Storage times given in this chart are only a guide. For best use of freezer space, keep frozen foods for short times. Use, then replace as needed.

Bread …………………….. Cooked Dishes ……………
Fish and Seafoods Fresh ……………………. Commercially Frozen ……
Frutts ………………………
IceCream ………………….. Concentrated Juice ……….

2 months 2-3 months
6 months l-3 months
6months 1 month
4-6 months

Meats

Bacon …………….

Less than 1 month

Pork roasts, chops ……….

3-4 months

Sausage ………………..

1-2 months

Beef, veal, lamb roasts ……. 6 months

Ground meat ……………

. l-2 months

Poultry …………………

3-4 months

Vegetables

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6 months

`Courtesy of NatIonal LIvestock and Meat Board and USDA

Vacation and moving care

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 IS equipped with on automatic Ice maker, 1) turn It off, 2) shut off the water supply to the Ice maker, 3) empty the Ice bin.

Long vacations. . .

Remove or more automatic
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all the food If you are golng for o month If your refrrgerator IS equipped wrth an
Ice maker, turn off the water supply to

the ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it. .rtnse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors
keeping them open far enough for arr to get in This will keep odor and mold from burlding up

WARNING:

Tape blocks out of a child’s reach…do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open. They may become injured or trapped.

To restart refrigerator, see “Usrng Your Refrigerator ”

Moving…
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. Afterthe last supply of ice drops, lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker
Remove all food. Pack frozen foods in dry ice. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.

Remove everything that comes out, Wrap all parts

well and tape them together so they don’t shift and

rattle.

Screw in the levelling rollers; tape the doors shut; tape the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get to

your new home, put everything back, level it, I nect the water supply and refer to the “Before Using.. :’

page.

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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps:
l. 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: . Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? [See page 4.) l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit
breaker box? l Is the Refrigerator Control turned ON?
If there Is a rattllng or jlngllng noise, or other unfamlllar sounds: l Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak-
ing noise when the refrigerator is running? l New features on your new refrigerator make new
sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the fans, timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, defrost water draining into the defrost pan.
If there Is water in the defrost pan: l In hot, muggy weather, this is normal. The pan can
even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn’t overflow.
If the light does not work: l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit
breaker box? l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? [See page 4.)
If a bulb Is burned out: l See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 6.
Use appliance bulbs only
If the motor seems to run too much: l IS the condenser, behind the refrigerator, free of dust
and lint? l On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor natu-
rally runs longer l If the door has been opened a lot, or if a large
amount of food has been put in, the motor will run longer to cool down the interior
Remember: Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored. temperature of the room, setting of the controls.
And, your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it has more space to be cooled. It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one.

2. If 3 need a sta :e*…

Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ servlce assistance

telephone number. Dial free from:

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Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8 25

Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-632-2243

Alaska 81Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-253-1121

and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con-

sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory

operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in

your area.

3. If you need service*…

Whirlpool has a na-

tionwide network of

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franchised TECH-CARE@>

1 FRANCHISED SERVICE 1 anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-

MAJOR-

SERVICE

L REPAIR

MAJOR-
OR

REPAIRING

h PARTS

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE

FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE

SERVKE
KY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple

COMPANIES 999.9999

SERVICE XYZ SERVICE CO
123 Maple

OR

WASHING MACHINES.DRYER.S 6 IRONERS- SERVICING

COMPANIES . 999.9999

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE

SERVICE XYZ SERVICE CO
123 Maple

COMPANIES 999.9999

4. If you have a problem*…

Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Robert Stanley, Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US-33, North, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
`If you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.

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Part No. 944812 Rev, C 01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Making your world a little easier.

Printed in U.S.A.

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