UseAndCare NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide 18 If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty MODEL 4ET20ZK...
“If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. If you need further help, feel free to call an authorized Whirlpool service company. 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 Instructions 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- ous . . . 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 Ice bin Control panel . Model and serial number label (on side wall) Meat drawer Crisper cover Crispers Leveling rollers...
Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section your refrigerator ....5 Cleaning it in ........5 Plugging It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use.
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Installing it properly 1. Allow 1.25 cm (% inch) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. 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.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls ....m ... . . 7 Changing the control settings .
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Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet, Changing the control...
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Adjusting the shelf glide Use the shelf glide to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. To adjust the shelf glide: 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along track. NOTE: The shelf glide cannot be removed. Adjusting the refrigerator Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator.
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Removing the crispers To remove the crispers: 1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front. 3. Slide out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: Push up glass insert from the bottom, then slide it out with both hands.
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Using the ice cube trays If you don’t use cubes, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer you store cubes, the smaller they get. To remove ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends. 2. Twist slightly. Changing the light Electrical...
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Removing the base grille To remove the grille: 1. Open refrigerator door. 2. Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips. 3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille. To replace the grille: 1.
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Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity. Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section ....14 care ....16 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service.
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PART WHAT TO USE Sponge, soft cloth Door liners and gaskets or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft, clean sponge Plastic parts (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.
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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 food 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 Guide 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 placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material.
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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.
If You Need Assistance Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. Before calling assistance Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
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Step I+ . . . Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool* service company. 3. If you need FSP* replace- ment parts+ FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
From Date of Purchase 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser 4. Drier 5. Connecting tubing 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.