Whirlpool Essential Safety Instructions for Your ET18NK Refrigerator

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

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Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if they will “justsit in the garage a few days.”

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do lt safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.

l Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

l Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

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lInstall and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source.

l Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55’F (13%).

l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.

l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Require- ments and Grounding Instructions Sheet.)

l Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properfy cold.

l Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual.

l Properly maintain the refrigerator.

lBe sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Also, remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining glue:

lRub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.

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l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material. See “lmpor- tant Safety Instructions” above.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

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Contents Models ET20NK ET18NK ET20NM ET18NM Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Your safety is important to usHelp us help you Important Safety InstructionsControl panel Parts And FeaturesPlugging it Before Using Your RefrigeratorCleaning it Installing it properlyR0lkU Leveling itThis Using Your RefrigeratorSetting the controls Temperature controlsChanging the control SettingsRemoving the crispers Adjusting the refrigerator shelvesRemoving the meat drawer CoverEtzonk and Etzonm Using the ice cube traysRemoving the crisper ET18NK and ET18NMEtzonm Using the automatic ice makerRemoving the base gril le Changing the light bulbsReversing the door swing Understanding the sounds you may hearSaving energy Cleaning your refrigerator Caring For Your RefrigeratorThis Section PawPaw Short vacations Vacation and movingCare Long vacationsPower interruptions Food Storage GuideStoring fresh food Storing frozen food Before calling for assistance ProblemSolution If You Need AssistanceIf you need FSP@ replace- ment parts If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistanceWhirlpool will not PAY for Whirlpool will PAY for Refrigerator WarrantyLength of Warranty Full FIVE-YEAR Warranty