Whirlpool 8ET8MTKXKT00 manual Refrigerator Safety

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

■ Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

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Use nonflammable cleaner.

■ Do not remove ground prong.

■

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

■ Do not use an adapter.

 

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

■ Use two or more people to move and install

 

refrigerator.

■ Disconnect power before servicing.

 

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Disconnect power before installing ice maker.

■ Replace all panels before operating.

■

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on

■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

 

some models).

 

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

■Take off the doors.

■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT – Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

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Contents 2200594A Use& Care GuideContents Refrigerator Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantBefore you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Parts and Features Removing Packaging Materials Space RequirementsRead all directions carefully before you begin Electrical RequirementsTo a Water Source Recommended Grounding MethodStyle Connecting to refrigeratorReversingtheDoor Swing To remove doors from hingesTo replace doors Bottom Hinge Reversingthe DoorHandlesTop Hinge Center HingeStyle To remove the base grille Base GrilleDoor Closing Door AlignmentUsing Your Refrigerator Understanding Sounds You May HearEnsuringProper Air Circulation Adjusting ControlSettings Setting the ControlsFood StorageGuide Storing Fresh FoodStoring Frozen Food Refrigerator Features RefrigeratorShelvesFreezing Lateral Adjustable Shelf Slide-out shelves on some modelsShelves and shelf frames Drop-in Door Rails Door RailsDoorBins Snap-on Door RailsAdjustable Utility Compartment & Tray Flip-up Door ShelfMeatDrawerandCover To remove the crisper cover CrisperHumidityControlFreezer Shelf To remove the crisperTo replace the freezer floor Pull-out Freezer FloorIce MakerOperation To remove the freezer floorEnergy Saving Tip To clean your refrigeratorAdditional cleaning tips are listed below Changing the LightBulbsTo change freezer light on some models PowerInterruptionsVacationandMovingCare VacationsLights do not work Trouble ShootingMoving Your refrigerator will not operateMotor seems to run too much Ice maker is not producing ice Refrigerator seems to make too much noiseIce maker is producing too little ice There is interior moisture build-up Temperature is too warmOff-taste or odor in the ice Divider between the two compartments is warmAssistance Or Service If you need replacement partsFor further assistance Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty
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