Whirlpool 3ET16NKXDG00 Power interruptions, Long holidays, Moving, Disconnect the water line

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Long holidays

If you will be gone a month or more:

1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2.If your refrigerator has an automatic be maker:

l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at lwst one day ahead of time.

l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism.

3.Unplug the refrigerator.

4.Clean it, rinse well, and dry.

5.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. Thii stops odor and mold from building up.

Personal Injury Hazard

Do not allow children to dimb on, play nwr or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open.

They may become injured or trapped.

To restart refrigerator, SW “Using Your Refrigerator” on page 8.

Power interruptions

If electricity goes off, call the power wm- parry. 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.

OR

(b)Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer for every cubic liter (2 lbs. for every cubic foot) of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice bums.

Moving

When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home:

1.If your refrigerator has an automatic be maker:

lTurn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

lDisconnect the water line.

lAfter the last toad of ice drops, lift the signal arm to the OFF (up) positiin.

2.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

3.Pack all frozen food in dry ice.

4.Unplug the refrigerator.

5.Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.

6.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle.

7.Screw in the leveling rollers.

6.Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put every- thing back and refer to page 5. Also, remem- ber to reconnect the water supply line.

OR

(c)If neither a food locker or dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.

3.A full freezer stays cold longer than a partfy filled one. A freezer full of meat stays wfd longer than a freezer full of baked goods. ff food contains ice crystals, II may be safely refrozen, although the qualii and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.

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Contents Use And Care Guide Contents Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance Your safety is important to usPlease record your model’s information Help us help you Control panels Parts and FeaturesIiiiii 7llll~Cleaning your refrigerator Before Using Your RefrigeratorCleaning it before use PluggingLeveling Installing it properlyYour refrigerator has 2 front leveling Setting Using Your RefrigeratorCompletely before adding food. This may Take several Hours Changing the control SettingsRemoving the drop-in door trim pieces On some modelsRemoving the snap-off door trim Adjusting the door bins on some modelsRemoving the snap-off door trivets Adjusting the refrigerator Adjusting the utility compartment and trayShelves Cantilever shelvesRefrigerator shelf Adjusting the EZ-TrackmStyle Removing the meat drawer and coverTo remove the meat drawer Crisper cover Removing the crispersPull cover forward and out To replace the cover Sliie hack of cover insert into place, then lower the frontAdjusting the crisper cover track Adjusting the crisper humidity controlAdjusting the half-width freezer shelf Adjusting the freezer shelfRemoving the pull-out freezer floor Using the ice cube traysSolving common ice maker problems Using the optional automatic ice makerProblem Changing the light bulbs Removing the base grilleCilpr Electrical Shock HazardUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Saving energy Clean the condenser coils regularlyReversing the door swing You can help your refrigerator use less electricityCaring for Your Refrigerator HOW to CleanPart What to USE Short holidays Holiday and moving careLong holidays Power interruptionsMoving Disconnect the water lineStoring fresh food Food Storage GuidePackaging Storing frozen foodFreezing Requesting Service TroubleshootingIf you need FSP’ replace- ment parts+ Check ME FollowingFrom Date of Purchase Length of WarranmWhirlpool will PAY for Whirlpool will not PAY for