Whirlpool 4ET18ZK important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, Help us help you

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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:

9 Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

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

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. 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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Please:

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.

lDo not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 13°C (55°F).

lKeep the refrigerator out of the weather.

. Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding.

l Do not load the refrigerator with food before it

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nas time to get properly cold.

9 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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. 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 UseAndCare Your safety is important to us Help when you need itThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Help us help you Important Safety InstructionsParts And Features Plugging it Before Using Your RefrigeratorCleaning it Installing it properlyLeveling it This Section Using Your RefrigeratorSetting the controls Temperature controlsChanging the control SettingsDrawer and cover Adjusting the shelf glideAdjusting the refrigerator shelves Removing the meatRemoving the freezer shelf Using the ice cube traysRemoving the crispers Crisper coverRemoving the base grille Changing the light bulbsReversing the door swing Understanding the sounds you may hearSaving energy Part What to USE Cleaning your refrigeratorHOW to Clean Caring For Your RefrigeratorMoving Holiday and moving careLong holidays Short holidaysPower interruptions GuideStoring fresh food Storing frozen food Before calling for assistance ProblemSolution If You Need AssistanceIf you need FSP* replace- ment parts If the problem is not due to One of the items listed StepRefrigerator Warranty