Contents

 

 

 

 

Page

Removing

and

Adjusting

 

SAFETY FIRST

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

BEFORE YOU PLUG

IT IN

 

 

 

the Freezer

Shelf

 

 

Install

 

Properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ice Cube

Trays

.._...............,

Level

 

Refrigerator-Freezer

 

 

 

Optional

 

Automatic

Ice

Maker

Remove

Soles

Labels..

 

 

 

Sounds

You May

Hear

 

Clean

 

It

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Energy

Saving

Tips

 

 

Plug

It In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEANING

 

YOUR

REFRIGERATOR..

USING

YOUR

REFRIGERATOR..

 

Cleaning

 

Chart

 

 

 

Setting

the

Controls

 

 

 

 

FOOD STORAGE

GUIDE

 

Changing

 

the

Control

Settings

 

Storing

Fresh

Food

 

 

Power

Saving

Control

 

 

 

Freezing

 

and

Storing

Frozen Foods

Changing

 

the

Light

Bulb

 

 

VACATION

 

AND

MOVING

CARE..

Adjusting

the

Refrigerator

Shelves

 

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

OR

ASSISTANCE,

Moving

 

the

Meat

Pan

and Cover

 

REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY..

Removing

 

Crispers

and

Crisper

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Before you plug it in

Important

Before using your refrigerator, you ore personally responsible for making sure that it...

l is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with

the right electrical supply and grounding.

(Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions:‘)

l IS used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators.

9 is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.

l is properly maintained.

lis out of the weather.

l is used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55°F (13’C).

l is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used.

l is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold.

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Whirlpool ET18XK, ET18VK manual Before you plug it, Contents

ET18XK, ET18VK specifications

The Whirlpool ET18VK and ET18XK are two classic refrigerator models that epitomize reliability and functionality in home appliances. With a focus on durability and user-friendly features, these refrigerators cater to a wide range of consumer needs.

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