Whirlpool No-frostrefrigerator-freezers Use & Care Guide 8et14gk, 3et14gk

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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

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A Note To You

Important Safety

Instructions

Parts And Features

Before Using YourRefrigerator

Using Your

Refrigerator

Caring For YourRefrigerator

If You NeedAssistance OrService

Warranty

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A Note To YouThank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance.You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience

went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation,we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operateand maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com-plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will helpus notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.This guide contains safety symbols and statements . Please pay special attention to thesesymbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each

symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to suchdangers as personal injury, burns, fire

This symbol will help you avoid actionswhich could cause product damage(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

Help when you need it.If you ever have a question concerning your appliances operation, or if you need service, firstsee If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 18. If you need further help, feel free to callan authorized Whirlpool service center. W hen calling, you will need to know your appliancescomplete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model andserial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included ahandy p lace below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealers name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together ina safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

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Important Safety InstructionsTo reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury whenusing your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

l Read all instructions before using therefrigerator.

l Child entrapment and suffocation arenot problems of the past. Junked orabandoned refrigerators are still danger-ous even if they will just sit in thegarage a few days.

If you are getting rid of your old refrig-

erator, do it safely. Please read theenclosed safety booklet from theAssociation of Home Appliance Manu-facturers. Help prevent accidents.

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

l Never clean refrigerator parts withflammable fluids. The fumes can create afire hazard or explosion.

l FOR YOUR SAFETY l

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OROTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS ANDLIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS ORANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMESCAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OREXPLOSION.

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Help us help youPlease:l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor

that will hold the weight and in an areasuitable 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 areawhere the room temperature will fall below13C (55F).

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Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper

kind of outlet, with the correct electricalsupply and grounding.

l Do not load the refrigerator with foodbefore it has time to get properly cold.

l Use the refrigerator only for the usesdescribed in this manual.

l Properly maintain the refrigerator.

l Be sure the refrigerator is not used byanyone unable to operate it properly.


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Parts And FeaturesThis section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiarwith where all parts and features are located and what they look like.

Ice cubetrays y

Freezer shelf y

Control panel -

Model andserialnumber -label (on sidewall)

Adjustablewire shelves 4

Crisper cover -

Crispers

Levelingrollers

Control panel

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Temperature control Light switch

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Before Using YourRefrigerator

In This SectionPage Page

refrigerator . 5 Installing it properly .,..,...................... 6

. . .................................. 5 Leveling it . 6

It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,connect it to a power source, install it and level it.

Cleaning your refrigeratorRemoving packaging materials NOTE: Do not remove any permanentRemove tape and any inside labels (except instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do

the model and serial number label) before not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

using the refrigerator. the refrigerator at the front.

To remove any remaining glue: Cleaning it before usel Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, After removing all packaging materials,

then remove. clean your refrigerator before using it, ifOR necessary. See cleaning instructions onl Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing pages 12-l 3.

detergent before removing glue asdescribed above. Do not use sharpinstruments, rubbing alcohol, flammablefluids or abrasive cleaners. These candamage the material. See Important

Safety Instructions on page 3.

Plugging it inRecommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz (Plug 1) or 220/240 Volt,50 Hz (Plug 2) AC only 15 or 20 amperefused and properly grounded electricalsupply is required. It is recommended that aseparate circuit serving only this appliancebe provided. Use a receptacle which cannotbe turned off with a switch or pull chain. Donot use an extension cord.

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Installing it properly1.

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Allow 7.5 cm (3 inches) between overheadcabinets and refrigerator top.Allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) between therefrigerator condenser on the back and thewall.Allow 1.25 cm (l/2 inch) on each side of therefrigerator for ease of installation.If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to beagainst a wall, you might want to leave extraspace so the door can be opened wider.Level your refrigerator.

Leveling itYour refrigerator has 2 front, adjustablerollers to prevent rocking on uneven floors.

To adjust rollers:1. Roll refrigerator into position.2. Adjust rollers by turning the leveling

screws, located at the front of the base.l Turn clockwise to raise.l Turn counterclockwise to lower.NOTE: Rollers are adjusted correctlywhen the refrigerator no longer rockswhen the doors are opened or closed.

3. Repeat this procedure whenever therefrigerator is moved.

NOTE: If you want the doors to close easier,use the rollers to raise the front of therefrigerator slightly.

Use a screw-

I I driver to adjust

View of roller with hinge in place ,

LeLelingscrew

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Using Your RefrigeratorIn This Section

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Setting the temperature control . 7 Using the ice cube trays . 10

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . ..8 Changing the light bulb . 10

Removing the crispers and cover . ..8 Understanding the sounds you

Removing the meat drawermay hear . 11

and cover . 9 Saving energy . 11

Removing the freezer shelf . m 9

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate itproperly. This section tells you how to set the temperature control, remove and adjust som eof the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Setting the temperature controlThe Temperature Control is in the refrigera-tor. It controls the temperature in both the

refrigerator and freezer compartments.When you plug in the refrigerator for the firsttime:1. Set the Temperature Control to 3 (nor-

mal). Temperature Control adjustmentsrange f rom 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).NOTE: Turning the Temperature Controlto OFF stops cooling in both the refrigera-tor and freezer compartm ents, but it doesnot disconnect the refrigerator from thepower supply.

2. Give the refrigerator time to cool downcompletely before adding food. This couldtake several hours.

3. Adjust the Temperature Control to havefood as cold as you like. The settingsindicated above should be correct fornormal, household refrigerator usage.

NOTE: The built-in exterior moisture controlcontinuously guards against moisture build-up on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.


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Adjusting the refrigerator shelvesAdjust the refrigerator shelves to match theway you use your refrigerator.

To remove the shelves:1. Remove items from the shelf.2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.3. Lift back of shelf over stop.4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

To replace the shelves:

1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wallof cabinet.

2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.3. Slide shelf in all the way.

Removing the crispers and coverTo remove the crispers:1. Slide crispers straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front.3. Slide out the rest of the way.4. Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:

1. Lift cover front and remove the coversupport.

2. Lift cover up and slide out.

To replace the cover:1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots

and push in. Lower the front retainers intoplace.

2. Insert cover support (with the long tabtoward the front) into the groove on theunderside of the cover.NOTE: If the support needs adjustment,turn base clockwise to raise or counter-clockwise to lower.

Lift cover front,then the back.

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Removing the meat drawer and coverTo remove the meat drawer:1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.2. Lift front of meat drawer.3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.4. Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:1. Remove meat drawer.2. Push cover back to release rear clips

Remove meatdrawer before

from shelf.3. Tilt cover up at front.4. Pull cover forward and out.

To replace the cover:1. Fit notches and clips on underside of

cover over rear and center cross bars onshelf.

2. Lower cover into place.

3. Pull cover forward to secure rear clipsonto shelf.

4. Replace meat drawer.

Removing the freezer shelfRemove the freezer shelf for easiercleaning.

To remove the shelf:1. Remove items from the shelf.2. Lift back of shelf over stop.3. Slide shelf straight out.

To replace the shelf:1. Slide back of shelf into shelf tracks on

walls of cabinet.2. Slide shelf in all the way.

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Using the ice cube traysIf you dont use the cubes, they may shrink.The moving cold air starts a slow evapora-tion. The longer you store cubes, the smallerthey get.

To remove ice:1. Hold tray at both ends.2. Twist slightly.

Changing the light bulb

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before removing a light bulb, eitherunplug the refrigerator or disconnectthe electricity leading to the refrigera-

tor at the main power supply. Turningthe Temperature Control to the OFFposition does not disconnect therefrigerator from the power supply.

Failure to do so could result in electri-cal shock or personal injury.

To change the refrigerator light:1. Disconnect refrigerator from power

supply.2. Reach behind the Control Panel to

remove bulb.3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit yourrefrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb withone of the same size, wattage and shape.

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Understanding the sounds you may hearYour new refrigerator may make sounds that Water soundsyour old one dibnt. Because the sounds are

The following describes the kinds of

new to you, you might be concerned aboutthem. Dont be. Most of the new sounds arenormal. Hard surfaces like the floor, wallsand cabinets can make the sounds seemlouder.

Runnincl sounds

When the refrigerator stops running, youmay hear gurgling in the tubing for a fewminutes after it stops. You may also heardefrost w ater running into the defrost waterpan.

sounds that might be new to you, and whatmay be making them.

Slight hum, soft hiss

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency

compres sor and motor. It will run longer thanolder designs. It may even seem to run most

You may hear the refrigerators fan motorand moving air.

of the time.

Clicking or snapping soundsThe thermostat make s a definite click whenthe refrigerator stops running. It also makesa sound when the refrigerator starts. The

defrost timer will click when the defrost cyclestarts.

Saving energyYou can help your refrigerator use lesselectricity.l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level

the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.l

Clean the condenser coils regularly.l Open the door as few times as possible.

Think about what you need before youopen the door. Get everything out at onetime. Keep food organized so you wonthave to search for what you want. Closedoor as soon as food is removed.

l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, butdont overcrowd it so air movement isblocked.

l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-erator and freezer to temperatures colderthan they need to be. If ice cream is firm inthe freezer and drinks are as cold as yourfamily likes them, thats cold enough.

l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to aheat source such as a range, w ater heater,furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.

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Caring For Your RefrigeratorIn This Section

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Cleaning your refrigerator . 12Holiday and moving care . 14

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Power interruptions . 15

Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are afew things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean yourrefrigerator and what to do when going on holiday, moving or during a power outage.

Cleaning your refrigeratorBoth the refrigerator and freezer sectionsdefrost automatically. However, clean bothabout once a month to prevent .odors frombuilding up. Wipe up spills right away.

To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, takeout all removable parts and clean therefrigerator according to the followingdirections.

Personal Injury Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are near thedefrost pan and can become hot. Cleandefrost pan carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal

I injury.

PART

Removable parts(shelves, crisper,etc.)

Outside

WHAT TO USE

Sponge or cloth with milddetergent and warmwater

Sponge, cloth or paper

towel with mild detergent,warm water and anappliance wax (or goodauto paste wax)

Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth or

(allow freezer to paper towel with bakingwarm up so cloth soda or mild detergentwont stick) and warm water

HOW TO CLEAN

l Hand wash, rinse and drythoroughly.

l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not

use abrasive or harsh cleaners.l Rinse and dry thoroughly.l Wax painted metal surfaces at least

twice a year. Apply wax with aclean, soft cloth. Waxing paintedmetal surfaces provides rustprotection.Do not wax plastic parts.

l Wash with mixture of warm water

and-mild detergent, or-baking soda (26 g [2 tablespoons]

to .95 L [l quart] of water).l Rinse and dry thoroughly.


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PART

Door linersand gaskets

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.or paper towel withmild detergent and

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen-

warm watertrated detergents, bleaches or cleanerscontaining petroleum on plastic parts.

Plastic parts(covers andpanels)

Soft, clean spongeor soft, clean clothwith mild detergentand warm water

Defrost pan Sponge or clothwith mild detergentand warm water

l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE paper towels, windowsprays, scouring cleansers or flammablefluids. These can scratch or damagematerial. See Important Safety Instruc-tions on page 3.

l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not

remove the defrost pan to clean it.l Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure

to leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) between thecabinet back and the wall.

l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Condensercoils

Vacuum cleanerwith extendednarrowattachment

l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils

may need to be cleaned as often as everyother month.

l Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sureto leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) between thecabinet back and the wall.

l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Floor under

refrigerator

Floor cleaners l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water

supply line allows.l Clean floor.l Roll refrigerator back into place.l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

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Holiday and moving care

Short holidaysNo need to shut off the refrigerator if you willbe away for less than four weeks.1. Use up any perishables.2. Freeze other items.

Moving

Long holidaysIf you will be gone a month or more:1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.2. Unplug the refrigerator.3. Clean it, rinse well and dry.4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of

both doors to prop them open far enoughfor air to get in. This stops odor and moldfrom building up.

Personal Injury Hazard

Do not allow children to climb on, playnear or climb inside the refrigeratorwhen the doors are blocked open.They may become injured or trapped.

When you are moving the refrigerator to anew home:1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.2. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.3. Unplug the refrigerator.4. Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.5. Take out all removable parts, wrap them

well, and tape them together so they dontshift and rattle.

6. Screw in the leveling rollers.7. Tape the doors shut and tape the power

supply cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new hom e, puteverything back and refer to page 5.

To restart refrigerator, see Using YourRefrigerator on page 7.


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Power interruptionsIf electricity goes off, call the power com -pany. Ask how long power will be off.1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or

less, keep both doors closed. Thishelps foods stay frozen.

2. If service will be interrupted longer than24 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 liter (2 Ibs. for every cubicfoot) of freezer space. This will keepfood frozen for 2 to 4 days. Weargloves to protect your hands from dryice burns.

OR(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is

available, use or can perishablefood at once.

3. A full freezer stays cold longer than apartly filled one. A freezer full of meatstays cold longer than a freezer full ofbaked goods. If food contains ice crystals,it may be safely refrozen, although thequality and flavor may be affected. If thecondition of the food is poor, or if you feelit is unsafe, dispose of it.


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Food Storage GuideThere is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.

Storing fresh foodWrap or store food in the refrigerator in air-tight and moisture-proof material. Thisprevents food odor and taste transferthroughout the refrigerator. For datedproducts, check code date to ensurefreshness.

Leafy vegetablesRemove store wrapping and trim or tear offbruised and discolored areas. Wash in coldwater and drain. Place in plastic bag orplastic container and store in crisper.

Vegetables with skins(carrots, peppers)Store in crisper, plastic bags or plasticcontainer.

FruitWash, let dry and store in refrigerator inplastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hullberries until they are ready to use. Sort andkeep berries in their original container in acrisper, or store in a loosely closed paperbag on a refrigerator shelf.

EggsStore without washing in the original cartonon interior shelf.

MilkWipe milk cartons. For best storage, placemilk on interior shelf.

Butter or margarineKeep opened butter in covered dish orclosed compartment. When storing an extrasupply, wrap in freezer packaging andfreeze.

CheeseStore in the original wrapping until you areready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightlyin plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

LeftoversCover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi-num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids canalso be used.

MeatStore most meat in original wrapping as longas it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap ifnecessary. See the following chart forstorage times.

ISteaks and roasts 3 to 5 I

Cured meats

Bacon

7to10

5 to 7

1 Cold cuts 3 to 5 IVariety meats 1 to2

+ When storing meat longer than the timesgiven, follow the directions for freezing.

NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the sameday as purchased.

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Storing frozen foodThe freezer section is designed for storageof commercially frozen food and for freezingfood at home.NOTE: For further information about prepar-ing food for freezing or food storage times,check a freezer guide or reliable c ookbook.

PackagingThe secret of successful freezing is in thepackaging. The way you close and seal the

package must not allow air or moisture in orout. Packaging done in any other way couldcause food odor and taste transfer through-out the refrigerator and drying of frozenfood.

Packaging recommended for use:l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lidsl Straight-sided canning/freezing jarsl Heavy-duty aluminum foill Plastic-coated paperl Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from

a Saran film)

Follow package or container instructions forproper freezing methods.

Do not use:l Bread wrappersl Non-polyethylene plastic containersl Containers without tight lidsl Waxed paperl Waxed-coated freezer wrapl Thin, semi-permeable wrap

The use of these wrappings could causefood odor, taste transfer and drying of frozenfood.

FreezingDo not expect your freezer to quick-freezeany large quantity of food. Put no moreunfrozen food into the freezer than willfreeze within 24 hours (no more than 32 to48 grams of food per liter [2 to 3 Ibs. percubic foot] of freezer space). Leave enoughspace for air to circulate around packages .Be careful to leave enough room at the frontso the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to thequality of the food, the type of packaging orwrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) andthe storage temperature, which should be-17.8% (0F).


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If You Need Assistance OrServicePerformance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read

through the chart below before calling for service on your appliance.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.

PROBLEM

Your refrigera-tor will not

operate

The lights donot work

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with propervoltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with propervoltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit b reaker blown/tripped?

s a bulb burned out?

You hear unfa- Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?miliar sounds ora rattling/ Some new sounds a re normal. See Understanding the sounds you

jingling noise may hear on page 11.

There is water in This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is levelthe defrost pan so the pan does not overflow.

The motor Are the condenser coils dirty?seems to runtoo much Has the door been open often? Has a large amount of food been

added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer in these cases.

Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer tokeep the unit cool.

2. If the problem is not due toone of the items listed inStep I+ . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you pur-chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool*service company.

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+When asking for help or service:

Please provide a detailed description ofthe problem, your appliances completemodel and serial numbers, and thepurchase date. (See page 2.) Thisinformation will help us respond properlyto your request.

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3. If you need FSP replace-ment parts+ . . .

FSP is a registered trademark of WhirlpoolCorporation for quality parts. Look for thissymbol of quality whenever you need areplacement part for your Whirlpool appli-ante. FSP replacement parts will fit rightand work right because they are made tothe same exacting specifications used tobuild every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in yourarea, contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the unit or an authorized Whirl-pool service company.

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WHIRLPOOL*Refrigerator Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTYFrom Date of Purchase

FULL FIVE-YEARWARRANTYFrom Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defectsin materials or workmanship. Service must be provided byan authorized Whirlpool service company.

FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defectsin materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigerationsystem. These parts are:

1. Compressor 4. Drier2. Evaporator 5. Connecting tubing3. Condenser

Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpoolservice company.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Replace light bulbs.B. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, ac ts of God or use

of products not approved by Whirlpool.E. Any food loss due to product failure.F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the

appliance.5/93

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-QUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Outside the United S tates, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact yourauthorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

0 1994 Whirlpool Corporation * Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A Prlnted in U.S.A


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