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/ CYCLE DEFROST c3 REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZERS Model ET12DC

and Model ET14DC

, rreerers. Aelr~geratar-Freezers Ice Makers Dlshwasherr BUIU In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners Oehumldllf

Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.. .

This booklet tells you how to start your refrig- erator, clean it move shelves and adjust con- trols. It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator

Treat your new refrtgerator with cure Use it only to do what home refrigerators ore de- signed to do.

Parts and feature

Ice Cube A Trays

Light -

Temperature -’ Control

Power Saving ’ Control

Model and Serial Number - Plate

Leveliing Leg

Juice Can Rack

Egg

HNest Butter

/Compartment

Copy j’our Model and Serial Numbers here... ‘Wher’ V/O,) 8-It-+‘.z serwce c~ call 4h a quest/on,

nas,e tills ir,tTxr’ 7tlor ready Model Number

1, Complete Utn;lel arld Ser ai Numbers (from the plate locoie:d 35 shown; Serial Number

2. Purchase dare from sales slip Purchase Date

Copy this Informotlor’ ‘II these spaces. Keep this book, vour ‘warranty on-l sales slip together In a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number

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Contents

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

Setting tte Control

Remove Shrpprng B!ock

; #.: wer S(lvina Control

install Prtiperly ~evc~i Refriqerator Freezer Remove <ales Labels Ciean Ii Plug It In

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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SoundsYou May Hear Energy Saving lips

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

VACATION AND MOVING CARE

Defrostrng the Freezer Cleaning Chart :

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storrng Fresh Food Storrng Frozen Food

Adtusttnq the Shelves Rerno\/rr-q Crisper and Crisper

Cover C.hang~r,~~ the Lrght Bulb ICP Cubt Travs

5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE I, Before Calling for Assistance

5 2. If You Need Assistance 6 3. If You NeedService 6 4. If You Have a Problem

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Before you plug it in

IMPORT4NT Betore using vour refrrgerator, you are personally responsrble for making sure that It l IS installed und leveled on a floor that WIII hold

the weight, and In an area suitable for Its size and use

l IS corlnected only to the right kind of outlet, with the rrght electric supply and grounding.

l IS used or’ly for jobs expected of home refrigerators

0 IS not near 0’1 oven, radiator or other heat source

l IS properly marntarned. l IS 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 run where there are explosive fumes l is not used by children or others who may not

understand how It should be used l IS not loaded wrth food before It has time to get

properly cold

Remove the shipping block. . . --I==, # IL -~ i-L, I

A Styrofoam

Defrost Pan block IS wedged tn the defrost pan IO help prevent shipping dam- age. This block must be removed to clear the way for defrost water, evaporation and to make the Dower cord acces-

Must Be Removed iible.

Install properly.. .

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1 Allow 3 Inches 7 5 cmj between overhead cab Inets and tne rrfrlgerotor toC:

2 Allow at least an I~ICP~ (2 5 cm) betweerl the retrIg- erator condenser and the wall

‘? You don t need space between counters and $zablnets and +r\e cefrlgerator sides For ease of lnstallotlon, yoo mnlght want tr, leave enough room I’.’ inch ~~ 1 2: ;‘ mj so the refrigerator can be moved easily

4 If the refrlgeratc r ,s 73 De against 0 wall you mlghr wan: +o leave enough space si‘ the door can be opermed tilde:

Level refrigerator-freezer...

ng Leg

Lower

1 Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator in shipping crate They are tne levelllng legs

2 Screw these bolrs all the way Into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator Move refrigerator Into place

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3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won’t rock. 4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.

-To raise corners, turn legs clockwise. -To lower corners, turn legs counterclockwise.

6. Check with level.

Remove sales labels.. . Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label, tape and

any inside labels before using the refrigerator

To remove any remaining glue: 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove. OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1

teaspoon detergent tn 1 quart warm water] before removing glue as described in step 1.

DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car- bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ANY PERMANENT IN- STRUCTION LABELS INSIDE YOUR REFRIGERATOR.

Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

Clean it.. . Clean your refrigerator m

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before using it. See cleaning Instructions

on page 7

Plug it in...

rong ing plug

Refrigerator Power Cord

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrlcal supply IS re- qutred It IS recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided

Do not use an extension cord. Use a recep- tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. See lndivldual electrical requlre- ments and grounding instruction sheet in your Ilter- ature package

using your refrigerator

/ Power Saving Control

Setting the control.. . .4djusting the shelves... The Temperature Control IS on a console in-

side the refrigerator In the top right corner It controls the temperature In both the refrigerator and freezer To start the refrigerator, set the control to Number 3. G

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1 First, remove fo& from she 2 %de shelf straight ou+ to stop ” ,/,,

This setting should be about right for nor- mal household refrigerator usage.

Give the refrigerator time to cool down com- pletely before addlng food (This may take several hours).

The control ~111 be set about right when milk or juice IS as cold as you llke

Power Saving Control.. . The Power Saving Control operates electric heat-

ers around door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming ori the outslde of the refrigerator

Use the “OFF” setting when humidity IS low.

Use ?he “ON” setting if moisture forms on the outslde of the refrlg- erator

Light Switch

Temperature Control

3 LITT Tror,T 4 %de :he rest or the way out Replacing Shelf:

Shelf kuide

1 Fit notches on back of cover Into back supports on wall of refrtgerator

2. Lower front Into place

Removing crisper and crisper cover.. .

LtfI the Front, Then the Back

I out to d Pull A

stop ,galn

Removing Crispers: 1 Slide crisper straight out to stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide the rest of the way out 4. Replace in reverse order Removing Cover: l Lift front, then Ilf? back e Pull up and out Replacing Cover: 1 Fit notches on back ot cover into back supports

on wall of refrigerator 2 Lower front Into place.

Changing the light bulb...

Unplug the refrigerator first. ’ React- behlr 1 control corlsole to flr,a bulb i Remove bUr

Ice cube trays.. . To remove Ice: l Hold tray at both ends . Slightly twist

If cubes are not used. they may snrtnk TQe moving cold air starts a slow evaporarlon The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get

Sounds you may hear.. .

‘~‘our qew refrlgerotor may make sounds that your old one didn’t Because the sounds are new to you. you might be concerned about them Don’t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like ‘he floor, walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder

The followlng chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new t,? syoc1 and what may be maklng them

~~~ -___ __~ --__ l Water Sounds When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling In the tubing for a

tew minutes after It stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan

l Running Sounds:

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Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor It WIII run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the t/me

Energy- saving tips.. . Yo1.1 <;an help vo:,r refrigerator use less electrtclty

l Check -loor gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab- iPt;‘+ ts ue sure of a good seal

l r)lean the condenser coil regularly l Open tne door as few times as possible. Think

about what yo:; need before you open the door Get everyt9ng 2ut at one time. Keep foods orga- nized so you won’t have to search for what you &ant Close doi*,r as soon as food IS removed

l So ahead arlcj fill up the refrigerator, but don’t sdercrowd it SC .1/r movement IS blocked

l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be. If ice cream is firm In the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.

l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior

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

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Cleaning your refrigerator

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The freezer section of your refrigerator needs defrostrng from ttme to time The fresh food section defrosts automatically.

Both the fresh food and freezer compart- ments shouid be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Of course, spills should be wiped up rrght away

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Tempera- ture Control to ‘OFF.” Unplug It, take out all remov- abie parts and clean It according to the following chart

There IS a cold plate on the back wall at the :op df the fresh food compartment. When the refrig- erator motor rurls, frost collects on the cold plate.

When the motor turns off, the frost melts

Water from this melted frost drips Into a drain trough just below the cold plate. Then it runs down the back wall and through a drain Just above the cris- per. The drain leads to a defrost water pan on top of the re-

frigerator motor Heat from the motor evaporates the water

Remove If the drain be- comes clogged, re- move the drain cap. Force warm water mixed with baking soda through the drain until the water flows through freely. Replace

Force Soda /Water Solution Through Drain

the cap. Make sure It is pushed all the way down

Defrosting the freezer.. .

The treezer section should be defrosted whenever frost builds up to a V-Inch (6 mm) thick- 1 ness DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF ELECTRIC DEFROST- ER OR SHARP UTENSILS [ICE PICK, KNIFE, ETC.) to 4 speed defrosting These can cause damage 0

Defrost Drain . .

Put Pan of Hot Water . in Freezer to Speed Melting.

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w Put pan in Refrigerator to Catch Defrost Water.

1 Put empty pan In the refrigerator on the top shelf m the center

2 Move frozen food and ice to the refrigerator . section.

3. Turn the Temperature Control to “OFF.” 4. Close the refrigerator door. Leave the freezer door

open. I 5. Put a pan of hot water in the center of the freezer.

This helps melt frost. Don’t place pan over drain hole In center of freezer.

6. Defrost water will drain through a hole in the bot- tom of the freezer into the pan you put in the refrtgerator. You may have to melt frost from the drain hole by pouring a little hot water around the hole.

7 Wash the inside of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons (30 mg) of baking soda and one quart (1 L) warm water. Rinse well and dry

8. Remove the pan of defrost water from the refrig- erator; put frozen food and ice back into freezer.

9. Reset the Temperature Control.

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Cleaning chart...

Part What to use How to clean

Removable parts [shelves, crisper )

Mild detergent and warm water

l Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent

l Rrnse and dry

Outside Sponge, cloth or paper towei. mild detergent appliance wax [or gooc auto paste wax]

l Wash wuth warm water and a mild de- tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

l l?inse and dry l Wax palnted metal surfaces at least

twice a vear with applrance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean. soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts.

Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.

Inside walls [Freezer Sponge. soft cloth or should be allowed to paper towel, bakrng warm up so cloth won’t soda, warm wa?er. mrld stick ) detergent

l Wash wrih warm water and - mrld de?ergent or ~ bakrng soda (2 tablespoons / 26 g) to

1 quart j 95 Ij warTI water l Rinse and dry

Doot liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with rnlld detergent and warm paper towel. mild water detergent, warm water l Rrnse and dry

DO NOT USE Cleanlng waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.

Dark panels Mild detergent and l Wash witr a soft grrt-free cloth or warm water, soft, clear sponge sponge and soft ciecr l Rinse and dry wrth a damp grit-free cloth cloth or chamors

DO NOT USE paper towels, wlndow sprays, scouring cleansers, or solvents llke acetone, benzlne, carbon tetrachlortde, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.

Defrost pan Sponge, cloth or paper towel, worm water and mild detergent

l The Defrost pan 1s bolted to the motor l Wash defrost pan with warm water and

mild detergent l Wipe clean and dry l Make sure aefrost dram tube points Into

pan

Condenser C,Y Use vacuum cleaner wrth brush attacnmer8t

l Clear, dust and l,nt from condenser COIIS on back of the refrigerator at least every other month

l Leave one tr,ch (2 5 cm) between wall and condenser co11 on back of the refrigerator

Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD

There IS a right way to package and store refrig- erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer. take the time to study these recommended steps

Leafy Vegetables., Remove the store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cool water, drain and store in crisper.

Vegetables with Skins (carrots, peppers]. .Store IQ crisper, plastic bags or plastic container

Fruits Wash, let dry and store In refrigerator In plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries In therr store container In a crrsper. or store In a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf

Meat, Meat IS perishable and expensive you won’t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling. The followrng lrst and chart give you pack- agtng hints and time limits

Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat in the store wrappjng Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen for CIS long as one month If the seal IS not broken If you want to keep it frozen longer. you should wrap it with special freezer wrapping materlal

Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove the market wrapping paper and re-wrap in aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen.

Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, Store immediately

Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Ham bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc., keep best in origl nal wrappings Once opened, tightly re-wrap ir plastrc wrap or aluminum forI

Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the la- bel says it’s okay to store on the shelf. Do not freeze

Fresh Poultry...Wrap in plastic wrap. i%e plastic wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for storage.

STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AN0 CURED MEAT*

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Varlety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 Chlcken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to2 Ground Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to10 Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5to7 Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 *If meat is to be stored longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.

NOTE: Fresh fjsh and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased

Eggs Store without washrng in the original carton or use the egg nest In the docx of your refrigerator

Milk. .Wipe milk cartons For best storage, place mrlk on Interior shelf

Beverages .Wrpe bottles and cans Store on c door shelf or Inside the refrrgerator

Butter Keep opened butter In covered dish or rr the Butter Compartment. When stocrng an extra sup- ply, wrap In freezer packaging and freeze.

Cheese Store In the origrnal wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened, re-wrap tightly in plastrc wrap or alumrnum foil

Condiments Store small jars and bottles (cat- sup, mustard, Jelly, olives) on the door shelves where they are in easy reach.

Leftovers. Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumrnum for to keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight IIds are fine. too

STORING FROZEN FOOD Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or In the freezer If you plan to store It for a long he. re-wrap It with aluminum foil or plastic wrap

Frozen Meats- The followlng hints WIII help keep the quality In your frozen meats

1. Freeze meat whtle fresh and in top condition 2. Use only recommended wrapplng mater/a/s 3. Prepare the meat for freezlng before wrap-

ping it Trim off excess fat and remove bones when practical Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer IIre.

4. Wrap tightly. pressing out as much air as ‘he fret?zer se ~+ ar IS deslgned for storage of com- possible

rr py 131’ ” !‘OZf.‘, fnods and for freezlng foods at 5. Label and date It

-~c)r? lr3 6. Refreezing thawed meat IS not recommended

+ps e sh?::l: tSh::Ez::ices Store On freezer door

Packaging he secret of successful freezlng IS ‘# *he uackagir8g [tie wrap yo!i use must be air.

,.Y m5i.,rp .:. ,I ‘v(?i:~or proof The way you close and SXI ‘r,e C,ackc le must not allow air, moisture or .‘lKJ“ I ‘I OUi

STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD Storage times given in this chart are only a

guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro- zen foods for short times. Use, then replace as needed

R~:J d 1‘ T’,jeth,, en? (plastlcl containers with tight- Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 months Cooked Dishes . . . . 2-3 months * *. “1~ 113; stra J~;t~SiClecT canning freezlng jars, Fish and Seafoods

’ r 3 . II cli,~~ i]ilJ? ~rl~~rrl lo11 plastlc-coclted paper and i:’ ~rIe~?lzat31e plastic ;uraps (sue/? as Saran) are

Fresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6months

2~ Lrr~me-aed ‘dole Heat-sealed boiling bags are Commercially Frozen . l-3 months

3:sy to use am: Fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6months

can be used by themselves or as Ice Cream . . 1 month m+dr, llr?ers Concentrated Juice.. 4-6 months

Meats IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck- Bacon . . . . Less than 1 month freeze any large quantlty of food. leave enough Pork roasts, chops . . 3-4 months space for air to circulate around packages. Be Sausage . . . 1-2 months careful to leave enough room at the front so the Beef, veal, lamb roasts . 6 months door can close tightly. Ground meat . . . . . . 1-2 months

Poultry . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 months Ice Cream ‘~!ore sn the freezer Once the pack- Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 months

jgbi ,3 <~:;er~qC! ;,lacf~ o p,ece of olum~num foil or hakeu paper s:’ ~io’i-~y agalnst the Ice cream sur- ‘Courtesy of Natlonal Live Sock and Meat Board

)( t’ -t- ’ ,I. I pri :er t - 1~2 crystals from formlng ‘Courtesy of U S D.P,.

Vacation and moving care Short vacations. . . Unplug the refrigerator and clean it. rinse well

No need to shl;t off the retrlgerator If you WIII be and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors

uwcq for less than four weeKs Use up perishables, keeping them open far enough for air to get in

freeze other Iterr This will keep odor and mold from building up

Long vacation... . . Remove aI1 the ‘cod If yoc~ are going for a month

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Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open.

To restart refrigerator. see “Using Your Refrigerator ’

Moving... Remove all food. Pack frozen foods in dry ice.

Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.

Remove everything that comes out. Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don’t shift and

Screw in the leveling legs; tape the doors shut; tape the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get to your new home, put everything back, level it, and refer to page 4.

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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you needservice”...

Derfmmance problems often result from little things LX can find and fix yourself wlthout tools of any kind.

Whirlpool has a na- tionwlde network of franchised TECH-CARE ’

If your refrigerator will not operate: l Is the electric cotd plugged in? l Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped? l Is the Temperature Control turned ON?

Ii there Is a ratillng or Jlngllng nolse, or other unfamlllar sounds: o Is something on top or behind the refrigerator mak-

Ing noise when the refrtgerator is running?

If there is water in the defrost pan: o In hot, muggy weather, this is normal. The pan can

e-/en be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level ih the aan doesn’t overflow I .

If the light doesn’t work: l Check fuses and circuit breakers. Make sure It’s

piugged In

IV a bulb is burned out: a See Instructions for changing light bulbs on page

6 IUse appliance bulbs only.

If the motor seems to run too much: l Is the condenser free of dust and lint? 0 On hot days, or if the room IS warm, the motor

naturally runs longer l if the door has been opened a lot, or If a large

amount of food has been put in, the motor will run longer to cool down the Interior

Remember: Motor running time depends on dif- ferent things. number of door openings. amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the controls

2. If you need assistance * . . . Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ service assls-

tance telephone number. Dlal free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 6 Hawall . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121

and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac- tory operation from your appliance 01, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service com- pany In your area.

warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere In the United

Service Companies. IH-CARE service

‘ul 1 technlclans are trained // 1 to fulfill the product

States To locate TECH-CARE service In your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) of look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICALAPPLIANCES-

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4. If you have a problem”... Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone

number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consul- tants, or If you prefer, write to

Mr. Stephen E. Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US-33 North Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

*If you must call or write, please provide: model number. serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This Informa- tion is needed In order to better respond to your request fof assistance

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FSP 1s a reglstered trademati of Whlrlpoa Corporation for qualliy parts Look for H-IS symbol of quollty whenever you need a replacement port for your Whirlpool appkonce FSP replacement parls WIII hi right and work righi. because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpoo appliance

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