Whirlpool ED25VFXHT00, 2205958 Freezer Shelf, FreezerBasket, Number of shelvesvaries with model

To turn the ice maker on:

The ON/OFF switch is located on the top right side of the freezer compartment. To turn the ice maker on, slide the control to the ON (left) position.

NOTE: The ice maker will not make ice until the freezer is cold enough. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

To turn the ice maker off:

■Automatic turn off: The ice maker sensors will automatically stop ice production but the control will remain in the ON (left) position.

■Manual turn off: Slide the control to the OFF (right) position.

Style 2 - Ice Storage Bucket

Freezer Shelf

(number of shelvesvaries with model)

To remove and replace the shelf:

1.Lift the shelf off of the supports.

2.Slide it out of the shelf support holes.

3.Replace shelf in the reverse order.

To remove and replace ice bucket:

1.Place four fingers in bucket base opening and rest thumb on the release button.

2.Holding the base of the bucket with both hands, depress the release button and lift the bucket up and out. It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position. The ice maker will not produce ice without the bucket installed in the door.

To care for ice storage bin or bucket (Styles 1 and 2)

1.Empty the ice container. Use warm water to melt the ice if necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bin or bucket. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.

2.Wash with a mild detergent, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.

REMEMBER:

■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.

■Discard the first three batches of ice produced to avoid impurities that may be flushed out of the system.

■The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker.

■Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

■It is normal for the ice cubes to be attached at the corners. They will break apart easily.

■Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down.

■Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.

Frozen food storage guide

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2-3 lb of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per L] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room for the door to close tightly.

For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

FreezerBasket

(plasticbin on some models)

The freezer basket can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves.

To remove and replace the freezer basket:

1.Remove basket by sliding it out to the stop.

2.Lift the front of the basket and slide it out the rest of the way.

3.Replace the basket by positioning it on the side wall guide rails. Lift the basket front slightly while pushing it past the guide rail stops and slide basket in the rest of the way.

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