Whirlpool ETl7HK manual Optional automatic ice maker, Energy saving tips, Possible Sounds

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Optional automatic ice maker.. .

If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-83). there ore a few things you will wont to know:

l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Down...fcx making ice automatically; Up...toshut off the ice maker.

l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa- rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.

Lower

Signal

 

 

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Raise

Signal

Arm to

Start It.

 

 

Arm to Stop Ice Maker.

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for

ice crescents

to be

attached

by a

corner. They

will

break apart

easily.

 

 

l You will hear water running when ice maker is working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let these sounds bother you.

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The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight. Because of new plumbing connections. the first ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discord the first few botches of ice.

If ice is not being mode fasi enough and more ice is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Air Control toward A.

If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin. push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position.

If cubes ore stored too long, they may develop on off-flavor...like stole water. Throw them away. They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin con also become smaller by evaporation.

Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be con- nected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft- ener con damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, then it is important that the water soft- ener be well maintained and operating properly.

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Possible Sounds:

l Silght Hum, Sof Hiss:

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l Clicking or Snapping

Sounds:

‘0 Water Sounds:

l ice Maker Sounds: -trickling water -thud (clatter of ice)

l Running Sounds:

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Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t.

 

Because the sounds ore new to you, you might be concerned about

 

them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds ore normal. Hard surfaces like

 

the floor, walls and cabinets con make the sounds seem louder.

 

The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new

 

to you, and what may be making them.

 

 

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Probable

Causes:

 

 

 

 

 

You may hear the

refrigerator’s fan

motor

and

moving air.

 

 

 

 

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The defrost

timer

makes a definite

click

when

the

refrigerator s=unning.

It

also makes o sound when the refrigerator starts.

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When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops, You may also hear defrost water running into the

defrost water pan.

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If your refrigerator has on ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run IOnger than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time. -m.vr>-

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Energy saving tips...

You con help your refrigerator use less electricity

l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabi- net to be sure of a good seal.

l Clean the condenser coil regularly.

l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get everything out at one time. Keep foods organized so you won’t hove to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed,

l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t over-

crowd it so air movement is blocked.

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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 ore as cold OSyour 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. radi- ator, or in direct sunlight.

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Contents NO-FROST Refrigerator Freezer Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here Parts and featuresBefore you do anything else Contents Pase Clean it InstalI properlyRemove sales labels Level refrigerator-freezer’ Using your refrigerator Setting the controlsChanging the control settings Power Saving ControlAdjusting the refrigerator shelves Removing the freezer shelfRemoving the crispers Crisper coversReversing the door swing Changing the light bulbRemoving the base grille Ice cube traysOptional automatic ice maker Energy saving tipsPossible Sounds Probable CausesCleaning Your ChartTo use How to clean PartSTORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0CUREDMEAT Food storage guideFreezing & Storing Frozen Do not USEFreezlng Baked Goods -Wrap baked breads Foodstoragechart FruitsVegetables MeatVacation Short vacationsLong vacations MovingIf you need service If you have a problemBefore calling for assistance If you need assistanceWhirlpool Corporation