Whirlpool ET18MK Removing and adjusting the freezer, Ice cube trays, Optional automatic ice maker

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Removing and adjusting the freezer

To remove shelf:

1.Lift front slightly

2.Lift back off supports.

3.Replace in reverse order

To adjust shelf:

1.Remove shelf.

2.Remove supports by sliding upwards.

3.Replace supports on desired level.

4.Replace shelf.

Ice cube trays.. .

If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evapotction. The longer cubes are stated, the smaller they get.

Optional automatic ice maker.. .

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

l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Down., .for 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.

l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They will break apart easily.

On

Lower

Signal

\

Raise Signal I

Arm to

Start it.

 

Arm to Stop ice Maker.

To remove ice:

1.Hold tray at both ends.

2.Slightly twist.

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

l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.

l Because of new plumbing connections, the first ice may be discolored of off-flavored Discard the first few batches of ice.

l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward A.

l 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.

l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away. They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation.

l Good waterquality is important for good ice qUalitV It is not recommended that the ice maker be con- netted to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft- ener can 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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ET18MK specifications

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