Whirlpool EB19ZK manual Optional automatic ice maker, Sounds you may hear, Energy saving tips

Optional automatic ice maker.. .

If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-62). there are a few things you will want to know:

lThe 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.

Arm to Start It.	Raise	Signal
	Arm to Stop Ice	Maker.

l It is normal 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.

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

0 Because of new plumbing connections, the first ice may be discolored cf 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 Temperature Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Air 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 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 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

Sounds you may hear...

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Possible Sounds:

l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:

Your new refrigerator 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 the floor, walls and cabinets can 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.

Probable Causes:

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.

l Clicking or Snapping Sounds:

l Water Sounds:

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

l Running Sounds:

The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound when the refriaerator starts.

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 an 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 crgpressor and motor. It will run lo= than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.

Energy saving tips...

You can 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 have 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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It ISa waste of electrrcity	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.
Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior.
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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