Ice cube trays.. .

To remove Ice:

lHold tray at both ends. l Slightly twist.

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

Optional automatic ice maker. . .

On

Changing light bulbs...

WARNING: Beiore removing a light shield for cleaning or for replaclng ihe bulb, unplug the refrlgerutor or turn off lhe

electrlclty leadlng to the refrlg- erator at the maln power supply. Shock and InJury can occur If elec- trlclty remains connected.

Pull Ott the Dial;

Pull Out at the Botto

8 Slgnal

to Stop Ice 1Maker.

lower Slgnal Arm to Start It.

If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-oj), 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 ncxmal 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.

a 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 or off-flavored. Discard the frrst few batches of ice.

l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Temperature control to a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary. turn the Air Control to a higher number.

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 The ice maker water supply should not be soft- ened water. The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds.

Light bulbs behlnd refrigerator and freezer con- trol consoles:

1, Pull control knob straight off.

2.Pull bottom of control panel straight out.

3.Lift top of panel off supports.

4.Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

5.Replace panel in reverse order

Light bulb above crisper:

1.Pull top of the light shield away from the back wall

2.Lit? shield off base supports.

3.Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

4.Replace shield in reverse order

Removing the base grille...

l Open the doors

l Pull grille outwards as shown,

l Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille.

To replace:

l Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.

lPush firmly to snap into place. l Close the doors.

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Whirlpool ED22EK manual Ice cube trays, Optional automatic ice maker Changing light bulbs, Removing the base grille

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