Whirlpool ED22EM manual Cleaning your refrigerator, Sounds you may hear, Energy saving tips

5.Wash with mild detergent. Rinse welLDo not use harsh cr abrasive cleansers or solvents.

6.When replacing the bin, make sure it is pushed in all the way. Push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production.

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3.Lift the front of the storage bin, Pull it out.

4.Empty the bin. Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary. Never we anythlng rharp to break up ice in the bin. This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.

The night llghi uses a heavy-duty lo-watt bulb. It should last about 10,000 hours When it burns out, purchase another from your dealer.

Sounds you may hear...

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Possible Sounds:

lSlight Hum, Soft Hiss:

l Cllcklng or Snapping Sounds:

lWater Sounds:

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your dd 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

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

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

l Running Sounds:

If your refrigeratw 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 compressor and motor. It will run longer 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.

lOpen 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 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 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.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost

automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Temperature Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable

parts, and clean it according to the following directions.

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