Whirlpool ET16AK manual Energy Saving Tips, Sounds You May Hear, Possible Sounds, Probable Causes

Using Your Refrigerator (Con/nued...)

ENERGY SAVING TIPS...

The following energy-saving tips can save you money:

• Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

• Clean the condenser coil regularly. Refer to “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section (Page 15).

• 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 do not have to search for what you want.

• Close door as soon as food is removed.

• Fill up the refrigerator, but don’t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

• It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be. A good gauge is if ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold, then the refrigerator-freezer is cold enough.

• Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on the exterior of the refrigerator.

• Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.

SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR...

Be aware that the sounds you hear from your new refrigerator may be different from your old one. Most of the new sounds are normal and hard surfaces like the floor, walls, and cabinets can make these sounds seem louder.

The chart below will help familiarize you with these sounds and help you understand what might be making them.

Possible Sounds	Probable Causes
Slight Hum, Soft Hiss	You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.
Clicking or Snapping Sounds	The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops
	running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts.
Water Sounds	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.
The Following Ice Maker Sounds:	If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the
• Trickling water	water valve), trickling water, and the clatter of ice dumped into bin.
• Thud (clatter of ice)	Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will
Running Sounds
	run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
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