Whirlpool ET16AK manual Optional automatic ice maker, Ice cube trays, Sounds you may hear

Optional automatic ice maker.. .

If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-831. 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;
1	Up...to shut	off the	ice maker.
l Shake the bin occasionally				to	keep cubes sepa-
i	rated, and to	obtain	increased		__

Arm to Start It

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ice cube trays.. .

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.

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Sounds you may hear...

To remove ice:

1. Hold tray at both ends.

2. Slightly twist.

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		‘/		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
	P			the floor, walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.
				The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
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	’	,c	.“,	to you, and what may be			making	them.		.I. ._-
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Possible	Sounds:			Probable	Causes:

l	Slight	Hum,		Soft	Hiss:	,_.
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l	Clicking		or	Snapping
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l	Water	Sounds:
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l	Ice Maker		Sounds:
	-trickling		water
	-thud	(clatter		of	ice)

You may hear

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refrigerator’s

fan

motor and moving air.

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The defrost

timer

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click when the

refrigerator stops running.

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when

the refrigerator

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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

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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.

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l	Running	Sounds:		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 ascold asyourfamilylikes them.that’scoldenough.

Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on 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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