Reversing the door swing...

You can change the hinges on your refrigerator

so the doors open the other way. You will need a #20 Torx head screwdriver. Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator.

Removing and adjusting the freezer shelf...

To remove

the shelf:

 

 

1.

Lift front

slightly.

 

 

2. Lift back off supports

 

 

3. Replace in reverse order

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To adjust

the shelf:

1

 

1. Remove

shelf

 

2.

Remove supports by sliding upwards

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3.

Replace supports on desired level

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4.

Reolace

shelf.

Ice cube trays...

If cubes are not used, they may shrink The mov

rng cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get

Optional automatic ice maker...

If you have the automatrc Ice maker accessory, or If you plan to add one later (Part No ECKMF-86) there are a few things you will want to know,

l The ON/OFF lever IS a wire srgnal arm Down. .for making Ice automatlcally Up...to shut off the ice maker

DO NOT TURN ICE MAKER ON UNTIL IT IS CON- NECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.

s The dial or lever on the side of the Ice maker changes the size of the cubes

9 Shake the brn occasronally to keep cubes sepa- rated.and toobtain increased storage capacltv

l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They will break apart easily.

LOWER

SIGNAL

ARM TO

START IT

l You will hear water running when ice maker IS working. You’ll hear ice fall into the hln Don’t let these sounds bother you

To remove ice:

1. Hold tray at both ends.

2. Twist slightly.

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

l Because of new plumbing connectrons, the first ice may be discolored or 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 Refrigerator Control to- ward a higher number. Wait a day and, if neces- sary. turn the Freezer 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 lowerthe arm to the ON posrtion

. II 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

qualrty It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc-

ttonrng softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, then it is impor- tant that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly

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ETl8GK, ET18HK specifications

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