Whirlpool ETIGEK manual Ice cube trays. .k, Optional automatic ice maker, Sounds you may hear

Ice cube trays.. . 1.k

To remove ice:

1.Hold tray at both ends.

2.Slightly twist.

Optional automatic ice maker.. .

rm to Start It.

to Stop Ice Maker.

If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-83). there are a few things you will want to know:

l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Down...fcr making ice automatically: Up...to shut off the ice maker.

l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa- rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.

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

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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l Ycu 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 01 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 toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary. 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 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.		I

Sounds you may hear...

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Poulble Sounds:

l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:

l Clicking or Snapping Sounds:

l Water Sounds:

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

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 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:

Your refrigerator has a fan; you may hear the 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

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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.

l Running Sounds:	Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency	compressor and motor. It $ll’ 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 cab- inet to be sure of a good seal.

l Clean the condenser coil regularly.

l 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 orga- nized 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 overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

lIt IS a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be. rf ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.

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

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

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