Whirlpool ETl8AK manual Cleaning--your refrigerator, Energy saving tips

l

l

If you

remove

the

ice

bin,

raise

the

signal

arm

to

l Good

water

quality

is

important

for

good ice

shut

off the ice maker.

When you return the bin,

quality

It is not

recommended

that

the

ice

maker

push

it all

the

way

in and

lowerthe

arm to the

ON

be connected

to a

softened

water

supply.

Water

position.

softener

chemicals

such

as

salt

from

a malfunc-

If cubes are stored too long, they may develop

tioning

softener

can damage

the

ice

maker

mold

and lead

to

poor

quality

ice.

If a softened

an off-flavor...like

stale water. Throw them away.

water

supply cannot be avoided, then it is impor-

They

will

be

replaced.

Cubes

in the ice

bin can

tant that the water softener be well maintained

also

become

smaller

by

evaporation.

and

operating

properly.

Sounds you may hear...

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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 the floor,

walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.

The

following chart

describes

the

kinds of

sounds

that

might

be

new to

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you, and what may be

making

them.

Possible Sounds:

l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:

l Clicking or Snapping Sounds:

l Water Sounds:

l Ice Maker Sounds: - trickling water

- thud (clatter of ice)

l Running Sounds:

Probable Causes:

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.

The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigeratorstops running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.

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.

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.

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 cabinet 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 over crowd 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. 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 CONSUMES LESSENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior.

. Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator 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.01 course,spills should be wiped up right away.

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

parts and clean it according to the following directions.

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