l If Ice is not being made fast enough and more l Good water quality is important for good ice
ice is needed, turn the Temperature Control to- quality. It is not recommended that the ice maker
ward a higher number. Wait a day and, if neces- be connected to a softened water supply. Water
sary, turn the Air Control toward a higher number. softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc-
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to tioning softener can damage the ice maker
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin, mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened
push it all the way in and lowerthe arm to the ON water supply cannot be avoided,then it is impor-
position. tant that the water softener be well maintained
and operating properly.
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop
an off-flavorrlike stale water. Throw them away.
They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can
also become smaller by evaporation
Sounds you may hear...
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn?t.
?5 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
P =i The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to
you, and what may be making them.
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Possible Sounds: Probable Causes:
l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: You may hear the refrigerator?s fan motor and moving air,
l Clicking or Snapping The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running.
Sounds: It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will
click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.
l 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.
l 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 the bin.
-thud [clatter of ice)
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 It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator
. Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the and freezer to temperatures colder than they
need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and
cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
. Clean the condenser coil regularly. drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that?s
cold enough.
. Open the door as few times as possible. Think l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
about what you need before you open the door
Get everything out at one time. Keep foods orga- moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
nized so you won?t have to search for what you source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
want. Close door as soon as food is removed
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don?t radiator or in direct sunlight.
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked
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 buildrng
up Of course,spills should be wiped up right away
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Temperature
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following
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