Optional automatic ice maker.. . l You will hear water running when ice maker is
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or working. You?ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don?t let
plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-83). there are a these sounds bother you.
few things you will want to know: l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
Down...fcr making ice automatically; l Because of new plumbing connections, the first
Up...toshut off the ice maker. ice may be discolored cx off-flavored Discard the
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa- first few batches of ice.
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity. 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
Raise Signal will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also
Lower Signal
Arm to Start It. Arm to Stop Ice Maker. become smaller by evaporation.
l The ice maker water supply should not be soft-
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a ened water. The chemicals could damage the ice
corner. They will break apart easily. maker molds.
Ice cube trays...
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving To remove ice:
cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes 1. Hold tray at both ends.
are stored, the smaller they get. 2. Slightly twist.
Sounds you may hear...
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn?t.
H/d 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 ? ,Q\ The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
3 to you, and what may be making them.
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 defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It
Sounds: also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts.
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 water
-trickling 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... l It IS a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity freezer to temperatures colder than they need to
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabi- be. If Ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are
net to be sure of a good seal. as cold as your family likes them, that?s cold enough.
l Clean the condenser coil regularly. l Keep the Power Savrng Control on CONSUMES LESS
l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator
what you need before you open the door. Get exterior
everything out at one time. Keep foods organized l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
so you won?t have to search for what you want. source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-
Close door as soon as food is removed. ator, or in direct sunlrght,
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don?t over-
crowd it so air movement is blocked.
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