Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is
plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-83). there ore a cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
few things you will wont to know: l Because of new plumbing connections. the first
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discord the
Down...fcx making ice automatically; first few botches of ice.
Up...toshut off the ice maker. l If ice is not being mode fasi enough and more ice
l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa- is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity. higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn
the Air 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 ore stored too long, they may develop on
off-flavor...like stole water. Throw them away. They
will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin con also
become smaller by evaporation.
l Good water quality is important for good ice quality
Lower Signal \ Raise Signal It is not recommended that the ice maker be con-
Arm to Start It. Arm to Stop Ice Maker. nected to a softened water supply Water softener
chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft-
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a ener con damage the ice maker mold and lead to
corner. They will break apart easily. poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
l You will hear water running when ice maker is be avoided, then it is important that the water soft-
working. You?ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don?t let ener be well maintained and operating properly.
these sounds bother you.
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn?t.
@/ Because the sounds ore new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don?t be. Most of the new sounds ore normal. Hard surfaces like
the floor, walls and cabinets con make the sounds seem louder.
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The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
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Possible Sounds: Probable Causes:
l Silght Hum, Sof Hiss: You may hear the refrigerator?s fan motor and moving air.
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l Clicking or Snapping The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator s=unning. It
Sounds: also makes o sound when the refrigerator starts.
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?0 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.
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l ice Maker Sounds:
If your refrigerator has on 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)
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l Running Sounds: Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run IOnger
than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
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Energy saving tips...
You con help your refrigerator use less electricity l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabi- freezer to temperatures colder than they need to
net to be sure of a good seal. be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks ore
l Clean the condenser coil regularly. as cold OS your family likes them, that?s cold enough.
l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about l Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
what you need before you open the door. Get moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior
everything out at one time. Keep foods organized l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
so you won?t hove 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 sunlight.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don?t over-
crowd it so air movement is blocked.
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