optional automatic 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:
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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down...foc making ice automcrtically;
Up...toshut off the ice maker.
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Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.
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Lower Si Raise Signal
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
Arm to Sibrt It
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It is nmmal foe ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They WIIIbreak apart easily.
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Yw will hear water running when ice maker is
working. YcxJ’II hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
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The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is
cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
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Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored 01 off-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
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If ice is not being made fasi enough and more Ice
is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a
higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn
the Air Control toward A.
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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.
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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.
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Good water quality isimportant for good ice quality.
It is not recommended that the ice maker be con-
nected to a softened water supply. Water softener
chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning soft-
ener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to
poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, then it is important that the water soft-
ener be well maintained 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
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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.
Possible Sounds:
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Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
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Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
. Water Sounds:
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigerator’s 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
defrost water pan.
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Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
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Running Sounds:
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
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Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabl-
net to be sure of a good seal.
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Clean the condenser cot1 regularly.
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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 organized
so you won’t have to search for what you want.
Close door as soon as food ISremoved
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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t over-
crowd it so air movement is blocked.
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It ISa 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.
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Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless
moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior.
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Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range. water heater, furnace, radi-
ator, or tn direct sunlight.
