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Ice cube trays...
If cubes are not used, they may shrrnk The movrng
cold arr starts a slow evaporatron The longer cubes
are
stored, the smaller they get
To remove ice:
1 Hold tray at both ends.
2 Slightly twtst
Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatrc Ice maker accessory or
plan to add one later (Part No ECKMF-831, there are a
few things you WIII want to know,
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The ON /OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down -for making Ice automatrcally.
Up .to shut off the ice maker
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Shake the brn occasronally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtain Increased storage capacity.
On
tower Signal
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Raise Srgnal
Arm to Start It.
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
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 lrke
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:
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Water Sounds:
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Ice Maker Sounds:
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-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice]
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Running Sounds:
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It IS normal for Ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They
will
break apart easily.
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You WIII hear water running when ice maker is
working You’ll hear Ice fall Into the bin. Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
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The ice maker WIII 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 or off-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
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If ice IS not being made fast enough and more ice
IS needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a
hrgher number. Wait a day and, if necessary. turn
the Freezer Control toward A
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If you remove the Ice bin. raise the signal arm to
shut off the tee maker When you return the bin.
push It all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
posrtion.
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If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor...llke stale water. Throw them away. They
WIII be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also
become smaller by evaporation.
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The ice maker water supply should not be sott-
ened water. The chemicals could damage the Ice
maker molds
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.
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 electrrclty
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Check door gaskets for a ttght seal Level the cabi-
net to be sure of a good seal
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Clean the condenser
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regularly
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Open the door as few times as possible Thank 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 IS removed
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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 IS a waste of electncrty to set the refrrgerator 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 CONSUMES LESS
ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator
exterior
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Make sure your refrigerator IS not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radl-
ator. or in direct sunlight
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