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Ice cube trays.. .
To remove Ice:
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Hold tray at both ends.
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Slightly twist.
Optional automatic ice maker.. .
m to Start It.
to Stop Ice Maker.
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving
cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes
are stored, the smaller they get
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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 will 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 will not operate until the freezer is
cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
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Because of new plumbing ccnnectlons, 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
higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn
the Freezer Control toward A.
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to add on later (Part No. ECKMF-83). there are 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.
few things you will want to know:
push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
position.
Down...for making ice automatically;
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If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
Up...toshut off the ice maker.
off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away. They
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Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can also
rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.
become smaller by evaporation.
Sounds you may hear.. .
Vour 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 like
the floor, walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.
The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new
Y ‘-. 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:
Probable Causes:
Vou 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 refrrgerator stops running, you may hear gurgling In the tubing for a
few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water runnrng into the
defrost water wan.
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Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatter of ice)
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.
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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.
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Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cab-
inet to be sure of a good seal.
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Clean the condenser coil 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 orga-
nized so you won’t have to search for what you
want. Close door as soon OS food is removed.
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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
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It is a 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 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,
radiator, or in direct sunlight.
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