Whirlpool ET22DK Use & Care Manual page 9

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If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
quality. It is not recommended that the ice maker
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin,
be connected to a softened water supply. Water
push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc-
position.
tioning softener can damage the ice maker
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If cubes are stored too long, they may develop
mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened
an off-flavor...like stale water. Throw them away.
water supply cannot be avoided, then it is impor-
They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can
tant that the water softener be well maintained
also become smaller by evaporation.
and operating properly.
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Good water quality is important for good ice
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 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.
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Possible Sounds:
Probable Causes:
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Slight Hum, Sott Hiss: You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and moving air.
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Clicking or Snapping The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running.
Sounds: It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will
click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.
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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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Ice Maker Sounds: If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing (from the
- trlckllng water
water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
- thud (clatter of ice)
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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.
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Energy saving tips...
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity
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It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator
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Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
and freezer to temperatures colder than they
cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and
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Clean the condenser coil regularly,
drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that's
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Open the door as few times as possible. Think
cold enough.
about what you need before you open the door.
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Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES
Get everything out at one time. Keep foods orga-
LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator
nized so you won't have to search for what you
exterior.
want. Close door as soon as food is removed,
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Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don't
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
radiator or in direct sunlight.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refngerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up.Of course,spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts and clean it according to the following
directions.