Changing The Light Bulb; Optional Automatic Ice Maker; Removing The Base Grille - Whirlpool ET20MK Use & Care Manual

Changing the light bulb...
WARNING: Before removing the light shield for
cleaning or for replacing the bulb,
either unplug refrigerator or dlscon-
nect electricity leadlng to re-
frigerator at the maln power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if elec-
trlclty remains connected.
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...fcx making ice automatically;
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.
Arm to Start It.
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
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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 runnrng when ice maker is
working. You'll hear ice fall Into the bin. Don't let
these sounds bother you.
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Removing the base grille...
1. Push lightly on the top center of the light shield until
the notched tab unhooks from the control panel.
2. Pull down on the shield until the tab clears the con-
trol panel.
3. Lift the back hooks out of their slots.
4. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5. Replace light shield in reverse order
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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 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 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 is important 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 soff-
ener be well maintained and operating properly.
1. Open the doors.
2. Pull grille outwards as shown
3.
Do not remove Tech sheet
fastened behind grille.
To replace:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.