Whirlpool ETIGJM - Manual (Page 7)

Sounds you may hear...
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.
Possible Sounds:
• Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
• Clicking or Snapping
Sounds;
• Water Sounds:
• Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
-thud (clatterof ice)
• Running 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.
When the ice maker is running, you may hear gurgling (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,
• Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cab­
inet to be sure of a good seal.
• Clean the condenser coil regularly,
• 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 as food is removed,
• Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but dont
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked
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 oold
enough.
> Keep the Power Saving Control on CONSUMES
LESS ENERGY unless moisture forms on refrigerator
exterior.
' Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator, or in direct sunlight.
Cleaning your refrigerator...
Both the refrigerator 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.