Whirlpool ET20EK - Manual (Page 8)

• Because of new plumbing connections, the first
ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard
the first few batches of ice.
• if ice is not being made fast enough and more
ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Controi to­
ward a higher number. Wait a day and, if neces­
sary, turn the Freezer Control toward A.
• 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 lowerthe arm to the ON
position.
• if cubes are stored too iong, they may deveiop
an off-fiavor...iike staie water. Throw them away.
They will be replaced. Cubes in the ice bin can
aiso become smaiier by evaporation.
• Good wafer quality is important for good ice
quality, it is not recommended that the ice maker
be connected to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc­
tioning softener can damage the ice maker
moid and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened
water supply cannot be avoided, then it is impor­
tant that the water softener be weii maintained
and operating properly.
Sounds you may hear...
Possible Sounds:
• Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:
• Clicking or Snapping
Sounds:
• Water Sounds:
• Ice Maker Sounds:
-trickling water
- thud (clatter of ice)
• Running Sounds:
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 normai. Hard surfaces iike the fioor,
walis 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.
Probable Causes:
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.
The thermostat makes a definite ciick when the refrigerator stops
running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost
timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgiing 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 vaive), trickiing water and the ciatter 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 iess eiectricity.
• Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
cabinet 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. Ciose door as soon as food is removed.
• Go ahead and fili up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd it so air movement is biocked.
' 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.
' 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.