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Automatic ice maker...

If you have Model ET16JM and have the auto-

matic ice maker accessory or if you have Model

ET16JK and plan to add one later [Part No.

ECKMF-83), there are a few things you will want to

know:

l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

Downfor making ice automatically.

Up...to shut off the ice maker.

l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-

rated, and to obtain increased storage capacity

l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a

corner. Thev will break apart easily

l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer

is cold enough to make ice. This can take

overnight.

l Because of new plumbing connections, the first

ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard

the first few batches of ice.

l If ice is not being made fast enough and more

ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control to-

ward a higher number. Wait a day and, if neces-

sary, turn the Freezer Control toward A.

l 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.

l 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.

l Good water quality is important for good ice

quality It is not recommended thatthe ice maker

be connected to a softened water supply. Water

softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunc-

RAISE SIGNAL

tioning softener can damage the ice maker

ARM TO START IT

ARM TO STOP ICE

mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened

l You will hear water running when ice maker is

water supply cannot be avoided, then it is impor-

working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let

tant that the water softener be well maintained

these sounds bother you.

and operating properly.

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Sounds you may hear...

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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.

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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.

Probable Causes:

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l Slight Hum, Soft Hiss:

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.

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l Clicking or Snapping

The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator

Sounds:

stops running. 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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l 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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l ice Maker Sbunds: If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may’hear buzzing ifrom _

-trickling water

the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped

- thud (clatter of ice) into the bin.

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l 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...

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You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator

l 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

l Clean the condenser coil regularly.

drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s

l Open the door as few times as possible. Think

cold enough.

about what you need before you open the door.

l 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.

l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat

l 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.

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