WHIRLPOOL ET16AKXRWR1
Owner's Manual

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-831. there are a few things you will want to know:
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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Down...for making ice automatically; Up...to shut off the ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain increased __

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Arm to Start It
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It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They will break apart easily. You will hear water running when ice maker is working. You�ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don�t let these sounds bother you. The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.

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 Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary. 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 lower the arm to the ON position. 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. Good water 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 malfunctioning softener 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 softener be well maintained and operating properly.

Ice cube trays.. .
If cubes are not used. they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get. -IRICI--�w.TmmsJ-,w* �I:�ww .4 �.T1. i ,..,I,-.. 1 ~-.eC�lb-..I

To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends. 2. Slightly twist.

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Sounds you may hear... �/
P 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. _. ..,. _ . .._ ., _,._ ._ .I. ._-

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--_.-_ Slight .-_-_- Soft - Hiss: ,_. Hum, ____.. Clicking or Snapping .I.- .- .,-.-_I--,-...--Sounds: ---_ Water Sounds:

You may hear _ -.--..- -.- ..-. fan motor._.-_- moving air. ._-1 and I---._. -.~ .lI. .._. -. � the refrigerator�s The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound-_when ----- refrigerator starts. I =_- _.-.-, ~--.il. _ -�I.. ..1_1 the -____-. .-I.. - -1--.--1- -.-. 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. _. -.__ -1__-�. _.--*_. - .-... .~~ _.. _lll-. _ .-___----i If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing [from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

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--------1---^--...Ice Maker Sounds: -trickling water -thud (clatter of ice)
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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...

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You can help your refrigerator use less electricity l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. l Clean the condenser coil regularly. l 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 organized so you won�t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed. l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don�t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

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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 ascold asyourfamilylikes them.that�scoldenough. 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. 7