WHIRLPOOL ET18XKMWR0
Instrukcja Obsługi

Ice cube trays.. .
To remove Ice: l Hold tray at both ends. l Slightly twist.

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

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
m to Start It.

l

l

l

l

to Stop Ice Maker.
l

If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add on 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. Down...for making ice automatically; Up...toshut off the ice maker. l Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.

l

l

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 ccnnectlons, 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.

Sounds you may hear.. .
Vour 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 Y�-. to you. and what may be making them. Possible Sounds: Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: Clicking Sounds: or Snapping Probable Causes: Vou may hear the refrigerator�s

l l

fan motor and moving

air stops running. It

The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts.

l

Water Sounds:

When the refrrgerator stops running, you may hear gurgling In the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water runnrng into the defrost water wan. 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. Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.
longer

l

Ice Maker Sounds: -trickling water -thud (clatter of ice) Running Sounds:

l

Energy saving tips.. .
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 OS food is removed. l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don�t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
l

l

l

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. 7