WHIRLPOOL ED22MKXRWR1
Owner's Manual

Optional

automatic

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If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later [Part No. ECKMF-611, 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 occastonally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.
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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 of off-flavored Discard the first few batches of Ice. Your Ice maker will work faster when the freezer is colder If you want more Ice, turn the Temperature Control to a higher number, OTturn the Air Control to a higher number. 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 stated too long, they may develop an off-flavor...llke stale water. Throw them away. They will be replaced. Cubes In the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation. Good waterquality is important forgood 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 sottener 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 soflener be well maintained and operating properly.

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Lower Signal Arm to Start It.
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Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker.

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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.

Sounds you may hear.. .

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Possible Sounds: Slight Hum, Soft Hiss: Clicking Sounds:

to you, and what may be making Probable Causes: You may hear the refrigerator�s

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 them.

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air. stops running. It

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

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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. . If your refrigerator valve], trickling has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing of Ice dumped [from the water water and the clatter into the bin.

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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...
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 ISfirm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that�s cold enough Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the 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

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