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Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Frost Refrigerator-Freezer–Model ET16AK
Using Your Refrigerator
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If cubes are not used, they may shrink. Slow evaperation occurs with slow-moving cold air.
The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.
To remove ice, do the following:
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Hold tray at both ends.
• Slightly twist (See Figure 12).
ICE CUBE TRAYS...
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later (Part No. ECKMF-83), the
following information is important for you to know:
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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm (See Figure 13).
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DOWN for making ice automatically.
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UP to shut off the ice maker.
• Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to
obtain increased storage capacity.
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It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner.
They will break apart easily.
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You will hear water running when ice maker is working.
You will hear ice fall into the bin. These are normal sounds.
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The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
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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 making fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control to 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 similar to stale water. Throw them away.
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.
OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER...
Ice Cube Tray (Figure 12)
Op3onal Automa3c Ice Maker (Figure 13)
