GE 19 Use And Care Manual page 6

Automatic Icemaker & Ice Dispenser
(on models so equipped)
When water supply has been
connected to the icemaker,
remove the ice storage bin, move
the icemaker feeler arm to the ON
(down) position, and replace the bin.
The ice cube mold automatically
fills with water after cooling to
freezing temperatures. First cubes
normally freeze after several hours.
NOTE: With a newly installed
refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for freezer compartment to cool
down to proper icemaking
temperatures.
Once Your Icemaker
Is in Operation
The icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight. Throw away first
few batches (16 or 24 cubes). This
flushes away impurities in the
water line. Do the same after
vacations or extended periods
when ice isn't used.
cubes may be discolored, usually
with a gremt-bluish hue. This
unusual discoloration is
apparently due to several factm-s,
such as certain characteristics of
local waters, household
plumbing, and the accumulation
of copper salts in an inactive
water supply line that feeds the
discolored ice cubes may be
injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and contact
your Iocal dealer or authorized
local service agent.
To dispense ice:
Set the selector switch on the front
of freezer compartment door to
ICE CUBES or CRUSHED ICE.
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m
Grip the glassware firmly near the
rim and press rim gently but firmly
against the rubber-cushioned cradle.
Some crushed ice may be dispensed
even though you selected CUBES.
This happens occasionally when a
few cubes accidentally get channeled
to the crusher.
Sometimes a mound of snow will
form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and
usually occurs when you have
dispensed crushed ice repeatedly.
The snow will eventually
evaporate.
crusher discharge opening.
To stop dispensing:
Release pressure from cradle and
withdraw slowly to catch last bits
of ice or drops of water.
Some slight dripping may occur
following dispensing of crushed
ice. Excessive spills should be
wiped dry immediately.
Do not pour water in the spill
shelf because it is not self-
draining—pour it in kitchen sink.
The shelf and its grille should be
cleaned regularly according to
instructions on page 16.
(continued)
If ice clumps form in storage bin:
Infrequent usage of ice can cause
ice clumps to form in the storage
bin, resulting in temporary
malfunction of the dispenser
mechanism. If this happens:
remove the storage bin from the
freezer compartment
break up ice clumps with
fingertip pressure and discard
remaining clumps
replace the bin before remaining
cubes melt and fuse together
If ice is not used frequently, old
ice cubes will become cloudy and
Empty the ice storage
taste stale.
bin periodically and wash it in
lukewarm water. Be sure to allow
the storage bin to dry before
replacing it—otherwise ice cubes
may stick to the metal auger.
If the doors are not opened
regularly, the ice cube freezing --
rate will be reduced.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to
the OFF (up) position when:
home water supply is to be turned
off for several hours
ice storage bin is to be removed
for a period of time
going away on vacation, at which
time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator
If this is your first icemaker,
hear occasional sounds that
you'll
may be unfamiliar. They are
normal icemaking sounds and are
not cause for concern.