How The Ice Dispenser Works - Westinghouse WSE7000S User Manual

Normal operation — for cool water, add ice.
To provide the convenience of filtered water in the same
location as the ice dispenser, it is necessary to route the
tubes from the refrigerator compartment. This means the first
half glass of water will not be quite as cold as the following
3 or 4 glasses. If you require cool water from the first glass,
we recommend that you first add crushed or cubed ice to
your glass then the water. In times of high use, water may
be dispensed before it has time to cool. Once this occurs,
the dispensed water temperature will be similar to that of
your normal tap water until the tank has had a chance to
re-cool. The addition of cubed or crushed ice will allow
you to still enjoy cool water should this occur.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage
the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water,
ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

How tHE icE diSpENSER woRKS

The ice maker and ice container are located in the top of
the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed
properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker
can begin making ice and the first batch will be ready
within 24 hours. A full tray of ice may not be created for
the first few batches, due to air in the refrigerator's new
plumbing lines. To begin ice production, switch the switch
to the ON position. If no ice is dispensed it will take about
2 days to fill the storage container. The ice maker turns
off automatically when the ice container is full. To stop
ice production, turn the switch to the OFF position (see
diagram on page 8). The first batches of ice cubes may be
discoloured or have an odd flavour, due to the refrigerator's
new plumbing connections. Discard this ice until batches
are free of discolouration or taste problems.
OFF ON
AUTOMATIC DISPENSER
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TIPS & INFORMATION
• I ce cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavour.
Remove the ice container and discard the ice cubes.
When replacing the tray, ensure that the wire signal
arm (see diagram below left) sits within the ice cube
container. The ice maker will then start producing ice.
• O ccasionally shake the ice container to keep
ice separated.
• A fter you take delivery of the refrigerator, keep the ice
maker switch in the OFF position until the refrigerator is
connected to the water supply. The switch should also
be kept in the OFF position whenever the water supply
is turned off.
CAUTION
If the dispensing paddle is pushed for more than 4 minutes,
the dispenser motor may overload and stop. The overload
protector will reset automatically after 3 or 4 minutes.
• I f a large quantity of ice is needed at one time, it is best
to remove cubes directly from the ice cube container
• W hen the ice maker is operating, it is normal to hear
the sound of:
– The motor running.
– Ice dropping into the ice container.
– The water valve opening or closing.
– Ice loosening in the tray.
– Running water.
wire signal arm