Ice Maker Tips - Frigidaire FRT18S6AQ2 Use & Care Manual

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TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER OFF
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the
"up" or OFF position. The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice
container is full. If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf
in the lower position, so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the
container is full.
ON
to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
ICE MAKER TIPS
,, Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is
in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then produce more ice.
,, Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated.
• Keep thewiresignalarm in its"up" orOFF position until therefdgeratorisconnectedtothewatersupplyorwhenever
the water supply is turned off.
The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:
,, Motor running
,, Iceloosening from tray
Ice dropping into ice container
,, Running water
,, Watervalve opening or closing
Do Not place the ice container in y0ur dishwasher.
Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry.
,, Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations.
If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position.
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