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Operation
& Care of the Freezer
Tce Maker (select models)
After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice
maker can produce ice within 24 hours. [t can
completely fill the ice bin in about three days.
When using the ice maker for the first time and
in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is
necessary to clear air from water filter tubing.
Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the
bucket to fill completely, then discard the first
TWO FULL buckets of ice. [t will take at least
The following sounds are normal when the
ice maker is operating:
Motor running
]:ce dropping into ice bin
Water valve opening or closing
Running water
]:ce cubes stored too long may develop an odd
flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained below.
Quick Ice Function
two days to completely fill the bucket on regular
ice making mode or 11/2days on fast ice mode.
Your refrigerator
is equipped with a Quick Ice
Function, that increases ice production.
This
The ice maker produces approximately
four
function terminates automatically.
2.5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on
usage conditions.
Cleaning the ice maker
Your ice maker is turned on at the factory
If the water supply to your refrigerator
is
so it can work as soon as you install your
refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water
softened, be sure the softener is properly
supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm to
maintained.
Chemicals from a water softener
turn it off. Otherwise, the ice maker's fill valve .... can damage the ice maker.
may make a loud chattering noise when it
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular
attempts to operate without water,
intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.
Turning the ice maker on and off
Ice production is controlled by lifting/lowering
the ice maker's wire signal arm. To gain access
to the ice maker, pull the freezer drawer out. Lift
the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF
and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON.
1 Turn off the ice maker.
2
3
Remove the ice bin.
Empty and carefully clean the ice bin
with mild detergent.
Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clean water.
4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely
before
replacing in the freezer.
5 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.
Remove and empty the ice bin if an extended
power failure (one hour or longer) causes
ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze
together.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the
cubes or clean as explained above.
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Signal Arm
Ice maker ti ps
If your refrigerator is not connected to a water
supply or the water supply isturned off, turn
offthe ice maker by lifting wire signal arm.
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice. This could
damage the ice bin.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water.
Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is
completely dry.
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