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The Problem Solver - Whirlpool uki1500axx Installation Instructions Manual

Automatic ice maker kit in side by side refrigerators

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How the ice maker works
The sensor arm determines when the bin is filled to the
selected level and signals the ice maker to stop ejecting
cubes.
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However, t hemoldhasbeenrefilledwithwaterandthecubes
are frozenso that a newsupply is ready when needed. As
soon as the ice is removed from the bin, the sensor arm
signals that more cubes are needed. The ice makerthen
When frozen,the cubes arerotated up andout ofthe mold.
resumesoperationbyejectingthe ready-and-waitingfrozen
The sweeperarm ejectsthemintothe icestoragebin below,
cubes.
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PLACED IN THE ICESTORAGEBIN FORQUICKCHILL-
ING. THESE ITEMS CAN BLOCK THE SENSOR ARM
in
CAUSINGICE MAKERDAMAGEOR MALFUNCTION.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
Ifyouhavea problem,itmaybe minor.Youmay beabletocorrectityourself. J ustusethisProblemSolvertolocateyourproblem
andthen followthe suggestedrecommendations.
Save time and money
....
before you request service, check the following:
PROBLEM
POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY
ICE MAKER A PPEARS
• Sensor Armup in "OFF"position-shouldbe down in "ON" position.
TO HAVE STOPPED
OPERAT(NG
• Ice makernot getting necessarysupplyof water. Makesure watersupply is connectedand
turnedon.
• Freezercompartmentistoowarm. Softicecreamisanindicatorofwarmfreezertemperatures.
Turn temperaturecontrol to calder setting. (Seeyour refrigeratorUseand Carebook).
ICE CUBES TOO SMALL
Restrictioninwater supply.
WATER O VERFLOWS • Ailowthreeorfourbatchesoficetobemade. Ifwaterstilloverflows,callforservice.
ICE MOLD
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Useice regularly. Discardoldcubes. Icestoredforextendedperiodsoftimemayabsorbodors
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which affecttaste.
• Icestorage bin needs to be emptiedendwashed.
• Unsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand/orfreezercompartmentsmay betransmittingodor/taste
to icecubes.
• Interiorof refrigerator needscleaning - see your refrigeratorUseand Carebook.
• Usean open box of bakingsoda inthe refrigeratorand/orthe freezer compartment.
EXCESSIVE
ICEINTHE
• Verify fill tube is placedin the ice makerfill cup.
FREEZER
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