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Ice Cube Trays
• The initial batch may also contain impurities from the
new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes from the
Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an
first two or three batches should be discarded.
ice storage bin. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold
• When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several
the tray upside down over the bin and twist both ends.
cubes to be joined together at the ends. They can easily
Depending on the model you have chosen, the ice bin
be broken apart. The ice maker will continue to make
either slides into rails under an ice cube tray rack or
ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the sensor arm,
stacks neatly on top of the ice cube trays,
shutting the ice maker off.
• Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of
Automatic Ice Maker (optional)
the ice maker.The motor may have a slight hum, the
Note: Energy rating guideS that are posted on the
cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan
"buzz"
refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include
and the water valve may click or
occasionally.
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• If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will become
cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale. Empty the
Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The number
ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm
of the appropriate ice maker kit needed for installation
water. Be sure to dry the bin before replacing it.
into these models appears on the data plate (see page 1).
• To remove the ice bin, pull it forward, away from the
The kit contains installation instructions and water
ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while
connection instructions,
the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by lifting the
Other models have a factory installed ice maker. The
sensor arm.
water inlet tubing assembly required to complete the
• To replace the ice bin, reverse the above procedure.
water connection to the water valve is located in a bag
Turn the ice maker on by lowering the sensor arm.
inside the refrigerator. Connect the ice maker to the water
• Beverage and foods should not be placed in the ice
supply as instructed in the separate instructions furnished
storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block the
with the refrigerator,
sensor arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction.
Some icemakers are equipped with a sensor arm that
• Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water supply
allows you to adjust the amount of ice in your ice storage
is to be shut off for several hours.
tray for times when less ice is needed.
For Your Safety
Wire Lever
Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making
Arm
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will
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help protect you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism
and the heating element that releases the cubes.
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Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be
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discolored, usually appearing with a green-bluish hue.
The cause of this unusual discoloration
can be a
Sensor Arm
combination of factors such as certain characteristics of
After your refrigerator has been connected to the water
local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation
supply, move the sensor arm into the down position. The
of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which
icemaker will fill with water when the freezer reaches the
feeds the ice maker.
proper temperature.
Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes
To adjust the amount of ice produced: (select models)
may be injurious to health. If such discoloration is
Rotate the wire lever arm to provide the desired level of ice
observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your dealer
production. The 100% setting provides maximum ice
to purchase and install a water line filter.
production.
• It may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker furnishes
any usable ice cubes. The first one or two batches will
probably contain undersized
and irregular
cubes
because of air in the supply line.
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