Electrolux ICON Use & Care Manual page 21

IMPORTANT
Small Ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice
maker may be a sign that your water filter needs
changing. If you have a side mounted ice maker
you may also experience hollow cubes — partially
frozen cubes with water inside. When these cubes
are harvested they break open and spill water over
the other ice cubes in the ice container, forming a
solid mass of ice. As the water filter nears the end
of its useful life and becomes clogged with particles,
less water is delivered to the ice maker during each
cycle. The ice maker can't fill every cube in the ice
maker mold, leading to small cubes or chips that
can get caught between the ice ejector blades
and the stripper. Remember, if your ice maker is
jamming with small ice cubes or it's been six
months or longer since you last changed your
water filter – replace the water filter with a new
one. Poor quality household water may require
the filter to be changed more frequently.
Ice Dispenser Tips
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd
flavor. Empty the ice container as explained on
the next page.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to keep
ice separated.
• If your refrigerator is not connected to a water
supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off
the ice maker by pressing the On/Off switch.
• If you need a large quantity of ice at one time,
it is best to get cubes directly from the ice
container.
• The following sounds are normal when the ice
maker is operating:
• Motor running
• Ice dropping into ice container
• Water valve opening or closing
• Ice loosening from tray
• Running water
• Turn off the ice maker when cleaning the
freezer and during vacations.
• If you turn off the ice maker for a long period
of time, you should also turn off the water
supply valve.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning water
softener can damage the ice maker. If the water
supply to your refrigerator is softened, be sure
the softener is maintained to work properly.
Cleaning The Ice Dispenser
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals,
particularly before you take a vacation or move.
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser
To clean the ice dispenser:
1 Turn off ice production by pressing the ice
maker's Off/On switch.
2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out.
3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with
mild detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do not
use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before
replacing in the freezer.
5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf
and the freezer door chute .
6 Replace the ice bin. Press the ice maker's
Off/On switch to resume ice production.
Remove and empty the ice storage bin if:
• An extended power failure (one hour or
longer) causes ice cubes in the ice storage
bin to melt and freeze together, jamming the
dispenser mechanism.
• You do not use the ice dispenser frequently.
Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin,
jamming the dispenser mechanism.
Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen
the cubes or clean as explained above.
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice. This could
damage the ice storage bin and dispenser
mechanism.
IMPORTANT
When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT
rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is
accidentally rotated, you must realign the auger
by turning it in 90º turns until the ice bin fits into
place with the drive mechanism. If the auger is
not properly aligned when replacing the ice bin,
the refrigerator will only dispense Crushed Ice.
The freezer door may also not close properly
causing warm air to leak into the freezer.
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