Care and Cleaning
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Automatic Ice Maker
Signal Arm
Replacing the Light Bulb
To replace the light bulb:
1 . Unplug the refrigerator.
2 . Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass.
3 . Replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.
4 . Remember to plug the refrigerator back in.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of 1 to 3 weeks.
Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section. Wrap and store other items
in the freezer. If the unit has an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.
Long vacations: Remove all food and ice if you will be gone 1 month or more. Turn
the refrigerator control to OFF and disconnect the power. If the unit has an
automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker and turn the water supply valve to the
closed position. Defrost and clean the interior thoroughly. Leave both doors open
to prevent odor and mold buildup. Block open if necessary.
Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent damage:
• Remove all food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer
• If a hand truck is used in moving, load the refrigerator from the side.
• Turn front rollers as far up as possible. This will protect them during sliding or
• The cabinet should be well padded and handled with care. DO NOT DROP.
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a continuous supply of
ice for normal use. The automatic ice maker is an optional accessory which may be
installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for installation.
After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be
opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible.
Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position. Because of new plumbing
connections, the first production of ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor.
Throw the ice away until the cubes made are free of discoloration and taste.
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the "up" or
OFF position. The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container is full. If your
model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf so the wire signal arm will hit the
ice when the ice container is full.
Ice Maker Tips
1 . Ice stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the container and be sure the
wire signal arm is in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then produce
more ice.
2 . Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated.
3 . Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator is
connected to the water supply or whenever water supply is turned off.
4 . Certain sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating. They are:
Wire
For more information on these operations, see "Normal Operating Sounds."
5 . Wash ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry.
6 . Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for short vacations.
7 . If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply
valve to the closed position.
compartments. Empty the ice storage bin. Defrost and clean the interior
thoroughly.
moving.
Motor operation
Ice being loosened from the tray
Ice being dropped into the container
Running water
Water valve opening and closing
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