Kenmore 6823 - 20.6 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 14

If yourrefrigerator hasan automatb ice maker, i t will provide a sufficbnt
supply of icefornormal u se,Duringtheinitial startup of yourrefrigerator,
however, no ice will be produced duringthe first 24 hoursof operation,
Automatb icemakers arealsooptional accessorbs thatmaybeinstalbdin
mostmodels atanytime,Call y ourlocal d ealerforinformation,
TURNINGYOURICE MAKER ON
Aftertheplumbing c onnections havebeen completed, thewater s upply valve
mustbeopened, P lace theicecontainer under thebe maker, p usMng itas
farbackaspossibb,Lower t hewiresignal a rmtoits
"down" or ON position,
New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be
discolored or have an odd flavor, These first cubes should be discarded until
the cubes produced are free of discoloration and taste,
TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER OFF
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the
"up" or OFF position, The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice
container is full, If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf
in the lower position, so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the
container is full,
Ice Maker
and locks in the UP position.
ChemicaJs frern a maffunctioning softener can damage the !ce maker. If the ice maker is connected
to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working prepeHy.
ICE MAKER TIPS
. Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor, Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is
in its "down" or ON position, The ice maker will then produce more ice,
. Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated,
* Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply, also OFF
whenever the water supply is turned off,
o The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:
* Ice loosening from tray
o Ice dropping into ice container
* Running water
. Water valve opening or closing
DoNotplacethe ice containerin yourdishwasher.
* Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent, Rinse well and dry,
Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations,
o if the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position,
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