Amana ATB2135HRQ Owner's Manual page 9

(UBE T RAY;
Some models are equipped with ice cube
trays.To release the ice cubes from a tray,
hold the tray upside down over a bin and
twist both ends.
Some models are automatic ice maker
ready. The number of the appropriate ice
maker kit needed for installation into
these models appears on the data plate.
The kit contains installation instructions
and water connection instructions.
| Energy rating guides that are post-
ed on the refrigerator at the time of
purchase do not include optional
ice maker energy usage.
Other models have a factory installed ice
maker. The water inlet tubing assembly
required to complete the water connec-
tion to the water valve is located in a bag
inside the refrigerator. Connect the ice
maker to the water supply as instructed in
the separate instructions furnished with
the refrigerator.
ADJUSTABLE ICE LEVEL
(SELECT MODELS)
Some ice makers are equipped with a
sensor arm to adjust the amount of ice in
your ice storage tray for times when less
ice is needed.
To adjust the amount of ice produced:
Push the plastic sensor arm inward and
rotate the wire lever arm to the desired
capacity.
After your refrigerator has been con-
nected to the water supply, move the
sensor arm into the down position.This
will start its operation. The ice maker
will fill with water when the freezer
reaches the proper temperature.
It may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice
maker furnishes any usable ice cubes.
The first one or two batches will prob-
ably contain undersized and irregular
cubes because of air in the supply
line.
The initial batch may also contain
impurities from the new water supply
piping. Therefore, all cubes from the
first two or three batches should be
discarded.
When the ice cubes are ejected it is
normal for several cubes to be joined
together at the ends. They can easily
be broken apart. The ice maker will
continue to make ice until the supply
of ice cubes raises the sensor arm,
shutting the ice maker off.
Certain sounds may accompany the
various cycles of the ice maker. The
motor may have a slight hum, the
cubes will rattle as they fall into an
empty storage pan and the water
valve may click or "buzz" occasionally.
If the ice is not used frequently, the ice
cubes will become cloudy, shrink, stick
together and taste stale. Empty the ice
storage bin periodically and wash it in
lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin
before replacing it.
To remove the ice bin, pull it forward,
away from the ice maker. To avoid the
ice maker dumping ice while the bin is
removed, turn the ice maker off by lift-
ing the sensor arm.
To replace the ice bin, reverse the
above procedure. Turn the ice maker
on by lowering the wire lever arm.
Beverages and foods should not be
placed in the ice storage bin for quick
chilling. These items can block the
sensor arm, causing the ice maker to
malfunction.
Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when
the water supply is to be shut off for
several hours.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice making mechanism while
the refrigerator is plugged in. This will
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.
Under certain rare circumstances, ice
cubes may be discolored, usually appear-
ing with a green-bluish hue.The cause of
this unusual discoloration can be a com-
bination of factors such as certain char-
acteristics of local waters, household
plumbing and the accumulation of copper
salts in an inactive water supply line
which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discol-
ored ice cubes may be injurious to health.
If such discoloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your dealer to
purchase and install a water line filter.
Wire Lever
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