Ice Maker Care; Cleaning - Kenmore 1068942995 Use & Care Manual

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Fresh water enters the machine for the next ice making cycle.
Cubes fall into the storage bin. When the bin is full, the ice
maker shuts off automatically and restarts when more ice is
needed. The ice bin is not refrigerated and some melting will
occur. The amount of melting varies with room temperature.
ICE MAKER CARE
NOTE: As the room and water temperatures vary, so will the
amount of ice produced and stored. This means that higher
operating temperatures result in reduced ice production.
1. To start ice production, select ON. Allow 24 hours to produce
the first batch of ice, and discard the first three batches of ice
produced.
• To start the normal ice making cycle, select ON. Press the
NORM ICE switch. Normal ice production should produce
approximately 25 Ibs. (11.4 kg) of ice in a 24-hour period.
• To start the maximum ice production cycle, select ON.
Press the TWICE ICE switch. The ice maker will then
produce approximately 50 Ibs. (22.7 kg) of ice in a 24-
hour period. This cycle should be selected when you have
an upcoming need for a lot of clear, clean ice and the ice
bin is low to empty.
2. To stop ice maker operation, select OFF.
2 LEVEE ICECAPACITY " 3 CYCLE " SELF CLEANING
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NOTE: The CLEAN CYCLE setting is used whenever solutions
are circulated through the ice maker for cleaning. Only the water
pump and compressor operate at this setting. See the "Cleaning"
section.
The ice making system and the air cooled condenser need to be
cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency
and to prevent premature failure of system components. See the
"Ice Maker System" and the "Condenser" sections.
Exterior Surfaces
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and gaskets with warm water
and mild soap or detergent. Wipe and dry. Regular use of a good
household appliance cleaner and wax will help protect the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on enamel surfaces as they may
scratch the finish.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean sponge or
soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Ice Maker System
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Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle
will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system.
Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale
buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon
how hard your water is. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal.
(4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as
every 6 months.
NOTE: Use one 16 oz (473 mL) bottle of NU-CALGON* Nickel
Safe Ice Machine Cleaner.
1. Push the selector switch to OFF.
2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall into the storage bin.
Remove all ice from the storage bin.
3. Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan
located inside the storage bin as shown. Allow the water to
drain completely.
4. Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan. If the drain
cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan and you will
have either thin ice or no ice.
5. Read and follow all handling information on the cleaner bottle
before completing the steps below. Use one 16 oz (473 mL)
bottle of NU-CALGON* Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner.
*Nu-Calgon is a trademark of Calgon Corporation.