Whirlpool Refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 11

Using the ice cube trays
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving
cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer you store
cubes, the smaller they get.
To remove ice:
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Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the optional automatic ice maker
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later (contact the dealer for ice maker
kit number), here are a few things you should know.
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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn ice maker on until you
connect it to the water supply.
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If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut
off the ice maker. When you replace the bin, push it in
all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the
ON position.
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It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They break apart easily.
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The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold
enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
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If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is
needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher
number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the
Freezer Control toward 5.
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Good water quality is important for good ice quality.
Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened
water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt
from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the ice
maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If you cannot
avoid a softened water supply, make sure the water
softener is operating properly and is well maintained.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached
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This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep
at corners cubes seoarated.
Ice maker will not
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ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position.
operate or ice is not
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Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours.
made fast enough
(See "Changing the control settings" on page 6.)
Off-taste or odor in ice
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New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
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Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
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Food is not wrapped properly. See page 17.
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Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 15.
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Water may contain minerals (such as sulfer). A filter may be required to remove
them.
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