Ice Maker Operation & Care; Cleaning The Ice Maker; Ice Maker Tips - Frigidaire 242292001 Use & Care Manual

Ice maker operation & care
After the refrigerator is installed properly, the
ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It
can completely fill an ice bin in about three
days.
When using the ice maker for the first time and
in order for the ice maker to work properh/; it is
necessary to clear air from water filter tubing.
Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the
bucket to fill completely, then discard the
first TWO FULL buckets of ice. it will take at
least two days to completely fill the bucket on
regular ice making mode or 1_/_days on fast
ice mode.
The ice maker produces approximately four
pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on
usage conditions.
The following sounds are normal when the
ice maker is operating:
Motor running
ice dropping into ice bin
Water valve opening or closing
Running water
ice cubes stored too long may develop an
odd flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained
below.
Quick Ice Fun_ien
Your refrigerator is equipped with a Quick ice
Function, that increases ice production. This
function terminates automatically.
Cleaning the ice maker
Your icemaker is turned on atthe factory ifthe water supplyto your refrigerator is
so it can work as soon as you install your softened, be sure the softener is properly
refrigerator, if you cannot connect a water
supply, lift the ice maker's wire signal arm maintained. Chemicals from a water softener
to turn it offi Otherwise, the ice maker's
fill valve may make a loud chattering noise
when it attempts to operate without water. Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular
....... intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.
Turning the ice maker on and elf
ice production is controlled by lifting/lowering
the ice maker's wire signal arm. To gain access
to the ice maker, pull the freezer drawer out. Lift
the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF
and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON.
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1 Turn off the ice maker.
2 Remove the ice bin.
3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin
with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clean water.
4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before
replacing in the freezer.
S Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.
Remove and empty the ice bin if:
An extended power failure (one hour or
longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to
melt and freeze together.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the
cubes or clean as explained above.
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Ice maker tips
if your refrigerator is not connected to a
water supply or the water supply is turned
off, turn off the ice maker by lifting wire
signal arm.
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice. This could
damage the ice bin and dispenser mechanism.