Automatic Icemaker; Vacation And Moving Tips; Ice Maker Tips - Kenmore Sears refrigerator Owner's Manual

Care and Cleaning
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Vacation and Moving Tips
Short vacations: Leavethe refrigerator operating during vacations of 1to 3 weeks
Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section Wrap and store other
items in the freezer If the unit hasan automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.
Long vacations: Removeall food and ice if you will be gone I month or more. Turn
the control to OFF and disconnect the power If the unit has an automatic ice
maker, turn off the ice maker and turn the water supply valve to the closed
position Defrost and clean the interior thoroughly Leave both doors open to
prevent odor and mold buildup Block open if necessary
Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent
damage:
• Remove all food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments Empty the ice storage bin Defrost and clean the
interior thoroughly
• If a hand truck is used in moving, load the refrigerator from the side
o Turn front rollers asfar up aspossible (some models) This wil! protect them
during sliding or moving
• The cabinet should be well padded and handled with care DO NOT
DROP°
Automatic ice Maker If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a continuous supply
of ice for normal use, The automatic ice maker is an optional accessory which may
be installed in most models at any time, Call your local dealer for installation
After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must
be opened Placethe ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as
possible Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position Because of new
plumbing connections, the first production of ice cubes may be discolored or have
an odd flavor Throw the ice away until the cubes made are free of discoloration and
taste Remember that water quality determines your ice quality tt is best to connect
the ice maker to water that is not softened Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the i,re maker If the ice maker is connected to soft water,
ensure the softener is maintained and working properly
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the "up"
or OFFposition The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container isfull
If your model has an adiustable freezer shelf, place the shelf so the wire signal arm
wil! hit the ice when the ice container is full.
Ice Maker Tips
1 Ice stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the container and be sure
the wire signal arm is in its "down" or ON position The ice maker will then
produce more ice
2, Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated
3 Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator
is connected to the water supply or whenever water supply is turned off
4 Certain sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating° They are:
Motor operation
Ice being loosened from the tray
Ice being dropped into the container
Running water
Water valve opening and closing
Formore information on these operations, see "Normal Operating Sounds"
5. Wash ice container in warm water with mild detergent Rinse well and dry
6 Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for short vacations
7 If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply
valve to the closed position