Automatic Ice And Water Dispenser - Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

HOW THE WATER DISPENSER WORKS
The water tank, located behind the drawers in the refrigerator
compartment, automatically fills as water is dispensed. For
proper dispenser operation, the recommended supply water
pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi.
After the refrigerator is connected to the water supply, fill
the water tank by drawing one glass of water. It may take
about 1½ minutes after activating the dispenser paddle
before water begins to fill this first glass. Continue flushing
the system for 3 minutes to rid the tank and plumbing
connections of any impurities. The water dispenser has a
built in shutoff device that will stop the water flow after 3
minutes of continuous use. Simply release the dispenser
paddle to reset the shutoff mechanism.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Water pressure must not exceed 100 lbs. Excessive
pressure may cause water filter to malfunction.
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can
damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected
to soft water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
HOW THE ICE DISPENSER WORKS -REAR
MOUNTED
The ice maker and container are located in the top of the
freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed
properly and has cooled for several hours, the ice maker
can begin making ice within 24 hours. Air in new plumbing
lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times
before making a full tray of ice. Ice production is controlled
by the ice maker's On/Off power switch. To gain access to
the ice maker, pull the ice cream tray out. Press the switch
to the "O" position to turn it Off and press it to the "I"
position to turn it On. With
no usage it will take
approximately 2 days to
fill the ice container. The
ice maker also has a
built-in wire signal
arm,which automatically
stops ice production
when the ice bin is full.
This signal arm should
not be used to manually
stop the ice maker.
The ice maker produces
4 to 6 pounds of ice
every 24 hours
depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of
8 cubes every 75 to 90 minutes.

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Because of new plumbing connections, the first production
of ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor. These
should be discarded until the cubes made are free of
discoloration and taste.
ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES
The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled
water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the
model.
To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired
using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing
paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. To stop
dispensing ice, pull glass away from dispensing paddle.
Do not remove the glass until the ice has completely
dispensed. (Complete instructions for the dispenser
operation are attached to the inside of the freezer door.)
ICE DISPENSER TIPS
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor.
Empty the ice container and ensure that the ice maker's
On/Off power switch is turned On-set to the "I" position.
The ice maker will then produce more ice.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice
separated.
• Keep the ice maker's On/Off power switch turned
Off-set to the "O" position (rear mounted) until the
refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever
the water supply is turned off.
IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR IMPOR ANT ANT ANT ANT
Your ice maker is shipped turned ON ("I") at the factory.
To ensure proper function of your ice maker, hook up
water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by
turning the On/Off switch to the Off ("O")
the icemaker is not turned off and the water supply is
not connected, the water valve will make a loud
chattering noise.
position. If