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

• If a large quantity of ice is needed at one time, it is best to remove cubes directly from the ice container.
• The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:
• Motor running
• Ice dropping into ice container
• Water valve opening or closing
• Ice loosening from tray
• Running water
• Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations.
• If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position.
Do not put fingers up ice chute. Surfaces
there may be sharp.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser
CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER
Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals,
particularly before you take a vacation or move, or if the ice
dispenser sticks.
Do not use the
1. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or
ice chute as a
OFF position.
handle when
2. Remove ice container by lifting up and out. Empty and
removing or
carefully clean the container with mild detergent. Rinse with
replacing the
clear water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Allow ice
ice storage bin.
container to dry completely before replacing in the freezer.
Surfaces there
may be sharp. 3. Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports
the ice container.
4. Replace the ice container. Lower the wire signal arm on the ice
maker to the "down" or ON position and the ice maker will
resume production.
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When removing or replacing the ice bin, do not rotate the auger in
the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally turned, you must realign the
auger by turning it in 90° turns until the ice bin fits into place with
the drive mechanism.
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