Ice Service - Kenmore Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a
sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup
of your refrigerator, no ice will be produced during the first 24
hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the
ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray
of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately one to two days
to fill the ice container.
New plumbing connections may cause the first production of
ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor. Discard ice
made during the first 24 hours.
N O T E N O T E N O T E N O T E N O T E
NOTE: Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories
that may be installed in most models at antime.
Call 1-800-4MY-HOME for information.
TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER ON
After the plumbing connections have been completed, the
water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice container
under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible. Lower
the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position.
TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER OFF
To stop the ice maker, lift the
wire signal arm until it clicks and
locks in the "up" or OFF position.
The ice maker also turns off
automatically when the ice
container is full. If your model
has an adjustable freezer shelf,
place the shelf in the lower
position, so that the wire signal
arm will hit the ice when the
container is full.
IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR ANT ANT ANT
IMPOR IMPOR ANT
Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire
signal arm in the ON position. To ensure proper function of
your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately or turn ice
maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and
locks in the UP position. If the ice maker is not turned off
and the water supply is not connected, the water valve will
make a loud chattering noise.
ICE PRODUCTION: WHAT TO EXPECT
The ice maker will produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24
hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a
rate of 8 cubes every 80 to 160 minutes.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
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.

ICE SERVICE

ICE MAKER TIPS
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor.
Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal
arm is in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then
produce more ice.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice
separated.
• 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 a closed position.
N O T E N O T E N O T E N O T E N O T E
For information on ice maker noises, see Normal Operating
Sounds and Sights section.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
DO NOT place the ice container in your dishwasher.
• Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent.
Rinse well and dry.
• 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.
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