Kenmore 253 Series Use & Care Manual page 14

ICEDISPENSERTIPS
• Icecubes stored toolongmaydevelop anoddflavor. E mpty theicecontainer andensure thatthewiresignal a rmis
inits"down" o rONposition. Theicemaker w ill t henproduce moreice.
• Occasionally shake theicecontainer tokeepiceseparated.
• Keep thewiresignal arminits"up" orOFF position until t herefrigerator isconnected tothewater s upply orwhenever
thewater s upply isturned off.
Do not usethe ice chuteas a handlewhen
removingor replacingthe ice storagebin.
Surfaces there may be sharp.
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 loosening from tray
• Ice dropping into ice container
• Running water
• Water valve opening or closing
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.
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.
1. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFF
position.
2_ Remove ice container by lifting up and out. Empty and carefully
clean the container with mild detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Allow ice container to dry
completely before replacing in the freezer.
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.
Do not put fingers up ice chute.Surfaces
there may be sharp.
Remove and empty the ice storage bin if:
1. An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in
the ice storage bin to melt and freeze together and jam the
dispenser mechanism.
2_ The ice dispenser is not used frequently. Ice cubes will freeze
together in the bin and jam the dispenser mechanism. Remove the
ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes.
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice.
This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism.
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