Ice Maker Use; How Your Ice Maker Works - KitchenAid ICE MAKER Use & Care Manual

4. Using the arrow pointing to the alignment pin on the side of
the filter and the arrow inside the control housing, align the
alignment pin with the cutout notch and insert the filter into
the housing.
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A. Alignment pin D. Cutout notch inside control housing
B. Unlocked symbol E. Arrow pointing to cutout notch
C. Locked symbol F. Arrow pointing to alignment pin
5. Turn the filter clockwise until it locks into the housing. Ensure
that the alignment arrow on the filter head aligns with the
locked symbol on the control box housing.
NOTE: If the filter is not correctly locked into the housing, the
ice maker will not produce ice.
A. Alignment arrow aligned with locked symbol
When you first start your ice maker, the water pan will fill and the
system will rinse itself before starting to make ice. The rinsing
process takes about 5 minutes.
Under normal operating conditions, the ice maker will cycle at
preset temperatures. The ice level sensor located in the ice
storage bin will monitor the ice levels.
IMPORTANT: If the water supply to the ice maker is turned off,
be sure to set the ice maker control to OFF.
The Ice Making Process
1. Water is constantly circulated over a freezing plate. As the
water freezes into ice, the minerals in the water are rejected.
This produces a sheet of ice with a low mineral content.
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ICE MAKER USE

How Your Ice Maker Works

The Water Filter Status Light
The water filter status lights will help you know when to change
your water filter.
The "Order Filter" status light will be illuminated when it is
time to order a replacement filter.
The "Replace Filter" status light will be illuminated when it is
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time to replace the filter.
Replacing the disposable water filter with a new filter will
automatically reset the filter status tracking feature. See
"Using the Controls."
NOTES:
"Replace Filter" will remain illuminated if a filter is not
installed.
The "Filter" status light will flash if the filter is not correctly
installed or there is an obstruction in the water line.
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Replace the Water Filter
To purchase a replacement water filter, see "Accessories."
Replace the disposable water filter when indicated on the water
filter status display or at least every 9 months. If the ice making
rate decreases before the Replace Filter light illuminates, then
replace the filter.
1. Locate the water filter compartment in the right-hand side of
the control housing. See Step 3 in the "Install Water Filter"
section.
2. Turn the water filter counterclockwise (to the left), and pull it
straight out of the compartment.
NOTE: There may be some water in the filter. Some spilling
may occur.
3. Install the replacement water filter by following steps 2
through 5 in the "Install the Water Filter" section.
2. When the desired thickness is reached, the ice sheet is
released and slides onto a cutter grid. The grid divides the
sheet into individual cubes.
3. The water containing the rejected minerals is drained after
each freezing cycle.
4. Fresh water enters the machine for the next ice making cycle.