Whirlpool Automatic Ice Maker User And Care Manual page 14

7. Remove the water distributor from the
freezing plate. It is held in place by
rubber end caps. Remove the inlet hose
and clean all water distributor holes and
the small orifice in the inlet side of the
water distributor. When replacing the
water distributor, make sure the end
caps are located in the freezing plate
holes and that the water distributor holes
face down.
9. Wash the interior components (ice
retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan,
inlet hose, and water distributor) and the
storage bin, door gasket, and ice scoop
with mild soap or detergent and warm
water. Rinse in clean water. These
components should also be cleaned in
a solution of 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of
household bleach in 1 gallon (3.8 L )
warm water. Rinse again thoroughly in
clean water.
Do not wash plastic parts in dish-
washer. They cannot withstand
temperatures above 145°F (63%).
9. Replace the interior components: water
distributor, inlet hose, and water pan.
10. Check the following:
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Hose from water valve is in water pan.
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Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
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Water distributor is located properly
and holes are facing down.
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Hose is reconnected to pump and
water distributor.
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Hose from water pan is inserted into
storage bin drain opening.
11. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cutter
grid into place, and tighten the thumb
screws. Replace the ice retainer baffle.
12. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.
13. Reset the controls. See "Setting the
controls" on page 6.
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