Electrolux FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR Use And Care Manual page 29

Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser
IMPORTANT
Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in
the ice maker may be a sign that your
water filter needs changing. If you have
a side mounted ice maker you may also
experience hollow cubes -- partially frozen
cubes with water inside. When these cubes
are harvested they break open and spill
water over the other ice cubes in the ice
bin, forming a solid mass of ice. As the
water filter nears the end of its useful life
and becomes clogged with particles, less
water is delivered to the ice maker during
each cycle. The ice maker can't fill every
cube in the ice maker mold, leading to
small cubes or chips that can get caught
between the ice ejector blades and the
stripper. Remember, if your ice maker is
jamming with small ice cubes or it's been
six months or longer since you last changed
your water filter -- replace the water filter
with a new one. Poor quality household
water may require the filter to be changed
more frequently.
Ice maker/dispenser tips
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop
an odd flavor. Empty the ice bin as
explained below.
• Occasionally shake the ice bin to keep
ice separated.
• If your refrigerator is not connected to
a water supply or the water supply is
turned off, turn off the ice maker by
pressing the On/Off switch.
• If you need a large quantity of ice at one
time, it is best to get cubes directly from
the ice bin.
• The following sounds are normal when
the ice maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Ice loosening from tray
- Running water
• When dispensing ice, you will hear a
snapping or clicking sound when the ice
chute opens and closes.
• Turn off the ice maker when cleaning the
freezer and during vacations.
- If you turn off the ice maker for a
long period of time, you should also
turn off the water supply valve.
• To avoid splashing, dispense ice into
your container before adding liquids.
• It is normal for ice to fill to the top of the
ice bin.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning water
softener can damage the ice maker. If
the water supply to your refrigerator
is softened, be sure the softener is
maintained to work properly.
Off On
Wire
Signal Arm
ON
OFF
Wire
Signal Arm
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