Ice Service - Kenmore 970R4241 Series Use & Care Manual

Ice Service

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.
NOTE
Automatic ice makers are also optional
accessories that may be installed in most
models at anytime. 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.
ON
OFF
Wire
Signal Arm
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IMPORTANT
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 two to three
pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on
usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of
eight cubes every 75 to 160 minutes.
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 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.
NOTE
For information on ice maker noises, see
Normal Operating Sounds section.
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your
dishwasher.
• Wash the ice container in warm water
with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry.