FGUS2645LF User Manual

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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER (CONTINUED)

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.

CAUTION

NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to

break up the ice. This could damage the ice storage bin

and dispenser mechanism.

IMPORTANT

When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate

the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally

rotated, you must realign the auger by turning it in 90

degreeturns(seebelow)untiltheicebintsintoplace

with the drive mechanism. If the auger is not properly

aligned when replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will

only dispense Crushed Ice. The freezer door may also not

close properly causing warm air to leak into the freezer.

IMPORTANT

Small ice cubes or ice chips jamming in the ice maker may

beasignthatyourwaterlter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 container, forming a

solidmassofice.Asthewaterlter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ll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lterreplacethe

waterlterwithanewone.Poorqualityhouseholdwater

mayrequiretheltertobechangedmorefrequently.

Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips

 • Icecubesstoredtoolongmaydevelopanodd

avor.Emptytheicecontainerasexplainedbelow.

 • Occasionallyshaketheicecontainer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.

 • Ifyouneedalargequantityoficeatonetime,itis

best to get cubes directly from the ice container.

 • Thefollowingsoundsarenormalwhentheice

maker is operating:

- Motor running

- Ice dropping into ice container

- 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.

Cleaning the Ice Maker

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals,

particularly before you take a vacation or move.

To clean the ice maker:

1 Turn Off the ice maker.

2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out.

3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild

detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do not use harsh

or abrasive cleaners.

4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing

in the freezer.

5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf and

the freezer door chute.

6 Replace the ice bin. Turn On the ice maker to

resume ice production.

Remove and empty the ice storage bin if:

 • Anextendedpowerfailure(onehourorlonger)

causes ice cubes in the ice storage bin to melt and

freeze together, jamming the dispenser mechanism.

 • Youdonotusetheicedispenserfrequently.Ice

cubes will freeze together in the bin, jamming the

dispenser mechanism.

Remove the ice storage bin and shake to loosen the

cubes or clean as explained above.

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