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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER
Operation & Care of the
Freezer Ice Maker
(select models)
After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice
maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can
completelylltheicebininaboutthree(3)days.
Whenusingtheicemakerforthersttimeand
in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is
necessarytoclearairfromwaterltertubing.
Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the
buckettollcompletely,thendiscardtherstTWO
(2) FULL buckets of ice. It will take at least two
(2)daystocompletelyllthebucketonregularice
making mode or 1
1
/
2
days on fast ice mode.
The ice maker produces approximately four 2.5
pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on
usage conditions.
Turning the ice maker on and off
Ice production is controlled by lifting/lowering
the ice maker’s wire signal arm. To gain
access to the ice maker, pull the freezer drawer
out. Lift the wire signal arm to turn the ice
maker OFF and lower the wire signal arm to
turn it ON.
Ice maker tips
• If your refrigerator is not connected to a
water supply or the water supply is turned
off, turn off the ice maker by lifting wire
signal arm.
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular
intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.
1. Turn off the ice maker.
2. Remove the ice bin.
3. Empty and carefully clean the ice bin
with mild detergent. Do not use harsh
or abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clean
water.
4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely
before replacing in the freezer.
5. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.
Remove and empty the ice bin if:
• An extended power failure (one hour or
longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to
melt and freeze together.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the
cubes or clean as explained above.
• The following sounds are normal when the
ice maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd
avor.Emptytheicebinasexplainedbelow.
Quick Ice Function
YourrefrigeratorisequippedwithaQuickIce
Function, that increases ice production. This
function terminates automatically.
Cleaning the ice maker
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned on at the factory
so it can work as soon as you install your
refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water
supply, lift the ice maker’s wire signal arm to
turnitoff.Otherwise,theicemaker’sllvalve
may make a loud chattering noise when it
attempts to operate without water.
ON
OFF
Wire
Signal Arm
CAUTION
If the water supply to your refrigerator is
softened, be sure the softener is properly
maintained. Chemicals from a water
softener can damage the ice maker.
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice. This could
damage the ice bin.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water.
Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is
completely dry.
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