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Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser
Ice maker/dispenser tips
an odd flavor. Empty the ice container as
explained below.
ice separated.
water supply or the water supply is turned off,
turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off
switch.
time, it is best to get cubes directly from the
ice container.
ice maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice container
- Water valve opening or closing
- Ice loosening from tray
- Running water
snapping or clicking sound when the ice
chute opens and closes.
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 ice production by pressing the ice
Off/On switch.
2 Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out.
3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with
use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
4
replacing in the freezer.
5 Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin shelf
and the freezer door chute.
6
Off/On switch to resume ice production.
Remove and empty the ice storage bin
if:
longer) causes ice cubes in the ice storage
bin to melt and freeze together, jamming the
dispenser mechanism.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT
is accidentally rotated, you must realign the
auger by turning it in 90 degree turns (see below)
until the ice bin fits 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.
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.