Frigidaire DGHF2360PF Refrigerator User Manual


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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER
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
turnitoff.Otherwise,theicemaker’sllvalve
may make a loud chattering noise when it
attempts to operate without water.
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.
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
completelylltheicebininaboutthreedays.
Whenusingtheicemakerforthersttimeand
in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is
necessarytoclearairfromwaterltertubing.
Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the
buckettollcompletely,thendiscardtherst
TWO FULL buckets of ice. It will take at least
twodaystocompletelyllthebucketonregular
ice making mode or 1½ 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.Emptytheicebinasexplainedbelow.
Quick Ice Function
YourrefrigeratorisequippedwithaQuickIce
Function, that increases ice production. This
function terminates automatically.
Cleaning the ice maker
Wire
Signal Arm
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