Frigidaire FFHN2740PS0 Refrigerator User Manual


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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 and dispenser mechanism.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water.
Before replacing the ice bin, make sure it is
completely dry.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (select models)
Ice maker operation & care
After the refrigerator is installed properly, the
ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It
cancompletelyllan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
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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