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Using the optional automatic ice maker
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later (contact the dealer for ice maker
kit number), here are a few things you should know.
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on until you
connect it to the water supply.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut
off the ice maker. When you replace the bin, push it in
all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the
ON position.
ice maker.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They break apart easily.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold
enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is
needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher
number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the
Freezer Control toward 5.
l Good water quality is important for good ice quality.
Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened
water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt
from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the ice
maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If you cannot
avoid a softened water supply, make sure the water
softener is operating properly and is well maintained.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached
l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep
at corners
cubes separated.
Ice maker will not
l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position.
operate or ice is not
made fast enough
l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours.
(See “Changing the control settings” on page 7.)
Off-taste or odor in ice
l New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
l Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
l Food is not wrapped properly. See page 19.
l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 16.
l Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to remove
them.
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