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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, here
are a few things you will want to know.
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off ice maker
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the ice maker
ON until it is connected to a water supply.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal
arm to the OFF position. When you
replace the bin, push it all the way in and
lower the signal arm to the ON position.
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 a softened water supply
cannot be avoided, make sure the water
softener is operating properly and is well
maintained.
UP to
stop ice
maker
DOWN
to
start ice
maker
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents
l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally
attached at corners to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not
l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
operate or ice is not ON (down) position.
made fast enough
l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and
wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on
page 10.)
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 Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on page 28.
l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 24 and 25.
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