Whirlpool RS22AMXV Refrigerator User Manual


 
Using and maintaining special model features.
E. Removing and emptying
the ice storage bin.
Remove the ice maker storage bin if:
- ice dispenser has not or will not be
used for a week.
- a power failure causes ice to melt
and freeze together.
- ice dispenser is not used regularly.
1. Lift covering panel up from the
bottom and slide it back to the
rear.
2. Lift the ice maker signal arm until
it clicks into the OFF position. Ice
can be dispensed, but no more will
be made.
3. Lift the front of the storage bin and
pull the bin out.
4. Empty the bin. Use hot or warm
water to melt any remaining ice.
Do Not use sharp objects to break
up ice in the bin. This can
damage the bin and dispenser
mechanism.
5. Wash the bin with mild detergent.
Rinse well.
.
Do Not use harsh or abrasive
cleansers or solvents.
6. Slide the bin back into place. Make
sure it is pushed in all the way.
7. Lower the signal arm to the ON
position to restart ice production.
.
F. Automatic Ice maker.
For use and care information, see Page 6.
G. Changing ice dispenser
light bulb.
.
1. Remove the bulb from the socket
inside the dispenser area.
2. Replace bulb with a heavy-duty,
lo-watt bulb.
Cold water and ice dispenser
tips.
. Use only ice crescents from the ice
maker. Other shapes will not
dispense properly.
Model RS25AW
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Large amounts of ice (more than two
glasses) should be taken from the ice
maker storage bin not the dispenser.
The dispenser motor may stop if the
dispenser bar is held in too long. If
the motor stops, it will restart in
about 3 minutes.
Cubes left in the bin for long periods
of time may develop an off-flavor, like
stale water. Throw old cubes away.
Cubes may also become smaller if
stored for
a
long time.
Good water quality is important for
good ice quality. It is not
recommended that you connect the
ice maker to a softened water
supply. If a softened water supply
cannot be avoided, it is important to
maintain the water softener so it
operates properly. Water softener
chemicals, such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener, can damage
the ice maker mold and lead to poor
quality ice.
Before you call for service for your cold water and ice dispenser...
If you are having an operating problem, check this chart to see what might be the cause before you call for assistance.
Operating problem
Check if
What to do
Cold water and ice
dispenser will not work.
Freezer door is open.
Close the freezer door.
Ice dispenser will not
work.
Ice storage bin is pushed in all the
way.
Non-crescent-shaped ice is in bin.
Old ice has clumped together.
Push bin in all the way.
Use only ice crescents from ice maker.
Other shapes
won’t dispense properly.
Throw away old ice and make new.
Ice dispenser stops
working.
Ice dispenser bar is held in too long.
Wait about 3 minutes for dispenser motor to reset.
Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin,
not through the dispenser.
Off-taste or odor in ice. Airborne odors are near ice.
Ice is old.
Water quality is good.
Foods are properly wrapped.
Use ice immediately or store in covered container.
Throw away old ice and make new.
Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may
require a filter.
Store frozen foods in packages or containers that
Ice bin and freezer are clean.
Ice maker is properly plumbed.
New ice maker.
provide a good seal against moisture and air.
Clean ice storage bin and freezer. Directions are on
Pages 8 & 9.
Properly hook up ice maker water supply. See
Installation Instructions.
Note: First ice may be discolored or off-flavored
because of new plumbing connections. Throw
away first few batches of ice and make new ice.
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