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Cleaning the Interior Components
1.
Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2.
Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the
bin.
3.
Remove the drain cap from the water pan and drain
thoroughly. Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan.
If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan,
and you will have either thin ice or no ice.
4.
Remove the three screws that hold the cutter grid cover in
place.
5.
Unplug the wiring harness from the left side of the cutter grid.
6.
Unplug the ice level sensor from the right side of the cutter
grid. Pull the ice level sensor down and forward away from
the cutter grid.
7.
Remove the right-hand screw and loosen the left-hand screw.
Lift the cutter grid up and out and over the left-hand screw.
NOTE:
Make sure the plastic spacer from the right-hand side
of the cutter grid bracket stays with the cutter grid.
8.
Remove the two screws that hold the water pan in place.
Push down with one hand on the front of the pan while pulling
forward on the bottom back side.
9.
Wash the interior components (cutter grid, exterior of hoses,
and water pan) and the storage bin, door gasket, and ice
scoop with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in
clean water. Then clean the same parts with a solution of 1
tablespoon (15 mL) of household bleach in 1 gal. (3.8 L) warm
water. Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.
NOTE:
Do not remove hoses. Do not wash plastic parts in
dishwasher. They cannot withstand temperatures above
145°F (63°C).
10.
Replace water pan by pushing back on the bottom with one
hand while pushing up and back on the top. Secure the water
pan by replacing both screws.
11.
Check the following:
■
Drain cap from the water pan is securely in place. If the
drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan,
and you will have either thin ice or no ice.
■
Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain
opening.
12.
Slide the cutter grid back into place and secure it by
replacing the right-hand screw and plastic spacer. Then
tighten the left-hand screw. Reconnect the cutter grid
harness and the ice level sensor harness.
13.
Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.
Vacation and Moving Care
To shut down the ice maker:
1.
Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2.
Remove all ice from storage bin.
3.
Shut off the water supply.
1. Cutter Grid Cover
2. Screws
1. Cutter Grid Harness
2. Screw
3. Cutter Grid
4. Ice Level Sensor Harness
5. Plastic Spacer
6. Screw
1. Water Pan
2. Water Pan Screws
3. Drain Cap
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
