GE PFE29PSDASS, Manual

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5/4/2012
Icemaker Sequence
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The normal icemaker sequence is to fill the mold with water, wait until the water
is frozen, harvest the ice and then repeat the cycle.
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To accomplish this sequence, three cycles are defined:
Freeze, Harvest and Water Fill .
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The Freeze cycle begins after a fill, when the mold temp drops below 32˚F* and
will last for a minimum of 50 minutes* .
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After the Freeze cycle conditions have been met and the feeler arm is in the “out”
position, a harvest cycle will be initiated.
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At the start of the Harvest cycle, the heater will turn on and remain on until the
mold temperature is at least 36˚F* (minimum heater time is 1 minute)* . The
heater will cycle to maintain at least 36˚F * during harvest.
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Once 36˚F* is reached, the rake motor will turn on, making one revolution to
eject the cubes while the control monitors rotation through the home position.
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When the rake motor is back at the home position, the Water Fill cycle starts by
cooling the mold to 40˚F* .
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The icemaker then starts another Freeze cycle.
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Average time from fill to fill is 60-70 minutes.
* Values are approximate and preliminary