Important!
Small ice cubes or ice chips
jamming in the ice maker may be a sign that
your water filter needs changing. If you have a
side mounted ice maker you may also
experience hollow cubes -- partially frozen
cubes with water inside. When these cubes
are harvested they break open and spill water
over the other ice cubes in the ice container,
forming a solid mass of ice. As the water filter
nears the end of its useful life and becomes
clogged with particles, less water is delivered
to the ice maker during each cycle. The ice
maker can’t fill every cube in the ice maker
mold, leading to small cubes or chips that can
get caught between the ice ejector blades and
the stripper. Remember, if your ice maker is
jamming with small ice cubes or it’s been six
months or longer since you last changed your
water filter, replace the water filter with a new
one. Poor quality household water may
require the filter to be changed more
frequently.
Ice maker/dispenser tips
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an
odd flavor. Empty the ice container as
explained below.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to
keep ice separated.
• If your refrigerator is not connected to a
water supply or the water supply is turned
off, turn off the ice maker by pressing the
On/Off
switch.
• If you need a large quantity of ice at one
time, it is best to get cubes directly from the
ice container.
• The following sounds are normal when the
ice maker is operating:
– Motor running
– Ice dropping into ice container
– Water valve opening or closing
– Ice loosening from tray
– Running water
• When dispensing ice, you will hear a
snapping or clicking sound when the ice
chute opens and closes.
• Turn off the ice maker when cleaning the
freezer and during vacations.
Cleaning the ice maker
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular
intervals, particularly before you take a
vacation or move.
Caution!
Chemicals from a
malfunctioning water softener can
damage the ice maker. If the water
supply to your refrigerator is softened,
be sure the softener is maintained to
work properly.
To clean the ice maker:
1. Turn off ice production by pressing the ice
maker’s
Off/On
switch.
2. Remove the ice bin by lifting up and out.
3. Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with
mild detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely before
replacing in the freezer.
5. Remove ice chips and clean the ice bin
shelf and the freezer door chute.
6. Replace the ice bin. Press the ice maker’s
Off/On
switch to resume ice production.
Remove and empty the
ice storage bin if:
• An extended power failure (one hour or
longer) causes ice cubes in the ice storage
bin to melt and freeze together, jamming
the dispenser mechanism.
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