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Ice Maker
(on some models - Accessory)
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
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To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is
made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice
cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up)
position.
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To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to
the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure
the ice maker will not continue to operate.
Ice Production Rate
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NORMAL Ice Production: The ice maker should produce
approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice
is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control
toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For
example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.)
Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Freezer
Control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between each
increase.
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MAXIMUM Ice Production (on some models): The ice maker
should produce approximately 16 to 20 batches of ice in a 24-
hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice
production feature, push the switch to MAX.
Remember
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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced.
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The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the
water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals
(such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to
poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided,
make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well
maintained.
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Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice
storage bin.
Quick Tap™ Beverage Dispenser
(on some models)
Your refrigerator may have an exterior beverage dispenser. This
innovative feature allows easy access to chilled beverages
without opening your refrigerator door, which may help reduce
energy consumption.
IMPORTANT:
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The Quick Tap™ beverage dispenser is to be used only for
water or clear, liquid beverages. Using beverages such as milk
or juices with pulp or seeds may clog the valve and cause the
dispenser to malfunction.
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Clean the beverage dispensing system before using it for the
first time. Fill the storage tank with clean water and press the
dispensing lever with a large container to dispense at least
1 liter of water. Discard the water. This cleans the system and
clears air from the dispenser valve.
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For your convenience, we have provided an extra dispenser
valve. It is recommended that you replace the beverage
dispenser valve approximately every 6 months.
Contact Amana to purchase a replacement beverage
dispenser valve, Part Number 2328499. In the U.S.A., call
1-877-232-6771 or visit www.amana.com. In Canada, call
1-800-807-6777 or visit www.amanacanada.ca.
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When turning on the refrigerator for the first time, allow
24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill the
beverage.
NOTE: Keeping the beverage cold does not mean the drink
will last longer.
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Dispense enough beverage during the week to keep the
beverage fresh. The beverage may acquire a strange taste if
the dispenser is not used regularly. Do not store a beverage in
the dispenser for longer than 1 week.
NOTES:
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Carbonated beverages may lose their fizz after a 6-hour
period.
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Clean the storage tank and dispenser parts before refilling
with a new beverage. See “Clean the Beverage Storage
Tank.”
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused
to the dispenser and its system, should liquids other than water or
clear beverages be used.
CONDITION/REASON:
ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section too warm
- Door opened often, large amount
of food added or room
temperature very warm
Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
higher
FREEZER section too warm/ice not
made fast enough
- Door opened often, or large
amount of food added or very cold
room temperature (can’t cycle
often enough)
- Heavy ice usage
Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting higher
REFRIGERATOR section too cold
- Controls not set correctly for your
conditions
Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
lower
FREEZER section too cold
- Controls not set correctly for your
conditions
Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting lower
MAX
NORMAL
