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IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned on at the factory
so it can work as soon as you install your
refrigerator. If you cannot connect a water
supply, lift the ice maker’s wire signal arm
to turn it off. Otherwise, the ice maker’s fill
valve may make a loud chattering noise
when it attempts to operate without water.
CAUTION
If the water supply to your refrigerator is
softened, be sure the softener is properly
maintained. Chemicals from a water
softener can damage the ice maker.
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice. This
could damage the ice bin.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water.
Before replacing the ice bin, make sure
it is completely dry.
Automatic Ice Maker
Ice maker operation & care
After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice
maker can produce ice within 24 hours. It can
completely fill an ice bin in about three days.
When using the ice maker for the first time and
in order for the ice maker to work properly, it is
necessary to clear air from water filter tubing.
Once ice maker begins making ice, allow the
bucket to fill completely, then discard the first
TWO FULL buckets of ice. It will take at least
two days to completely fill the bucket on regular
ice making mode or 1½ days on fast ice mode.
The ice maker produces approximately
four pounds of ice every 24 hours
depending on usage conditions.
Turning the ice maker on and off
Ice production is controlled by lifting/lowering
the ice maker’s wire signal arm. To gain access
to the ice maker, pull the freezer drawer out. Lift
the wire signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF
and lower the wire signal arm to turn it ON.
Ice maker tips
• If your refrigerator is not connected to
a water supply or the water supply is
turned off, turn off the ice maker by
lifting wire signal arm.
Fast Ice Function
Your refrigerator is equipped with a Smart
Fast Ice Function, that will, if activated at
your user interface, allow an increase in ice
production. You do not need to deactivate
it, if not needed, your refrigerator will
operate on normal conditions.
Cleaning the ice maker
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular
intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.
1 Turn off the ice maker.
2 Remove the ice bin.
3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin
with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clean water.
4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely
before replacing in the freezer.
5 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice
maker on.
Remove and empty the ice bin if:
• An extended power failure (one hour
or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice
bin to melt and freeze together.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen
the cubes or clean as explained above.
• The following sounds are normal when
the ice maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water
• Ice cubes stored too long may
develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice
bin as explained below.
Wire
Signal Arm
