Icemaker
system
1.
Push the selector switch to OFF.
2.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall into
the storage bin. Remove all ice from the
storage bin.
3.
Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom
of the water pan located inside the storage
bin as shown. Allow the water to drain
completely.
4.
Replace the drain cap.
5.
Use one 16 oz. bottle of Nickel Safe Ice
Machine Cleaner by Nu Calgon. Read and
follow all safety precautions on the bottle.
Pour one bottle of solution into the water
reservoir. Fill the bottle twice with tap water
and pour it into the water reservoir.
Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner by Nu Calgon
is available at appliance repair shops, or through
GE Parts and Accessories. Order part number
WX08X42870. In the U.S.A., call 800.626.2002
or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call
1.888.880.3030.
6.
Push the selector switch to CLEAN.
The light will turn on, indicating that the
cleaning cycle is in process.
7
. When the indicator light turns off
(approximately 45 minutes), the cleaning
cycle is complete. During the cleaning cycle,
the system will both clean and rinse itself.
8.
After the cleaning cycle is complete, remove
the drain cap from the water pan to see if
any cleaning solution is left in the water pan.
If cleaning solution drains from the water
pan, you should run the clean cycle again.
NOTE:
Severe scale buildup may require
repeated cleaning with a fresh quantity of
cleaning solution.
9.
Push the selector switch to ON to resume
ice production.
Water pan
Drain cap
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Care and Cleaning
Icemaker
Caring
for your
icemaker
Periodically inspect and clean the icemaker
to keep it operating at peak efficiency.
Both the ice making system and the air cooled
condenser need to be cleaned regularly. The
minerals rejected from the circulating water
during the freezing cycle will eventually form
a hard scaly deposit in the water system which
prevents a rapid release of the ice from the
freezing plate.
Clean the ice and water system periodically
to remove mineral scale buildup. Frequency
of cleaning depends on water hardness.
With hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal. [4 to 5
grains/liter]), cleaning may be required as
frequently as every 6 months.
For best performance, brush or vacuum lint
and dirt from the condenser once a year.
Unscrew the grille on the bottom front of
the cabinet to access the condenser.
Unplug the icemaker before cleaning.
Exterior
surfaces
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and gaskets
with warm water and mild soap or detergent.
Wipe and dry. Regular use of a good
household appliance cleaner and wax will
help protect the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on enamel
surfaces as they may scratch the finish.
Models with a stainless steel exterior
can be
cleaned with a commercially available stainless
steel cleaner using a clean, soft cloth. Do not
use appliance wax or polish on the stainless
steel.
