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About the automatic icemaker.
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Automatic Icemaker
T
he icemaker will produce seven cubes
per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes
in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other use conditions.
If the refrigerator is operated before the
water connection is made to the icemaker,
turn on
the
ICE OFF
feature by pressing and
releasing the
ICE OFF/LOCK
pad on the
control panel and the
displays.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply,
turn off
the
ICE OFF
feature by pressing and releasing the
ICE
OFF/LOCK
pad on the control panel.
T
he icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°F (–10°C). A newly installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with water.
T
hrow away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing
ice. It is normal for several cubes to be
joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
NOTE:
In homes with lower-than-average water
pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple
times when making one batch of ice.
NOTE: Turn on
the
ICE OFF
feature if the water
supply is shut off.
ICE
OFF
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
To Use the Dispenser
S
elect
CUBED
,
CRUSHED
or
WATER
by pressing the
ICE & WATER
pad.
Press the glass gently against the top of the
dispenser cradle.
T
he spill shelf is not self-draining.
T
o
reduce water spotting, the shelf should
be cleaned regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first
installed, there may be air in the water line system.
Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes to
remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the
water system. To flush out impurities in the water
line, throw away the first six full glasses of water.
CAUTION:
Never put fingers
or any other objects into the ice crusher
discharge opening.
To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser
T
o lock, press and hold the
ICE OFF/LOCK
pad for 3 seconds. Repeat this step to
unlock the dispenser.
(Hold 3 sec
to Lock Control)
I
CE
O
FF/
L
OCK
Dispenser Light
Press and hold the
ALARM/LIGHT
pad for
3 seconds to turn the dispenser light on
and off.
T
he light also comes on when the dispenser
cradle is pressed.
Light ON/OFF
(Hold 3 seconds)
A
LARM/
L
IGHT
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
■
■
Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage drawer.
It may not crush or dispense well.
■
■
Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow glasses.
Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it
through with a wodden spoon.
■
■
Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the
ice storage drawer. Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
■
■
T
o keep dispensed ice from missing the glass, put the
glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.
■
■
S
ome crushed ice may be dispensed even though you
selected
CUBED ICE
.
T
his happens occasionally when a few
cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.
■
■
After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from
the chute.
■
■
S
ometimes a small mound of snow will form on the door in
the ice chute.
T
his condition is normal and usually occurs
when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly.
T
he snow will eventually evaporate.
(Hold 3 sec
to Lock Control)
I
CE
O
FF/
L
OCK
(Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Cool)
A
DJUST
REFRIGERATOR
Light ON/OFF
(Hold 3 seconds)
A
LARM/
L
IGHT
(Hold 3 sec
to Reset Filter)
I
CE &
W
ATER
(Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze)
A
DJUST
F
REEZER
E
NERGY
S
AVER
TURBO FREEZE
TURBO COOL
RESET FILTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER
ICE
OFF
˚F
38˚ F Recommended
˚F
-2˚ F Recommended
CLIMATE KEEPER
Spill Shelf
11
I
CE &
W
ATER
(Hold 3 sec
to Lock Control)
I
CE
O
FF/
L
OCK
