ICE SERVICE
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately one to two days to fill the ice container.
New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
NOTE
NOTE: Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for information.
TURNINGYOUR ICE MAKER ON
After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its “down” or ON position.
TURNINGYOUR ICE MAKER OFF
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the “up” or OFF position. The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice container is full. If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf in the lower position, so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the container is full.
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position. To ensure proper function of your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP position. If the ice maker is not turned off and the water supply is not connected, the water valve will make a loud chattering noise.
ICE PRODUCTION:WHATTO EXPECT
The ice maker will produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 8 cubes every 80 to 160 minutes.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
ICE MAKER TIPS
•Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in its “down” or ON position. The ice maker will then produce more ice.
•Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated.
•Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations.
•If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to a closed position.
NOTE
For information on ice maker noises, see Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section.
CAUTION
DO NOT place the ice container in your dishwasher.
•Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry.
•Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations.
•If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position.
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