Cleaning the Inside Parts of the Icemaker
WARNING:
• Do not operate the icemaker with the lower access panel or control panel
removed. Electrical shock or personal injury could result.
•Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher. They cannot withstand temperatures above 145°F. (63°C.).
1.Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF” and disconnect the electrical power supply to the machine. Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the bin.
ICE | CYCLE |
Ice Retainer Baffle
2.Remove the ice retainer baffle by flexing it and then slide it off the studs.
3.Remove the ice cutter grid by unscrewing the two screws, sliding the grid forward and unplugging the electrical wire harness.
Screws |
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Water Pan | Insert into | |
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4.Remove the water pan by unscrewing and removing the two screws and washers.
Hose
Water
Pump
Water Distributor |
6.Remove the water distributor from the freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber end caps. Remove the inlet hose and clean all water distributor holes and the small orifice in the inlet side of the distributor. When replacing the distributor, make sure the end caps are located in the evaporator flange detents and that the water distributor holes face down.
7.Wash the interior components (ice retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet hose and water distributor) and the storage bin, door gasket and ice scoop with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in clean water. These components should also be cleaned in a solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of household bleach in one gallon (3.8 L) warm water. Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.
8.Replace the interior components: water distributor, inlet hose and water pan.
9.Check the following:
•The hose from the water valve is in the water pan.
•The rubber drain plug is in the water pan.
•The water distributor is seated and the holes are facing down.
•The hose is reconnected to the pump and the water distributor.
•The hose from the water pan is inserted into the storage bin drain opening.
10.Reconnect the electrical harness, slide the cutter grid into place and tighten the screws. Replace the ice retainer baffle.
11.Turn Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
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