Ice Cube Trays (Non-dispenser Models)
Your refrigeratorcomes equippedwith ice cube trays and a storagebin, To releasefrozen cubes, holdthe trays upside down over the storage bin andtwist both ends.
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Some modelsare designed so an AutomaticIce Maker can be easilyinstalled whenever you want it. Orderthe ice maker kitnumber shownon the labelon the cabinet back. The kit contains installation instructions,water connection instructions and other information con- cerning the ice makeroperation.
Automatic Ice Maker
The water inlet tubing assembly requiredto completethe water connectionto the water valve is locatedinthe crisperdrawer in a bag. Connectthe ice makerto the water supply as instructedin the separate instructions,furnished with the refrigerator.
The automatic ice makeris designedto furnish a continualsupply of ice cubes. The amount of ice produceddepends on the temperaturein the freezer section of your refrigerator. The co}der the freezer section, the more ice is produced. We suggest you start with your refrigeratorandfreezercontrolsattheirmidsettings. }nmostcases, thisis satisfactory. Ifthe door to the refrigeratoror freezer is opened frequently or temperatures in the kitchen are abnormallyhigh, a colder setting may be necessary.
Afteryour model has beeninstalledand the watersupplyconnected to the ice maker,it may take8 to 12hoursbeforethe ice makerfurnishes any usable ice cubes. The first oneor two harvestswill probablycontainundersizedandirregularcubesbecauseof airinthesupplyline.
The initial harvestmay also containimpuritiesfrom the new water supplypiping. Therefore, all cubesfrom the first two or three harvests should be discarded.
Under certain rare circumstances,ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearingwith a
is observed, discard the (ce cubes and contact the dealer from whom the ice maker or refrigeratorwas purchased.
Icecubesthat have beeninthe ice storagefor a considerablelength of time maypick upoff- flavortaste, sticktogether, andgradually becomesmaller. We suggestthat these cubesbe thrownaway. We also suggest using anopen box of baking soda inthe refrigeratorfor food odor absorption.
Certainsoundsmayaccompanythe variouscyclesof the ice maker. Examplesare: (1) The motormay have a slight hum, (2)the cubeswill rattleas theyfall into an empty storage bin, and (3)the watervalve mayclick or"buzz" occasionally. All of thesesoundsare normaland should be ignored.
Note- When dispensingice cubes, it is importantthat you use only the ice supplied by this ice maker. Icefrom any other sourcecould cause an ice jam. If this happens,removeand discardall ice from the storagebin and any ice lodgedin the ice chute.
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