Automatic ice maker
To start ice maker:
•For dispenser models only: Pull ice maker cover panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear.
•Push ice maker wire arm down to the “ON” position.
The ice maker fills with water and begins forming ice. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Ice maker should then produce 7 to 9 batches of ice in a
To stop ice maker:
•Lift the ice maker wire arm until you feel it click into the “OFF” position.
•Do not force arm up or down. Do not store anything on top of ice maker or in ice bin.
On
Wire arm
Off
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION |
Ice crescents attached at | This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes |
corners | separated. |
Ice maker will not operate | ON/OFF wire arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. Lower wire arm to the “ON” (down) |
or ice is not made fast | position. |
enough | Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours. |
| (See “Setting temperature controls” on page 6.) |
| Copper tubing is kinked. Check water tubing. |
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| New plumbing connections can cause discolored or |
| few batches of ice. |
| Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply. |
| Food is not wrapped properly. See page 20. |
| Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 17. |
| Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to |
| remove them. |
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No ice produced | There is no water in the tank. Press the water dispenser lever and hold it in for |
| several minutes. When water dispenses, tank is full. |
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