KitchenAid OUTDOOR ICE MAKER ICE Maker USE, ICE Maker Care, Normal Sounds, Using the Controls

Normal Sounds

Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them.

■When you first start the ice maker, you may hear water running. The ice maker is programmed to fill the water reservoir before it begins to make ice.

■You will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the water reservoir for each cycle.

■Rattling noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line. Items stored on top of the ice maker can also make noises.

■The high-efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high pitched sound.

■Water running over the evaporator plate may make a splashing sound.

■Water running from the evaporator plate to the water reservoir may make a splashing sound.

■As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your ice maker.

■You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.

■During the harvest cycle you may hear low popping sounds as the ice drops into the bin.

ICE MAKER USE

Using the Controls

The ice maker control is located on the bottom of the ice maker just above the base grille. You must open the ice maker door to access the control.

1.To start ice production, move the switch to ICE. Depending on the air and water temperature, the ice maker will produce the first batch of ice in less than 1 hour.

2.To stop ice maker operation, move the switch to OFF.

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A. Control switch

NOTE: The WASH setting is used whenever solutions are circulated through the ice maker for cleaning. Only the water pump, water valve and fan motor are operating at this setting. See “Cleaning.”

ICE MAKER CARE

Cleaning

The ice making system and the air cooled condenser need to be cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency and to prevent failure of system components. See “Ice Maker System” and “Condenser.”

Exterior Surfaces

Wash stainless steel exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

NOTE: To keep your Stainless Steel ice maker looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only!

Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the cleaner, see “Accessories.”

Ice Maker System

Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon how hard your water is. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal. (4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as every 6 months.

NOTE: Use 4 oz (148 mL) of Outdoor Ice Maker Cleaner

(part #4396736) mixed with 1 gal (3.78 L) of warm (90°F – 95°F [32°C – 35°C]) water to remove scaly deposit.

1.Move the control switch to the OFF position.

2.To remove the cubes that remain on the evaporator, turn the ice machine on for approximately 3 minutes. The harvest cycle will drop the cubes into the bin.

3.Move the switch to the OFF position.

4.Close the water supply line shutoff valve.

5.Remove the ice from the bin.

6.Disconnect the suction tube from the water tank. Squeeze both plastic tabs to release the joint and pull the pipe clear.

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A. Water Tank

B. Suction Tube

C.Drain

D.Joint

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