8.Remove the two thumb screws that hold the water pan in place. Push down with one hand on the front of the pan while pulling forward on the bottom back side.

 

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B

B

C

A. Water pan

B. Water pan thumb screws

C. Drain cap

9.Remove, clean and replace the ice scoop and ice scoop holder.

■After removing the ice scoop, remove the holder by lifting the front free from the cutter grid cover. Then lift the back of the holder slightly to release the rear hook and pull forward.

■Wash the ice scoop holder along with the other interior components using the following instructions.

■Replace the ice scoop holder by aligning the rear hook with the opening (the holder angles down slightly). Slide the holder back fully until the front rests securely on the cutter grid cover.

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A. Ice scoop holder

10.Wash the interior components (cutter grid, exterior of hoses, and water pan) and the storage bin, door gasket, ice scoop, and ice scoop holder with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in clean water. Then clean the same parts with a solution of 1 tbs (15 mL) of household bleach in 1 gal. (3.8 L) warm water. Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.

NOTE: Do not remove hoses. Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher. They cannot withstand temperatures above 145°F (63°C).

11.Replace water pan by pushing back on the bottom with one hand while pushing up and back on the top. Secure the water pan by replacing both screws.

12.Check the following:

■Drain cap from the water pan is securely in place. If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan, and you will have either thin ice or no ice.

■Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain opening.

13.Slide the cutter grid back into place and secure it by replacing the right-hand screw and plastic spacer. Then tighten the left-hand screw. Reconnect the cutter grid harness and the ice level sensor harness.

14.Replace the cutter grid cover.

15.Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

Winterizing, Vacation and Moving Care

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

To shut down the ice maker:

NOTE: The ice maker must be shut down if temperatures drop below 45ºF (7ºC).

1.Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2.Remove all ice from storage bin.

3.Shut off the water supply.

4.Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and the two screws from the base grille area of the front panel support. Pull forward to remove the lower access panel.

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A

B

B

A. Lower access panel screws

B. Base grille screws

5.Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to the water valve. Allow these lines to drain and then reconnect to the valve.

6.Replace lower access panel and screws.

7.Drain water from water pan by removing the drain cap.

8.If the room temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), water must be removed from the drain line.

For ice makers with a drain pump installed:

■Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

■Turn ice maker off and remove all remaining ice from ice bin.

■Pour 1 qt (0.95 L) of water into the ice bin near the drain and let the ice maker stand for approximately 5 minutes. This will allow the water in the bin to drain into the drain pump so that the pump will remove the remaining water from the ice bin and the drain pump.

■Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

9.Before using again, clean the ice maker and storage bin.

10.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

NOTE: All components of the ice maker are permanently lubricated at the factory. They should not require any additional oiling throughout the normal life of the machine.

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