Ice Service
Ice Cube Trays
Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an ice storage bin. The bin stacks neatly on top of the ice cube trays. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold the tray upside down over the bin and twist both ends.
Automatic Ice Maker (optional)
NOTE: Energy rating guides that are posted on the refrig- I erator at the time of purchase do not include optional ice maker energy usage,
Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The number of the appropriate ice maker kit needed for
installation into these models appears on the data plate, The kit contains installation instructions and water con-
nection instructions,
Other models have a factory installed ice maker. The water inlet tubing assembly required to complete the
water connection to the water valve is located in a bag inside the refrigerator. Connect the ice maker to the
water supply as instructed in the separate instructions furnished with the refrigerator.
•The initial batch may also contain impurities from tt
new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes fro] the first two or three batches should be discarded.
•When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for sever,
cubes to be joined together at the ends. They ca easily be broken apart. The ice maker will continue 1
make ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the wiJ lever arm, shutting the ice maker off.
•Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles ( the ice maker. The motor may have a slight hum, ff
cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pa and the water valve may click or "buzz" occasiona H
•If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will becon"
cloud}_ shrink, stick together and taste stale. Empty t2 ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewan
water. Be sure to dry the bin before replacing it.
•To remove the ice bin, pull it forward, away from tk ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice whil the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by liftin the wire lever.
•To replace the ice bin, reverse the above procedur, Turn the ice maker on by lowering the wire lever arn
•Beverages and foods should not be placed in the i( storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block ff wire lever arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction
•Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the wat_ supply is to be shut off for several hours.
For Your Safety
•After your refrigerator has been hooked up to the water supply, move the wire lever arm into the down
position. This will start its operation. The ice maker will fill with water when the freezer reaches the
proper temperature,
•It may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker furnishes any usable ice cubes. The first one or two batches will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of air in the supply line.
Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic i( making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugge in. This will help protect you from possible injury. will also prevent interference with moving parts of tb
ejector mechanism and the heating element th; releases the cubes.
Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be di_ colored, usually appearing with a
The cause of this unusual discoloration can be a con bination of factors such as certain characteristics
local waters, household plumbing and the accumui_ tion of copper salts in an inactive water supply li_
which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discolored ice cube may be injurious to health. If such discoloration observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your deale to purchase and install a water line filter.
