Univex Refrigerator - Freezer manual Automatic Icemaker & Dispenser, How It Works

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER

How It Works

The automatic icemaker makes ice continually. The dispenser dispenses water, ice cubes or crushed ice through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work.

Water flows from the household supply through a

(1)dual solenoid valve to the

(on some models)

Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the dispenser pad is pressed.

When the Crushed pad is pressed (on some models), a baffle channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through a chute into the glass.

(2)water tubing and to the

(3)automatic icemaker as needed.

Water is frozen in the

(4)cube mold and ejected into the

(5)storage bin where a motor-powered auger moves cubes forward.

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When the Water pad is selected (on some models), water flows through the

(6)tubing in the door and is dispensed when the dispenser pad is pressed.

2(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night light in the dispenser on or off.

The light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed.

The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a 10 watt maximum bulb when it burns out.

If you cannot locate the correct bulb, see your local dealer.

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Important Facts About Your Ice & Water Dispenser

•If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normal ice-making sounds and are not cause for concern.

•Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle— approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hourperiod—depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

•Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be removed following instructions in this section.

•Avoid over-filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

•To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass, place the glass close to the ice chute—but not so close that it blocks out-coming ice.

•Add ice before adding beverage to prevent splashing.

•Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

•Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not crush or dispense well.

CAUTION: Some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold.

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before the water connection is made, raise the ice access door and make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the

(up) position. When the water supply has been connected to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to the (down) position.

Feeler arm in	Feeler arm in
(up) position
	(down) position
stops icemaking
	begins icemaking

At first there will be a delay before water is dispensed and ice is made.

On models with a water dispenser, if no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system.

Push the dispenser pad until the water line is filled.

The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water AFTER cooling to freezer temperatures. The first cubes normally freeze after several hours.

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to get cold enough to make ice.

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