Whirlpool 2195258 manual Using the optional automatic ice maker, Solving common ice maker problems

Using the optional automatic ice maker

If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (contact the dealer for ice maker kit num- ber), here are a few things you should know.

•The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker

IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on until you connect it to the water supply.

•If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal

arm to shut off the ice maker. When you replace the bin, push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position.

•Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If you cannot avoid a softened water supply, make sure the water soft- ener is operating properly and is well maintained.

Solving common ice maker problems

	UP
	to stop
Off	ice maker.
On	DOWN
	to start
	ice maker.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached	• This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally
at corners	to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not	• ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
operate or ice is not	ON (down) position.
made fast enough	• Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and

wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on page 10.)

Off-taste or odor in ice • New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off- flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.

• Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.

• Food is not wrapped properly. See page 33.

• Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 29.

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