Using the optional automatic ice maker
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (con- tact the dealer for ice maker kit number), here are a few things you should know.
l 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.
lIf 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.
l 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 softener is operating properly and is well maintained.
UP to
stop ice maker.
DOWN to start ice maker.
Solving common ice maker problems.
‘PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION |
Ice crescentsl This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally
attached at corners to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower level to the ON
operate or ice is not (down) position.
made fast enough
l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on page 8.)
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New plumbing connections can cause discolored or
Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
Food is not wrapped properly. See page 20.
Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 17.
Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to remove them.
