Whirlpool EB21DKXDB01 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 number), here are a few things you should know:

lThe 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.		ice maker.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you replace the bin,	4	I
push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal

arm to the ON position.

lGood 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.

Solving common ice maker problems

PROBLEM

Ice crescents attached at corners

Ice maker will not operate or ice is not made fast enough

Off-taste or odor in ice

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

lThis is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes separated.

lON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position.

lFreezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on page 7.)

lNew plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.

lCubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply. l Food is not wrapped properly. See page 19.

l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 16.

lWater may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to remove them.

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