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 mokf and lead to poor ice quality. ff a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.
Common ice maker problems
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Ice crescents | l | This is normal | |||
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or | l | Ice attracts | airborne | ||
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| l | Foods not | properly | |
wrapped
lIce bin and freezer need cleaning
l Plumbing to ice maker
l New ice maker
SOLUTION
l They break apart easily.
l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes separated.
l Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) position.
l Ice maker will not operate until freezer is cokf enough to make ice. This could take overnight.
l Dumpokficeandmakeanewsupply.
Store excess ice in a covered container.
l Water containing minerals (such as &fur) may require a filter. Try to avoid softened water supplies.
l Wrap food properly. See pages 21 and 22.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on page 17.
l Follow Instaltation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply bcokup. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.) Try to avoid softened water supply.
lFirstfewbatchesoficefromanewice
maker may have an
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