
10
Ice and Water
Automatic Ice Maker
Note
• Energy rating guides that are postedon the
refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include
optional ice maker energy usage.
To avoidpersonal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice
making mechanism while the refrigerator is
pluggedin. This will help protect you from possible
injury. It will also prevent interference with moving
parts of the ejector mechanism andthe heating
element that releases the cubes.
•Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may
be discolored, usually appearing with a green-
bluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration
can be a combination of factors such as certain
characteristics of local waters, household
plumbing andthe accumulation of copper salts in
an inactive water supply line which feeds the ice
maker. Continuedconsumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed, discardthe ice cubes
andcontact your dealer to purchase andinstall a
water line filter.
• Water damage due to improper water connection
may cause mold/mildew growth.
• Clean up water andice spills to avoidpersonal
injury andto prevent mold/mildew growth.
WARNING
Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The
number of the appropriate ice maker kit is IC10S. The
kit contains installation instructions andwater
connection instructions.
Other models have a factory installedice maker.
Connect the ice maker to the water supply as
instructedon pages 4-5. Properwaterflow and a
level refrigeratorare essential foroptimal ice
makerperformance.
OperatingInstructions
• Confirm ice bin is in place andice maker arm is
down.
• After freezer section reaches
between 0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C),
ice maker fills with water and
begins operating. You will have a
complete harvest of ice
approximately every three hours.
• Allow approximately 24 hours after installation to
receive first harvest of ice.
• Discardice createdwithin first 12 hours of operation
to verify system is flushedof impurities.
• Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm until
click is heard.
• Ice maker will remain in the OFF position until arm is
pusheddown.
• The first one or two batches will probably contain
undersizedandirregular cubes because of air in the
supply line.
• When the ice cubes are ejectedit is normal for
several cubes to be joinedtogether at the ends. They
can easily be broken apart. The ice maker will
continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes
raises the sensor arm, shutting the ice maker off.
• Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of
the ice maker. The motor may have a slight hum, the
cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage
pan andthe water valve may click or “buzz”
occasionally.
• If the ice is not usedfrequently, the ice cubes will
become cloudy, shrink, stick together andtaste stale.
Empty the ice storage bin periodically andwash it in
lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin thoroughly
before replacing it.
• Beverages andfoods shouldnot be placedin the ice
storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block
the sensor arm, causing the ice maker to
malfunction.
• Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water
supply is to be shut off for several hours.
To Remove the Ice Bin:
• Pull it forward, away from the ice maker. To avoidthe
ice maker dumping ice while the bin is removed, turn
the ice maker off by raising the sensor arm.
To Install the Ice Bin:
• Reverse the above procedure. Turn the ice maker on
by lowering the sensor arm.