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ICE DISPENSER TIPS ..........................................
1 Ice cubs stored too long may develop an odd flavor,
Empty the container and return it to the proper position
The Ice Maker will then produce more ice.
2 Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated_
3. If the dispensing arm is pushed in for more than 4
minutes, the dispenser motor may overload and stop.
The overload protector will reset automatically after 3 or
4 minutes It a large quantity of ice is needed at one
time, it is best to remove cubes directly from the ice
storage bin
4.. Certain sounds are normal when the Ice Maker is
operating. They are:
• Motor operation
• Ice being loosened from the tray
• tce dropping from the storage bin
• Running water
• Water valve opening or closing
For more information on these operations, see "Normal
Operating Sounds"
5. Stop the Ice Maker when cleaning the freezer or for tong
vacations.
6. If the Ice Maker is to be turned off for a long period of
time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position.
CLEANINGTHE ICE DISPENSER
Clean the dispenser and ice storage bin at regular inter-
vafs, particularly before you take a vacation or move, or if
the Ice Dispenser sticks,
1, Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the
"up" or OFF position
2, Remove ice storage bin by lifting up and out° Empty and
carefully clean the bin with mild detergent, Do not
submerge the bin white cleaning. Rinse with clear water,
Do not use harse or abrasive cleaners, Allow ice bin to
dry completely before replacing in the freezer
3. Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that
supports the ice storage bin.
4 Replace the ice storage bin, Lower the wire signal arm
on the Ice Maker to the "down" position or ON position
and the ice Maker will resume production
IMPORTANT: When removing or replacing the ice bin, do
not rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is
accidentiafly turned, you must realign the auger by turning
it in 90° turns until the ice bin fits into place with the drive
mechanism For further instruction, see the label on the ice
bucket.
Remove and.empty the Ice storage bin if: ,
1. An extended powerfailure (one hour or longer) causes
ice cubes in the ice storage bin to melt and freeze
together and jam the dispenser mechanism..
2. The ice dispenser is not used frequently. Ice cubes will
freeze together in the ice storage bin and jam the
dispenser mechanism° Remove the ice storage bin and
shake to loosen the cubes,
NEVER use an ice pick or similiar sharp instrument to
break up the ice, This could damage the ice storage bin
and dispenser mechanism
_Irt_ Do not use the ice
chute as a handle when removing or
replacing the ice storage bin.
Surfaces there may be sharp.
DO NOT PUT FINGF...RSUP ICE CHUTE
SURFACES THERE MAY BE SHARP,
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Repositioning the Auger