Vacation And Moving Care - Kenmore 106.8955 Serie Manual De Uso

11. Wash the interior components (cutter grid, exterior of hoses,
and water pan) and the storage bin, door gasket, ice scoop,
and ice scoop holder with mild soap or detergent and warm
water. Rinse in clean water. Then clean the same parts with a
solution of 1 tbs (15 mL) of household bleach in 1 gal. (3.8 L)
warm water. Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.
NOTE: Do not remove hoses. Do not wash plastic parts in
dishwasher. They cannot withstand temperatures above
145°F (63°C).
12. To replace the water pan, set the water pan inside the ice
bin. Hook up the water pan pump. Snap the pump bracket
back onto the water pan and place back into position.
Secure the water pan by replacing the mounting screw.
13. Check the following:
Drain cap from the water pan is securely in place. If the
drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan,
and you will have either thin ice or no ice.
Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain
opening.
14. Slide the cutter grid back into place and secure it by
replacing the right-hand screw and plastic spacer. Then
tighten the left-hand screw. Reconnect the cutter grid
harness and the ice level sensor harness.
15. Replace the cutter grid cover.
16. Gently wipe the control panel with a soft, clean dishcloth
using warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent.
17. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.
18. After cleaning, make sure that all controls are set properly
and that no control indicators are flashing.

Vacation and Moving Care

When you will not be using the ice maker for an extended
period of time, turn off the water and power supply to the
ice maker.
Check that the water supply lines are insulated against
freezing conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can
increase water pressure and cause damage to your ice
maker or home. Damage from freezing is not covered by
the warranty.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
To Shut Down the Ice Maker:
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
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2. Remove all ice from storage bin.
3. Shut off the water supply.
4. Remove the 2 screws in the lower access panel and the
2 screws from the base grille area of the front panel support.
Pull forward to remove the lower access panel.
5. Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to water valve. Allow
these lines to drain and then reconnect to the valve.
6. Replace lower access panel and screws.
7. Drain water from water pan by removing the drain cap.
8. If the room temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), water
must be removed from the drain line.
For Ice Makers with a Drain Pump Installed:
Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.
Turn ice maker off and remove all remaining ice from ice
bin.
Pour 1 qt (0.95 L) of water into the ice bin near the drain
and let the ice maker stand for approximately 5 minutes.
This will allow the water in the bin to drain into the drain
pump so that the pump will remove the remaining water
from the ice bin and the drain pump.
Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
9. Before using again, clean the ice maker and storage bin.
10. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: All components of the ice maker are permanently
lubricated at the factory. They should not require any additional
oiling throughout the normal life of the machine.