Using The Optional Automatic Ice Maker - Whirlpool Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

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.
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The 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.
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If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut
off the ice maker. When you replace the bin, push it in
all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the
ON position.
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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 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
UP to
stop ice
maker.
DOWN to
start ice
maker.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached
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This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes
at corners
separated.
Ice maker will not
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ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position.
operate or ice is not
made fast enough
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Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours.
(See "Changing the control settings" on page 8.)
Off-taste or odor in ice
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New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the
first few batches of ice.
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Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
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Food is not wrapped properly. See page 21.
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Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 19.
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Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to
remove them.
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