Use and Care

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External Dispenser - Refrigerator Ice Maker
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned on at the
factory so it can work as soon as
you install your refrigerator. If you
cannot connect a water supply, set
the ice maker’s On/O feature to O;
otherwise, the ice maker’s fill valve may
make a loud chattering noise when it
attempts to operate without water.
IMPORTANT
On occasion, unusually small ice cubes
may be noticed in the bucket or in dis-
pensed ice. This could occur in normal
operation of the ice maker. If you start
seeing these more frequently, it may be
an indication of low water pressure or the
water filter needs to be replaced. As the
water filter nears the end of its useful life
and becomes clogged with particles, less
water is delivered to the ice maker during
each cycle. Remember, if it’s been six
months or longer since you last changed
your water filter, replace the water filter
with a new one. Poor quality household
water may require the filter to be changed
more frequently.
Ice maker/dispenser tips
• If your refrigerator is not connected
to a water supply or the water
supply is turned o, turn o the ice
maker as described in the previous
section.
• The following sounds are normal
when the ice maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water
• If you need a large quantity of ice
at one time, it is best to get cubes
directly from the ice bin.
• Ice cubes stored too long may
develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice
bin as explained below.
• When dispensing cubed ice, it is
normal to have a small quantity of
little pieces along with the whole
cubes.
• To avoid splashing, dispense ice into
your container before adding liquids.
• It is normal for ice to fill to the top of
the ice bin.
CAUTION
If the water supply to your refrigerator
is softened, be sure the softener is
properly maintained. Chemicals from
a water softener can damage the ice
maker.
IMPORTANT
Turning o the ice maker simply dis-
ables ice making. You will still be able to
dispense existing ice, and you will still be
able to dispense water.
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NOTE
The ice maker also has a built-in plastic
signal arm that automatically stops ice
production when the ice bin is full. This
signal arm should not be used to manu-
ally stop the ice maker.
Turning the refrigerator ice
maker on and o
Ice production is controlled by the ice
maker’s On/O feature on the control
panel. Pressing the On/O feature turns
the ice maker on & o.