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Ice Service

if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it wHI provide a sufficienl

suppUy of ce for normai use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator.

however, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic

ice makers are aiso optionai accessories that may be installed in most modeb

at any time. Call your bcai deabr for information.

The ice maker produces 2 to 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on

usage conditions, ice is produced at a rate of 8 cubes every 80 to 160 minutes.

TURNING

YOUR raCE MAKER

After the pUumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve

must be opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far

back as possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position. New

plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be

discolored or have an odd flavor. These first cubes should be discarded until

Ihe cubes produced are free of discoloration and taste.

TURNING

YOUR iCE MAKER

OFF

To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the

"up" or OFF position. The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice

container is full. If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf

in the lower position,

so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the

container is full.

ice Maker

your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks

and locks in the UP position.

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Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is

in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then produce more ice.

Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated.

Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever

the water supply is turned off.

The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:

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Ice loosening from tray

Ice dropping into ice container

Running water

Water valve opening or dosing

Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent, Rinse well and dry,

Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations,

if the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position,