The Ice DispenserThe Dispenser Lock (on some models)
The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent
open. Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
when the dispenser lever is pressed.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the product, to
NOTE: Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the
Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. dispenser levers. The ice and water dispensers will not work.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This Style 1: Press the LOCK button to lock the dispenser. Press the
may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise UNLOCK button to unlock the dispenser.
from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size.
Style 2: Press and hold the LOCK OUT button to lock the
When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed dispenser. Press and hold the LOCK OUT button a second time to
ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.
unlock the dispenser.
To Dispense Ice:
1. If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the
temporary shield from underneath the ice storage bin. See Ice Maker and Storage Bin
?Ice Maker and Storage Bin.?
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
2. Press the button to select the desired type of ice.
Style 1
WARNINGTo turn ON the ice maker, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the
OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made,
the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin, and the ice cubes will
raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not
force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
Cut HazardStyle 2
The On/Off switch is located on the top right-hand side of the
freezer compartment.Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.To turn on the ice maker, slide the control to the ON (left) position.
To manually turn off the ice maker, slide the control to the OFF
3. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the (right) position.
glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall
outside of the glass. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. The ice maker
sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the control will
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the remain in the ON (left) position.
lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will
REMEMBER:
not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
4. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
first three batches of ice produced.
The Dispenser LightThe quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the
water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice
Style 1: The dispenser light can be turned on by pressing the ON maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals
(such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to
button.
poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided,
Style 2: When you use the dispenser, the lever will automatically make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well
turn the light on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you maintained.
may choose either ON or NIGHT LIGHT.
ON: Press the LIGHT button to turn on the dispenser light. Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage
bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the
NIGHT LIGHT: Press the LIGHT button a second time to select dispenser mechanism.
the Night Light. The dispenser light will automatically adjust to
become brighter as the room brightens, dimmer as the room Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage
bin.
darkens.
OFF: Press the LIGHT button a third time to turn off the dispenser
light.Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin
The dispenser lights are LEDs which should not need to be
changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, Style 1
be sure that the light sensor is not blocked (in Night Light mode). 1. Pull the covering panel up from the bottom and then slide it
See ?Troubleshooting? for more information. back toward the rear.
2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position.
Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.
3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.
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