The Ice DispenserThe Dispenser Lock (on some models)
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid
the dispenser lever is pressed. The dispensing system will not unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
operate when the freezer door is open. To turn off the ice maker,
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the
see ?Ice Maker & Storage Bin.?refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply
Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before deactivates the dispenser controls and levers. To turn off the ice
dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer by pressing maker, see ?Ice Maker & Storage Bin.?
the ICE button.
 Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser.
The display screen indicates which type of ice is selected.
 Press and hold LOCK a second time to unlock the dispenser.
The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked.
CRUSHEDCUBED
LOCKEDUNLOCKED
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This
may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise
from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size. Ice Maker and Storage Bin
When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed
ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
To Dispense Ice:
1. Press the button to select the desired type of ice.The On/Off switch is located on the top right-hand side of the
freezer compartment.
To turn on the ice maker, slide the control to the ON (left) position.
WARNING
To manually turn off the ice maker, slide the control to the OFF
(right) position.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. The ice maker
sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the control will
remain in the ON (left) position.
REMEMBER:
Cut Hazard Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced.
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
 The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of
Failure to do so can result in cuts.the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the
ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker
and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall
outside of the glass. be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating
properly and is well maintained.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to
the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard  Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage
will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the
dispenser mechanism.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for up to 10 seconds  Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage
bin.
after removing the glass from the lever. The dispenser may
continue to make noise for a few seconds after dispensing.
Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin
The Dispenser Light (on some models)
1. Hold the base of the storage bin with both hands and press
the release button to lift the storage bin up and out.
When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on.
If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the
ON or DIM. The display screen indicates which mode is selected. OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The
sensor cover (?flipper door?) on the left wall of the freezer
stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or
the storage bin is removed.
2. Replace the storage bin on the door and push down to make
ONDIMOFF
sure it is securely in place.
ON: Press LIGHT to turn the dispenser light on.
DIM: Press LIGHT a second time to select DIM mode. The
dispenser light will remain on, but at a lower intensity.
OFF: Press LIGHT a third time to turn the dispenser light off.
The dispenser lights are LEDs that can not be changed. If it
appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see
?Troubleshooting? for more information.
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