Adjusting ControlsIce Production Rate
The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly first three batches of ice produced.
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm. The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches
of ice in a 24-hour period.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator
temperature. See ?Using the Controls.? Wait 24 hours
If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the between adjustments.
chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the
refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between For maximum ice production (on some models), push the
adjustments and then recheck the temperatures. switch to ICE PLUS. The ice maker should produce 16 to
20 batches of ice in a 24-hour period in the Ice Plus mode.
CONDITION/REASON:ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR too warmREFRIGERATOR or Remember
TEMPERATURE Control one
setting higher The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the
water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice
FREEZER too warm/too FREEZER or TEMPERATURE maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals
little ice Control one setting higher(such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to
MAX ice production switchpoor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided,
make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well
REFRIGERATOR too coldREFRIGERATOR or maintained.
TEMPERATURE Control one
Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bin. This setting lower
can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser
mechanism.FREEZER too coldFREEZER or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting lower Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or ice bin.
Crisper Humidity Control
REFRIGERATOR CARE
(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.Cleaning
LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. WARNING
Ice Maker
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
To turn the ice maker ON, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
To manually turn the ice maker OFF, lift the wire shutoff arm to the Explosion Hazard
OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
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 Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not
force the wire shutoff arm up or down.Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent
odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent
odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing
petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh
cleaning tools.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
3. Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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