Ice Maker System
Using the Controls
1. To start the normal ice making cycle, select ON.
Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle
2. To stop ice maker operation, select OFF.will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system.
Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale
buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon
how hard your water is. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal.
(4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as
every 6 months.
NOTE: Use one 16 oz (473 mL) bottle of approved ice maker
cleaner. To order, call 1-800-442-9991 and ask for Part Number
NOTE: 4396808. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
Pressing the ON/OFF switch does not shut off power to 1. Turn off the ice maker.
the ice maker. 2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall into the storage bin.
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard Remove all ice from the storage bin.
the first batch produced.3. Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan
located inside the storage bin as shown. Allow the water to
Lock Out Modedrain completely.
4. Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan. If the drain
The control panel can be turned off for easy cleaning or to cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan and you will
prevent accidental activation by children or small pets. have either thin ice or no ice.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the ice maker 5. Read and follow all handling information on the cleaner bottle
or to the ice maker bin light. It simply deactivates the control before completing the steps below. Use one 16 oz (473 mL)
panel. bottle of approved ice maker cleaner.
1. To lock the control panel, press and hold the LOCKOUT 6. Pour one bottle of solution into the water pan. Fill the bottle
button until the indicator appears.twice with tap water and pour it into the water pan.
2. To unlock the control panel, press and hold the LOCKOUT
button until the indicator disappears.
Service Light
The service light indicates when service is needed. If the service A
light turns on, turn the ice maker off and back on. If the service BB
light turns on again, call for service.
Cleaning Needed Status LightC
A.Water pan
The Cleaning Needed Status light will help you know when it is B.Water pan thumb screws
time to clean your ice maker. The light will change from green to C.Drain cap
yellow. This tells you it is almost time to clean your ice maker. It is
recommended that you clean the ice maker when the status light 7. Press and hold the CLEAN button. See ?Using the Controls.?
changes to red OR ice production decreases significantly. To The light will blink, indicating that the cleaning cycle is in
clean your ice maker, see ?Ice Maker System.?process. When the indicator light turns green (approximately
70 minutes), the cleaning cycle is complete. During the
cleaning cycle, the system will both clean and rinse itself.
ICE MAKER CARE8. After the cleaning cycle is complete, remove the drain cap
from the water pan. Look for any cleaning solution left in the
water pan. If cleaning solution drains from the water pan, you
Cleaningshould run the clean cycle again. Be sure to replace the drain
cap securely on the water pan. If the drain cap is loose, water
The ice making system and the air cooled condenser need to be
cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency will empty from the water pan and you will have either thin ice
and to avoid premature failure of system components. See the or no ice.
?Ice Maker System? and the ?Condenser? sections.NOTE: Severe scale buildup may require repeated cleaning with
a fresh quantity of cleaning solution.
Exterior Surfaces9. Press and hold the ON button to resume ice production.
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and gaskets with warm water
and mild soap or detergent. Wipe and dry. Regular use of a good
household appliance cleaner and wax will help protect the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on enamel surfaces as they may
scratch the finish.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean sponge or
soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners. Do not use chlorine bleach on
stainless steel surfaces.
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