Ice Cube Trays (Non-dispenser Models)
Your refrigeratorcomesequippedwithice cubetraysand a storagebin, To releasefrozen
cubes, holdthe trays upsidedownoverthe storage bin andtwist bothends.
Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Some modelsare designedsoan AutomaticIce Maker canbe easilyinstalled whenever
youwant it. Ordertheicemaker kitnumbershownon thelabelon thecabinet back. The kit
contains installationinstructions,water connectioninstructionsand other informationcon-
cerningthe ice makeroperation.
Automatic Ice Maker
The water inlettubingassembly requiredtocompletethe water connectionto the water
valve islocatedinthe crisperdrawer inabag. Connectthe icemakertothewatersupplyas
instructedin theseparate instructions,furnishedwiththe refrigerator.
Theautomaticicemakerisdesignedto furnishacontinualsupply oficecubes. Theamount
of iceproduceddependson thetemperaturein thefreezer sectionofyour refrigerator. The
co}der the freezer section, the more ice is produced. We suggest you start with your
refrigeratorandfreezercontrolsattheirmidsettings. }nmostcases,thisis satisfactory. Ifthe
door to the refrigeratoror freezer is opened frequently or temperatures in the kitchen are
abnormallyhigh,a colder settingmay be necessary.
Afteryourmodelhasbeeninstalledand thewatersupplyconnectedtotheice maker,it may
take8 to 12hoursbeforethe icemakerfurnishesanyusableicecubes. Thefirstoneor two
harvestswillprobablycontainundersizedandirregularcubesbecauseofairinthesupplyline.
Theinitialharvestmay alsocontainimpuritiesfrom thenewwater supplypiping. Therefore,
all cubesfrom the firsttwo or threeharvests shouldbe discarded.
Under certain rare circumstances,ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearingwith a
green-bluishhue. The cause of this unusualdiscolorationis apparently a combinationof
factorssuchascertaincharacteristicsoflocalwaters,householdplumbingandthe accumu-
lationofcoppersaltsin an inactivewater supplyline whichfeedsthe icemaker. Continued'_.-
consumptionof such discoloredice cubes may be injuriousto health. If such discoloration
is observed,discard the (cecubes and contact the dealer from whom the ice maker or
refrigeratorwas purchased.
Icecubesthathavebeeninthe icestoragefora considerablelengthoftime maypickupoff-
flavortaste, sticktogether,andgraduallybecomesmaller. Wesuggestthat these cubesbe
thrownaway. We alsosuggestusinganopenboxofbakingsodainthe refrigeratorforfood
odor absorption.
Certainsoundsmayaccompanythevariouscyclesofthe icemaker. Examplesare:(1) The
motormay havea slight hum, (2)the cubeswill rattleas theyfall intoan emptystorage bin,
and (3)thewatervalvemayclickor"buzz"occasionally. All ofthesesoundsare normaland
shouldbe ignored.
Note- Whendispensingicecubes, itis importantthat you useonlythe ice suppliedbythis
ice maker. Icefromany othersourcecouldcausean icejam. If this happens,removeand
discardall icefrom the storagebin and any ice lodgedinthe ice chute.
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