FRIGIDAIRE FGUS2645LF - Manual (Page 13)

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AUTOMATIC ICE & WATER DISPENSER
Priming the Water Supply System
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several
tubing lines, an advanced water filter, a distribution valve
bank, and a reserve tank to ensure ample supply to the
ice and water dispenser at all times. This system needs
to be completely filled with water when first connected to
an external supply line.
To prime the water supply system:
1 Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a
drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle.
2 Keep the glass in this position until water comes
out of the dispenser. It may take about 1½
minutes.
3 Continue dispensing water for about four minutes
to flush the system and plumbing connections of
any impurities (stopping to empty the glass as
necessary).
Ice Maker Operation & Care
The ice maker, ice bin, and dispenser feeding mechanism
are located in the top of the freezer compartment. After
the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for
several hours, the ice maker can produce ice within 24
hours. It can completely fill an ice bin in about two days.
OFF ON
Wire
Signal Arm
 NOTE
The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts
off the water flow after three minutes of continuous
use. To reset this shutoff device, simply release the
dispenser paddle.
CAUTION
For proper dispenser operation, recommended water
supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100
psi. Excessive pressure may cause water filter to
malfunction.
ON
OFF
Wire
Signal Arm
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the
wire signal arm in the ON position (side mounted) or
with the switch turned ON (rear mounted). To ensure
proper function of your ice maker, hook up water
supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting
the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP
position (side mounted) or turn the On/Off switch
to the Off (0) position (rear mounted). If the ice
maker is not turned off and the water supply is
not connected, the water valve will make a loud
chattering noise..
Using the Ice Maker after Installation
Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the
water supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result
in two or three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore,
if the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes may be
discolored or have an odd flavor.
Turning the SIDE MOUNTED Ice Maker
On and Off
To begin ice production, lower the wire signal arm to
the DOWN or ON position. The ice maker turns off
automatically when the ice container becomes full. To
stop the ice maker, raise the wire signal arm until it clicks
and locks in the UP or OFF position.
Turning the REAR MOUNTED Ice Maker
On and Off
Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s ON/OFF
power switch. To gain access to the ice maker, pull the
ice cream shelf out. Press the switch to the “O” position
to turn it Off and press it to the “I” position to turn it On.
The ice maker also has a built-in wire signal arm, which
automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is
full. DO NOT use this signal arm to manually stop the ice
maker.
Ice Production: What to Expect
How Much Ice Will a Side Mounted Ice Maker
Produce in 24 Hours?
A side mounted ice maker will produce 4 to 4.5 pounds of
ice every 24 hours, depending on usage conditions. Ice is
produced at a rate of 8 cubes every 75 to 90 minutes.
How Much Ice Will a Rear Mounted Ice Maker
Produce in 24 Hours?
A rear mounted ice maker will produce 3 to 4 pounds of
ice every 24 hours, depending on usage conditions. Ice is
produced at a rate of 8 cubes every 75 to 90 minutes.