Whirlpool UPRIGHT FREEZER - Manual (Page 20)

Using the automatic ice maker
(on some models)
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, or if you plan to add one later (con­
tact the dealer for ice maker kit number),
here are a few things you should know.
• The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on
until you connect it to the water supply.
• If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal
arm to shut off the ice maker. When you
replace the bin, push it in all the way and
lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON
position.
Good water quality is important for good
ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals (such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener) can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality.
If you cannot avoid a softened water
supply, make sure the water softener is
operating properly and is well maintained.
UP to
stop ice
Of( maker.
DOWN to
‘ start ice
maker.
Solving common ice maker problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents • This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally
attached at
corners
to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will • ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON
not operate or (down) position.
ice is not made • Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and
fast enough wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on pages 12
and 13.)
Off-taste or • New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored
odor in ice ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
• Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
• Food is not wrapped properly. See page 32.
• Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 28.
• Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be
required to remove them.
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