FRIGIDAIRE 242046800 - Manual (Page 16)

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IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work
as soon as you install your refrigerator. If you cannot
connect a water supply, set the ice maker’s On/Off icon
to Off and turn off the water supply valve; otherwise,
the ice maker’s fill valve may make a loud chattering
noise when it attempts to operate without water.
IMPORTANT
On occasion, unusually small disc-shaped ice may be
noticed in the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could
occur in normal operation of the ice maker. If you start
seeing these more frequently, it may be an indication
of low water pressure or the water filter needs to
be replaced. As the water filter nears the end of its
useful life and becomes clogged with particles, less
water is delivered to the ice maker during each cycle.
Remember, if it’s been six (6) months or longer since
you last changed your water filter, replace the water
filter with a new one. Poor quality household water may
require the filter to be changed more frequently.
IMPORTANT
Turning off the ice maker will result in existing ice
melting in the bin.
IMPORTANT
Turning off the ice maker will disable the ice dispenser.
You will still be able to dispense water.
AUTOMATIC ICE & WATEr DISPENSEr
 NOTE
The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts off
the water flow after three (3) minutes of continuous
use. To reset this shutoff device, simply release the
dispenser paddle.
 NOTE
The ice maker also has a built-in plastic signal bale arm
that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin
is full. This signal arm should not be used to manually
stop the ice maker.
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.
Priming 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
(4) minutes to flush the
system and plumbing
connections of any
impurities (stopping to empty the glass as necessary).
Ice maker operation & care
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 eight
(8) hours.
The ice maker produces approximately nine (9) pounds of
ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.
Turning the ice maker on and off
Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/Off
icon on the control panel. Press and hold the “Ice Off”
icon for three (3) seconds to turn the ice maker “ON” or
“OFF”. Where the ice maker is “OFF” the red LED above
the icon will be illuminated.
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 (2) or three (3) empty ice maker cycles.
Furthermore, if the system is not flushed, the first ice
cubes may be discolored or have an odd flavor.