Using the automatic ice maker – Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 User Manual
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Using the automatic ice maker
Here are a few things you will want to know about your
automatic ice maker:
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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Move arm:
DOWN to make ice automatically.
UP to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE:
Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected
to the water supply. Instructions for ice maker
water supply hookup are attached to the back of
the refrigerator cabinet.
•
It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They break apart easily.
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The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold
enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
•
If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is
needed, turn the Freezer Control toward 7. Under
normal conditions, the ice maker should produce
seven to nine batches of ice within 24 hours.
•
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 a softened
water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water
softener is operating properly and is well maintained.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
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This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated.
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ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position.
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Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours.
(See “Changing the control settings” on page 11.)
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New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard
the first few batches of ice.
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Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
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Food is not wrapped properly. See page 27.
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Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 23.
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Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to
remove them.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice crescents attached
at corners
Ice maker will not
operate or ice is not
made fast enough
Off-taste or odor in ice
Signal arm
U S I N G Y O U R R E F R I G E R A T O R