FRIGIDAIRE FGHB2866PP - Manual (Page 24)

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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER - FREEZER
CAUTION
If the water supply to your refrigerator is
softened, be sure the softener is properly
maintained. Chemicals from a water softener
can damage the ice maker.
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp
instrument to break up the ice. This could
damage the ice bin.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. Before
replacing the ice bin, make sure it is completely dry.
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular
intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.
1 Turn off the ice maker.
2 Remove the ice bin.
3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with
mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleaners. Rinse with clean water.
4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before
replacing in the freezer.
5 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.
Remove and empty the ice bin if an extended
power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice
cubes in the ice bin to melt and refreeze together
after power is restored.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes
or clean as explained above.
Ice maker tips
• The following sounds are normal when the ice
maker is operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd
flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained below.
Quick Freeze Function
Your refrigerator is equipped with a Quick Freeze
Function for freezing food at a faster rate, but it can
also increase ice production. This function terminates
automatically after 12 hours. This function affects
only the ice maker in the freezer.
Cleaning the ice maker
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, lift the ice maker’s wire signal arm to
turn it off. Otherwise, the ice maker’s fill valve
may make a loud chattering noise when it
attempts to operate without water.
Turning the ice maker on and off
Ice production is controlled by lifting/lowering the
ice maker’s wire signal arm. To gain access to the
ice maker, pull the freezer drawer out. Lift the wire
signal arm to turn the ice maker OFF and lower
the wire signal arm to turn it ON.
Wire
Signal Arm
ON
OFF
Operation & Care of the Freezer Ice
Maker (select models)
After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice
maker can produce ice within 24 hours. When
using the ice maker for the first time, and in order
for it to work properly, it is necessary to clear air
from the water tubing and the filter. Furthermore,
if the system is not flushed, the first ice cubes
may be discolored or have an odd flavor. Once the
ice maker begins making ice, allow the bin to fill
completely, then discard the first FULL bin of ice
on a Standard Depth model, and the first TWO
FULL bins of ice on a Counter Depth model.
Ice Maker and Storage Bin Capacity
This ice maker should produce between 2 and 2.5
pounds of ice per 24 hours depending on usage
conditions. In a Standard Depth model, the ice
bin will hold about 12 pounds of ice. In a Counter
Depth model, the ice bin will hold about 7 pounds
of ice.