Whirlpool ETZOTK - Manual (Page 12)

U S I N G Y O U R R E F R I G E R A T O R
Using the optional automatic ice maker
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice
maker kit number), there are a few things
you will want to 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 it is connected to the water supply.
Instructions for ice maker water supply
hook up are attached to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet.
• The dial or lever on the side of the ice
maker changes the size of the cubes.
• 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 that the water
softener is well maintained and operating
properly.
Up to
stop ice
maker.
Down to
start ice
maker.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM POSSiBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached
at corners • This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion­
ally to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not
operate or ice is not
made fast enough • ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
ON (down) position.
• Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and
wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on
page 8.)
Off-taste or odor in ice • New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
• Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
• Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on pages 18 and 19.
• Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 15
and 16.
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