Whirlpool 3ET22DKXDN00 - Manual (Page 15)

Using the optional automatic ice maker
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.
Solving common ice maker problems.
UP to
stop ice
maker.
DOWN to
start ice
maker.
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 not • ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower level to the ON
operate or ice is not (down) position.
made fast enough
• 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 • New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored
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 20.
• Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 17.
• Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be .
required to remove them.
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