Ice Service - Kenmore 970-4204 Series Use & Care Manual

Ice Service

If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will
provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During
the initial startup of your refrigerator, no ice will be
produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in
new plumbing lines may cause the ice maker to cycle two
or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no
usage, it will take approximately one to two days to fill the
ice container.
New plumbing connections may cause the first production
of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd flavor.
Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
NOTE
Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories
that may be installed in most models at anytime. Call
1-800-4MY-HOME for information.
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Turning your Ice Maker on
After the plumbing connections have been completed,
the water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice
container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as
possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON
position.
Turning your Ice Maker off
To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks
and locks in the "up" or OFF
position. The ice maker also
turns off automatically when
the ice container is full. If
your model has an adjustable
freezer shelf, place the shelf in
the lower position, so that the
wire signal arm will hit the ice
when the container is full.
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire
signal arm in the ON position. To ensure proper function
of your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately or
turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until
it clicks and locks in the UP position. If the ice maker is
not turned off and the water supply is not connected, the
water valve will make a loud chattering noise.
Ice Production: What To Expect
The ice maker will produce 2 to 3 pounds of ice every 24
hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a
rate of 8 cubes every 75 to 160 minutes.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage
the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and
working properly.
Ice Maker Tips
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor.
Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal
arm is in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will
then produce more ice.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice
separated.
• Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and
during vacations.
• If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of
time, turn the water supply valve to a closed position.
NOTE
For information on ice maker noises, see Normal
Operating Sounds section.
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your dishwasher.
• Wash the ice container in warm water with mild
detergent. Rinse well and dry.
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