Use and Care Manual
49-1000471 Rev. 1 15
Not all features are on all models.
Automatic Icemaker
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—
approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, 
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temperature, number of door openings and other use 
conditions.
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is made to the icemaker, set the power switch in the 
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When the refrigerator has been connected to the water 
supply, set the power switch to the ON position.
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(–10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 
hours to begin making ice cubes.
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fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the 
water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler 
arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the 
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cubes to be joined together.
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cloudy, taste stale and shrink. 
CAUTION
 Avoid contact with the moving parts of 
the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element 
(located on the bottom of the ice maker) that releases 
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automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is 
plugged in.
Special note about dispenser models:
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tilted out as shown in the illustrations, and it will hold 
itself up while you take ice out or turn the icemaker 
power switch on and off. Be sure to put the bin back in 
place before closing the door.
ŶTo restore your ice level from an empty bucket 
stage, the following steps are recommended:
1. 12 hours after the first batch of ice has fallen into the 
bin, dispense 3 to 4 cubes.
2. After an additional 6 hours, dispense 3 to 4 cubes 
again.
These steps will restore your ice level in the shortest 
amount of time.
NOTE:
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may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making 
one batch of ice.
Automatic Icemaker
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Power 
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Power Switch
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Power Light
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