Whirlpool WRSA71CIH Owners Manual - Page 5
Ice Maker and Storage Bin
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The Dispenser Light When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either ON or DIM. The display screen indicates which mode is selected. ON: Press LIGHT to turn the dispenser light on. DIM: Press LIGHT a second time to select DIM mode. The dispenser light will remain on, but at a lower intensity. OFF: Press LIGHT a third time to turn ON DIM the dispenser light off. The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see "Troubleshooting" or "Problem Solver" for more information. NOTE: The ice maker has an automatic shutoff to keep the storage bin from overfilling during normal operation. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin, and the ice cubes will raise the shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. When the storage bin is at full capacity, the ice maker will automatically stop ice production, but the ice maker On/ Off switch will remain in the ON (up) position. The Dispenser Lock The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets. NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the controls and dispenser pads. To turn off the ice maker, see "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." ■■ Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser. ■■ Press and hold LOCK a second time to unlock the dispenser. The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked. LOCKED UNLOCKED Ice Maker and Storage Bin Ice production OFF (Shutoff arm UP) Ice production ON (Shutoff arm DOWN) Removing and Replacing the Ice Storage Bin: 1. Press down the release lever and tilt the bucket outward. Use both hands to hold the base of the storage bin, then lift it up and out. ■■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. ■■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained. ■■ Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism. ■■ Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage bin. Style 1 Turning the Ice Maker On/Off: The On/Off switch, located on the left wall of the freezer door, can only be accessed when the ice storage bin has been removed. See the following section for bin removal instructions. A A. Release lever NOTE: It is not necessary to flip the ice maker On/Off switch to the OFF (down) position when removing the storage bin. The storage bin sensor, located on the left wall of the freezer door, stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or the storage bin is removed. A ON B OFF ■■ To turn on the ice maker, flip the switch to the ON (up) position. ■■ To manually turn off the ice maker, flip the switch to the OFF (down) position. A. On/Off switch B. Storage bin sensor 2. Replace the bin by sliding it onto the door, then tilting it back into an upright position. The release lever will click when the bin is securely in place. 5