Kenmore 6580 Use and Care Guide - Page 17

ice Service ff your refrigerator has an automatic [cemaker, 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 Icemaker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. With no usage, it wi[[ take approximately the ice container. one to two days to fi[[ 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 Icemakers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at anytime. Call 1-800-4MY-HOME_ for information. Turning your Icemaker on After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice container under the Icemaker, pushing it as far back as possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position. Turning your Icemaker off To stop the Icemaker, lift the wire signal arm until it dicks _ CAUTION Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the Icemaker. ff the Icemaker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly. Icemaker 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 Icemaker will then produce more ice. * Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. Stop the Icemaker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. If the Icemaker will be turned off: for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to a closed position. NOTE For information on Icemaker noises, see Normal Operating Sounds section. _ CAUTION andpoIosiCtiokSn.TinhethIceem"aukpe"r OraOlsFoF turns off: automatically when the ice container is full. if your model has an adiustable freezer shelf, place the shelf in the lower position, so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the container is full. DO NOT place the ice container in your dishwasher. i • Wash the ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry. ........ IMPORTANT Your Icemaker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position. To ensure proper function of your Icemaker, hook up water supply immediately or turn Icemaker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP position, ff the Icemaker 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 Icemaker 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. 17