Maytag MFX2570AEM Use & Care Guide - Page 12
Water and Ice Dispensers
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Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin To Remove the Ice Storage Bin: 1. Hold the base of the storage bin and press the release button. 2. Pull out the storage bin. To Replace the Ice Storage Bin: IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to turn the auger driver, behind the ice bin, counterclockwise to properly align the ice bin with the auger driver. The ice storage bin must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing. 1. Slide the ice bin into the guide rails located on either side of the enclosure. 2. Push the ice bin in until resistance is felt. Raise the front slightly and push the ice bin in until an audible "click" is heard. A A. Auger driver Ice Production Rate ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. ■ The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. ■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator temperature. See "Using the Controls." Wait 24 hours between adjustments. NOTE: Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream, harder. Remember ■ 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 bin. This can cause damage to the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. ■ Do not store anything in the ice storage bin. Water and Ice Dispensers IMPORTANT: ■ After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser pad (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 4 gal. (15 L) has been dispensed. This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for use. Additional flushing may be required in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser. ■ Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water. ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. ■ The dispensing system will not operate when the refrigerator door is open. Calibrate Measured Fill Household water pressure may affect the accuracy of the Measured Fill feature. So, for optimum performance of your water dispenser, you must first calibrate Measured Fill. IMPORTANT: Flush the water system before calibrating Measured Fill. 1. Place a sturdy measuring cup (1 cup size) on the dispenser tray centered in front of the water dispenser paddle. NOTE: Depending on your model, a measuring cup may be provided. A B A. Water dispenser paddle B. Measuring cup (1 cup) 2. Press and hold the OPTIONS and LOCK buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The words "Back" and "1 Cup" will appear on the display screen. Also, the Calibrate Measured Fill icon will illuminate and remain lit while the Measured Fill feature is being calibrated. 12