Maytag MIM1555ZRS Use & Care Guide - Page 11

4. Using the arrow pointing to the alignment pin on the side of the filter and the arrow inside the control housing, align the alignment pin with the cutout notch and insert the filter into the housing. AB C D F A. Alignment pin B. Unlocked symbol C. Locked symbol E D. Cutout notch inside control housing E. Arrow pointing to cutout notch F. Arrow pointing to alignment pin 5. Turn the filter clockwise until it locks into the housing. Ensure that the alignment arrow on the filter head aligns with the locked symbol on the control box housing. NOTE: If the filter is not correctly locked into the housing, the ice maker will not produce ice. A A. Alignment arrow aligned with locked symbol The Water Filter Status Light The water filter status lights will help you know when to change your water filter. ■ The "Order Filter" status light will be illuminated when it is time to order a replacement filter. ■ The "Replace Filter" status light will be illuminated when it is time to replace the filter. ■ Replacing the disposable water filter with a new filter will automatically reset the filter status tracking feature. See "Using the Controls." NOTES: ■ "Replace Filter" will remain illuminated if a filter is not installed. ■ The "Filter" status light will flash if the filter is not correctly installed or there is an obstruction in the water line. Replace the Water Filter To purchase a replacement water filter, see "Accessories." Replace the disposable water filter when indicated on the water filter status display or at least every 9 months. If the ice making rate decreases before the Replace Filter light illuminates, then replace the filter. 1. Locate the water filter compartment in the right-hand side of the control housing. See Step 3 in the "Install Water Filter" section. 2. Turn the water filter counterclockwise (to the left), and pull it straight out of the compartment. NOTE: There may be some water in the filter. Some spilling may occur. 3. Install the replacement water filter by following steps 2 through 5 in the "Install the Water Filter" section. ICE MAKER USE How Your Ice Maker Works When you first start your ice maker, the water pan will fill and the system will rinse itself before starting to make ice. The rinsing process takes about 5 minutes. 2. When the desired thickness is reached, the ice sheet is released and slides onto a cutter grid. The grid divides the sheet into individual cubes. Under normal operating conditions, the ice maker will cycle at preset temperatures. The ice level sensor located in the ice storage bin will monitor the ice levels. IMPORTANT: If the water supply to the ice maker is turned off, be sure to set the ice maker control to OFF. The Ice Making Process 1. Water is constantly circulated over a freezing plate. As the water freezes into ice, the minerals in the water are rejected. This produces a sheet of ice with a low mineral content. 3. The water containing the rejected minerals is drained after each freezing cycle. 4. Fresh water enters the machine for the next ice making cycle. 11