Heartland 311500L User Guide
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Use & Care Guide
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Allow approximately 24 hours after installation to
receive first harvest of ice.
receive first harvest of ice.
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Discard ice created within first 12 hours of
operation to assure system is flushed of
impurities.
operation to assure system is flushed of
impurities.
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Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm
until click is heard.
until click is heard.
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Ice maker will remain in the off position until arm
is pushed down.
is pushed down.
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The first one or two batches will probably contain
undersized and irregular cubes because of air in
the supply line.
undersized and irregular cubes because of air in
the supply line.
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When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together at the ends.
They can easily be broken
apart. The ice maker will
continue to make ice until
the supply of ice cubes
raises the sensor arm,
shutting the ice maker off
.
several cubes to be joined together at the ends.
They can easily be broken
apart. The ice maker will
continue to make ice until
the supply of ice cubes
raises the sensor arm,
shutting the ice maker off
.
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If bucket is not positioned
properly it may prevent automatic shut-off as ice
cubes may not accumulate to raise the sensor
arm.
properly it may prevent automatic shut-off as ice
cubes may not accumulate to raise the sensor
arm.
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Certain sounds may accompany the various
cycles of the ice maker. The motor may have a
slight hum, the cubes will rattle as they fall into an
empty storage pan and the water valve may click
or “buzz” occasionally.
cycles of the ice maker. The motor may have a
slight hum, the cubes will rattle as they fall into an
empty storage pan and the water valve may click
or “buzz” occasionally.
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If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will
become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste
stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and
wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin
thoroughly before replacing it .
become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste
stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and
wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin
thoroughly before replacing it .
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Beverages and foods should not be placed in the
ice storage bin for quick chilling. These items
can block the sensor arm, causing the ice maker
to malfunction.
ice storage bin for quick chilling. These items
can block the sensor arm, causing the ice maker
to malfunction.
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Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water
supply is to be shut off for several hours.
supply is to be shut off for several hours.
To Remove the Ice Bin:
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Pull it forward, away from the ice maker. To avoid
the ice maker dumping ice while the bin is
removed, turn the ice maker off by raising the
sensor arm.
the ice maker dumping ice while the bin is
removed, turn the ice maker off by raising the
sensor arm.
To Install the Ice Bin:
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Reverse the above procedure. Turn the ice
maker on by lowering the sensor arm.
maker on by lowering the sensor arm.
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
observe the following:
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Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect
you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism and the heating element that
releases the cubes.
automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect
you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism and the heating element that
releases the cubes.
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Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes
may be discolored, usually appearing with a
green-bluish hue. The cause of this unusual
discoloration can be a combination of factors
such as certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing and the
accumulation of copper salts in an inactive
water supply line which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed, discard the ice
cubes and contact your dealer to purchase
and install a water line filter.
may be discolored, usually appearing with a
green-bluish hue. The cause of this unusual
discoloration can be a combination of factors
such as certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing and the
accumulation of copper salts in an inactive
water supply line which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed, discard the ice
cubes and contact your dealer to purchase
and install a water line filter.
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Water damage due to improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew growth.
connection may cause mold/mildew growth.
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Clean up water and ice spills to avoid personal
injury and to prevent mold/mildew growth.
injury and to prevent mold/mildew growth.
Ice and Water
Water Dispenser
36” Models only
The Water Dispenser is located on the left side
wall of the fresh food section. This design is for
cold water dispensing only.
wall of the fresh food section. This design is for
cold water dispensing only.
To Dispense Water:
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Hold container under spout
and press dispenser pad.
and press dispenser pad.
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