KitchenAid Side-by-Side Referigerator User Manual
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2. To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to
the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure
the ice maker will not continue to operate.
the ice maker will not continue to operate.
To increase ice production rate:
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In normal ice production, the ice maker should produce
approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice
is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control
toward a higher (colder) number. Wait 24 hours between each
increase.
approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice
is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control
toward a higher (colder) number. Wait 24 hours between each
increase.
To remove and replace the ice bin:
1. Flip up the covering panel.
1. Ice maker cover
2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up)
position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be
made.
made.
3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull the ice bin forward.
4. Replace the bin by pushing it in all the way or the dispenser
will not work. Push the wire shutoff arm down to the ON
position to restart ice production. Make sure the door is
closed tightly.
position to restart ice production. Make sure the door is
closed tightly.
Style 2
To turn the ice maker on/off:
The ON/OFF switch is located on the top right side of the freezer
compartment.
compartment.
1. To turn the ice maker on, slide the control to the ON (left)
position.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. The ice
maker sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the
control will remain in the ON (left) position.
maker sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the
control will remain in the ON (left) position.
2. To manually turn the ice maker off, slide the control to the
OFF (right) position.
To remove and replace the ice storage bucket:
1. Hold the base of the storage bin with both hands and press
the release button to lift the storage bin up and out.
NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the
OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The
sensor cover (“flipper door”) on the left wall of the freezer
stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or
the storage bin is removed.
OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The
sensor cover (“flipper door”) on the left wall of the freezer
stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or
the storage bin is removed.
2. Replace the storage bin on the door and push down to make
sure it is securely in place.
Clean the ice storage bin or bucket
1. Empty the ice container. Use warm water to melt the ice if
necessary.
NOTE: Never use anything sharp to break up the ice in the
bin or bucket. This can cause damage to the ice container
and the dispenser mechanism.
bin or bucket. This can cause damage to the ice container
and the dispenser mechanism.
2. Wash ice bin or bucket with a mild detergent, rinse well and
dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
solvents.
REMEMBER
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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days
to completely fill ice container.
to completely fill ice container.
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Discard the first three batches of ice produced to avoid
impurities that may be flushed out of the system.
impurities that may be flushed out of the system.
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The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of
the water supplied to your ice maker.
the water supplied to your ice maker.
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