Maytag Performa 61005031 User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Ice Service

Ice Cube Trays • The initial batch may also contain impurities from tt

new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes fro]

Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an

the first two or three batches should be discarded.

ice storage bin. The bin stacks neatly on top of the ice

cube trays. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold the • When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for sever,

tray upside down over the bin and twist both ends. cubes to be joined together at the ends. They ca

easily be broken apart. The ice maker will continue 1

make ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the wiJ

Automatic Ice Maker (optional) lever arm, shutting the ice maker off.

NOTE: Energy rating guides that are posted on the refrig- I • Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles (

erator at the time of purchase do not include optional ice the ice maker. The motor may have a slight hum, ff

maker energy usage, cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pa

and the water valve may click or "buzz" occasiona H

Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The

number of the appropriate ice maker kit needed for • If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will becon"

installation into these models appears on the data plate, cloud}_ shrink, stick together and taste stale. Empty t2

The kit contains installation instructions and water con- ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewan

nection instructions, water. Be sure to dry the bin before replacing it.

• To remove the ice bin, pull it forward, away from tk

Other models have a factory installed ice maker. The

ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice whil

water inlet tubing assembly required to complete the

the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by liftin

water connection to the water valve is located in a bag the wire lever.

inside the refrigerator. Connect the ice maker to the

water supply as instructed in the separate instructions • To replace the ice bin, reverse the above procedur,

furnished with the refrigerator. Turn the ice maker on by lowering the wire lever arn

• Beverages and foods should not be placed in the i(

storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block ff

wire lever arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction

• Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the wat_

supply is to be shut off for several hours.

For Your Safety

Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic i(

making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugge

in. This will help protect you from possible injury.

will also prevent interference with moving parts of tb

ejector mechanism and the heating element th;

releases the cubes.

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be di_

colored, usually appearing with a green-bluish hu.

• After your refrigerator has been hooked up to the The cause of this unusual discoloration can be a con

water supply, move the wire lever arm into the down bination of factors such as certain characteristics

position. This will start its operation. The ice maker local waters, household plumbing and the accumui_

will fill with water when the freezer reaches the tion of copper salts in an inactive water supply li_

proper temperature, which feeds the ice maker.

• It may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker furnishes Continued consumption of such discolored ice cube

any usable ice cubes. The first one or two batches will may be injurious to health. If such discoloration

probably contain undersized and irregular cubes observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your deale

because of air in the supply line. to purchase and install a water line filter.

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