CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Your ice-making appliance needs to be cleaned
regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak
efficiency and to avoid premature failure of system
components. See the "Ice Production" section on
page 12.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1.
Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2.
Open the storage bin door and remove any ice
that is in the bin.
3.
Remove the drain cap from the water pan and
drain thoroughly. Replace the drain cap securely.
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A. Drain Cap
4.
To remove, pull out on the bottom of the cutter
grid cover until the snaps release.
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5.
Unplug the wiring harness from the left side of
the cutter grid.
B
A. Cutter grid cover
B. Screw (on some models)
6.
Unplug the ice level sensor from the right side
of the cutter grid. Pull the ice level sensor down
and forward away from the cutter grid.
7.
Remove the right-hand and left-hand screws
from the cutter grid. Lift the cutter grid up and
out.
NOTE: Make sure the plastic spacer from the
right-hand side of the cutter grid bracket remains
attached to the cutter grid.
8.
Remove the mounting screw that holds the
water pan in place. Pull out on the front of the
water pan.
9.
Disconnect the pump bracket from the water pan
and unplug the water pan drain pump.
10.
Wash the interior components, storage bin, door
gasket, ice scoop, and ice scoop holder with
mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in
clean water. Clean the same parts with a solution
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of 1 Tbsp. (14.8 mL) of household bleach in 1 gal.
(3.8 L) warm water. Thoroughly rinse again, using
clean water.
11.
To replace the water pan, set the water pan
inside the ice bin and hook up the water pan
pump. Snap the pump bracket back onto the
water pan and place back into position. Secure
the water pan by replacing the mounting screw.
12.
Slide the cutter grid back into place and secure
it by replacing the right-hand screw and plastic
spacer. Then tighten the left-hand screw.
Reconnect the cutter grid harness and the ice
level sensor harness.
13.
Replace the cutter grid cover.
14.
Gently wipe the control panel with a soft, clean
dishcloth using warm water and a mild liquid
dish detergent.
15.
Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.
Check the following:
Drain cap from the water pan is securely in
place. If the drain cap is loose, water will empty
from the water pan, and you will have either thin
ice or no ice.
Hose from water pan is inserted into the storage
bin drain opening.
After cleaning, make sure that all controls are
set properly and that no control indicators
are flashing.