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Supply line installation must comply with all

applicable plumbing codes. The ¼” tubing, and

any other plumbing materials required, should be

obtained locally.

The ice maker should be connected to a frequently

used cold water line to ensure a fresh water

supply. Be sure to leak test all connections after

the water supply has been turned on.

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The amount of water fill is directly proportional to

the length of time terminals “C-NC” of the water fill

switch are closed. Closing occurs when the switch

plunger drops into a cavity formed in the cam.

Different water valves have different flow rates. For

this reason, anytime a water valve is replaced, the

water fill must be checked and the fill switch must

be adjusted if needed.

The correct water fill volume is 80 to 100 cc. To

measure the fill volume, test-cycle the Ice Maker

and collect the water. Measure in a container

calibrated in cubic centimeters (CC) the fill time is

5.0 seconds.

The fill volume is adjusted by increasing or

decreasing the length of time the water fill switch

remains closed.

To adjust the water fill switch, first determine how

much water is needed. The adjusting screw is

calibrated so that one complete revolution

changes the water fill about 18 cubic centimeters.

Turning the screw clockwise decreases the fill,

while turning counterclockwise increases the fill.

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Operation of the ice Maker, water refilling, and

controlled ice storage, require proper functioning

and timing of all components.

Consider the following:

• Has refrigerator been properly installed and

connected to sources of electrical power and

water?

• Has freezer compartment evaporator pulled

down to temperature?

• Is the ice maker turned on?

• Have several ice making cycles been

completed to remove all the air form the water

lines?

• Do the ejector blades make two revolutions

per cycle? Is ice stored on blades after

harvest?

• Is the water solenoid wired in series with the

mold heater?

It may be necessary, on occasion, to test-cycle an

ice maker to check its operation. This can be done

on the repair bench or while mounted in the

refrigerated compartment.

If the ice maker is in an operating freezer, take

precautions against the formation of condensate

by allowing the cold, metal components to warm

up before removing the front cover. This can be

expedited by cycling the assembly with the cover

in place and the water supply valve closed.

To manually cycle the ice maker, push the on off

switch to the on position then push in harder

against the spring loaded second set of contacts

in the switch and hold in until the hold switch

circuit to the motor is completed. When the motor

starts, all components except the ice maker

thermostat should perform normally. Once the ice

maker completes its cycle, if additional testing is

necessary you can you can push in on the switch

again to start the ice maker into another cycle.

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