How to Cycle an Icemaker
Most automatic icemakers, whether standalone models or units built into a refrigerator, work with a sensor bar to detect the level of ice in the storage bin. When the bar reaches a certain level, it closes a circuit that triggers operation of the unit. If the sensor bar doesn't operate correctly or you need to get a fresh harvest of ice underway, tripping the timer gear on the unit bypasses the automatic function to start ice production immediately. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Open the freezer door to locate the unit, typically in the upper left corner. Press the switch on the icemaker to the "on" position if necessary.
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Pull out and empty the ice storage bin. Replace the bin in position beneath the icemaker.
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Flex the end cap of the icemaker at the sides, pulling outward gently to remove this cover.
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Turn the metal or nylon gear on the end of the icemaker clockwise until it clicks and you hear the unit begin to hum, indicating a new cycle has begun. Use pliers to turn the gear wheel gently if you are unable to rotate the part by hand.
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Replace the cover cap over the end of the icemaker and snap into place.
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Close the freezer door.
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Tips & Warnings
Work quickly, as icemakers take longer to cycle if the freezer door is left open and the interior temperature begins to rise. Many icemakers won't produce ice until the unit's thermostat registers a temperature between 8 and 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
