Hotpoint CTX14 - Icemaker and Ice Trays; Automatic Icemaker Operation; Ice Discoloration Warning

Iceservice
AutomaticIcemaker
(onmodelssoequipped)
Youricernakerwill produceeight
cubes percycle—approximately
IW cubesin a 24-hourperiod,
dependingon freezer compartment
temperature,roomtemperature,
numberof’door openingsand other
use conditions.
If your refrigerator is operated
before water connection is made
to the icemaker,keep the
icemakerfeeler arm in the STOP
(up) position as shown below.
Feeler Arm in
Icemaker
STOP (uP)position
Ice Storage
Bin
When refrigeratorhas been
connectedti water suppiy~move
the feeler arm to the ON (down)
position.
Feeler Arm in
ON position
Icemakingwillcontinueuntilthe
feeler arm sensesa sufficient
accumulationoficecubesin the
storagebin and haltsthe operation
temporarily.For maximumice
storage,levelthe storedcubeswith
yourhandoccasiona~y.Besure
nothinginterfereswiththe swingof
the feelerarm.
The icemakerejectscubesin
groupsofeightand itis normal for
severalcubesto bejoined together.
Once youricemakeris in
operation9throwawaythe first
few batchesof icecub=. This will
flush awayany impuritiesin the
waterline. Do the samethingafter
vacationsor extendedperiodswhen
ice isn’tused.
caution:
Under certain rare
circumstances,ice cubesmay
be discolored,usuaUyaping
with a green-bluishhue. The
causeofthisunusualdiscoloration
isapparentlyduetoacombination
of factorssuch ascertain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbingand the
accumulation of copper saltsin
an inactivewater supplyline
which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumptionof such
discolored ice cubes may be
injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubesand
contact your Hotpoint Factory
Service Center or an authorized
Customer Care” servicer.
NIoYeieemaker
feelerarm to
STOP (lip) position when:
@home water supply is to be off for
several hours
o ice storage ~i~ lS tobe removed
for a period of time
If ice is used infrequently,old
cubeswi~ becomecloudyand taste
stie and will shrink. Empty ice
e
storagebin periodicallyand washit
in lukewarmwater.
If tMsis yourfirsticemaker,
you’llheir occasionalsoundsthat
maybe unftiar. Theyare normal
icemakingsoundsand are not
causefor concern.
Icemys
(onmodelssoequipped) , ,
Ice traysare designedto release ice
cubes easily.Hold tray upside-
down overa containerand twist
both ends to release cubes.
Foronly one or two ice cubes,
leavethe tray right-sideup, twist
both ends slightlyand remove
desired number of cubes.
Wash ice traysand storage bin in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.