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C. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use
NOTICE
• During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below to reduce the risk of costly water damage.
• To prevent damage to the water pump, do not leave the control switch in the “WASH”
position for extended periods of time when the water tank is empty.
During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing temperatures,
follow the instructions below. When the appliance is not used for two or three days under
normal conditions, it is suffi cient to move the control switch to the “OFF” position.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:
1) Remove the air fi lter if it has not already been removed.
2) Move the control switch on the control box to the “OFF” position.
3) Wait 3 minutes.
4) Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve and open the icemaker water
supply line drain valve. See Fig. 4, 5 or 6.
5) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
6) Attach compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line drain
valve.
7) Move the control switch to the “ICE” position.
8) Quickly blow the icemaker water supply line out using compressed air or carbon
dioxide.
2. Drain the water tank:
1) Move the control switch on the control box to the “OFF” position.
2) Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.
3) Open the door. Disconnect the silicone hose to drain the water. See Fig. 7.
4) Reconnect the silicone hose back in its correct position after all of the water has
drained.
5) Remove all ice from the storage bin and clean the storage bin.
