Westinghouse WHE6170, User Manual

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with particles, less water is delivered to the 

ice maker during each cycle. Remember, if it 

has been six months or longer since you last 

changed your water filter, replace the water 

filter with a new one. Poor quality household 

water may require the filter to be changed 

more frequently. 

Ice maker/dispenser tips

•  If your refrigerator is not connected to a 

   water supply or the water supply is turned  

  off, turn off the ice maker as described in  

  the previous section.

•  The following sounds are normal when the  

  ice maker is operating:

    -  Motor running

    -  Ice dropping into ice bin

    -  Water valve opening or closing

    -  Running water

•  If you need a large quantity of ice at one  

  time, it is best to get cubes directly from  

  the ice bin.

•  Ice cubes stored too long may develop an  

  odd flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained  

 below.

•  When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal  

  to have a small quantity of little pieces   

  along with the whole cubes.

•  To avoid splashing, dispense ice into your  

  container before adding liquids.

•  It is normal for ice to fill to the top of the  

  ice bin.

   CAUTION

      If the water supply to your refrigerator  

      is softened, be sure the softener is  

      properly maintained. Chemicals from a  

      water softener can damage the ice  

     maker. 

Cleaning the ice maker 

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular 

intervals, especially prior to vacation or 

moving.

1.  Turn off the icemaker.

2. Remove the ice bin by pulling straight out.

3. Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with  

  mild detergent. Do not use harsh or  

  abrasive cleaners. Do not place in  

  dishwasher. Rinse with clear water.

4. Allow the ice bin to dry completely before  

  placing it back into the freezer.

5. Place ice bin back into position. Turn the  

  ice maker on.

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

•  An extended power failure (one hour or  

  longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to  

  melt and refreeze together after power is  

  restored, jamming the dispenser  

 mechanism.

•  You do not use the ice dispenser  

  frequently. Ice cubes will freeze together  

  in the bin, jamming the dispenser  

 mechanism.

Removing Ice Bin

Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the 

cubes or clean as explained above.

   CAUTION

      NEVER use an ice pick or similar  

      sharp instrument to break up the ice.  

      This could damage the ice bin and  

      dispenser mechanism. 
     To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. 

     Before replacing the ice bin, make sure  

      it is completely dry.

   IMPORTANT

      When removing or replacing the ice  

      bin, avoid rotating the auger in the ice  

      bin. If the auger is accidentally  

      rotated, you must realign the auger  

      by turning it in 45 degree turns (see  

      below) until the ice bin fits into place  

      with the drive mechanism. If the auger  

      is not properly aligned when replacing  

      the ice bin, the refrigerator will not  

      dispense ice. The fresh food door also  

      may not close properly causing warm  

      air to leak into the fresh food  

     compartment.