KITCHENAID ICEMAKER - Manuel (Page 9)

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■ Causes higher than recommended operating temperatures
which may lead to component failure.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and the
two screws from the base grille area of the front panel
support. Pull forward to remove the lower access panel.
3. Pull the bottom forward and then pull down to remove the
lower access panel.
4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins and the unit
compartment with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner.
5. Replace the lower access panel using the four screws.
6. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.
Interior Components
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the
bin.
3. Remove the drain cap from the water pan and drain
thoroughly. Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan.
If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan,
and you will have either thin ice or no ice.
4. Remove the two screws that hold the cutter grid cover in
place and remove the cutter grid cover.
5. Unplug the wiring harness from the left side of the cutter grid.
6. Unplug the ice level sensor from the right side of the cutter
grid. Pull the ice level sensor down and forward away from
the cutter grid.
7. Remove the right-hand and left-hand screws. Lift the cutter
grid up and out.
NOTE: Make sure the plastic spacer from the right-hand side
of the cutter grid bracket stays with the cutter grid.
8. Remove the two thumb screws that hold the water pan in
place. Push down with one hand on the front of the pan while
pulling forward on the bottom back side.
9. Remove, clean and replace the ice scoop and ice scoop
holder.
■ After removing the ice scoop, remove the holder by lifting
the front free from the cutter grid cover. Then lift the back
of the holder slightly to release the rear hook and pull
forward.
■ Wash the ice scoop holder along with the other interior
components using the following instructions.
■ Replace the ice scoop holder by aligning the rear hook
with the opening (the holder angles down slightly). Slide
the holder back fully until the front rests securely on the
cutter grid cover.
A. Lower access panel screws
B. Base grille screws
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
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B
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B
A. Cutter grid cover
B. Screws
A. Cutter grid harness
B. Screw
C. Cutter grid
D. Ice level sensor harness
E. Plastic spacer
F. Screw
A. Water pan
B. Water pan thumb screws
C. Drain cap
A. Ice scoop holder
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B
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B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
B
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