And finally, remove the two thumbscrews that hold the water pan in place.NOTE:В EnsureВ the plastic spacer from the right-hand sideВ of the cutter grid bracket stays with the cutter grid.

Remove the right-hand and left-hand screws.

Pull the ice level sensor down and forward away from the cutter grid.

Unplug the ice level sensor from the right side of the cutter grid.

Unplug the wiring harness from the left side of the cutter grid.

Remove the two screws that hold the cutter grid cover in place and remove the cutter grid cover.

If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan, and you will have either thin ice or no ice. Securely replace the drain cap on the water pan. Remove the drain cap from the water pan and drain thoroughly.Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the bin.To begin cleaning the cutter grid, follow these instructions: Press and hold the 'On' buttonВ to resume ice production.NOTE: Severe scale buildup may require repeated cleanings with a fresh quantity of cleaning solution. Otherwise, if the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan and you will have either thin ice or no ice at all.

Be sure to replace the drain cap securely on the water pan. If cleaning solution drains from the water pan, you should run the clean cycle again. Look toВ see if any cleaning solution is left in the water pan.

After the cleaning cycle is complete, remove the drain cap from the water pan.

During the cleaning cycle, the system will both clean and rinse itself. When the indicator light turns greenВ (approximately 70 minutes), the cleaning cycle is complete. (See the 'Using the controls' section below.) The light will blink,В indicating that the cleaning cycle is in process. Fill the bottle twice with tap water and pour it into the water pan.

Pour one bottle of solution into the water pan.

Use one 16-oz (473 mL) bottle of approved ice maker cleaner.

Read and follow all handling information on the cleaner bottle before completing the steps below.

If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan and you will have either thin ice or no ice.

Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan.

Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan located inside the storage bin as shown.

Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall into the storage bin.

We recommendВ using the AffreshВ®В Ice Machine Cleaner part number 4396808. You will need to use one 16-ounce (473 mL) bottle of approved ice maker cleaner. How often you need to clean the system depends on upon how hard your water is - you may need to clean the system as often as every 6 months if you begin to see buildup. Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. If the 'Cleaning Cycle' button is illuminated or after 9 months has elapsed, itвЂ™s time to clean the ice maker. It is recommended that you clean the ice maker when the status light changes to red or when ice production significantly decreases. The light will change from green to yellow, indicating it is almost time to clean your ice maker. Doing so helpsВ avoid premature failure of system components.В Moreover, the 'Clean Cycle' button status light will prompt you when it is time to clean your ice maker. KitchenAid Ice Maker, need to be cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency. The ice-making system and the air-cooled condenser of the

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