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Ice Makers

An ice maker, sometimes referred to as ice generator or ice machine is an appliance which makes ice. They are available as small units to be mounted inside the freezer compartment of a refrigerator, or to make larger amounts of ice as a stand-alone machine.

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Where is ice maker water valve?

It is where the supply line is attached to a water line. May be under the kitchen sink or in the basement under the refrigerator in the closest supply line. Should be a hot water line. Hot water because most of the minerals stay in the water heater and the water in the supply line will be cold from sitting. Someone may have put a shutoff at the floor behind the refrigerator, but I doubt it.

What is polar cube?

Polar cube is a device used to maintain cold tissues of a patient.

What is an ether ice machine?

An ether ice machine is a type of refrigeration device used to produce and dispense ice, typically in the form of small, granular particles known as "ether ice." This type of ice is often used in food preservation and presentation, as it cools quickly and maintains a low temperature without melting rapidly. Ether ice machines are commonly found in commercial settings like restaurants, bars, and seafood markets where efficient cooling is essential. They operate by freezing water and using specialized mechanisms to create the desired ice texture.

How do you clean free standing ice machines?

The best way to clean a frozen drink machine is usually guided through a button system. All machines are slightly different however regular cleaning is good practice. One needs to empty the slush from the containers and either manually clean the containers or have the unit self clean through instructions in the service manual.

If your refrigerator is not working and you have an ice maker will shutting th ice maker off stop the water flow?

I don't think so; generally there is a line that runs from the water source (sink or what have you) that should have a shut off valve located somewhere along the line. You should be able to see where the line connects at the back of your refrigerator and hopefully track it back to the source. It's frequently under the kitchen sink. Hope this helps!

When did Thaddeus Lowe invent the ice machine?

he invented the compression ice machine in 1866

Maytag side by side has a new ice maker and a new water pump but the water is not getting to the ice maker what should you check next?

The water pipe from the pump to the ice maker is quite thin; check it to see that it is not plugged.

Check to see that there is water also at the inlet to the water pump. If there is not, check that the pipe leading to the water pump is not plugged.

How does an Ice Maker switch between crushed and cubed ice?

Depending on which way the mechanical switch is positioned, the ice either travels directly out the chute (cubed) or through an auger which crushes the ice before dispensing it.

Can you tap into cold line to fridge for ice maker to install a cold water dispenser for wine bar on opposite wall?

Yes, you can use brass fittings or the plastic fittings that snap onto to the plastic line. I like the snap on fittings.

How do you repair an ice maker on an Amana refrigerator if it is not receiving water after it passes through pipe in the back?

Check the water solenoid valves. On our Kenmore the valves had begun to stick causing the ice maker to fail as it is a timed cycle to fill the tray.

What should you do if your ice maker made lots of ice and then suddenly started only making a few ice cubes a day?

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Check the water inlet tube at the ice maker. It is probably getting blocked!

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Or the solenoid valve is going bad, or it is plugged right before it. In rare cases you could try a defrost of the freezer to see if there was a partially frozen tube.

Why does General electric ice maker keep frosting up?

It is usually due to the ice maker door flap or chute that the ice comes out has an air leak. Shine a flashlight from inside to outside if light shines through then the doorflap may be bad and need to be replaced.

Why does automatic ice maker make ice then turn off?

The automatic ice maker has a bale wire that detects if there is ice in the bucket. If it is full, the ice maker turns off.

How do you run water underneath mobile home to hook up to ice maker?

The water hose has to start from a main water source. Run this hose underneath the mobile home any way you can until it reaches the ice maker and connects.

How do you get rust off ice maker parts?

There are many different ways to remove rust, but they may not be safe for food containers. You also have to bear in mind that the container is likely to rust again, and may not be safe for food. Barkeepers Friend is one of the best products on the market not only for rust stains, but for cleaning in general. Leaving a highly concentrated tea (not herbal) may be able to lift stains.