15Ice MakerThe Ice Maker makes ice cubes.The Ice Maker starts to make ice cubes as soon asthe appliance has reached the set temperature. Whenthe Ice Cube Container is full, the Ice Maker stops iceproduction automatically., CAUTION:Do not place bottles or food in the Ice CubeContainer in order to cool them quickly. The Ice Makermay be blocked and could be damaged.Switching OnNote:If the Ice Maker is used for the first time and/or aftera long period of not being used, do not use the icethat is produced in the first day for hygienic reasons.Throw the ice cubes away and clean the Ice CubeContainer.1. Make sure that Ice Cube Container is in its placeand locked into position.2. Press the ICE button Ü.The symbol “ICE” is lit on the Display Panel.Switching OffNote:Before switching the Ice Maker Off, it is mostimportant that you switch the Water Supply tothe appliance Off for a few hours.Press the ICE button Ü.Ice and Water Dispenser(not all models)The following can be dispensed as required:▯ cooled water,▯ crushed ice,▯ ice cubes., WARNING:Never reach into the Ice Cube Dispenser opening!Risk of injury!, CAUTION:Do not place bottles or food in the Ice CubeContainer in order to cool them quickly. The Ice Makermay be blocked and could be damaged.Using the Ice and Water DispenserThe Ice and Water Dispenser only works whenthe appliance is connected to the water line.When the appliance has been switched On, it takesapproximately 24 hours until the first batch of icecubes are ready.Once the appliance has been connected, the waterline has to be purged of any trapped air.Run the drinking water and pour out until the watercan be dispensed without bubbles. Pour away the first5 glasses.When using the Ice Maker for the first time, do notuse the first 30-40 ice cubes out of hygienic reasons.Operating the Ice MakerWhen the Freezer Compartment has reached itsfreezing temperature, water flows into the Ice Makerand freezes into ice cubes. When the ice cubes areready, they are automatically discharged into the IceCube Container.Occasionally the sides of the ice cubes stick together.When they are conveyed to the outlet opening, theyusually break away from each other.When the Ice Cube Container is full, the Ice Makerstops ice production automatically.Note:To prevent ice cubes from sticking together,a Rotating Metal Screw (Agitation Function) can beswitched On for 2 seconds (see chapter “Getting toKnow Your Appliance”, section “Ice and WaterDispenser Controls”).