Enjoy crystal-clear ice every day. Here’s how to deep clean your refrigerator’s ice system easily.
Why Regular Deep Cleaning Matters
Even if your ice looks clean, bacteria and mineral buildup can accumulate inside the ice maker. Regular deep cleaning keeps your ice fresh, odourfree, and transparent.
Cleaning Frequency – By Part
1 Water Tank and Filter
Once a week
2 Ice Box
Every 3 months
3 Ice Tray
Once a week
How to Clean the Water Tank and Filter
Open the lid and clean the water tank with water.
Rotate the water filter to unhook and remove the water filter.
Gently wash the water filter in water. Remove the rubber gasket on the edge and clean it with water.
Note: If there is water deposit or pipe blockages in the Water filter, ice may not be made properly.
Remove the rubber gasket on the edge and clean it with water.
Put the water filter and rubber gasket back into place. Then install water tank to its original position.
How to Clean the Ice Box
Press and hold the “Auto Ice Clean” icon for 3 seconds to start Auto Ice Off. Then, the LED below the Auto Ice Off icon will turn on.
Lift and pull the ice box forward until it is completely removed.
Remove the custom divider and ice scoop. Rinse them with water, then wipe or let them air-dry before reattaching them to the ice box. Wipe the ice box with a cloth soaked in diluted neutral detergent.
Note: Avoid removing the lubricating gel.
Push the ice box until it reaches the edge of the ice box holder. Then press and hold the “Auto Ice Clean” icon for 3 seconds and restart to make ice automatically.
How to Clean the Ice Tray with Auto Ice Clean Mode
Pull out the ice tray and remove all ice cubes from the tray (after ice cubes are fully formed), then reinsert the ice tray.
Open the lid of the water tank and fill it with water.
Press and hold AUTO ICE CLEAN for 10 seconds to activate. At the same time, the refrigerator will sound a notification and begin cleaning the the ice tray automatically using the water in the tank.
When the beeping stops and the Auto Ice Clean icon turns off, the cleaning is complete and Auto Ice Making will resume. Remove the ice box, discard any water in the ice tray, and wipe it dry.
How to Clean the Ice Tray Manually
Press and hold the “Auto Ice Clean” icon for 3 seconds to start Auto Ice Off. Then, the LED below the Auto Ice Off icon will turn on.
Turn the knob to unlock, then pull the lever towards you to remove the ice tray.
Do not rub the surface with a sponge, etc. (If the ice tray is scratched, it might hinder proper ice release, potentially causing a malfunction.)
Note: The Ice Tray and the frame cannot be separated.
Push the tray in until it makes a clicking sound. Turn the knob to the lock position. Use the Operation Panel to resume ice making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Auto Ice Clean Mode is sufficient for everyday dirt, but if you are particularly concerned about cleanliness, you can also clean it manually.
Wash with water.
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