Care and Cleaning
Removal of Mineral Deposits
1. F ill the reservoir with vinegar to the max fill line and run up to three cleaning cycles. Or purchase an Opal
Cleaning Kit and follow instructions inside.
2. I f using vinegar, leave the vinegar in the unit for 18 hours and set a vinegar-soaked towel on the ice chute
overnight to further dissolve any mineral buildup.
3. Clean the sensors with vinegar and wipe clean with water. After draining the vinegar, run three rinse cycles, using
fresh water for each rinse.
Cleaning the Bin and Tray
To clean the ice bin, remove the ice bin from the ice maker and clean with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water.
Rinse thoroughly. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or chemicals.
The drip tray should be wiped dry. Water left in this area may leave deposits. To clean the drip tray, remove the tray
from Opal and use a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water to gently clean the surface. Dry with a soft cloth. Do
not use solvents or chemicals.
Understanding the display
Opal uses an innovative light ring to let you know what it is doing.
Button
Button
Touch once to turn Opal ON or OFF
Touch and hold for 3 seconds to dim the interior lighting if desired.
Display Ring
Displays status of the Opal ice maker. See below for details.
Mode switch (located on back)
Switch in "Ice" position places Opal in ice making mode.
Switch in "Cleaning" position places Opal in cleaning mode.
Falling White: Opal is
currently making ice.
Solid white: Ice bin is
full. Opal is no longer
continuing to make
ice.
White and blue
Switching blue: Opal
needs more water
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White
White
Cleaning
Pulsing yellow: Opal
is in cleaning mode,
awaiting drain and
refill confirmation
Rotating yellow: Opal
is rinsing (cleaning
mode)
Slowly falling white:
Opal is defrosting.
Please do not unplug
or turn off, this takes
30 minutes.
Display Ring
Ice
Yellow
Yellow
White
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