The automatic metal wire bail feeler arm or optical sensor mechanism on a residential refrigerator ice maker should be left in the down position during normal daily operation to allow continuous ice production. When the arm is in the down position, the ice maker can cycle freely and manufacture ice cubes until the storage bin fills up completely. When the ice bucket reaches maximum capacity, the rising pile of ice pushes the feeler arm upward into the up position, which mechanically triggers an internal switch to pause ice production until you empty the bin. You can troubleshoot operational states easily. You can verify proper standby operation when lowering the arm resumes harvesting, while lifting it stops production immediately.
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