Refrigerator with improved icemaker having air flow control

Details Refrigerator with improved icemaker having air flow control Refrigerator with improved icemaker having air flow control

2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Tapolcai, William E. (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Means producing shaped or modified congealed product

Thawing means

C062S353000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11421791

ABSTRACT:
An improved icemaker is provided for a refrigerator. The improvements include tilting the ice mold to assure that the ice cavity nearest the thermostat is filled with water; controlling air flow to the mold to promote rapid freezing of water in the mold cavities; raising the perimeter walls of the mold to minimize water spillage; and providing hooks on the mold for routing electrical wires.

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