Refrigerator with temperature control

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

Ice maker

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.

Method and apparatus for routing utilities in a refrigerator

Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated. Further disclosed in this application is an improved pass-through hinge for routing utilities, including water and electricity, from the door to the body of the refrigerator. The improved hinge features a hollow hinge pin through which utilities may be routed, thereby overcoming the deficiencies of the current state of the art.

Refrigerator with temperature control

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

Refrigerator with temperature control

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

REFRIGERATOR ICE COMPARTMENT LATCH AND COVER

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally fowled with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator compartment;a freezer compartment;an ice making compartment in the refrigerator compartment; andan ice dispenser having a chute, whereby said ice making compartment has an opening in mating engagement with the chute; anda seal between the opening and the chute to prevent cold air from passing from the ice making compartment to the refrigerator compartment.2. The refrigerator of whereby the refrigerator compartment includes a door claim 1 , whereby the ice dispenser is in the door.3. The refrigerator of whereby the chute engages the opening upon closing of the door.4. The refrigerator of whereby the chute and the opening are opposingly angled to provide additional sealing upon closing of the door.5. The refrigerator of further including an intermediate piece between the chute and the opening to improve the seal between the chute and the opening.6. The refrigerator of whereby the intermediate piece is selected from the group consisting of a resilient seal claim 5 , spring claim 5 , and elastic material.7. The refrigerator of whereby the chute further includes a blocking mechanism to decrease flow of air within the chute.8. The refrigerator of ...

Refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser having an improved ice chute air seal

A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal.

Refrigerator with temperature control

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

Ice compartment assembly for refrigerator

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

Independent self-close mechanism for pullout drawer

A self-closing drawer slide for a refrigerator includes a slide assembly operable between expanded and non-expanded positions and having first and second slides that are slidably engaged. The first slide is removably attached directly or indirectly to the refrigerator interior wall. An actuator is operably coupled to the second slide. A modular self-closing mechanism is releasably attached to an interior refrigerator wall separate from the slide assembly. A slider is attached to a spring and slidably engaged with the self-closing mechanism. The slider is positionable by the actuator between extended and retracted positions. The slider is adapted to be disengaged from the extended position by the actuator, allowing slider movement to the retracted position under force of the spring and which consequently pulls the actuator and a third slide, causing slide assembly movement to the non-expanded position.

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of controlling operation of a refrigerator comprising:a. obtaining temperature readings from each of a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment and an ice compartment in an upper corner of the fresh food compartment in a interior space of the refrigerator;b. monitoring ambient temperature external of the space;c. communicating the readings in electrical temperature signals to an intelligent control;d. calculating with the intelligent control a temperature value for each of the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment, and the ice compartment based on at least two of the ice compartment, fresh food compartment, freezer compartment, and ambient temperature readings.2. The method of wherein the interior space is enclosed by a cabinet which comprises a top claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , left side claim 1 , right side claim 1 , and back wall claim 1 , and the ice compartment is disposed at or near the top claim 1 , left claim 1 , and back walls.3. The method of wherein the fresh food compartment is in an upper portion of the cabinet.4. The method of wherein the freezer ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of operating a refrigerated appliance having a cabinet comprising:a. providing an ice compartment in an upper and side position in the cabinet;b. sensing temperature in the ice compartment;c. sensing temperature in the cabinet at other than in the ice compartment; andd. controlling temperature of the ice compartment based on the sensed temperatures.2. The method of wherein the cabinet comprises top claim 1 , left claim 1 , right claim 1 , bottom claim 1 , and back walls claim 1 , a fresh food compartment nearer to top of the cabinet and a freezer compartment below the fresh food compartment claim 1 , and the ice compartment is in the fresh food compartment at the top claim 1 , left and back walls of the cabinet.3. The method of wherein the sensing of temperature other than the ice compartment comprises sensing temperature of one or more of:a. the fresh food compartment;b. the freezer compartment;c. the ice compartment; andd. ambient external air around the appliance.4. The method of further comprising storing a temperature set point for at least one of the compartments.5. The ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of operating a refrigerated appliance having a cooling system adapted to influence temperature to fresh food , freezer and ice compartments within a cabinet comprising:a. setting a temperature set point for each said compartment;b. operating the cooling system based on at least two of the set points.2. The method of further comprising monitoring temperature of at least one of the compartments and operating the cooling system based also on the monitored temperature.3. The method of further comprising monitoring at least one state associated with the appliance and operating the cooling system based also on the monitored state.4. The method of further comprising:a. monitoring temperature of at least one of the compartments,b. monitoring at least one state of the appliance, andc. operating the cooling system based also on the monitored temperature and state.5. The method of wherein the ice compartment is in the fresh food compartment.6. The method of wherein the cabinet has a top claim 5 , bottom claim 5 , left side claim 5 , right side and back claim 5 , and the ice compartment is ...

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A method of supplying ice from a refrigerator comprising:a. providing a cabinet having an interior space with an opening along a front side;b. partitioning an upper portion of the interior space from the remaining interior space below;c. sub-partitioning the upper portion of the interior space into a fresh food compartment and an ice compartment, each of the fresh food compartment and ice compartment having openings facing the front side of the cabinet;d. covering the fresh food compartment and ice compartment with the same door when the door is in a closed position but providing access to the both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment when the door is in an open position;e. placing an ice maker in the ice compartment; andf. covering and uncovering the opening to the ice compartment with a cover on a removable ice bin that fits within the ice compartment.2. The method of wherein the sub-partitioning is with a formed liner that fits within the upper portion of the interior space.3. The method of wherein the formed liner has an exterior claim 2 , an interior claim 2 , back ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A system of operating a refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having an interior space and an exterior;b. one or more thermally insulated sub-spaces in an upper corner of the interior space of the cabinet;c. an ice maker in the interior space of the cabinet;d. a cooling sub-system capable of producing a range of air temperatures in the ice maker and each of the one or more thermally insulated sub-spaces;e. a plurality of temperature sensors in locations relative the cabinet;f. a user-interface for entering user-selectable temperature instructions;g. a refrigerator controller operatively connected to the cooling sub-system, the ice maker, the temperature sensors, and the user-interface, the controller operating the cooling sub-system based on readings of at least two temperature sensors.2. The system of wherein the insulated spaces comprise:a. a fresh food compartment;b. a freezer compartment; andc. an ice compartment.3. The system of wherein the cooling sub-system comprises:a. an evaporator/condenser;b. air ducting to one or more of the interior spaces;c. one or more fans;d. one ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A system comprising:a refrigerator cabinet;a fresh food compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;a fresh food compartment temperature set point associated with the fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;a freezer compartment temperature set point associated with the freezer compartment;an ice compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;an ice compartment set point associated with the ice compartment;an ice maker disposed within the ice compartment;a cooling sub-system adapted for cooling the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment, and the ice compartment;a user interface configured to receive a user selection of the fresh food compartment temperature set point and the freezer compartment set point;an intelligent control operatively connected to the cooling sub-system, the ice maker and the user-interface, the controller operating the cooling sub-system using the fresh food compartment set point, the freezer compartment set point, and the ice compartment set point.2. The system of wherein the ice compartment is ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. An apparatus for operating a refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having plural zones including an upper zone defined by a top, back, and opposite sidewalls of the cabinet;b. an ice compartment in the upper zone at or near the top and back, and one of the opposite sidewalls;c. a first temperature sensor from which temperature in the ice compartment can be read;d. a second temperature sensor from which temperature in one of the plural zones and other than in the ice compartment can be read; i. read the first and second temperature sensors; and', 'ii. control temperature in one of the zones in the cabinet based on the readings., 'e. a controller operatively connected to the first and second temperature sensors and programmed to.'}2. The apparatus of wherein the controller is programmed to control temperature of the ice compartment based on the readings.3. The apparatus of wherein a said zone in the cabinet comprises a freezer compartment which includes a third temperature sensor.4. The apparatus of wherein a said zone in the cabinet comprises a fresh food compartment which ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A system for controlling operation of a refrigerator comprising:a. a refrigerator cabinet;b. a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet;c. a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet;d. an ice compartment disposed within and at an upper corner of the cabinet;e. an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control temperature in the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment;f. a cooling sub-system for providing cooling to the fresh food, freezer, and ice compartments;g. an ice compartment temperature sensor associated with the ice compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;h. a fresh food compartment temperature sensor associated with the fresh food compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;i. a freezer compartment temperature sensor associated with the freezer compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control systemj. an ambient temperature sensor electrically connected to the electronic control systemk. wherein the electronic ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a. a refrigerator cabinet;b. a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet;c. a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet;d. an ice compartment disposed within the cabinet;e. an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control temperature in the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment;f. an ice compartment temperature sensor associated with the ice compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;g. a fresh food compartment temperature sensor associated with the fresh food compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;h. a freezer compartment temperature sensor associated with the freezer compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;i. an ambient temperature sensor electrically connected to the electronic control system; andj. wherein the electronic control system generates an electrical cooling instruction for one of the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment, and the ice compartment ...

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator made by the process of:a. providing a cabinet having an interior space defined by top, bottom, left side, right side, and back walls;b. molding a plastic sheet material into generally a box shape having top, bottom, left side, right side and back walls with an open front while applying heat in a vacuum box;c. moving a three dimensional plug relative to a the sheet to deform the sheet and create an indented notch across a corner of the box shape from the back to near the open front of the box shape;d. removing the plug;e. cooling the sheet;f. punching out an aperture at the front of the box shape in alignment with the notch;g. fitting the molded liner into an upper portion of the interior space of the cabinet;h. inserting a sleeve through the punched out opening and along the notch;i. foaming the sleeve in place.2. The refrigerator of further comprising punching out a second aperture in the liner along the notch for an air vent between the ice compartment and the fresh food compartment.3. The refrigerator of further comprising foaming in place wiring between the sleeve and ...

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet having top, bottom, left, right and back walls and a substantially open front;b. a lower portion of the cabinet including a freezer compartment;c. an upper portion of the cabinet over the freezer compartment including a fresh food compartment defined by a liner having top, bottom, left side, right side, front, and back walls, and a front opening in the front wall;d. an ice making compartment in an upper corner of the upper portion of the cabinet outside of but along the liner and including a front opening; ande. a fresh food compartment door providing access to both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment.2. The appliance of wherein the ice compartment comprises a separate thermally insulated cavity from the fresh food compartment and the cavity receives a removable ice bin assembly comprising a combination ice bin and ice compartment front opening cover claim 1 , the ice bin having a longitudinal axis between front and back ends with the cover on the front end.3. The appliance of further comprising a sleeve having a closed back ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a. a refrigerator cabinet;b. a fresh food compartment disposed within the cabinet;c. a freezer compartment disposed within the cabinet;d. an ice compartment disposed within and at an upper corner of the cabinet;e. an electronic control system associated with the refrigerator and adapted to monitor and control temperature in the fresh food compartment, the freezer compartment and the ice compartment;f. an ice compartment temperature sensor associated with the ice compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;g. a fresh food compartment temperature sensor associated with the fresh food compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control system;h. a freezer compartment temperature sensor associated with the freezer compartment and electrically connected to the electronic control systemi. an ambient temperature sensor electrically connected to the electronic control systemj. wherein the electronic control system includes a microprocessor which calculates a temperature value for each of the fresh food compartment, the freezer ...

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator system comprising:a. a cabinet having top, bottom, left, right and back walls and a substantially open front;b. a lower portion of the cabinet including a freezer compartment;c. an upper portion of the cabinet over the freezer compartment including a fresh food compartment defined by a liner having top, bottom, left side, right side, front, and back walls, and a front opening in the front wall;d. an ice making compartment in an upper corner of the upper portion of the cabinet outside of but along the liner and including a front opening, the ice making compartment including an ice maker; ande. a fresh food compartment door providing access to both the fresh food compartment and the ice compartment;f. a cooling sub-system comprising an evaporator/condenser, at least one fan, and at least one air duct for generating and directing cooling air to one or more locations in the cabinet;g. an intelligent control electrically connected to the cooling sub-system and the ice maker to provide cooling to the ice compartment to facilitate ice making and ice storage outside the freezer ...

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A bottom mount refrigerator , comprising:a. a freezer compartment having a freezer door;b. a fresh food compartment in the cabinet located over the freezer compartment and having a fresh food door with an ice dispenser;c. an ice making compartment remote from the freezer compartment and remote from the fresh food door;d. a fan for moving air from the freezer compartment into the ice making compartment;e. a return air duct remote from the fresh food door and extending between the ice making compartment and the freezer compartment; andf. an icemaker and ice storage area in the ice making compartment, the icemaker having an ice mold positioned so that ice from the mold can be discharged into the storage area and then dispensed by the ice dispenser in the fresh food door; andg. a liner portion substantially defining the fresh food compartment and the ice making compartment.2. The bottom mount refrigerator of wherein the liner portion is substantially box-shaped with one open side and has an interior surface and an exterior surface claim 1 , the interior surface generally defines the fresh ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. An apparatus for operating a refrigerated appliance comprising:a. a cabinet comprising a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment;b. an ice compartment in the fresh food compartment, the ice compartment positioned at a top corner of the fresh food compartment;c. a cooling system including components to adjust cooling requirements of each of the fresh food, freezer, and ice compartments;d. an intelligent control operatively connected to the cooling system, the intelligent control having stored temperature set points for at least two of the fresh food, freezer, and ice compartments;e. wherein the stored temperature set points can be utilized by the intelligent control to instruct operation of the cooling system.2. The apparatus of further comprising an ice maker and a slide-out ice bin with insulated ice compartment cover disposed within the ice compartment.3. The apparatus of further comprising a plurality of temperature sensors operatively connected to and providing temperature readings to the intelligent control claim 1 , at least one of which is used with at least one of said ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH A WATER AND ICE DISPENSER HAVING AN IMPROVED ICE CHUTE AIR SEAL

A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a freezer compartment;a refrigerated compartment held at a temperature above the freezing temperature of water;a door comprising an inner liner and an outer door pan and having an open position, wherein access to refrigerated compartment is available and a closed position wherein access to the refrigerated compartment is not available;an icemaker in the refrigerated compartment and comprising a dispensing aperture on a bottom side of the icemaker;a first portion of the inner liner comprising an at least substantially horizontal plane and having an aperture disposed substantially below the icemaker dispensing aperture;a chute having a first end disposed adjacent the inner liner aperture and a second end at an ice dispenser adjacent the outer door pan and accessible with the door in the closed position; anda seal operably disposed between the inner liner aperture and the icemaker dispensing aperture and configured to allow at least ice and air from the icemaker to the chute.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the seal is configured to prevent air from the icemaker from leaking into the refrigerated compartment when the door is in the closed position.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the seal is attached to the inner liner.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the seal comprises a compressible material.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the seal comprises an additive to reduce friction between the seal and the ice maker.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the additive comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene material.7. The refrigerator of further comprising a storage shelf disposed on the inner liner of the door and located below the ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH A WATER AND ICE DISPENSER HAVING AN IMPROVED ICE CHUTE AIR SEAL

A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment;an ice compartment within the fresh food compartment, the ice compartment held at a lower air temperature and a higher air pressure than the fresh food compartment;a door with an inner liner and an outer door pan and having a closed position wherein access to the fresh food compartment is not available;an icemaker in the ice compartment, the icemaker having a planar dispensing portion with a dispensing aperture on a bottom side of the icemaker, the dispensing portion on a plane that is angled with respect to a horizontal plane;a first portion of the inner liner on a complementary plane with respect to the dispensing portion and having a liner aperture disposed below the dispensing aperture;a chute having a first end disposed adjacent the liner aperture and a second end at an ice dispenser adjacent the outer door pan and accessible with the door in the closed position; anda seal between the liner aperture and the dispensing aperture to allow at least ice and air from the icemaker to the chute.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the seal is configured to prevent air from the ice compartment from leaking into the fresh food compartment when the door is in the closed position.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the seal is attached to the inner liner.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the seal comprises a compressible material.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the seal comprises an additive to reduce friction between the seal and the icemaker.6. The refrigerator of claim 5 , wherein the additive comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene material.7. The refrigerator of further comprising a storage shelf disposed on the ...

VARIABLE WIDTH DELI COVER

A variable width shelf assembly includes a shelf panel with first and second support brackets. One or more support slots and one or more relief slots are disposed on an upright portion of the support brackets. One or more coupling tabs are disposed adjacent to one of the one or more support slots and one of the one or more relief slots. The coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the upright portion of the support brackets for coupling the first and second brackets to a refrigerator compartment. Mounting plates mounted on a refrigerator include mounting features that are received in the support slots of the support brackets. Abutment guides on the mounting plates are used to guide a bending motion of the coupling tabs in assembly. 1. A variable width shelf assembly , comprising:a shelf panel; a body portion having an upright portion and a support portion extending inwardly from the upright portion;', 'one or more support slots disposed on the upright portion;', 'one or more relief slots disposed on the upright portion; and', 'one or more coupling tabs disposed adjacent to one of the one or more support slots and one of the one or more relief slots, wherein the one or more coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the upright portion of the body portion for coupling the first and second brackets to a refrigerator compartment., 'first and second support brackets coupled to the shelf panel at opposite sides thereof, each support bracket including2. The variable width shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more support slots disposed on the upright portion extend upwardly from a bottom edge of the body portion.3. The variable width shelf assembly of claim 2 , wherein the one or more support slots tapper from an open bottom end thereof to a closed top end thereof.4. The variable width shelf assembly of claim 3 , wherein the one or more relief slots disposed on the upright portion extend inwardly from ...

Hinge bracket assembly

A hinge bracket assembly includes an appliance wrapper defining a first receiving space extending in a first direction, a second receiving space extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third receiving space extending in a third direction oriented at an acute angle relative to the first direction. An anchor plate is engaged with the appliance wrapper and includes a retention member received by the first receiving space, a first flange received by the second receiving space, and a second flange received by the third receiving space. A hinge plate is coupled with the anchor plate and includes a protrusion received by a slot defined by the retention member. The appliance wrapper is positioned between the anchor and hinge plates. A locking arm is selectively engaged with the anchor and hinge plates and is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

MODULAR INTERFACE FOR PANTRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a drawer within the refrigerator compartment, a cover on a top of the drawer, a plurality of apertures in the cover, and controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is further configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator cabinet;a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment;a drawer within the refrigerator compartment;a cover on a top of the drawer;a plurality of apertures in the cover;controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer;wherein the cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer;wherein the cover is configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer.2. The refrigerator of wherein the plurality of apertures comprise a receiver opening for the controls and through holes on opposites sides of the receiver opening.3. The refrigerator of wherein the receiver opening is substantially centered along a length of the cover.4. The refrigerator of wherein the receiver opening and the holes extend through a top surface of the cover.5. The refrigerator of ...

Ice Maker

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.

MODULAR INTERFACE FOR PANTRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a drawer within the refrigerator compartment, a cover on a top of the drawer, a plurality of apertures in the cover, and controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is further configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a refrigerator cabinet;a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment;a drawer within the refrigerator compartment;a cover on a top of the drawer;a plurality of apertures in the cover;controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer;wherein the cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer;wherein the cover is configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer.2. The refrigerator of wherein the plurality of apertures comprise a receiver opening for the controls and through holes on opposites sides of the receiver opening.3. The refrigerator of wherein the receiver opening is substantially centered along a length of the cover.4. The refrigerator of wherein the receiver opening and the holes extend through a top surface of the cover.5. The refrigerator of ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a fresh food compartment disposed within a cabinet;a fresh food compartment temperature set point associated with the fresh food compartment;a freezer compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;a freezer compartment temperature set point associated with the freezer compartment;an ice compartment integrally disposed within the refrigerator cabinet;an ice compartment set point associated with the ice compartment;an ice maker disposed within the ice compartment;an ice bin;a cooling system that provides cooling;a user interface configured to receive a user selection of the fresh food compartment temperature set point and the freezer compartment set point; andan intelligent control operatively connected to the cooling sub-system, the ice maker and the user-interface, the intelligent control operating the cooling system using the fresh food compartment set point, the freezer compartment set point, and the ice compartment set point; andwherein the intelligent control further provides for adjusting the ice compartment set point relative to the freezer ...

Refrigerator ice compartment latch and cover

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally fowled with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment.

ICE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATOR

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency. 1. A refrigerated appliance comprising:an insulated cabinet comprising a freezer compartment spaced in a bottom portion of the cabinet and a fresh food compartment spaced above the freezer compartment of the cabinet wherein the fresh food compartment is defined by a liner having top, bottom, left side, right side, front, and back walls, and a front opening in the front wall;an ice making compartment in an upper corner of the upper portion of the cabinet outside of the liner and including a front opening;a sleeve having a closed back end, an open front end corresponding with the front opening of the ice making compartment, perimeter dimension that allow the sleeve to fit within the ice making compartment;a removeable ice making assembly disposed within an interior volume of the sleeve and comprising an ice maker and an ice making compartment insulating front opening cover;insulating material between at least a portion of the liner proximate the ice making compartment and the sleeve;a cold air duct that has a lower air inlet positioned within the freezer compartment and an upper outlet end ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING UTILITIES IN A REFRIGERATOR

Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated. 1. A grommet for directing wiring in an appliance , comprising:a body having a perimeter edge adapted for mounting to the appliance;the body having a face into which the wiring extends and from which the wiring exits such that the wiring reverses direction 180 degrees within the grommet; andthe body being molded onto the wiring to form the wiring in a U-shape.2. The grommet of wherein the perimeter edge includes a groove for receiving an edge of a wall of the appliance.3. The grommet of wherein the face is substantially perpendicular to the perimeter edge.4. The grommet of wherein the body includes a mounting portion and upper and lower wire routing portions residing on opposite sides of the mounting portion.5. The grommet of wherein the wires enter one of the routing portions and exit the other routing portions.6. A wiring assembly for an appliance claim 4 , comprising:a grommet having a mounting portion for installing the grommet on a wall of the appliance, and upper and lower routing portions on opposite sides of the mounting portions;a wire entering one of the routing portions in a first direction and exiting the other routing portion in the opposite direction.7. The wiring assembly of wherein the grommet is molded onto the wire.8. The wiring assembly of wherein the grommet has a planar perimeter edge and the wire extends into and out of the grommet in a plane substantially parallel to the perimeter edge.9. The wiring assembly of wherein the ...

VARIABLE WIDTH DELI COVER

A variable width shelf assembly includes a shelf panel with first and second support brackets. One or more support slots and one or more relief slots are disposed on an upright portion of the support brackets. One or more coupling tabs are disposed adjacent to one of the one or more support slots and one of the one or more relief slots. The coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the upright portion of the support brackets for coupling the first and second brackets to a refrigerator compartment. Mounting plates mounted on a refrigerator include mounting features that are received in the support slots of the support brackets. Abutment guides on the mounting plates are used to guide a bending motion of the coupling tabs in assembly. 1. A variable width shelf assembly , comprising:a shelf panel; anda support bracket coupled to the shelf panel, wherein the support bracket includes a body portion extending downwardly from a lower surface of the shelf panel and having one or more downwardly opening support slots and one or more outwardly opening relief slots, and further wherein the support bracket includes one or more coupling tabs disposed adjacent to one of the one or more downwardly opening support slots and one of the one or more outwardly opening relief slots, wherein the one or more coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the body portion, and further wherein the one or more coupling tabs include mounting apertures disposed therethrough.2. The variable width shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more support slots include first and second support slots extending upwardly from a bottom edge of the body portion of the support bracket.3. The variable width shelf assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first and second support slots each include a tapered configuration from an open bottom end to a closed top end.4. The variable width shelf assembly of claim 3 , wherein the one or more relief slots ...

ADAPTER CROSSBAR FOR APPLIANCE USER INTERFACE

A refrigerated appliance includes a crossbar assembly disposed above a mounting area. The crossbar assembly includes a hooked portion that is operably coupled to a hook portion of a crossbar adapter. The crossbar adapter further includes a deflecting arm operable between at-rest and flexed positions. A housing includes an upper sidewall with a ramped introductory portion and a stepped snap feature. The deflecting arm of the crossbar adapter moves towards the flexed position from the at-rest position as the ramped introductory portion of the upper sidewall engages the deflecting arm of the crossbar adapter when the housing is received in the mounting area. The deflecting arm of the crossbar adapter resiliently snaps towards the at-rest position from the flexed position when the stepped snap feature of the housing clears a stepped snap feature disposed on the deflecting arm to releasably couple the housing to the crossbar adapter. 1. A refrigerated appliance , comprising:upper and lower crossbar assemblies spaced-apart from one another to define a mounting area therebetween;a crossbar adapter having a hooked portion operably coupled to a reciprocal hooked portion of the upper crossbar assembly, wherein the crossbar adapter further includes a deflecting arm having a ramped proximal portion and an outwardly offset distal tab with a stepped snap feature disposed therebetween, the deflecting arm being operable between at-rest and flexed positions; anda user interface module having a housing with upper and lower sidewalls, wherein each of the upper and lower sidewalls of the housing includes an outwardly extending barb, wherein the outwardly extending barb of the upper sidewall engages the ramped proximal portion of the deflecting arm of the crossbar adapter to flex the deflecting arm of the crossbar adapter towards the flexed position as the housing is received in the mounting area, and further wherein the deflecting arm of the crossbar adapter is configured to ...

ICE MAKER

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level. 1. An ice making appliance comprising:a water inlet;a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position;a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet;a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir; anda control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve;wherein the control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.2. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first predetermined water level within the reservoir is substantially the same as the second predetermined water level.3. The ice making appliance of wherein the control unit closes the water inlet valve once the total water inlet valve open time has elapsed.4 ...

ICE MAKER

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a fluid supply inlet, a fluid reservoir that is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid supply inlet, a cooling plate that is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, a refrigeration device in thermal contact with the cooling plate that is configured to freeze a predetermined amount of fluid to form a section of ice, a cutter grid configured adjacent the cooling plate to divide the section of ice, wherein at least a portion of the ice produces an excess fluid, an ice storage area in communication with the cutter grid where the storage area has at least one vertical wall, and a fluid diverter configured adjacent the cutter grid that is configured to direct the excess fluid toward the at least one vertical wall. 1. An ice making appliance comprising:a fluid supply inlet;a fluid reservoir, the fluid reservoir is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid supply inlet;a cooling plate, the cooling plate is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir;a refrigeration device in thermal contact with the cooling plate, the refrigeration device configured to freeze a predetermined amount of fluid to form a section of ice;a cutter grid configured adjacent the cooling plate to divide the section of ice, wherein at least a portion of the ice produces an excess fluid;an ice storage area in communication with the cutter grid, with the storage area having at least one vertical wall; anda fluid diverter configured adjacent the cutter grid, the diverter configured to direct the excess fluid toward the at least one vertical wall.2. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid diverter is configured to have a higher slope substantially near at least one end.3. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid diverter comes to a point substantially near at least one end.4. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , comprising a cutter grid cover configured adjacent ...

ICE MAKER

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots. 1. An ice making appliance comprising:a fluid inlet;a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet;a control housing configured to engage the filtration element; anda filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element;wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.2. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of fluid draining slots comprises at least one aperture configured to allow passage of extraneous fluid into an ice storage area.3. The ice making appliance of claim 2 , wherein the filter cover comprises a fluid deflector configured to disrupt a flow of extraneous fluid toward the front of the ice making appliance.4. The ice making appliance of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the fluid draining slots substantially follow a spiral path along the surface of the filter cover such that the slot is highest substantially at the front of the filter cover.5. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filtration element comprises a filter cartridge claim 1 , a filter housing claim 1 , and a plurality of connection fittings configured to receive a plurality of overmolds disposed on the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet.6. The ice making appliance of claim 5 , wherein the control housing is configured with a plurality of collars to support the plurality of overmolds.7. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of concave guide elements configured to engage the fluid ...

REFRIGERATOR ICE COMPARTMENT LATCH AND COVER

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally fowled with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a freezer compartment having a freezer door;a fresh food compartment located over the freezer compartment and having a fresh food door;an icemaking compartment located within the fresh food compartment and remote from the fresh food door;an icemaker and an ice storage area in the icemaking compartment;a bin assembly slidably mounted in the icemaking compartment and having an insulated front cover; anda seal disposed around an outer perimeter of the front cover to provide an air-tight seal.2. The refrigerator of wherein the seal is disposed around an outer perimeter of the front cover to provide an air-tight seal between the front cover of the bin assembly and a front opening of the ice compartment.3. The refrigerator of wherein the seal is disposed around an outer perimeter of the front cover to provide an air-tight seal between the front cover of the bin assembly and a front opening of the ice compartment.4. The refrigerator of wherein the insulated front cover includes an inner panel and an outer panel with insulation provided therebetween.5. The refrigerator of wherein the seal is a compressible gasket;6. The refrigerator of wherein the seal helps ...

DOOR ALIGNMENT MECHANISM

A refrigerator door assembly includes a refrigerator door having a recess. An alignment mechanism includes a plate and a door hinge. The plate is fixedly attached to the door hinge and positioned at least partially within the recess of the refrigerator door. The refrigerator door is movably positionable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the plate to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door relative to the door hinge. 1. A refrigerator door assembly comprising:a refrigerator door having a recess; andan alignment mechanism including a plate and a door hinge,wherein the plate is fixedly attached to the door hinge and positioned at least partially within the recess of the refrigerator door; andwherein the refrigerator door is movably positionable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the plate to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door relative to the door hinge.2. The refrigerator door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the alignment mechanism further includes a movement element disposed within the plate.3. The refrigerator door assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the movement element includes a worm gear secured to the refrigerator door, wherein the worm gear is selectively rotatable in a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction to respectively move the refrigerator door to the first position or the second position.4. The refrigerator door assembly of claim 3 , wherein:the movement element further comprises a rack gear secured to the plate and wherein a rotational operation of the worm gear translates the worm gear relative to the rack gear.5. The refrigerator door assembly of claim 4 , wherein:the rotational operation of the worm gear in relation to the rack gear translates the refrigerator door between the first position and the second position.6. The refrigerator door assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the plate includes an orienting member configured to extend along ...

ICE MAKER

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots. 1. An ice making appliance comprising:a fluid inlet;a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet;a control housing configured to engage the filtration element; anda filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element;wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots comprising an aperture for draining excess water.2. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter cover comprises a fluid deflector configured to disrupt a flow of extraneous fluid toward the front of the ice making appliance.3. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the fluid draining slots substantially follow a spiral path along the surface of the filter cover such that the slot is highest substantially at the front of the filter cover.4. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filtration element comprises a filter cartridge claim 1 , a filter housing claim 1 , and a plurality of connection fittings configured to receive a plurality of overmolds disposed on the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet.5. The ice making appliance of claim 4 , wherein the control housing is configured with a plurality of collars to support the plurality of overmolds.6. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of concave guide elements configured to engage the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet.7. The ice making appliance of claim 1 , wherein the filter housing is nested within a shuttle element claim 1 , the shuttle element ...

DRAWER GASKET SEAL ASSEMBLY

A drawer assembly of a refrigerator includes a gasket assembly having a base portion with opposed first and second sides. A mounting portion extends outwardly from the first side of the base portion, and a contact lobe outwardly extends from the second side of the base portion. The contact lobe includes a body portion comprised of a first material having an outer surface with one or more ribs comprised of a second material that is less rigid than the first material. The one or more ribs extend outwardly from the outer surface of the body portion of the contact lobe and are configured to seal against a textured front surface of a cabinet structure of the refrigerator. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet structure having a front surface and a storage compartment having an access opening surrounded by the front surface;a drawer assembly having a drawer front for selectively closing the access opening, wherein the drawer front includes a recessed channel disposed around a periphery of an inner surface of the drawer front; anda gasket assembly mounted to the drawer front at the recessed channel for sealing engagement with the front surface of the cabinet structure when the drawer front closes the access opening, wherein the gasket assembly includes an elongated body of co-extruded material including a base portion having a mounting portion extending outwardly from a first side of the base portion and received in the recessed channel of the drawer front, a contact lobe outwardly extending from a second side of the base portion for sealing engagement with the front surface of the cabinet structure, wherein the contact lobe includes a body portion having first and second ends operably coupled to the second side of the base portion at spaced-apart attachment locations and forming therewith an interior cavity containing a plurality of compressible chambers, and further wherein the body portion of the contact lobe is comprised of a first material having an outer surface ...

Refrigerator ice compartment latch and cover

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency, including movement of the damper between open and closed positions. An improved latch and seal are provided for the ice bin assembly to allow removal of the bin assembly and to ensure a positive seal between the bin assembly and the front cover of the ice compartment.

REFRIGERATOR WITH A WATER AND ICE DISPENSER HAVING AN IMPROVED ICE CHUTE AIR SEAL

A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a door attached to the cabinet, the door having a front panel and an inner liner;an opening through the liner for receiving ice from an ice storage area;an ice chute in the door in operable connection with the opening for transporting ice received through the opening to an ice receiving area; andan ice dispenser attached to the door and engaging the ice chute, and terminating in an outlet for discharging ice into a container positioned in the ice receiving area beneath the outlet;wherein the inner liner has a liner surface surrounding an upper portion of the chute that faces generally upwardly and towards the ice storage area, and wherein the ice storage area has an outer wall with a wall surface that faces generally downwardly and towards the door liner, and wherein the liner surface and the wall surface have complementary slopes.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , further comprising a food storage area on the inner liner directly behind the ice receiving area.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , further comprising a seal between the ice storage area and the ice chute.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the seal is affixed to the liner and is in a wiping relation to the storage area wall surface.5. The refrigerator of claim 4 , wherein the seal is impregnated with a lubricant.6. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the ice receiving area includes an upwardly and rearwardly sloped back wall beneath the outlet to define a recess for receiving the container.7. The refrigerator of further comprising a water dispenser with an outlet in the ice dispenser and a drip tray attached to the door beneath the water outlet.8. The refrigerator of wherein the ...

Method and apparatus for routing utilities in a refrigerator

Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated. Further disclosed in this application is an improved pass-through hinge for routing utilities, including water and electricity, from the door to the body of the refrigerator. The improved hinge features a hollow hinge pin through which utilities may be routed, thereby overcoming the deficiencies of the current state of the art.

Hinge bracket

A hinge bracket assembly includes an anchor plate. A retention member extends perpendicular to the anchor plate. The anchor plate defines a first receiving aperture. A hinge plate is aligned with the anchor plate and includes a hinge arm and a protrusion. The protrusion extends from an edge of the hinge plate opposite the hinge arm. The hinge plate defines a second receiving aperture aligned with the first receiving aperture when the protrusion is received by a space defined by the retention member. A locking arm is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position and is configured to be at least partially received by the first and second receiving apertures to couple the anchor plate and the hinge plate.

Refrigerator door having end cap with retention plug

An improved refrigerator door is provided with a metal outer panel and upper and lower plastic end caps installed on top and bottom edges of the door. The caps include grooves to receive flanges on the edges of the panel, thereby mounting the caps to the panel. The caps include plugs for receipt in a vertical channel in the panel. A bushing is snap fit into the upper cap without the use of hardware fasteners. Electric wires and a water line extend downwardly through the bushing to an ice and water dispenser in the door.

Refrigerator door with ratcheting end cap

An improved refrigerator door is provided with a metal outer panel and upper and lower plastic end caps installed on top and bottom edges of the door. The caps include grooves to receive flanges on the edges of the panel, thereby mounting the caps to the panel. The caps include ratcheting members to provide a mating fit with the panel. A bushing is snap fit into the upper cap without the use of hardware fasteners. Electric wires and a water line extend downwardly through the bushing to an ice and water dispenser in the door.

Rack and pinion refrigerator storage system

A rack and pinion storage system for use in a refrigerator compartment defined by a liner includes a pair of supports attached to opposing sidewalls of the liner. First and second gear covers snap-fittingly connect first and second gear wheels to respective first and second mounting brackets extending from a storage basket, such that the gear wheels are rotatably connected to the storage basket and have equal rotational and linear motion along the respective supports. Retaining bars extending from the storage basket are held within channels defined between the bottom walls of the supports and top walls of opposing telescoping slide assemblies used to movably support a door of the compartment. Tabs extending from the supports limit the sliding movement of the storage basket. A removable divider connects to the storage basket, sectioning the basket into multiple storage compartments.

Ice bin and cover assembly for a refrigerator

Refrigerator with temperature control

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

Door alignment mechanism

A refrigerator door assembly (250) includes a refrigerator door (26) having a recess (30). An alignment mechanism (10, 10A, 10B) includes a plate (18) and a door hinge (22). The plate (18) is fixedly attached to the door hinge (22) and positioned at least partially within the recess (30) of the refrigerator door (26). The refrigerator door (26) is movably positionable between at least a first position (34) and a second position (38) relative to the plate (18) to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door (26) relative to the door hinge (22).

Door alignment mechanism

A refrigerator door assembly includes a refrigerator door that has a recess and an alignment mechanism that includes a door hinge. A plate is fixedly attached to the door hinge and positioned at least partially within the recess of the refrigerator door. The plate includes an orienting member configured to extend along an axis of rotation of the door hinge and away from a body of the plate. The refrigerator door is movably positionable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the plate to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door relative to the door hinge. The recess includes a track that slides against the plate in a linear path between the first and second positions of the refrigerator door.

Refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser having an improved ice chute air seal

A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal.

Variable width deli cover

A variable width shelf assembly includes a shelf panel with first and second support brackets. One or more support slots and one or more relief slots are disposed on an upright portion of the support brackets. One or more coupling tabs are disposed adjacent to one of the one or more support slots and one of the one or more relief slots. The coupling tabs are flexible tabs configured to flex outwardly relative to the upright portion of the support brackets for coupling the first and second brackets to a refrigerator compartment. Mounting plates mounted on a refrigerator include mounting features that are received in the support slots of the support brackets. Abutment guides on the mounting plates are used to guide a bending motion of the coupling tabs in assembly.

Insulated ice compartment for bottom mount refrigerator

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment. A control system provides for controlling refrigerator functions in a manner that promotes energy efficiency.

Refrigerator ice compartment latch and cover

An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment.

Upper freezer basket guided by lower freezer basket divider

A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a fresh food compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, a freezer door for providing access to the freezer compartment, a lower freezer basket, an upper freezer basket, a divider operatively connected to the lower freezer basket to divide the lower freezer basket, and guide surfaces on a top portion of the divider to allow for guiding the upper freezer basket forward and back.

Door alignment mechanism

A refrigerator door assembly includes a refrigerator door that has a recess and an alignment mechanism that includes a door hinge. A plate is fixedly attached to the door hinge and positioned at least partially within the recess of the refrigerator door. The plate includes an orienting member configured to extend along an axis of rotation of the door hinge and away from a body of the plate. The refrigerator door is movably positionable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the plate to permit adjustment of a location of the refrigerator door relative to the door hinge. The recess includes a track that slides against the plate in a linear path between the first and second positions of the refrigerator door.

Hinge bracket

Hinge bracket

A hinge bracket assembly (10) includes an anchor plate (14). A retention member (18) extends perpendicular to the anchor plate (14). The anchor plate (14) defines a first receiving aperture (22). A hinge plate (26) is aligned with the anchor plate (14) and includes a hinge arm (30) and a protrusion (34). The protrusion (34) extends from an edge (38) of the hinge plate (26) opposite the hinge arm (30). The hinge plate (26) defines a second receiving aperture (42) aligned with the first receiving aperture (22) when the protrusion (34) is received by a space defined by the retention member (18). A locking arm (50) is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position and is configured to be at least partially received by the first and second receiving apertures (22, 42) to couple the anchor plate (14) and the hinge plate (26).

Independent self-close mechanism for pullout drawer

A self-closing drawer slide for a refrigerator includes a slide assembly operable between expanded and non-expanded positions and having first and second slides that are slidably engaged. The first slide is removably attached directly or indirectly to the refrigerator interior wall. An actuator is operably coupled to the second slide. A modular self-closing mechanism is releasably attached to an interior refrigerator wall separate from the slide assembly. A slider is attached to a spring and slidably engaged with the self-closing mechanism. The slider is positionable by the actuator between extended and retracted positions. The slider is adapted to be disengaged from the extended position by the actuator, allowing slider movement to the retracted position under force of the spring and which consequently pulls the actuator and a third slide, causing slide assembly movement to the non-expanded position.

Hinge bracket

A hinge bracket assembly includes an anchor plate. A retention member extends perpendicular to the anchor plate. The anchor plate defines a first receiving aperture. A hinge plate is aligned with the anchor plate and includes a hinge arm and a protrusion. The protrusion extends from an edge of the hinge plate opposite the hinge arm. The hinge plate defines a second receiving aperture aligned with the first receiving aperture when the protrusion is received by a space defined by the retention member. A locking arm is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position and is configured to be at least partially received by the first and second receiving apertures to couple the anchor plate and the hinge plate.

Hinge bracket assembly

A hinge bracket assembly includes an appliance wrapper defining a first receiving space extending in a first direction, a second receiving space extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third receiving space extending in a third direction oriented at an acute angle relative to the first direction. An anchor plate is engaged with the appliance wrapper and includes a retention member received by the first receiving space, a first flange received by the second receiving space, and a second flange received by the third receiving space. A hinge plate is coupled with the anchor plate and includes a protrusion received by a slot defined by the retention member. The appliance wrapper is positioned between the anchor and hinge plates. A locking arm is selectively engaged with the anchor and hinge plates and is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

Hinge bracket

A hinge bracket assembly (10) includes an anchor plate (14). A retention member (18) extends perpendicular to the anchor plate (14). The anchor plate (14) defines a first receiving aperture (22). A hinge plate (26) is aligned with the anchor plate (14) and includes a hinge arm (30) and a protrusion (34). The protrusion (34) extends from an edge (38) of the hinge plate (26) opposite the hinge arm (30). The hinge plate (26) defines a second receiving aperture (42) aligned with the first receiving aperture (22) when the protrusion (34) is received by a space defined by the retention member (18). A locking arm (50) is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position and is configured to be at least partially received by the first and second receiving apertures (22, 42) to couple the anchor plate (14) and the hinge plate (26).

Adjustment assembly for appliance door

An appliance door assembly includes a front panel spaced apart from a rear panel. A door adjustment assembly is coupled with the rear panel and includes a housing that defines a cavity. A driven member is positioned within the cavity and extends at least partially from the housing. The driven member is movable between a first position and a second position. A driving member is rotatably engaged with the driven member and is configured to rotate the driven member. A bracket is coupled with the door adjustment assembly at a first end and coupled with the rear panel at a second end. The bracket abuts the housing of the door adjustment assembly when the driven member is in the first position and is spaced apart from the housing of the door adjustment assembly when the driven member is in the second position.

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Adjustment assembly for appliance door

An appliance includes a door adjustment feature with a housing that defines a cavity. A driven member is slidably movable within the cavity of the housing and a driving member is rotatably engaged with the driven member and configured to adjust a position of the driven member relative to the housing. A bracket is coupled with the door adjustment feature. The driven member is slidably movable relative to the door adjustment feature to a position where the bracket abuts the door adjustment feature and a position where the bracket is spaced from the door adjustment feature.

Ice maker

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.

Ice maker

A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.