Patent ID: 6351955
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: F25B,F25C,F25D

Abstract:
An ice making apparatus adapted for installation in a freezer compartment of an refrigeration appliance, said ice making apparatus comprising:a mold, water supply means adapted to supply water to said mold, whereby said water freezes in said mold due to exposure to below freezing conditions in said freezer compartment, means for ejecting an ice body from the mold, control means for controlling the operation of said ice making apparatus, a fan assembly comprising: a fan, a fan motor in driving engagement with said fan, said fan motor being selectively operable to direct moving air across said mold when in response to said control means when said ice making apparatus is making ice, and a user operable switch to selectively shut off or permit operation of said fan motor, said fan motor only operating when both said user operable switch is closed and said ice maker is operating.