GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker + Side Tank

We are happy to provide guidance with Opal sounds. When your Opal is in need of defrosting, it may start to squeak as ice starts to build up around the mechanisms. The defrost cycle is automatic and may take 10 to 45 minutes. The screeching you're experiencing can be the result of the appliance needing to be descaled. To descale, fill the reservoir with hot vinegar (100-120°F) to the max fill line and run up to three cleaning cycles. When using vinegar, leave the vinegar in the unit for 18 hours and set a vinegar-soaked towel on the ice chute overnight to further dissolve any mineral build-up. Clean the sensors with vinegar and wipe clean with water. After draining the vinegar, run three rinse cycles using fresh water for each rinse. If the tips provided do not help, please contact Opal Ice Maker Support by calling 1-866-907-6718.

We're glad to assist with the operation of your Opal. We recommend only using distilled water in your Opal to help reduce the potential for mineral buildup. It is recommended that you follow the instructions in the owner’s manual for your unit regarding the schedule of running descaling and sanitizing cycles. Using vinegar in the descaling cycle can help break up the minerals as well. It’s important to note that distilled water is different from bottled water, reverse osmosis water, filtered water, or spring water. All of these other options contain varying levels of minerals that can build up in the unit and impede optimal operation. Using distilled water reduces the frequency of descaling and cleaning. Using our scale-inhibiting filter, part P4INKSFLTR, is designed to increase the time between cleanings and reduces the solidification of scale. It is recommended that there be at least 4” of clearance in the back, on both sides, and above the Opal to allow proper air flow so that the fan can move air about the unit. Please review the article titled “Opal Ice Maker - Normal Sounds” on the GE Appliances website.