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I have 4 refrigerators and 2 ice machines that all have the same problem. They make ice but the ice at the bottom of the tray freezes into a solid lump and is not usable without removing the tray and breaking the ice with a hammer. I first thought that frequent opening of the door affected the ice, but some are rarely opened. I do live in a warm climate but the top ice is being made and not thawing. All friges & machines are clean and well ventilated. The temp is right on all. Any ideas????

Possibly someone will enjoy my mother's recipe.

Glorified Tomato Aspic by Mrs. PCC, 1902 - 1997

3 cups tomato juice

1 med. onion sliced

2 stalks celery chopped

2 packages gelatin softened in 1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

dash of Tabasco

Heat tomato juice, onion & celery until tender.

Strain & remove onion & celery.

Cool liquid & add gelatin & other ingredients to liquid.

Pour liquid in greased mold & place in refrigerator to firm.

Heat 1 can tomato soup, no water.

add 2 packages cream cheese, stir well.

Cool & add 2 packages gelatin softened in 1/2 cup water.

Add 1/2 cup fine chopped bell pepper.

Add 1/2 cup celery chopped fine.

Add dash of lemon juice.

Stir & pour on top of first mixture, place in refrigerator until firm.

To remove aspic from mold, place in sink with a little warm water briefly. Turn mold upside down on plate.

Hope you enjoy.

Last summer I replaced my Rheem heat pump with an identical size and make. The duct work was not replaced but checked and is in good condition. Since the weather turned cold it fills the house with a foul odor every so often. When it happens thick steam rises from the unit outside the window. The service man says that the unit is going through the defrost cycle. Why does the new unit do this and the old one did not? Any ideas? Thanks.