Electrolux EI26SS55GS manual Ice Dispenser, Problem Cause Correction

Problem

Cause

Correction

Dispenser will

• Water supply is not connected.

• Connect water supply (see Connecting The

not dispense ice.

Water Supply section).

• Ice storage container is empty.

• Ensure ice maker is turned on. When the first

supply of ice is dropped into the container, the

dispenser should operate.

• Freezer temperature is set too

• Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that

warm.

ice cubes will be made. When first supply of ice

is made, dispenser should operate.

• Household water line valve is

• Open household water line valve. Allow

not open.

sufficient time for the ice to be made. When ice

is made, the dispenser should operate.

• Freezer door is not closed.

• Ensure freezer door is closed. (See Problem

Section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers)

• Ice dispensing arm has been

• Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector

held in for more than 4-5

will reset in approximately 3 minutes. Ice can

minutes.

then be dispensed.

Ice dispenser is

• Ice has melted and frozen

• Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the

jammed.

around auger due to infrequent

contents. Clean container, wipe dry, and replace

use, temperature fluctuations,

in proper position. When new ice is made,

and/or power outages.

dispenser should operate.

• Ice cubes are jammed between

• Remove ice cubes that are jamming the

ice maker and back of ice

dispenser.

container.

• Ice cubes are frozen together.

• Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not

freeze together.

• Ice cubes are hollow or smaller • The ice & water filter cartridge could be

than normal.

clogged. Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing

system operates best at 30-100 psi water

pressure. Well water pressures should fall

within this range.

Problem

Cause

Correction

Dispenser will

• Water supply is not connected.

• Connect water supply (see Connecting The

not dispense

Water Supply section).

water.

• Household water line valve is

• Open household water line valve. See Problem

not open.

section Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice.

• Freezer door is not closed.

• Ensure that freezer door is closed. (See Problem

Section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers)

• Ice & water filter cartridge is

• Replace filter cartridge.

clogged.

• Front filter not fully installed, if

• Push filter in until you hear two “clicks”. Filter

equipped

should be flush with cabinet.

Water has an

• Water has been in the tank for

• Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to

odd taste and/or

a period of time.

freshen the supply and completely rinse out the

odor.

tank.

• Unit not properly connected to

• Connect unit to cold water line that supplies

cold water line.

water to the kitchen faucet.

• Tubing used in the household

• For best results, use copper tubing for water

water supply and installation

connections.

may affect water taste and

odor.

• Water has a high mineral

• Contact water treatment plant for help in

content.

checking water supply source.

Water pressure is

• Cut-off and cut-on pressures

• Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on

extremely low.

are too low (well systems

pressure on the water pump system (well

only).

systems only).

• Reverse osmosis system is in

• It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be

regenerative phase.

below 20 psi during the regenerative phase.