Maytag MFI2266AEW important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Ice and Water

Troubleshooting				or water connection.
Ice and Water
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		WHAT TO DO
Refrigerator is	•	Plastic tubing was used to complete	•	The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing
leaking water		water connection.		for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause
				leakage. The manufacturer is not responsible for
				property damage due to improper installation
	•	Improper water valve was installed.	•	Check water connection procedure (see page 9).
				Self-piercing and 3⁄16” saddle valves cause low water
				pressure and may clog the line over time. The
				manufacturer is not responsible for property
				damage due to improper installation or water
				connection.
Water flow is	•	Water pressure is low.	•	Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds
slower than normal				per square inch to function properly. A minimum
				pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is
				recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
	•	Improper water valve was installed.	•	Check water connection procedure in your
				Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and 3⁄16”
				saddle valves cause low water pressure and may
				clog the line over time. The manufacturer is not
				responsible for property damage due to
				improper installation or water connection.
				Open water valve completely and check for leaks.
	•	Copper tubing has kinks.	•	Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks
				cannot be removed, replace tubing.
	•	Water filter is clogged or needs to be	•	Change water filter (see page 14).
		changed.
Ice storage bin	•	Ice cube blockage	•	Remove spilled ice cube(s) before replacing ice
will not close				storage bin.
Water filter	•	Water filter needs to be replaced.	•	If filter is not available, replace with bypass filter.
indicator light is red				See Water Filter, page 14.
	•	Filter indicator sensor needs to be	•	See Filter Status Indicator Light, page 10.
		reset.
Ice forms in inlet	•	Water pressure is too low	•	Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds
tube to ice maker				per square inch to function properly. A minimum
				pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is
				recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
	•	Saddle valve not open completely.	•	Open saddle valve completely.
	•	Freezer temperature is too high.	•	See Temperature Controls, pages 10 and 11. Freezer
				temperature should be between 0° to 2° F (-18° to
				-17° C) to produce ice.

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