Whirlpool RS20AQXFN00 manual Ice maker is not producing ice, Ice maker is producing too little ice

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The ice maker is not producing ice

 

Check if ...

Then ...

 

 

 

 

 

The freezer temperature is not cold enough to

See the “Setting the controls” section.

 

produce ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position.

Lower arm to the “ON” (down) position. See the “Using the

 

 

optional automatic ice maker” section.

 

 

 

 

 

The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is not

Turn on the water valve. See the “Attaching the optional ice

 

turned on.

maker to a water supply” section.

 

 

 

 

 

An ice cube is jammed in the ejector arm.

Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

 

 

Refer to the “Using the optional automatic ice maker” section.

 

 

 

 

 

The ice maker mold has no water in it or no ice

Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to

 

has been produced.

your home water supply and the supply shut-off valve is

 

 

turned on. Refer to the “Attaching the optional ice maker

 

 

to a water supply” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with

 

 

the water line. Contact the Consumer Assistance Center.

 

 

 

 

The ice maker is producing too little ice

 

Check if ...

Then ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ice maker has just been installed.

Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your

 

 

 

refrigerator is cooled down, the ice maker should begin

 

 

 

producing 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A large amount of ice has just been removed.

Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The controls are not set correctly.

Refer to the “Setting the controls” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The water shut-off valve is not turned completely on.

Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Attaching the optional ice

 

 

 

maker to a water supply” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a water filter installed on the refrigerator.

First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure

 

 

This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly.

that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged.

 

 

 

If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified

 

 

 

person or a technician.

 

 

 

 

 

Off-taste or odor in the ice

 

Check if ...

Then ...

 

 

 

 

 

The plumbing connections are new, causing

Discard the first few batches of ice.

 

discolored or off-flavored ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ice cubes have been stored for too long.

Throw old ice away and make a new supply.

 

 

 

 

 

Food in the freezer has not been wrapped properly.

Refer to the “Storing frozen food” section.

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned.

See the “Cleaning your refrigerator” section.

 

 

 

 

 

Water contains minerals (such as sulfur).

A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

 

 

 

 

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Contents 2194925 Use&CareTable DES MATIéRES Thank you for buying an ESTATE* appliance If you need assistance or service …Your safety is important to us Refrigerator SafetyBefore YOU Throw Away Your OLD Refrigerator or Freezer WWARNINGIce cube trays Snack bin p Snap-on door trim p Other parts and featuresAutres pices et caractŽristiques PIéCES ET CARACTƒRISTIQUESRemoving packaging materials TeurUnpacking your refrigerator Cleaning before useSpace Requirements Nettoyage avant lÕutilisationSetting Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreRefrigerator Control to the desired Raise Soulever Leveling screw Right to raise left to lower Use a screwdriver to adjustFront Roller LowerNivellement et alignement des portes suite Leveling and door alignmentTools required Installation requirementsExigences dÕinstallation DõeauArrivŽe dÕeau froide Valve selectionSŽlection de robinet Cold water supplyWater Shut-off Valve † Vertical cold Packing nut Water pipeWasher Pipe clampAttaching the optional ice maker to a water supply Ouvrir le robinet d’arrêt. Use only 1⁄4-inch copper tubing from cold water lineTube clamp ⁄4-inch compression nut and sleeveUsing Your Faire le réglage du congélateur Set the Refrigerator Control toFreezer Faire le réglage du réfrigérateurPlus Élevé Condition Recommended Reason AdjustmentCondition Réglage RE Raisonê Commandéê Checking airflowICE Ice dispenserDistribution de glace Using the ice and water dispensersUtilisation des distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons suite To dispense iceDistribution d’eau Water dispenserLe distributeur dÕeau To dispense waterRemoving the crisper and crisper cover Dispenser lightOn some models Adjusting Refrigerator Shelves Wire or glass cantileverRemoving Snack BIN LƒGUMES/VIANDES ET Removing Convertible VEGETABLE/MEAT Drawer and CoverRemoving Crisper Crisper Cover Adjusting ConvertibleRetrait du bac à légumes et du couvercle suite Signal arm Removing Freezer ShelvesPour enlever la clayette Removing the ICE BIN Using the optional automatic ice makerPour retirer le bac à glaçonsÊ Removing the ice binRetrait du bac à glaçons suite To remove the ice binDefrost pan Metal clips Condenser coilsTo remove the base grille To replace the grilleCrisper light Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage suiteRefrigerator light Ampoule du rŽfrigŽrateurUpper freezer light Freezer lightUpper freezer light Freezer lightDispenser light Changing the light bulbs Remplacement des ContSaving Energy Dispenser area lightUnderstanding the Sounds YOU MAY Hear Part Comments To clean your refrigeratorGarnitures et joints Pour nettoyer le réfrigérateurExtérieur Parois intérieuresDenseur Nettoyage du réfrigérateur suitePlateau de dégivrage Serpentins du conLongues vacances Short vacationsCourtes vacances Long vacationsEntretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement suite Vacation and moving careRemoving Doors PortesBehind base grille Removing the doors SuiteNE PAS Retirer LA VIS E Eggs Butter or margarineCheese MilkLeftovers Vegetables with skinsFish MeatEmballage Packaging Freezing CongŽlation Storing frozen food Check if Then Your refrigerator will not operateLights do not work There is water in the defrost drain panRefrigerator seems to make too much noise Motor seems to run too muchIce maker is not producing ice Ice maker is producing too little iceOff-taste or odor in the ice Water dispenser will not operate properly Ice dispenser will not operate properlyCenter divider between the two compartments is warm Temperature is too warmWater or ice is leaking from the dispenser Dispenser water is not cool enoughCheck if There is interior moisture build-upDoors will not close completely Doors are difficult to openLe rŽfrigŽrateur ne fonctionne pas Les ampoules nÕŽclairent pasVérifier si Alors Le moteur semble fonctionner excessivement Le plateau de dŽgivrage contient de lÕeauLe rŽfrigŽrateur semble faire trop de bruit La machine ˆ glaons ne produit pas de glaonsLa machine ˆ glaons produit trop peu de glaons Le distributeur de glaons ne fonctionne pas bien Mauvais gožt ou odeur des glaonsVérifier si LÕeau ou les glaons coulent du distributeur Le distributeur dÕeau ne fonctionne pas bienLa cloison au centre entre les deux sections est tide LÕeau du distributeur nÕest pas assez froideIl existe une accumulation dÕhumiditŽ ˆ lÕintŽrieur La tempŽrature est trop tideLes portes sont difficiles ˆ ouvrir Les portes ne se ferment pas compltementIf YOU Need Replacement Parts For Further AssistanceOur consultants provide assistance with Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, at If you need service†Pour Plus Dõassistance Demande Dõassistance OU DE ServicePage Page Page Full FIVE-YEAR For warranty information in CanadaLength of Warranty WE will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyCE QUI N’EST PAS Couvert PAR LA Garantie Pour des renseignements au sujet de la garantie au Canada’UN AN DE Cinq ANSSujet TopicRefrigerator Section Index Index suite
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