Whirlpool ED25PW manual Problem, Cause, Solution

Common ice maker problems

PROBLEM

Dispenser won’t work.

Ice dispenser won’t work.

Ice dispenser stops working.

CAUSE

Freezer door open.

Ice bin not properly installed. Wrong ice in bin.

Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together.

Ice dispenser

bar held in too long.

SOLUTION

lClose the freezer door.

lMake sure bin is pushed in all the way.

l Use only ice crescents from ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and to obtain increased storage capacity.

lDump old ice and make new supply.

lWait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset.

lLarge amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.

Off-taste	or odor	Ice attracts		airborne	odors;
in ice.		old ice.
		Water	quality.
		Foods	not properly		wrapped.
		Ice bin and freezer may need
		cleaning.
		Plumbing		to ice maker.

New ice maker

Sounds you may hear

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard sur- faces like the floor, walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.

The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you, and what may be making them.

Slight hum, soft hiss:

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.

Clicking or snapping sounds:

The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.

Water sounds:

When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan.

Ice maker sounds: l trickling water

. thud (clatter of ice)

Because your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.

lDump old ice and make new supply; store excess ice in covered container.

l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove.

l Wrap properly. See page 1.5.

lClean freezer and ice bin. See Cleaning chart on page 14.

l Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook-up. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.)

lThe first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice and make new supply.

Running sounds:

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may even seem to run most of the time.

Energy saving tips

You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

lCheck door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

l Clean the condenser coils regularly.

lOpen the door as few times as possible. Think about what you need before you open the door. Get everything out at one time. Keep food orga- nized so you won’t have to search for what you want. Close door as soon as food is removed.

lGo ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

lIt is a waste of electricity lo set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that’s cold enough.

l Keep the Exterior Moisture Control on the OFF setting unless moisture forms on refrigerator exterior.

lMake sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator or in direct sunlrght.

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