■New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or
■Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
■Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.
■Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See “Water Filtration System.”
The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly
■Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
■Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source line.
■New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispenser.”
■Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
■Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close completely.”
■Recently removed the doors? Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected at the bottom of the refrigerator door. See “Refrigerator Doors and Drawer.”
■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
Water is leaking from the dispenser system
NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal.
■Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever.
■New installation? Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispenser.”
■Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispenser.”
■Water on the floor near the base grille? Make sure the water dispenser tube connections are fully tightened. See “Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer.”
Water from the dispenser is warm
NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C).
■New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely.
■Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hours for water supply to cool completely.
■Water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.
■Refrigerator connected to a cold water pipe? Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS
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