Whirlpool 2199009 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

 

 

turned on.

automatic ice 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 automatic

 

 

 

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

 

automatic 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

 

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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 2199009 Top-Mount RefrigeratorTable of Contents Whirlpool Refrigerator Safety WAVERTISSEMENT Other parts and features Parts and FeaturesAutres pices et caractŽristiques PIéCES ET CARACTƒRISTIQUESRemoving packaging materials Refrigerator⁄2-inch minimum at top and sides Cleaning before useNettoyage avant lÕutilisation Unpacking your refrigeratorArrivŽe dÕeau froide Tools requiredOutils requisÊ Cold water supplyAttaching the optional ice maker to a water supply Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply Copper tubing Copper tubing clampWater valve Mounting screwProng grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator Prong Power cord Grounding plugMéthode recommandée de mise à la terre Recommended Grounding MethodPortes Nivellement et alignement des portes suite Leveling and door alignmentHow the controls work Using YourSettings Setting the controlsRéglage des commandes suite Pour UNE Removing the snap-on door trim Adjusting Door BinsOn some models Sur certains modlesPour enlever une tablette Adjusting Refrigerator ShelvesTo remove a shelf To replace a shelfPour ajuster le balconnet utilitaire ou le plateau TrayStyle To remove the meat drawerTo remove the cover Style To replace the coverRefrigerator Shelf AdjustingRéglage de la tablette du réfrigérateur EZ-TRACK* suite Adjusting the EZ-TRAK* refrigerator shelfPour retirer le bac à légumes Pour réinstaller le couvercleRemoving Crisper Crisper Cover To remove the crisperCover Track Pour remettre la clayette Adjusting Crisper Humidity ControlTo replace the shelf Pour retirer la clayetteAir tower To remove the freezer floorTo replace the freezer floor Freezer floor fencesEjector arm Using the Optional Automatic ICE MakerRemember Using the optional automatic ice makerClips To remove the base grilleTo replace the base grille Condenser coils Defrost panPour changer l’ampoule du congélateur To change the refrigerator lightRefrigerator light Pour changer l’ampoule d’éclairage du réfrigérateurDoor stop Spacer Hinge Screws Shim Reversing the hingesCover Screws Top hinge Shim Screws Door stop Spacer Shim Hinge pin ScrewsReversing the door swing Reversing the handlesOutillage NƒCESSAIRE Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes suite Inversion des poignŽes de portesƑCONOMIE DÕƒNERGIE Saving EnergyUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Les bruits de l’appareil queVous pouvez entendre suite Caring for Your Refrigerator To clean your refrigeratorGarnitures et joints Pour nettoyer le réfrigérateurExtérieur Parois intérieuresCondenseur Nettoyage du réfrigérateur suitePlateau de dégivrage Serpentins duLongues vacances Short vacationsCourtes vacances Long vacationsEntretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement suite Vacation and moving careEggs Butter or margarineCheese MilkLeftovers Vegetables with skinsFish MeatEmballage PackagingFreezing CongŽlationStoring 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 Temperature is too warm Divider between the two compartments is warmThere is interior moisture build-up Doors will not close completely Doors are difficult to openCheck if Le 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 Mauvais gožt ou odeur des glaons La cloison au centre entre les deux sections est tideLa tempŽrature est trop tide Il existe une accumulation dÕhumiditŽ ˆ lÕintŽrieur Les portes ne se ferment pas compltementLes portes sont difficiles ˆ ouvrir If YOU Need Replacement Parts For Further AssistanceOur consultants provide assistance with Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, at If YOU Need Assistance or Service in CanadaPour Plus Dõassistance Demande Dõassistance OU DE ServiceIndex Section DU Réfrigérateur Index Index suiteWarranty U.S.A
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