Frigidaire 241540100 (1203) manual Ice Dispenser

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Solutions To Common Problems

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Ice Dispenser

Problem

Cause

Correction

Dispenser will not

• Water supply is not connected.

dispense ice.

• Ice storage container is empty.

 

•Connect water supply (see page 9).

•When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container, the dispenser should operate.

•Freezer temperature is set too warm.

•Household water line valve is not open.

•Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser should operate.

•Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser should operate.

•Freezer door is not closed.

•Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4-5 minutes.

•Ensure freezer door is closed.

•Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will reset in approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed.

Ice dispenser is

• Ice has melted and frozen around

jammed.

auger due to infrequent use,

 

temperature fluctuations, and/or

 

power outages.

•Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents. Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.

•Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container.

•Ice cubes are frozen together.

•Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal.

•Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.

•Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze together.

•The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged. Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system operates best at 20- 100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fall within this range.

Water Dispenser

Problem

Cause

Correction

Dispenser will not

• Water supply is not connected.

dispense water.

• Household water line valve is not

 

open.

 

• Freezer door is not closed.

 

• Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged.

 

• Front filter not fully installed, if

 

equipped

 

 

Water has an odd

• Water has been in the tank for a

taste and/or odor.

period of time.

 

• Unit not properly connected to cold

 

water line.

 

• Tubing used in the household water

 

supply and installation may affect

 

water taste and odor.

 

• Water has a high mineral content.

 

 

Water pressure is

• Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too

extremely low.

low (well systems only).

 

• Reverse osmosis system is in

 

regenerative phase.

•Connect water supply (see page 9).

•Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice.

•Ensure that freezer door is closed.

•Replace filter cartridge.

•Push filter in until you hear a “click”. Filter should be flush with cabinet.

•Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the supply and completely rinse out the tank.

•Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the kitchen faucet.

•For best results, use copper tubing for water connections.

•Contact water treatment plant for help.

•Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on the water pump system (well systems only).

•It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi during the regenerative phase.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Finding Information Please Read and Save this GuideMake a Record for Quick Reference Table of Contents Child Safety SafetyImportant Safety Instructions General SafetyElectrical Information To prepare for removing the doors Removing The DoorsGetting Through Narrow Spaces Required ToolsTo remove the refrigerator door To remove the top hinge coverTo remove the freezer door Connecting The Water Supply About Your REFRIGERATOR’S Water SupplyWhat you will need To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator Understanding Features and Terms Feature OverviewControls & Settings Setting Cooling TemperaturesAllowing Cooling Time Before USE Making Temperature Adjustments What To Do If The Temperature Displays FlashChoosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Responding to Alarms Audible Tones & Indicator Lights SYSTEM-MONITORING AlarmsTurning the Cooling System on and OFF Using The Alarm Reset ButtonTo change the position of a shelf Storage FeaturesShelf Features Cantilever ShelvesMeat Keeper DrawersCrispers Crisper Humidity ControlStorage Bins DoorsAccessories Dispensing Water Using the DispenserAutomatic Ice & Water Dispenser Dispensing IceExpress Ice Button Using the Dispenser Control PanelTo prime the water supply system Priming the Water Supply SystemUsing The Ice Dispenser After Installation ICE Dispenser Operation & CareTurning The Ice Dispenser On And Off Ice Dispenser Tips Cleaning The Ice DispenserRemove and empty the ice storage bin if To clean the ice dispenserWater Filter Location Ordering Replacement FiltersChanging The Filter Locating the Water FilterMore About Your Advanced Water Filter Replacing the Water FilterTo replace your pure advantageTM water filter Ideas for Storing Foods Storing Food & Saving EnergyLoading the Freezer InstallationTemperature Settings Ideas for Saving EnergyUnderstanding the Sounds YOU MAY Hear Normal Operating Sounds & SightsProtecting Your Investment Care & CleaningVacation & Moving Tips Care & Cleaning TipsTo replace light bulbs Replacing Light BulbsConsumer Warranty InformationBefore YOU Call Solutions To Common ProblemsTemperatures Are Too Cold Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Odors In Refrigerator
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