Kenmore W10215709A manual Ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

Page 22

_J_:,_,_ _;_ _

Temperature is too warm

New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.

Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Controls."

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

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? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on model) is in the ON position.

New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements."

The ice cubes are hollow or small

NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.

Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open.

Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements."

Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice

New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.

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.

_ '_,_i_,,#l __

There is interior moisture buildup

NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.

Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.

Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration

system needs additional flushing.

The ice dispenser will not operate properly

Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see "The doors will not close completely."

Ice bin installed correctly? Be sure the ice bin is firmly in position.

New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

Ice stuck in the delivery chute? Use a plastic utensil to clear the delivery chute.

Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use only cubes produced by the current ice maker.

Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the ice bin? Empty the ice container. Use warm water to melt the ice if necessary.

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.

Failure to do so can result in cuts.

Is the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing "crushed" ice? Change the ice button from "crushed" to "cubed." If cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for "crushed" ice and begin dispensing again.

Has the dispenser arm been held in too long? Ice will stop dispensing when the arm is held in too long. Wait 3 minutes for dispenser motor to reset before using again.

22

Image 22
Contents W10215709A Sears Roebuck Co., Hoffman Estates, ILSears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 Table of Contents Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Refrigerator SafetyTakeoff the doors Remove the Packaging Installation Instructions08 cm Remove the Base Grille Water PressureTools Needed Replace the Base GrilleGrommets Water Dispenser Tubing Connection WiringplugsTop Left Hinge RemovalStyles 2 Replace the Doors and HingesRemove the Handles optional Door ClosingCo sect Connect to RefrigeratorComplete the Installation Coupfing purchasedRefrigerator USE StyleCondition Temperature Adjustment Ice Dispenser To Dispense WaterPress a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever OnhalfoffStatus Locked unlockedFilter Status Changing the Water FilterRefrigerator Features Turning the Ice Maker On/OffTo Remove and Replace a Shelf in a Metal Frame Shelves and Shelf Frames0Y£O To Remove and Replace a Shelf/FrameWne CasiB e Freezer FeaturesFrozen Food Storage Guide Ched oo Bn Door FeaturesOo Raso To Remove and Replace the Bins Drop-In Door Rails To Remove and Replace the RailsTo Remove and Replace the Bin Parts Refrigerator Care SangngIf You Choose to Turn the Refrigerator Off Before You Leave Upper Freezer LightMoving Lights do not work Refrigerator will not operateDoors are difficult to open Sizzling/Gurgling water drippingOff-taste, odor or gray color in the ice Ice maker is not producing ice or not enough iceIce cubes are hollow or small Ice dispenser will not operate properlyDispenser water is not cool enough Sears Installation ServiceProtection Agreements Master Protection AgreementsBase Grille Water Filter Replacement Filter AccessoriesReplacement Parts Water FilterPerformance Data Sheet Model TIKB1/TIRFKB1 Capacity 100 Gallons 379 LitersNSF/ANSI Page Ndice Exclusibn de garantias implicitas limitacibn de recursos Garanta Limitada DE KenmoreSeguridad DEL Refrigerador Registro DEL ProductoPeligro de Asfi×ia Instrucciones DE InstalacionAntes de tirar su refrigerador o congelador viejo Peligro de Peso ExcesivoNotas Limpie su refrigerador antes de usarlo508era Mtodo de conexi6n a tierra recomendadoSuministro de agua de 6smosis inversa Presibn del aguaQuite la rejilla de la base Alineaci6n de las Nivelaci6n delantera Puertas Conexi6n dela deldespa= Chadorde agua Bisagra inferiorRejilla de la base NivelQuite las puertas Peligro de Choque EI6ctrico Quite las manijas opcional EstiloEstilos 2 y Las puertasConexibn al refrigerador Cortex o deImportante Tuberfade cobre USO DE SU Refrigerador Son dos nomss ÷sC6mo ajustar los controles Lock Filter Status TempIM PO Rtante Condicicn Regulacicn DE LA TemperaturaManejo de temperatura SmartSense TM Alarma de puerta entreabiertaCaracteristicas adicionales Produccibn acelerada de hielo Pantalla de temperatura siempre encendida££,seestsso ...........................cs OrderEl bloqueo del despachador en algunos modelos Peligro de CortadurasCbmo cambiar el filtro de agua Uso del despachador sin el cartucho del filtro de aguaPara encender y apagar la f&brica de hielo De seo y deps to SiieoCbmo quitar y volver a colocar el dep6sito RecuerdeEstantes deslizables en algunos modelos Para quitar y volver a colocar el caj6n para carnes friasPara quitar y volver a colocar las tapas Tapasdelcaj6nparaverdurasodelcaj6nparaverduras/ carneCon dbedeve u is am El portabotellas/latas a la derechaCanasta o ?cp e£ede conge ados CaractersticasS?de congead@ @sto c nab e de a pue de cnge adoRec p entenc /s@be Rec p e s£es de a pue /aRieles calzables de la puerta Cuidado DE SU Refrigerador Para limpiar su refrigeradorLuces del caj6n para verduras Co tes de SteLuz superior del congelador Si Ud. decide apagar el refrigerador antes de irsePeligro de Cheque EI6ctrico MudanzaNo funciona Estan encendidos los controles? AsegQrese de que losLa temperatura esta demasiado caliente Es dificil abrir las puertasLas luces no funcionan Los cubos de hielo son huecos o peque6osEl agua del despachador no estb Io suficientemente fria El despachador de hielo no funciona debidamenteHay fugas de agua del despachador El despachador de hielo se atasca mientras vierte elContratos DE Proteccion RefaccionesHoja DE Datos DEL Rendimiento Modelo T1KB1/T1RFKB1 Capacidad de 100 galones 379 litrosNorma Page Table DES Matii RES Garantie Limiti E Kenmore Enregistrement DU ProduitAvant de jeter votre vieux rfrigrateur ou conglateur SI Curiti DU RI Frigi RateurEnlever les portes de votre vieux rfrigrateur Nettoyage avant Iutilisation Dplacement de votre rfrig6rateurRemarques Outillage Requis IM PortantEnlvement Charnire Enlvement des Portes Suprieure droiteStyle DesStyles 2 et Enlever les portesEnlever les poignes facultatif Replacer les portes et les charniresAligner les portes Raccordement au r6frigrateurRaccordement & une canalisation deau Achever Iinstallation Utilisation DU RI Frigi Rateur Lji s8ilo des cCondition Ajustement DE LA Tempirature Ajustement des commandesCommandes du rfrigrateur Caractristiques supplmentaires Production acclre de gla£onsSmartsense Le verrouillage du distributeur sur certains modules La lampe du distributeur sur certains modulesDistribution de glace Timoin ItatPurge du systme deau aprs le remplacement du filtre Remplacement du filtre eauUtilisation du distributeur sans cartouche de filtre b eau Caracti Ristiques DU RI Frigi Rateur Enlvement et remplacement du bac dentreposageAllumer el 6teindre la machine glagons Pour enlever et rinstaller les tiroirs Le bac Igumes et le tiroir Igumes/viande convertibleAjustement du rglage SseGuide dentreposage des viandes Suce¢a smode, @ Pour enlever et rinstaller la tabletteRane ou bat de cong i sSi u Ceta ns mod!tTringles dposes dans la porte Bat ts nc nabeSu.... cea is mod@es Suce¢a ss mod6Entretien DU RI Frigi Rateur Nettoyage du rfrigrateurLampe de la partie sup6rieure du conglateur EdesMpoue, d Lampes du bac IgumesDmnagement Le rfrig6rateur est bruyant DepannageLe rfrigrateur ne fonctionne pas Les portes ne ferment pas compltementLes gla£ons sont creux ou petits II existe une accumulation dhumidit6& Iint6rieurLeau contient-elle des min6raux tels que le soufre? La pression de Ieauest-elle infrieure a 30 Ib/po Le distributeur deaune fonctionne pas correctementLeaudu distributeur nestpas assez froide De Ieau suinte du distributeurAccessoires Contrats DE ProtectionModUle TIKB1/TIRFKB1 Capacite 100 gallons 379 litres Feuille DE Donni ES SUR LA PerformanceDirectives dapplication Paramtres dapprovisionnement en eau HAN Anage

W10215709A specifications

The Kenmore W10215709A is a high-quality refrigerator water filter designed to enhance the taste and safety of drinking water. It is specifically compatible with a range of Kenmore refrigerators that utilize a twist-and-lock filter mechanism. This filter is engineered to reduce contaminants, ensuring that consumers enjoy clean and refreshing water and ice straight from their refrigerator.

One of the main features of the Kenmore W10215709A is its advanced filtration technology. This filter employs a multi-stage filtration process that targets a wide spectrum of harmful substances that can be present in tap water. It effectively reduces chlorine, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals, along with various contaminants that can negatively affect water quality. This results in water that not only tastes better but is also healthier for household consumption.

The Kenmore W10215709A boasts a filter life of about six months, depending on usage and water quality. This means that users can enjoy considerable longevity before needing to replace the filter, providing both convenience and cost-effectiveness. The installation process for this filter is straightforward, featuring a simple twist-and-lock design that allows users to change the filter without any tools. This ease of use ensures that maintaining the filter does not become a cumbersome task and encourages users to prioritize water quality.

This model is also designed with user-friendly indicators in mind. Many compatible refrigerators are equipped with built-in filter change lights that notify users when it is time to replace the filter, making it easy to keep track of filter performance without prior knowledge of water filter maintenance.

In terms of characteristics, the Kenmore W10215709A meets the strict standards set by the NSF, assuring consumers of its efficacy and safety. It offers an environmentally friendly solution, as it minimizes the need for bottled water, promoting a greener lifestyle.

In summary, the Kenmore W10215709A water filter is an excellent choice for Kenmore refrigerator owners. With its advanced filtration capabilities, user-friendly features, and commitment to quality, it ensures that families can enjoy superior water straight from their ice and water dispensers. This filter embodies the blend of convenience and health that modern consumers demand while promoting safer drinking water.