Solutions To Common Problems 39

Automatic Ice Maker

Problem

Cause

Correction

Ice maker is not

Ice maker power switch is Off.

Turn on power switch.

making any ice.

Water supply is not connected

Connect water supply (see Installation

 

to refrigerator.

Instructions).

 

Household water line valve is

Turn on household water line valve.

 

not open.

 

 

Freezer is not cold enough.

See Problem section, Temperatures Are

 

 

Too Warm.

 

Valve on cold water pipe

Turn off household water line valve.

 

is clogged or restricted by

Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a

 

foreign material. If valve is of

self-piercing valve. Clean valve. Replace

 

the self-piercing type, it may

valve if necessary.

 

not have created a sufficiently

 

 

sized hole in tube for water to

 

 

pass through.

 

 

Check to see if the water

If not, the ice & water filter cartridge

 

dispenser is dispensing water.

is clogged or restricted, and must be

 

 

replaced.

 

Water filter is not completely

Push firmly until the water filter snaps into

 

seated.

place (you should hear two clicks).

Ice maker is not

Ice maker is producing less

Ice maker should produce approximately

making enough ice.

ice than you expect.

4-5 pounds of ice every 24 hours. Fast

 

 

Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice

 

 

every 24 hours.

 

Freezer is not cold enough.

See Problem section, Temperatures Are

 

 

Too Warm.

 

Household water line valve is

Turn on household water line valve.

 

not completely open.

 

 

Check to see if water

If it is, replace the ice & water filter

 

dispenser is dispensing

cartridge.

 

slower than normal.

 

Ice maker will not stop

Ice maker wire signal arm

Move item and release wire signal arm.

making ice.

is being held down by some

Remove any ice cubes frozen together over

 

item in the freezer.

wire signal arm.

Ice maker is not

Ice cubes are not being used

Remove and shake ice bin to separate

separating the ice

frequently enough.

cubes.

cubes.

Ice cubes are hollow or

The ice & water filter cartridge may be

 

smaller than normal.

clogged. Replace filter cartridge.

Ice has bad odor and

Ice has picked up odor or

Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice

taste.

flavor from strong food stored

maker will produce fresh supply.

 

in refrigerator or freezer.

 

 

Ice not used frequently enough.

Discard stale ice.

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