Electrolux 242183201, EI28BS65KS manual Ice Dispenser

36Solutions to Common Problems

Ice Dispenser

Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Dispenser will not	• Water supply is not connected.	• Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water
dispense ice.		Supply section).
	• Ice storage bin is empty.	• Ensure ice maker is turned on. When the first supply
		of ice is dropped into the bin, the dispenser should
		operate.
	• Household water line valve is not open.	• Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time
		for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser
		should operate.
	• Fresh Food door is not closed.	• Ensure Fresh Food door is closed. (See Problem
		Section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers)
	• Ice dispensing paddle has been held in for	• Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will reset
	more than four to (4-5) minutes.	in approximately three (3) minutes. Ice can then be
		dispensed.
Ice dispenser is jammed.	• Ice has melted and frozen around auger due	• Remove ice bin, thaw, and empty the contents. Clean
	to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations,	bin, wipe dry, and replace in proper position. When new
	and/or power outages.	ice is made, dispenser should operate.
	• Ice cubes are frozen together.	• Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze
		together.
	• Ice cubes are smaller than normal.	• The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged.
		Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system operates
		best at 30-100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures
		should fall within this range.
Light Is Not On
Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Light is not on.	• Light bulb is burned out or LED light is	• See Replacing Light Bulbs or LED lights in Care and
	damaged.	Cleaning section.
	• No electric current is reaching refrigerator.	• See Problem section, Running Your Refrigerator.
	• Control system has disabled lights because	• Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.
	one or both doors were left open too long.
Odors In Refrigerator
Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Interior is dirty.	• Interior needs to be cleaned.	• See Care & Cleaning Tips.
Odors.	• Food with strong odors is stored in	• Cover food tightly. Turn on air filtration system. Air filter
	refrigerator.	may need to be changed more frequently if foods with
		strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator.
Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers
Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Door(s) will not close.	• Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor	• Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately
	when moved slightly.	support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a
		sagging or sloping floor.
Drawers are difficult to	• Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.	• Keep less food in drawer.
move.	• Drawer is overloaded	• Remove or redistribute food.