Electrolux E23CS78GPS manual Solutions To Common Problems, Automatic Ice Maker, Cause, Correction

40Solutions To Common Problems

Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator

Problem Cause Correction

Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors.

•Weather is humid.

•Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.

•This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

•See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.

Automatic Ice Maker

Problem Cause Correction

Ice maker is not making any	• Ice maker power switch is Off.
ice.	• Water supply is not connected to
	refrigerator.
	• Household water line valve is not
	open.
	• Freezer is not cold enough.
	• Valve on cold water pipe is clogged
	or restricted by foreign material. If
	valve is of the self-piercing type, it
	may not have created a sufficiently
	sized hole in tube for water to pass
	through).
	• Check to see if the water dispenser
	is dispensing water.
	• Water filter is not completely seated.
Ice maker is not making	• Ice maker is producing less ice than
enough ice.	you expect.
	• Freezer is not cold enough.
	• Household water line valve is not
	completely open.
	• Check to see if water dispenser is
	dispensing slower than normal.

•Turn on power switch.

•Connect water supply (see Installation Instructions).

•Turn on household water line valve.

•See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm.

•Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing valve. Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.

•If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted, and must be replaced.

•Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place.

•Ice maker should produce approximately 4-5 pounds of ice every 24 hours. Express Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours.

•See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm.

•Turn on household water line valve.

•If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge.

Ice maker will not stop making ice.

•Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by some item in the freezer.

•Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice cubes frozen together over wire signal arm.

Ice maker is not separating the ice cubes.

•Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough.

•Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal.

•Remove and shake ice bin to separate cubes.

•The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge.

Ice has bad odor and taste.

•Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer.

•Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor.

•Ice not used frequently enough.

•Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will produce fresh supply.

•Add filter to water supply line. Consult a water purifying company.

•Discard stale ice.