Electrolux E23CS78GPS Ice Dispenser, Water Dispenser, Solutions To Common Problems, Correction

Solutions To Common Problems 41

Ice Dispenser

Problem Cause Correction

Dispenser will not dispense ice.

•Water supply is not connected.

•Ice storage container is empty.

•Freezer temperature is set too warm.

•Household water line valve is not open.

•Connect water supply (see page 9).

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

•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.
Ice dispenser is	• Ice has melted and frozen around
jammed.	auger due to infrequent use,
	temperature fluctuations, and/or
	power outages.

•Ensure freezer door is closed.

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

•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 30- 100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fall within this range.

Water Dispenser

Problem Cause Correction

Dispenser will not dispense water.

•Water supply is not connected.

•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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

	• Water has a high mineral content.		• Contact water treatment plant for help.
Water pressure is	•	Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too	• Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
extremely low.		low (well systems only).	the water pump system (well systems only).
	•	Reverse osmosis system is in	• It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20
		regenerative phase.	psi during the regenerative phase.