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Troubleshooting

Ice and water

Problem

Possible causes

What to do

Ice maker is not producing enough ice or ice is malformed.

Ice maker has just been

Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin or

installed or a large amount

for ice maker to restock after emptied.

of ice has been used.

 

 

 

Water pressure is too low.

Low water pressure can cause valve to leak.

 

Water pressure must be between 35 to 100

 

pounds per square inch to function properly.

 

A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square

 

inch is recommended for refrigerators with

 

water filters.

 

 

Water filter is clogged or

Change water filter (see page 25).

needs to be changed.

 

 

 

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.

Water pressure is too low.

Water pressure must be between 35 to 100

 

pounds per square inch to function properly.

 

A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square

 

inch is recommended for refrigerators with

 

water filters.

 

 

Saddle valve not open

Open saddle valve completely.

completely.

 

 

 

Freezer temperature is too

See temperature controls, page 12 or 16.

high.

Freezer temperature should be between 0° to

 

2° F (-18° to -17° C).

 

 

Refrigerator is leaking water.

Plastic tubing was used to

It is recommended copper tubing is used

complete water connection.

for installation. Plastic is less durable and

 

can cause leakage. The manufacturer is not

 

responsible for property damage due to

 

improper installation or water connection.

 

 

Improper water valve was

See connecting the water supply,

installed.

pages 9 – 10. Self-piercing and 3⁄16” (4.7 mm)

 

saddle valves cause low water pressure and

 

may clog the line over time. The manufacturer

 

is not responsible for property damage due to

 

improper installation or water connection.

 

 

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Fisher & Paykel RX216, RX256 installation instructions Ice maker is not producing enough ice or ice is malformed

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