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| CONCERN |
| CAUSE | SOLUTION |
| AUTOMATIC ICE | MAKER (Continued) |
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| Freezer ice | • | Ice maker wire signal | • Move any item or frozen ice cubes that |
| maker will not |
| arm is being held down | may block the signal arm from being in the |
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| by a package in the | off or upward position. See Automatic Ice |
| ice (select |
| freezer that has fallen | |
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| against ice maker. |
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| Ice cubes | • | Ice cubes are not being | • Remove ice container and discard ice. The |
| are freezing |
| used frequently enough | ice maker will produce fresh supply. Ice |
| together. |
| or interruption of power | should be used at least twice weekly to |
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| for prolonged time. | keep the cubes separated. |
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| • Ice cubes are hollow | • This generally occurs when the ice maker | |
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| (shells of ice with water | does not get enough water. This is usually |
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| inside). The hollow cubes | the result of a clogged water filter or |
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| break open in the bin | restricted water supply. Replace the water |
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| and leak their water onto | filter and if the condition still occurs check |
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| existing ice, which causes | for a Saddle Valve, water valve not turned |
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| it to freeze together. | on all the way or kinked water supply line. |
| DISPENSER (Ice | & Water) |
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| Dispenser will | • | Dispenser lock out is | • Press and hold control lock for three |
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| ice. | • There is no ice in the bin | • See the “Ice maker is not making any ice” | |
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| to be dispensed. | section above. |
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| • The refrigerator doors are | • Be sure the refrigerator doors are | |
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| not completely closed. | completely closed. |
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| • | Dispenser paddle has | • The motor overload protector will reset in |
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| been pressed too long | about three minutes and then ice can be |
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| and the dispenser motor | dispensed. |
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| has overheated. |
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| Ice dispenser is | • | Ice has melted and | • Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the |
| jammed. |
| frozen around auger | contents. Clean container, wipe dry, and |
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| due to infrequent use, | replace in proper position. When new ice is |
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| temperature fluctuations, | made, dispenser should operate. |
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| and/or power outages. |
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| • Ice cubes are jammed | • Remove ice cubes that are jamming the | |
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| between ice maker and | dispenser. |
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| back of ice container. |
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| Dispenser will | • | Dispenser lock out is | • Press and hold control lock for three |
| not dispense |
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| water. | • | Water filter not seated | • Remove and reinstall the water filter. Be |
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| properly. | sure to push the filter firmly so that you |
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| hear it lock solidly into position. |
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| • Water filter is clogged. | • Replace filter cartridge. Be sure to remove | |
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| protective caps and push the filter firmly so |
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| that you hear it lock solidly into position. |
•Household water line • Open household water line valve. See
valve is not open. | CONCERN column AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER. |
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