ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR
Check if...
The icemaker was recently installed.
The ice has been stored for too long.
The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment,
The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Then...
Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or
Throw away old ice and make new supply.
Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly.
A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
See Care and Cleaning section on pages
Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN
Check | if... | Then... |
The | refrigerator is defrosting. | The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the |
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| defrost pan. |
It is more humid than normal.
Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE
Check if... | Then... |
The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. | Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section |
| on page 33. |
THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY
Check if... | Then... |
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The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice. I Wait 24 hours after | See the | |
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| Setting the Controls section on page 16. |
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Door left open. | Check to see if something is holding the door | open. |
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL |
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Check if... | Then... |
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Smaller cube size level is selected.
Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged.
THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
Check if...
The gaskets are dirty or sticky.
The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened.
Select larger cube size using cube size selector.
Call a plumber to clear the valve.
Then...
Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens more easily.
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