ICE HAS
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The icemaker was recently installed.
The ice has been stored for too long.
Food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment,
The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
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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.
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Ice storage | bin needs | cleaning. | Empty | and wash bin. Discard old cubes. | |||
THERE IS WATER | IN THE DEFROST | DRAIN PAN |
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The | refrigerator is defrosting. | The water will | evaporate. | It is normal for water to drip into the | |||
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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
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THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY |
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The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice. Wait 24 hours after
Door left open.Check to see if something is holding the door open.
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL
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Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water | I Call a plumber to clear the valve. |
line may be clogged. | I |
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THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
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The gaskets are dirty or sticky.
Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning
The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened.
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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