Ice Production
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| Disconnect power before servicing. | |
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| Replace all parts and panels before operating. | |
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| Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. | |
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| Ice Maker Runs But | Check that the control is turned on. | ||
| Produces No Ice | Check that the water supply is properly connected and turned on. | ||
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| If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan, and you will have either thin ice or no ice. | ||
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| Tighten the drain cap. | ||
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| Clean the drain tube. | ||
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| Check that there are no kinks in the drain line. | ||
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| Ice Maker Runs But | Is the accelerated ice production feature turned on? This feature increases the ice production rate | ||
| Produces Very Little Ice | to provide you with more ice in the same amount of time. See “Using the Controls.” | ||
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| Room temperatures of more than 90ºF (32ºC) will normally reduce ice production. | ||
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| Dirt or lint may be blocking the airflow through the condenser. See “Condenser” in the “Cleaning” | ||
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| If there is white scale buildup in the ice maker’s water or freezing system, you should clean the ice | ||
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| maker. See “Interior Components” in the “Cleaning” section. | ||
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| If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan, and you will have either thin ice or no ice. | ||
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| Tighten the drain cap. | ||
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| Ensure that the cutter grid is securely in place and that its harness plug is connected. See “Interior | ||
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| Components” section of “Cleaning” for instructions on cutter grid removal. | ||
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| Check that water filter is properly installed. | ||
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| Off Taste, Odor or Gray | Is there unusually high mineral content in the water supply? The water may need to be treated. | ||
| Color in the Ice | Is there mineral scale buildup? Clean your ice maker. See “Ice Maker System” in the “Cleaning” | ||
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| Do not store any foods in the ice bin. | ||
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| Check that all packaging materials were removed at the time of installation. | ||
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| Thin, Soft or Clumps of Ice | Is there unusually high mineral content in the water supply? The water may need to be treated. | ||
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| Is there mineral scale buildup? Clean your ice maker. See “Ice Maker System” in the “Cleaning” | ||
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| Are there clumps of ice in the bin? If ice is not used regularly, it will melt and form clumps. Break the | ||
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| clumps with the ice scoop provided. | ||
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