Miele F 1911 SF Frequently asked questions, Problems with the ice maker, Issue, Possible fault

Frequently asked questions

Problems with the ice maker

Issue	Possible fault		Solution
The ice cube maker	The appliance is not		Check that the appliance is
will not switch on.	plugged in.		connected to the power
			supply.
The ice cube maker is	When the appliance is turned on for the very first time, it
not producing any ice	can take up to 10 hours for the first ice cubes to drop
cubes.	out of the ice cube maker and collect in the container.
	The appliance is not turned		Check that the appliance is
	on.		switched on.
	The water supply line was		Contact Miele.
	not primed (purged of air)
	before the appliance was
	used for the first time.
	Check if:		See "Ice Cube Maker"
	– the ice cube maker is		and/or "Plumbing" for more
		switched on.	information.
	–	the water supply line is
		open.
	–	there are ice cubes
		stuck together and
		blocking the exit.
	–	the ice cube container is
		in the right position.
	–	the freezer compartment
		temperature is too high.
	–	the water pressure is too
		low. The water pressure
		must be between 25 and
		120 psi (1.72-8.25 bar).
	Check whether the correct		Self-tapping valves and
	water valve has been		3/	16	" (4.76 mm) saddle
	installed.		valves reduce the water
			pressure and can block the
			pipe.

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