TROUBLESHOOTING
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The ice maker does not operate | The ice maker is unplugged | Plug the ice maker in |
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| Breaker tripped or fuse is blown | Reset breaker/replace fuse – if it happens again, |
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| call for service to check for a short circuit in the |
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| Ice maker control turned to OFF | Turn ice maker control to ON |
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| Bin thermostat open, keeping | Ice on sensor tube – its then |
| ice maker off | normal for the ice maker to be off |
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| Ice maker in a room below 50˚F – room needs |
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| to be warmer for ice maker to operate. |
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| Bin thermostat stuck open, needs to be replaced. |
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| Timer contacts open | Replace timer |
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Cubes are too big | Cube size control set too cold | Adjust cube size control for a smaller cube |
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Cubes are too small | Cube size control set too warm | Adjust cube size control for a larger cube |
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| Not enough water | Check water supply – filter may be restricted |
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| Check inlet water valve – inlet screen may be |
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| restricted |
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| Cube size control stuck closed – | Replace timer |
| timer runs all the time. |
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Cubes are partially formed – | Spray jets partially clogged | Clean ice making system with ice maker |
have ragged sides |
| cleaner. |
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Ice maker makes ice, but bin does not fill up with ice
The bin should fill up and the | Clean the condenser. |
ice maker shut off in |
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If not, the condenser may be dirty |
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The bin drain may be partially | Clean out the drain, check the installation. |
restricted |
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The air flow to the ice maker may be obstructed
Check the installation – the ice maker must be free of obstructions at the kickplate.
Cubes are partially formed – are white at the bottom
Not enough water in the reservoir. Check water supply – filter may be restricted
Check inlet water valve - inlet screen may be restricted.
Check for a water leak at the reservoir.
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