Whirlpool 2195385 The ice maker is not producing ice, The ice maker is producing too little ice

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The ice maker is not producing ice

The ice maker is not producing ice

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The freezer temperature is not cold enough to

See the “Setting the controls” section.

produce ice.

 

 

 

The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position.

Lower arm to the “ON” (down) position. See the “Using the

 

optional automatic ice maker” section.

 

 

The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is not

Turn on the water valve. See the “Attaching the optional

turned on.

automatic ice maker to a water supply” section.

 

 

An ice cube is jammed in the ejector arm.

Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

 

Refer to the “Using the optional automatic ice maker”

 

section.

 

 

The ice maker mold has no water in it or no ice

Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to

has been produced.

your home water supply and the supply shut-off valve is

 

turned on. Refer to the “Attaching the optional automatic

 

ice maker to a water supply” section.

 

 

 

If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with

 

the water line. Contact the Consumer Assistance Center.

The ice maker is producing too little ice

 

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The ice maker has just been installed.

Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your

 

 

 

refrigerator is cooled down, the ice maker should begin

 

 

 

producing 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A large amount of ice has just been removed.

Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The controls are not set correctly.

Refer to the “Setting the controls” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The water shut-off valve is not turned completely on.

Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Attaching the optional

 

 

 

automatic ice maker to a water supply” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a water filter installed on the refrigerator.

First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure

 

 

This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly.

that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged.

 

 

 

If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified

 

 

 

person or a technician.

 

 

 

 

 

Off-taste or odor in the ice

 

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The plumbing connections are new, causing

Discard the first few batches of ice.

 

discolored or off-flavored ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ice cubes have been stored for too long.

Throw old ice away and make a new supply.

 

 

 

 

 

Food in the freezer has not been wrapped properly.

Refer to the “Storing frozen food” section.

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned.

See the “Cleaning your refrigerator” section.

 

 

 

 

 

Water contains minerals (such as sulfur).

A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

 

 

 

 

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