Solving
common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice dispenser won’t work
Ice dispenser stops working
CAUSE
l Freezer door open
lIce bin not properly installed
9 Wrong ice in bin
l Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together
l Ice dispenser bar held in too long
l Ice attracts airborne odors; old ice
l Water quality
l Foods not properly wrapped
lIce bin and freezer may need cleaning
l Plumbing to ice maker
lNew ice maker
SOLUTIONS
l Close the freezer door.
lMake sure bin is pushed in all the way.
0 Use only crescents from ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity.
lDump old ice and make a new supply.
l Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset.
l Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.
lDump old ice and make a new supply. Store excess ice in covered container.
l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove.
l Wrap properly. See pages 20 and 21.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on page 18.
l Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.)
lThe first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an
Removing the door trim (dispenser area)
(3VED29DQ only)
To remove the trim:
1.Remove all items from the shelf.
2.Pull trim piece straight up at each end.
To replace the trim:
1.Locate each end of trim piece above the trim pocket opening in refrigerator door liner.
2.Push the trim piece straight down until it stops.
3.Replace items on the shelf.
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