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Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems
PROBLEM
Ice dispenser won’t work
Ice dispenser stops working
CAUSE
l Freezer door open
lIce bin not properly installed
* 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
0 Ice attracts airborne odors; old ice
l Water quality
l Foods not properly wrapped
l Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning
* Plumbing to ice maker
lNew ice maker
SOLUTIONS
l Close the freezer door.
l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
l Use only crescents from ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to increase storage room.
l Dump old ice and make a new supply.
. 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.
l Dump old ice and make a new supply. Store excess ice in covered container.
0 Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove.
l Wrap properly. See page 25.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on page 21.
l Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.)
l The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an