Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems
PROBLEM
Ice dispenser won’t work
ice dispenser stops working
CAUSE
l Freezer door open
. Ice bin not properly installed
l 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
l Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning
l Plumbing to ice maker
l New ice maker
SOLUTIONS
l Close the freezer door.
lMake 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.
l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove.
l Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and well maintained.
l Wrap properly. See pages 24 and 25.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on pages 21 and 22.
l Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.)
l The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an
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