Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems
PROBLEM
ice dispenser won’t work
ice dispenser stops working
Off-taste or odor in ke
CAUSE
l Freezer door open
lIce 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.
l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
l Use only crescents from ke maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to increase storage room.
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 26 and 27.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chartonpages23and24.
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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