Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems
PROBLEM
ke dispenser won’t work
CAUSE
l Freezer door open
lIce bin not properly installed
lWrong ice in bin
l Dispenser not used for extended periods, causing ice cubes to melt together
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SOLUTIONS
Close the freezer door.
Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
Use only crescents from ice maker. Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity.
Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Ice dispenser | stops | l | Ice | dispenser bar held | ||
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odor | l | Ice | attracts | airborne | ||
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lFoods not properly wrapped
lIce bin and freezer may need cleaning
l Plumbing to ice maker
lNew ice maker
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Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset.
Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not through the dispenser.
Dump old ice and make a new supply. Store excess ice in covered container.
Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may require a filter to remove.
Wrap properly. See pages
Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on page 16.
Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up. (See back of refrigerator cabinet.)
The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an
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