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Off-taste,
odor or gray color in the ice
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Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or
off-flavored
ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.
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Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice
away and make a new supply.
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Has food in the refrigerator
been wrapped properly? See
the "Refrigerator
Features" section.
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Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? See the
"Cleaning"
section.
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Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter
may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
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Is there a water filter installed
on the refrigerator?.
Gray or dark discoloration
in ice indicates that the water
filtration system needs additional flushing. Run additional
water through the water dispenser to flush the water filtration
system more thoroughly,
at least 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or 6 to
7 minutes initially. Discard discolored ice.
The water dispenser will not operate properly
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Has the water system
not filled? The water system needs
to be filled the first time it is used. Use a sturdy container to
depress the water dispenser until water begins to flow.
Dispense and discard 2 to 3 gaL (8 to 12 L) of water. This will
take approximately
6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from
the line. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
See the "Water Dispenser" section.
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Is the water shutoff valve not turned on or the water line
connected at the source? Be sure the water shutoff valve is
turned on and the water source is connected to the
refrigerator. See the "Water Supply Connection"
section.
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Is the water shutoff valve clogged or incorrectly installed?
See the "Water Supply Connection"
section. If clogging or
installation is not a problem, call for service or contact a
plumber.
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Is there a kink in the home water source line? If you find or
suspect a kink in the water line, contact a licensed, qualified
plumber.
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Is there a water filter installed
on the refrigerator? The
filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. First, check the
filter installation instructions
to ensure that the filter was
installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or
clogging is not a problem, call for service.
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Is a reverse osmosis water filtration
system connected to
your cold water supply? See "Water Supply Requirements."
Water flow from the dispenser
decreases
noticeably
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Is there a water filter installed
on the refrigerator? The
filter may be full or incorrectly installed. Depending on your
model, remove the water filter cartridge (see the "Water
Filtration System" section). Operate the dispenser. If the
water flow increases noticeably, your filter is full and needs to
be replaced.
Water leaking from the dispenser
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Is the glass not being held under the water dispenser long
enough? Hold the container under the water dispenser two
to three seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. Water
may continue to dispense during this time.
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Is there a water filter installed
on the refrigerator?
The
water filtration system may have air in the lines, causing water
to drip. Additional flushing may help clear air from the lines.
Normal dispenser use should flush air from the lines within
24 to 72 hours.
The dispenser
water is not cool enough
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Has the refrigerator been newly installed? Allow 24 hours
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for the refrigerator to cool completely.
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Has a large amount of water been recently dispensed?
Allow 24 hours for the water to cool completely.
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Has water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of
water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.
The divider between the two comparbnents
is warm
The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the automatic
exterior moisture control.
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