Problem
Frequent "buzzing" sound
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Small or hollow cubes
Slow ice cube freezing
Orange glow in
the freezer
Cube dispenser does not
work (on some models)
Water has poor taste/odor
(on some models)
Water in first glass is
warm (on some models)
Water dispenser does
not work (on some models)
Water spurting from
dispenser (on some models)
Water is not dispensed
(on some models) but
icemaker is working
Possible Causes
Icemaker power switch is in the.
I (on) position but the water
supply to the refrigerator has
not been connected.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Water filter clogged.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Defrost heater is on.
Icemaker turned off or
water supply turned off.
Ice cubes are frozen to
icemaker feeler arm.
An item is blocking or has fallen
into the ice chute inside the top
door bin of the freezer.
Irregular ice clumps in
storage container.
Dispenser is LOCKED.
Water dispenser has not been
used for a long time.
Normal when refrigerator
is first installed.
Water dispenser has not been
used for a long time.
Water system has been drained.
Water supply line turned
off or not connected.
Water filter clogged.
Air may be trapped in the
water system.
Dispenser is LOCKED.
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
Water in reservoir is
frozen.
Refrigerator control setting
is too cold.
What To Do
•Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
• Wrap foods well.
•See Care and cleaning.
•Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
•See About the controls.
• This is normal.
• Turn on icemaker or water supply.
• Remove cubes.
• Remove any item that might be blocking, or has fallen
into, the chute.
• Break up with fingertip pressure and discard
remaining clumps.
•Freezer may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control
to a colder setting, one position at a time, until clumps
do not form.
•Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds.
•Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
•Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
• See Installing the water line.
• Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
•Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
•Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds.
•Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
one and a half gallons).
•Call for service.
•Set to a warmer setting.
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