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Off-taste,
odor or gray
Newly installed refrigerator requires
Flush the water system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers" for
color in the ice or water
flush of water system,
water system flushing instructions.
Recently installed or replaced
Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Flush the water
plumbing connections.
New plumbing
system with 3 gal. (12 L) of water. Allow 24 hours for the ice
connections
can cause discolored
or
maker to make new ice, and discard the first 3 batches of ice
off-flavored
ice and water,
produced.
Using a water supply connection type
It is recommended
to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply
other than recommended,
line, Part Number 8212547RP. See "Connect to Water Line."
The ice has been stored too long.
Discard ice. Wash ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for ice
maker to make new ice.
The water has been stored too long.
Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to maintain a
fresh supply.
Odor from stored food has transferred
Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.
to the ice.
There are minerals (such as sulfur) in
A water filter may need to be installed to remove the
the water,
minerals.
There is a water filter installed on the
Gray or dark discoloration
in ice may indicate that the water
refrigerator,
filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water
system after installing and before using a new water filter.
See "Water and Ice Dispensers" for water filter flushing
instructions.
The water filter needs to be replaced.
Replace the disposable water filter at least every 6 months or
when indicated. See "Water Filtration System."
The water and ice
The refrigerator is not connected to a
Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the
dispenser
will not
water supply or the water supply
water shutoff valve fully open.
operate
properly
shutoff valve is not turned on.
There is a kink in the water source line.
A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the water
dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped ice.
Straighten the water source line.
The refrigerator has just been
Flush and fill the water system. See "Water and Ice
installed.
Dispensers."
The water pressure to the house is not
The water pressure to the house determines the flow from
at or above 35 psi (241 kPa).
the dispenser. See "Water Supply Requirements."
A reverse osmosis water filtration
A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease water
system is connected to your cold
pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements."
water supply.
The water filter may be clogged.
Remove the water filter and operate dispenser. If water flow
increases, your filter is clogged and needs to be replaced.
See "Water Filtration System."
The water filter is installed incorrectly.
Remove the water filter and reinstall. See "Water Filtration
System."
The refrigerator door or freezer drawer
Close the door or drawer firmly. If it does not close
is not closed completely,
completely, see "The doors will not close completely."
The refrigerator doors were recently
Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been
removed,
properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator door.
See "Refrigerator
Doors and Drawer."
Ice is clogged in the ice storage bin or
Remove the ice clogging the storage bin and delivery chute,
ice is blocking the ice delivery chute,
using a plastic utensil if necessary. Clean the ice delivery
chute and the bottom of the ice storage bin using a warm,
damp cloth, then dry both thoroughly. To avoid clogging and
to maintain a fresh supply of ice, empty the storage bin and
clean both the storage bin and delivery chute every 2 weeks.
The ice dispenser
jams
Crushed ice is blocking the ice
Switch from crushed ice to cubed ice to clear the ice
while dispensing
crushed
delivery chute,
dispenser. Then switch back to crushed ice.
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