Popping
- contraction/expansion
of inside walls, especially
during
initial
cool-down
•
Water
running - may be heard when ice melts during
the
defrost
cycle and water
runs into the drain
pan
•
Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected
from the ice
maker
mold.
The doors will not close completely
•
Door blocked
open? Move
food
packages
away
from door.
•
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors
are difficult
to open
Explosion Hazard
Use non(larnrnable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death_ explosion_or (ire.
•
Gaskets
dirty
or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact
surfaces
with mild soap and warm
water.
Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Temperature is too warm
•
New installation?
Allow
24 hours following
installation
for the
refrigerator
to cool completely.
•
Door(s) opened
often
or left open? Allows
warm
air to enter
refrigerator.
Minimize
door openings
and keep doors fully
closed.
Large load of food
added?
Allow several
hours for refrigerator
to return to normal
temperature.
Controls
set correctly
for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the
controls
a setting colder.
Check temperature
in 24 hours. See
"Using
the Control(s)."
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE:
Some moisture
buildup
is normal.
•
Humid
room? Contributes
to moisture
buildup.
•
Door(s) opened
often
or left open? Allows
humid air to enter
refrigerator.
Minimize
door openings
and keep doors fully
closed.
The ice maker
is not producing
ice or not enough
ice
Refrigerator
connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff
valve
turned on? Connect
refrigerator
to water
supply
and turn water
shutoff
valve
fully open.
Kink in the water
source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water
flow. Straighten
the water
source line.
Ice maker
turned
on? Make
sure wire shutoff
arm or switch
(depending
on model)
is in the ON position.
New installation?
Wait
24 hours after ice maker installation
for
ice production
to begin. Wait
72 hours for full ice production.
Freezer door closed
completely?
Firmly close the freezer
compartment
door.
If the freezer
compartment
door will not
close all the way, see "The doors will not close completely,"
earlier
in this section.
Large amount
of ice recently
removed?
Allow
24 hours for ice
maker
to produce
more ice.
Ice cube jammed
in the ice maker
ejector arm?
Remove
ice from the ejector
arm with a plastic
utensil.
Water
filter
installed
on the refrigerator?
Remove filter and
operate
ice maker.
If ice volume
improves,
then the filter
may
be clogged
or incorrectly
installed.
Replace
filter
or reinstall
it
correctly.
Reverse osmosis water filtration
system connected
to your cold
water
supply?
This can decrease
water
pressure. See "Water
Supply
Requirements."
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE:
This is an indication
of low water
pressure.
•
Water
shutoff
valve
not fully open? Turn the water
shutoff
valve fully open.
•
Kink in the water
source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water
flow. Straighten
the water
source line.
Water
filter
installed
on the refrigerator?
Remove filter and
operate
ice maker.
If ice quality
improves,
then the filter
may
be clogged
or incorrectly
installed.
Replace
filter
or reinstall
it
correctly.
•
Reverse osmosis water filtration
system connected
to your cold
water
supply?
This can decrease
water
pressure. See "Water
Supply
Requirements."
•
Questions
remain
regarding
water
pressure? Call a licensed,
qualified
plumber.
Off-taste_
odor
or gray color in the ice
•
New plumbing
connections? New plumbing
connections
can
cause discolored
or off-flavored
ice.
•
Ice stored
too long? Discard
ice. Wash
ice bin. Allow
24 hours
for ice maker
to make new ice.
•
Odor
transfer
from food?
Use airtight,
moisture
proof
packaging
to store food.
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