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38 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Water is not
Tubing connecting refrigerator to house supply valve is kinked.
dispensing.
• The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved during installation or cleaning,
The house water supply is not connected, the valve is not turned on fully, or the valve is
clogged.
• Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water shutoff valve fully open. If
Dispensing warm
Refrigerator was recently installed.
water.
• Allow 24 hours after installation for the water storage tank to cool completely.
The water dispenser has been used recently and the storage tank was exhausted.
• Depending on your specific model, the water storage capacity will range from
Dispenser has not been used for several hours.
• If the dispenser has not been used for several hours, the first glass dispensed may be
Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply.
• Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe.
Water has bad taste
Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
or odor.
• A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
Water filter has been exhausted.
• Replacing the water filter is recommended:
Refrigerator was recently installed.
• Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air
Ice
Problem
Icemaker is not
Demand exceeds ice production capacity.
making enough ice.
• Refer to the Automatic Icemaker section for ice production capacity to check the amount
House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged.
• Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water
resulting in reduced water flow. Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange it to
prevent future kinks.
the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
approximately 20 to 30 oz.
warm. Discard the first 10oz.
WARNING: Connecting the refrigerator to a hot water line may damage the
icemaker.
- Approximately every six months.
- When the water filter indicator turns on.
- When the water dispenser output decreases.
- When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.
and contaminants from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount
continuously. Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60
seconds OFF.
of ice produced in a 24 hour period.
shutoff valve fully open. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution