Troubleshooting
Ice forms in inlet
tube to ice maker
Water pressure is low.
Saddle valve not open completely.
Freezer temperature is too high.
Refrigerator is
Plastic tubing was used to complete
leaking water
water connection.
Improper water valve was installed.
Water flow is
Water pressure is low.
slower than normal
Saddle valve not open completely.
Improper water valve was installed.
Copper tubing has kinks.
Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function properly. A minimum
pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is
recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
Open saddle valve completely.
See Temperature Controls, pages 12, 13 and 14. Freezer
temperature should be between 0° to 2° F (-17° to -16 ° C).
The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for
installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause
leakage. Sears is not responsible for property damage
due to installation or water connection not performed
by Sears.
See Connecting the Water Supply, pages 10-11.
Self-piercing and -_,_" s addle valves cause low water
pressure and may clog the line over time. Sears is not
responsible for property damage due to installation or
water connection not performed by Sears.
Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure
of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for
refrigerators with water filters.
Open saddle valve completely.
See Connecting the Water Supply, pages 10-11.
Self-piercing and -_,_" s addle valves cause low water
pressure and may clog the line over time. Sears is not
responsible for property damage due to installation or
water connection not performed by Sears.
Turn off water supply and remove kinks.
If kinks cannot be removed, replace tubing.
Change water filter (see page 21).
Water filter is clogged or needs to be
changed.
Refrigerator has been recently installed.
Water supply in holding tank has been
depleted.
Water has settled into water lines
outside holding tank and has warmed to
room temperature.
Air or air bubbles in water.
Dispenser water
Allow approximately 12 hours for water in holding tank
is not cold
to chill.
Discard first glass of water and refill.
Water appears
This is normal when first using the dispenser and will
cloudy
disappear with use.
Particles in water
Carbon dust from water filter cartridge.
Initial water ejected through cartridge may contain
and/or ice cubes,
harmless carbon dust flushed from cartridge.
Particles are safe for consumption. Will disappear
after the first few uses.
Concentrations of minerals in water will
Particles are not harmful and naturally occur in water
form particles when water becomes
supplies.
frozen and melts.
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