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ICE AND WATER
Possible Causes and/or
Recommended
Solutions
ice
dispenser
•
New
installation
- After
connecting
the
refrigerator
to a water
source,
flush
the water
system.
will not operate
(See
"Water
and Ice Dispensers.") Wait
24 hours for ice production
to begin. Wait
72 hours for full
properly
ice production.
Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
•
Ice maker is not turned on, or ice bin is not installed correctly - Turn on the ice maker and make sure
the ice storage bin is firmly in position. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."
Ice is clogged
or frozen
together
in the ice storage
bin, or ice is blocking
the ice delivery
chute
- Remove
or separate
the clogged
ice, 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 the delivery
chute
every
2 weeks.
•
Dispenser
is locked
- Unlock
the dispenser.
See "Water
and
Ice Dispensers."
•
Ice dispenser jams while dispensing crushed ice - For models with the ice storage bin on the door,
temporarily
switch from crushed ice to cubed ice to clear the jam.
•
Dispenser pad/lever
has been pressed too long - Ice will automatically
stop dispensing. Wait a few
minutes for the dispenser to reset, then resume dispensing. Take large amounts of ice directly from the
ice bin, not through the dispenser.
•
Water
pressure to the home is not at or above 35 psi (241 kPa) - The water pressure to the home
affects the flow from the dispenser. See "Water
Supply Requirements."
•
Water
filter is clogged or incorrectly
installed - Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
See "Water
Filtration System."
Ice or water
has an
off-taste_
odor_
or gray
color
New plumbing connections - New plumbing connections can result in off-flavored
or discolored
ice or
water. This problem should go away over time.
Ice has been stored too long - Discard the ice and wash the ice bin. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker
to produce new ice.
Odor has transferred
from food - Use airtight
moisture-proof
packaging
to store food.
Use of non-recommended water supply line - Odors and tastes can transfer from certain materials
used in non-recommended
water supply lines. Use only a recommended
water supply line. See "Water
Supply Requirements."
There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the water - A water filter may need to be installed in order to
remove the minerals.
•
Water
filter was recently installed or replaced - Gray or dark discoloration
in ice or water indicates
that the water filtration
system needs additional
flushing. See "Water
and Ice Dispensers."
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