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32 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
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
Water filter has been exhausted.
• Replacing the water filter is recommended:
Low house water supply pressure.
• The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138 and 827 kPa) on models without
Reverse osmosis filtration system is used.
• Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the minimum
Tubing connecting refrigerator to house supply valve is kinked.
• The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved during installation or cleaning
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
• If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient air will warm the refrigerator which will
- 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.
- 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.
a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (276 and 827 kPa) on models with a water filter.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
amount and result in icemaker issues.
resulting in reduced water flow. Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange it to
prevent future kinks.
prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the refrigerator
temperature can help, as well as not opening the doors as frequently.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution