Solving common ice maker/dispenser problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached
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This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin
at corners
occasionally to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not
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ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower level to the
operate or Ice Is not
ON (down) position.
made fast enough
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Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls
and
wait 24 hours.
(See “Changing the control settings” on page 7.)
Off-taste or odor In ke
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New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off -
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
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Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
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Food is not wrapped properly. See page 26.
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Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 22.
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Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be
required to remove them.
Ice dispenser will
not
work
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Freezer door is open.
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Ice bin not properly installed. Make sure the bin is pushed in
all the way.
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Wrong ice in bin. Only use crescents from the ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to separate cubes and increase
storage room.
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Dispenser not used for extended periods of time, causing
ice cubes to melt together. Dump old ice
and
make a new
supply.
Ice dispenser stops
working
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Ice dispenser bar held in too long. Wait about 3 minutes for
dispenser motor to reset.
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Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin, not
through the dispenser.
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