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Solving common ice maker/dispenser
problems
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
Ice dispenser
won’t work
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Freezer door open
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Ice bin not properly
installed
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Wrong ice in bin
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Dispenser not used for
extended periods,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
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Close the freezer door.
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Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
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Use only crescents from ice meker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to obtain increased storage
capacity.
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Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Ice dispenser stops
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Ice dispenser bar held
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Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
working
in too long
motor to reset.
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Large amounts of ice should be taken
from the bin, not through the dispenser.
Off-taste or odor
in ice
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Ice attracts airborne
odors; old ice
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Water quality
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Foods not properly
wrapped
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Ice bin and freezer may
need cleaning
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Plumbing to ice maker
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New ice maker
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Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in covered container.
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Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)
may require a filter to remove.
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Wrap properly. See pages 20 and 21.
. Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
chart on page 18.
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Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hook up. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.)
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The first few loads of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open both doors.
2. Pull base grille forward to release the support
tabs from the metal clips.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind
the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 18.
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Condenser coils